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Kevin Turpin Becomes Newest Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board Member

…mission and strategic priorities of the Barton School through strengthening, enriching and enhancing the student experience. "Kevin is a visionary entrepreneur who built his success on his ability to identify opportunities and drive innovation," said Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton School. "As a member of our Dean’s Advisory Board, I am excited for him …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-21-2025-kevin-turpin-weavix.php

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Barton School of Business to award $40,000 in scholarships to Butler CC students

…their educational journeys,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business. “We believe this program will give interested students a road map for success by helping them graduate with a business degree and achieve great things in the business world.” This pathway will begin in fall 2022 and be available to current Butler students. To be…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-26-22-butlercc.php

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Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge

… other to 10 finalists hail from Australia, Nigeria, and Cameroon. "Based on their work in the Master's of Innovation Design program, I’m not at all surprised by the success Jared, Spencer and Maggie are having with their Xprize mask design," said Doug Stucky, manager of program and development for Wichita State's College of Innovation and Design.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/10-oct/masks_11.php

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Stephanie Newbold Ph.D.

…and administrative law, and the intellectual history of the American administrative state. She edits The American Review of Public Administration, one of the leading academic journals of public administration that addresses seminal issues facing public administration theory and practice. For the 2012 term, Newbold served as a Supreme Court…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Hugo_Wall/Newbold-Stephanie.php

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Wichita State’s 125th birthday celebrated with a graphic novel

…purchased beginning December 2, 2020. In September 1895, Wichita State University held its first classes at the corner of 17th Street and Hillside. After nearly 125 years of success, the Wichita community has a reason to celebrate. Jay Price, a history professor at Wichita State, and his creative team are honoring Wichita State’s birthday in a way that has…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/07-july/125_3.php

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Alumnus Brenton D. Myers makes $1.25 million gift to College of Engineering | Wichita State News

… the dean to strengthen the College of Engineering. “Everything Mr. Myers has done for the college has been aimed at giving students the education and training they need to be successful,” said Engineering Dean Dennis Livesay. “He cared deeply about our students and faculty, and we are forever grateful for it.” Mr. Myers passed away in August at the age of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/12-dec/foundation_myers_donation_11.php

WSU Newsletters

Ulrich Museum names creative and executive director

…effective Oct. 16. Zavataro is the director and chief curator of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art of the University located in Reno, Nevada. In that role, Zavataro successfully led the museum through a transition from a gallery to a university-based museum. She also brings extensive international experience after working for museums and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/28/ulrich-museum-names-creative-and-executive-director/

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Notable news at the WSU Foundation

…career path. It’s an honor to be involved with matching donors’ passions of their time and investments with WSU’s needs. Only together can we help propel student success to an elevated level.”

https://foundation.wichita.edu/notable-news-at-the-wsu-foundation-6-22/

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Paul Attwater III

…$250,000 in stocks, bonds and other securities. Proceeds from the portfolio will be reinvested into the program, with a percentage going to strengthening student experience and success initiatives further. “Paul is a brilliant financial mind and a wonderful mentor to students,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton School. “His vision for engaging…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/cummings-student-managed-investment-fund/CSMIF-Support-Staff/Attwater-Paul.php

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WSU’s Barton School and WSU Tech Award $28,000 in Joint Scholarships

…in the state to the limitless opportunities for applied learning in Kansas' business hub, Barton School students have everything they need for career success Buttons Learn more about the Barton School of Business Style Position Image Image Credit Header WSU Tech Content Founded in 1965, WSU Tech offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/12-05-22-wsu-tech-scholarships.php

WSU Newsletters

Faculty mentors sought for First-Year Research Experience in STEM

…as they form identities as members of the scientific community, thus improving the likelihood that they will persist to graduation. To allow the FYRE in STEM program to be a success, we are looking for dedicated research mentors from across campus who can provide an appropriate short-term STEM research project in the spring 2023 semester. All mentors…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/07/faculty-mentors-sought-for-first-year-research-experience-in-stem/

WSU Newsletters

FARE Office will hold a May writing retreat and Summer Writing Group for faculty

…Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) will have two opportunities to catalyze summer research productivity for faculty. May faculty writing retreat and watch party for the Academic Resources Conference There will be two rooms available — one that will be streaming Academic Resources Conference sessions and another for quiet working. Go back and forth…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/09/fare-will-hold-a-may-writing-retreat-and-summer-writing-group-for-faculty/

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Degree Completion Plan: Information Technology & MIS Freshman Year Fall Spring 2018-2019 Success Markers ENGL 101 (3) Math 111 (3) COMM 111 (3) Fine Arts (3) BADM 101 (1) College English 1 College Algebra Public Speaking Introductory Course Minimum grade CPre: ACT 20 or ENGL 011 or Placement Exam Minimum grade CPre: ACT 20 or Math 011 and …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/advising/_documents/it.mis.major_2018_19.pdf

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Shocker hoops great mentors schoolkids “one step at a time”

… He and other program administrators work closely with parents, school principals and teachers to develop individual and small-group game plans to help students gain success both in and out of the classroom. “Our UJUMP classes are small, just about five students per school,” says Johnson, who visits each school in the program once a week and meets with…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-hoops-great-mentors-schoolkids-one-step-at-a-time/

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Marketing student gains experience through AmeriCorps VISTA

…applied learning? Content Thanks to our location in Kansas' largest city, Shockers in every major can gain the skills, connections and confidence needed for career success — before graduation — with employers in virtually every industry. Button Link Learn more Image Image Credit Header: Reyane Alfraih Content Reyane Alfraih is a senior studying Integrated…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/11-nov/wsu-JazelleTstory.php

WSU Newsletters

Barton School’s Office of Career and Professional Development names manager

…development is evident in her work as the founder and etiquette consultant at Simply a Lady Co. LLC, a business focused on enhancing self-esteem and preparing individuals for success in professional and social settings. As the manager of the Office of Career & Professional Development, she will play a pivotal role in guiding Barton School undergraduate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/26/barton-schools-office-of-career-and-professional-development-names-manager/

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Badges at WSU support the workforce through targeted training opportunities | Wichita State News

… short courses of one credit hour or less, and instruction is designed using modules of skills-based learning and application. Students in the badge courses must pass with a success rate of 80-85% on all assignments to receive a Badge Granted grade, or BG, which then becomes part of a student’s official WSU transcript. Designed for adults balancing work and …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/04-april/wsu-badges_4.php

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Dr. Chinyere Okafor

…honors. Active in women and international students’ mentoring, she is the Vice President of the Association of African Women Scholars (AAWS). She has authored academic and creative works including eight books. For more information, go to: Link Feminisms and diversity education. Literature and performance for social engagement. Arts & Humanities in STEMA…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Womens-Studies/Okafor-Chinyere.php

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May 2020

…Investigator (BYI) Program provides research support to the most promising young faculty members in the early stages of their academic careers in the chemical and life sciences, particularly to foster the invention of methods, instruments and materials that will open up new avenues of research in science.” Amount: $600,000 over four years ($150,000 per…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2020-05-Newsletter.php

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Wichita State’s Rémi Chou wins top NSF early career researcher award | Wichita State News

…for graduate, undergraduate and high school students. Dr. Jan Twomey, College of Engineering associate dean for graduate studies, research and faculty success, said the grant is another marker of the university’s commitment to digital transformation. “Dr. Chou’s work addresses a topic of national importance: cybersecurity. With this grant he will make…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/02-feb/careeraward_3.php