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Shockers Learning Out Loud Podcast Notes

L.O.L. Podcast Episode Information Being an adult learner means you have resources and support at your fingertips! Dr. Pamela O’Neal, and Dr. Amber Anderson, hosts of the podcast, Shockers Learning Out Loud will talk about those resources and introduce you to other adult learners as well. We will host a variety of guests who can contribute to your success.…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/slolpodcastinformation.php

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Celebrate OAL week with the Office of Online and Adult Learning

This week, the Office of Online and Adult Learning (OAL) is taking time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking online and adult learners at WSU. Take some time to come in and pick up free Shocker swag while supplies last from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday/Friday this week in 302 Shocker Success Center.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/19/celebrate-oal-week-with-the-office-of-online-and-adult-learning/

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Finding Funding as an Adult Student

Finding Funding as an Adult Student Emily Phung 08/11/2023 09:28:39 AM Did you know there are scholarships and financial aid options available as an adult learner? This guide breaks down paths to funding your degree. There are millions of dollars’ worth of grants and scholarships available for college attendees, regardless of age. You may be surprised to…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2023/08_11_Adult_Learner_Funding.php

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Nominate a student for the Adult Learner of the Year awards

The Office of Online and Adult Learning is hosting its fourth annual Adult Learner of the Year (ALOTY) awards ceremony on March 9. The deadline to nominate a student is Feb. 17. Every year, ALOTY recognizes an outstanding adult student at Wichita State and both a WSU partner and a community partner who support the adult learners on their journey towards a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/04/nominate-an-adult-learner-for-the-adult-learner-of-the-year-aloty-awards/

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Send in recipes for the Adult Learning Cookbook

The Office of Online & Adult Learning welcomes adult learners to participate in the making of its cookbook. Send in your favorite recipes, tips and tricks to be featured in both the online and print versions of the book. All recipes sent in are appreciated, however, to match the busy, diverse lifestyles of adult learners, quick, easy and healthy recipes are …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/19/send-in-recipes-for-the-adult-learning-cookbook/

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Financial Aid, OAL invites adult learners to ‘Steps to Unlock Every Dollar’

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and the Office of Online & Adult Learning invites adult learners to attend its “Steps to Unlock Every Dollar” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 in the Grace Wilkie Annex. Meet with Heather Hill, financial aid advisor and fellow adult learner. At the come-and-go event, attendees will learn about federal…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/27/financial-aid-oal-invites-adult-learners-to-steps-to-unlock-every-dollar/

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Financial aid, OAL invites adult learners to ‘Steps to Unlock Every Dollar’

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and the Office of Online & Adult Learning (OAL) invites adult learners to attend its “Steps to Unlock Every Dollar” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 in the Grace Wilkie Annex. Meet with Heather Hill, financial aid advisor and fellow adult learner. At the come-and-go event, attendees will learn about…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/27/financial-aid-oal-invites-adult-learners-to-steps-to-unlock-every-dollar-2/

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Office of Online and Adult Learning have merged

The Office of Online Learning and the Office of Adult Learning have merged into the Office of Online and Adult Learning (OAL). With the fall semester approaching, the team provides assistance to students enrolled in fully online programs as well as adult learners, whether in person or online. OAL hopes to empower students by connecting them with the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/02/office-of-online-and-adult-learning-have-merged/

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Longtime Shocker fan excited to be an adult learner at WSU | Wichita State news

Longtime Shocker fan excited to be an adult learner at WSU Madison Harris, marketing intern 11/04/2019 09:50:37 AM Nov. 4, 2019 - Eric Harrison is a jack of all trades and has many talents. After dabbling in construction work, being a mason and making stained glass artwork, he realized he was missing an education. For Eric, coming back to school at the age…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/11-nov/eric_harrison_5.php

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Wichita State adult learner bridge program featured in Inside Higher Ed

