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You’re Not Starting Over—You’re Continuing Forward

… gained? It's still with you. With your progress in mind, WSU created the Shocker Comeback Program specifically for students who stepped away and are ready to continue their academic journey. You won’t start over; you’ll be picking up where you left off with the support, resources, and financial assistance designed to help you succeed. Explore: Proven…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/shocker_comeback/scp_blog_2.php

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Award-Winning Hedge Fund Founder Dr. Silver Kung Joins Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board

…Dr. Silver Kung to its Dean’s Advisory Board. Dr. Kung is the founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Siegfried Capital. “Wichita State is where my collegiate academic journey began,” said Dr. Kung. “It’s an honor to give back to my university and contribute to the advancement of the Barton School of Business, helping position it among the best …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/01-07-25-silver-kung-fab-50.php

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Expand your skills and boost your career with WSU Badge Courses

Register now for the spring 2024 semester of the WSU Badge Program. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional skills and knowledge. What are badges? Badges are academic short courses designed to meet the needs of working professionals like you. With the flexible online format, you can conveniently balance your workload alongside your full-time…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/22/expand-your-skills-and-boost-your-career-with-wsu-badge-courses/

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Wichita State student’s debut documentary chosen for 2022 Tallgrass Film Festival | Wichita State News

… Sciences and Disorders at WSU Style Position Image Header Art, Design and Creative Industries Content The School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) is an academic hub for contemporary art, innovative design, fresh thinking and creative risk-taking at Wichita State University. ADCI offers four undergraduate majors: art education, art history,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/09-sept/CorriNewman_2.php

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Barton School Secures $150,000 Gift For Student Experience and Success Initiatives

…contribution will provide a breadth of opportunities for our students to challenge themselves and grow into the best versions of themselves.” OCPD is aimed at linking academic programs to meaningful personal and professional lives by preparing Barton School undergraduate and graduate students to land quality internships and employment in their desired…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/09-19-23-ocpd-student-success-gift.php

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Barton School of Business Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union

…“We are excited to continue supporting this vital mission and assist WSU students in laying the foundation for successful futures.” OCPD is dedicated to connecting academic programs with meaningful professional opportunities by preparing undergraduate and graduate students at the Barton School to secure high-quality internships and careers in their…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-13-2025-ocpd-meritrust.php

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Barton School’s Office of Career & Professional Development Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union

…“We are excited to continue supporting this vital mission and assist WSU students in laying the foundation for successful futures.” OCPD is dedicated to connecting academic programs with meaningful professional opportunities by preparing undergraduate and graduate students at the Barton School to secure high-quality internships and careers in their…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-07-25-2025-meritrust.php

WSU Foundation

With new $2.5 million gift, Dorothy and Bill Cohen fuel Honors College success

…just three and a half years ago. When that gift was made in 2015, the Honors College was only about a year old, having evolved from an Honors Program into an independent academic unit offering its own baccalaureate degree. Enrollment was about 200 students. Today, the Honors College has about 600 students who are pursuing more than 90 majors across…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/with-new-2-5-million-gift-dorothy-and-bill-cohen-fuel-honors-college-success/

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Welcomefest

…a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus, and find ways to connect with the community. View Events Faculty & Staff Register an Event Semester & Academic Calendars Fall 2026 Event Schedule Ongoing Exhibits Sucker Punch On view through Aug. 28, 2026 | WSU ShiftSpace GalleryMondays - Fridays | 3 - 6 p.m.Saturdays | 10 a.m. - …

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/activities/si_events/welcomefest/index.php

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Wichita State hosts annual Diverse Women's Summit | Wichita State News

…in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Center for Women’s Studies offers a major and minor in women’s studies. Students receive academic training and leadership skills with the goal of improving women’s lives in domestic and professional arenas. Button Link Learn more Style Position Image Image Credit Header Tammie Huynh Content…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/02-feb/dws_7.php

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Honorees for President’s Distinguished Service Awards to be recognized

…Professions Kevin Wedan, Fine Arts Dean’s Office-College of Fine Arts University Staff Senate – Wayne Carlisle Award: Jana Henderson, Office of Research-Division of Academic Affairs

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/06/honorees-for-presidents-distinguished-service-awards-to-be-recognized-2/

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Federal administration transition guidance for researchers webpage has been launched

… provide the most accurate and timely information possible. For specific questions or concerns, contact the responsible Office of Research: If your award is supported by the Academic Office of Research, reach out to postaward@wichita.edu. If your award is supported by the IDP Office of Research, reach out to contracts@idp.wichita.edu. If you are not sure,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/06/federal-administration-transition-guidance-for-researchers-webpage-has-been-launched/

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Applied Linguistics

…and branding strategies. “The BA program of study is designed to be flexible, to accommodate multiple content concentrations while providing enhanced academic training and the highest quality of applied learning experience,” Menon said. Employment growth is also increasing. For example, the demand for interpreters and translators is rising. The Bureau of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/AppLing.php

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Register for Michael Tilford Conference on diversity and multiculturalism

…and in classrooms. Share passions for teaching and interacting with students from all backgrounds. Reinforce the integration of multiple dimensions of diversity into student academic and personal development components. Explore how these strategies and practices translate into businesses and broader communities The goals of the conference are for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/31/register-for-michael-tilford-conference-on-diversity-and-multiculturalism/

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American Sign Language degree meets student, community and employment demands

… Miller 03/30/2023 11:42:35 AM Wichita State students wanting to obtain a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language will be able to make progress towards that goal in the next academic year. ASL, broadly used in the deaf and hard-of-hearing population, is recognized by linguists as a language with its own culture. Its addition to the Department of Modern…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/ASL.php

WSU Foundation

Family legacy inspires Collyer and Jami Burbach to endow scholarship in WSU School of Education

… much they value education and teachers. Another was to make an impact in a discipline that doesn’t always draw the same scholarship support as other academic fields like engineering and business. “We want recipients of this scholarship to know that others see the value in education, even though the financial backing isn’t always there for scholarships,”…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/family-legacy-inspires-collyer-and-jami-burbach-to-endow-scholarship-in-wsu-school-of-education/

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Minutes2004

…Joyce Ward Unexcused: Rebecca Espinosa, Ross Pierce Guests: Rhonda Cantrell, Dr. Nancy McCarthy-Snyder Meeting begins 3:37 Dr. Nancy McCarthy Snyder, Interim Associate VP of Academic Affairs and Research, spoke to the senate about the university accreditation process which happens every 10 years. WSU's last accreditation was in 1997 and the next will…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/uss/minutes/minutes2004.php

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Parcell named Kansas Board of Regents Faculty of the Year | Wichita State News

…includes leadership at Wichita State, nationally recognized scholarship in media history, and a passion for guiding students into their careers and academic futures. Building on history Parcell has built a national reputation for her research in media history, especially the power of early advertising and public relations. She studies how century-old food …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/10-oct/KBOR-parcell_2.php

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How to recognize and cope with stress

…that way at the time. Ask for help. Successful students see asking for help as a strength, not a weakness. Take time for yourself. It’s important to be dedicated to your academic work but you’ll concentrate better and be more efficient if you’ve spent some time on self-care. Exercise regularly, sleep well and be involved on campus. Talk about your…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/counseling/news/articles/2020/managing_stress.php

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Wichita State graduate earns prestigious CPA Exam award | Wichita State News

…in the W. Frank Barton School of Business. “I was attracted to the versatility of an accounting degree, as well as the intellectual challenge that comes with the academic material,” Keow said. “This major also gives access to a wide array of jobs and opportunities for career advancements in different areas of business.” To qualify for the award, CPA…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/06-jun/keowrelease_5.php