Wichita State’s Adult Learner Community and Connections program was featured in an article from Inside Higher Ed. The program will enhance WSU’s bridge programs to help adult learners transition to college life. Wichita State is the first higher learning institution in Kansas to be a member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/03/wichita-state-adult-learner-bridge-program-featured-in-inside-higher-ed/

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Adult learner cords will be available

The Office of Online & Adult Learning would like to congratulate seniors that are graduating in the 2023 spring and summer semesters. Any adult learner graduating with a bachelor’s degree is eligible to receive and pick up a cord for graduation. Cords for in-person students can be picked up in Grace Wilkie Annex from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday, April 24 to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/adult-learner-cords-will-be-available/

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Tell us your story: Undergrad adult learners wanted

A research study is looking for volunteers who want to share their stories as adult learners here at Wichita State University. Researchers want to learn more about adult learners’ experiences and responsibilities. If interested, you will be asked to participate in a 45-60-minute individual interview conducted via Zoom, phone, or in-person per your choice.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/17/tell-us-your-story-undergrad-adult-learners-wanted/

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Apply now for an adult learner scholarship

The Office of Online & Adult Learning will award two $750 scholarships to adult learners for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify, students must be: Enrolled at Wichita State for fall 2023 Pursuing their first bachelor’s degree (program can be campus-based or fully-online) At least 24 years of age The deadline to apply is Sept. 1. Questions can be sent to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/07/apply-now-for-an-adult-learner-scholarship/

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WSU researchers hope to advance the role of telehealth in adult cardiovascular care | Wichita State News

WSU researchers hope to advance the role of telehealth in adult cardiovascular care Abigail Klein, public relations advisor 10/03/2022 08:40:19 AM Oct. 3, 2022 — A research team led by researchers with Wichita State’s College of Engineering and Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently received funding from the National Institutes of Health…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/09-sept/HealthMonitor_3.php

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Shocker Insight from Adult Learners

Join us as we discuss various pieces of advice from our Adult Learners!

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/shocker-insight-from-adult-learners/

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Are there scholarships available for adult learners?

The best source of information for our adult learners is to check out the website: wichita.edu/adultlearning. There you can find the application for the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program and well as all the other services we provide directed to adult learners. There are also general and major-related scholarships directed toward adult students that you can…

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Join the Office of Online and Adult Learning newsletter mailing list

Subscribe to the Office of Online and Adult Learning (OAL) monthly newsletter to stay informed about the latest initiatives and updates from OAL. Stay connected by following the OAL Student SharePoint for updates on students and the office, including the newsletter, which spotlights OAL students, academic resources, and events on campus and throughout the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/10/join-the-office-of-online-and-adult-learning-newsletter-mailing-list/

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Adult Learner Erick Cruz challenges the norm to accomplish his goals at Wichita State | Wichita State News

Adult Learner Erick Cruz challenges the norm to accomplish his goals at Wichita State Tammie Huynh, marketing intern 05/13/2021 02:35:27 PM May 13, 2021 -- Pursuing a degree in higher education does not always come directly after high school. For some students, attending a university or college happens after many obstacles and life experiences. One example…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/05-may/adultlearner_erickcruz_2.php

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Spring course spotlight: Dive deeper into your favorite books in Young Adult Literature

Young Adult Literature (ENGL 332), CRN: 22888, is for anyone who has ever stayed up way too late reading “just one more chapter.” Dive into YA stories across all types of genres.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/16/spring-course-spotlight-dive-deeper-into-your-favorite-books-in-young-adult-literature/

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Wichita State wins $10,000 to ease adult learners’ transition into college

…recently won a $10,000 prize in the inaugural Accelerate Pitch Competition that will help the university build on its success with Shocker Pre-Season programs by offering adult learners a chance to start the school year confident and connected. WSU’s Office of Online and Adult Learning will use the prize from the Association of Public and Land-grant…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/05/wichita-state-wins-10000-to-ease-adult-learners-transition-into-college/