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…College is for you. Dual Enrollment Want to get a jump-start on your degree while still in high school? Our Dual Enrollment program gives sophomores, juniors and seniors the opportunity to take a class at WSU and earn college credit. Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Earn college credit for Advanced Placement courses you completed in high school.…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/nonmajor_factsheets.php

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Shocker New Venture Competition announces award winners

…of the Shocker New Venture Competition on Friday, April 28, at Wichita State's University main campus. Hosted by WSU's Center for Entrepreneurship, the competition served as an opportunity for college students from across the state, from several different majors, to take key steps in developing and launching a new business venture. Winners were: 1st…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/05-may/shocker_new_venture_comp_winners_2017.php

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WSU partnership will expand COVID vaccinations in underrepresented communities | Wichita State News

…Kansas. Last week, the governor announced that WSU’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI) will work together on the Increase the Reach initiative, which provides an additional opportunity for community-based organizations to receive funding to continue their vital work in promoting health equity through vaccinations. The program specifically aims to reach…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/10-oct/reach_7.php

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Greek Life kick-off event builds connections

… all the Greeks all at once, is heartwarming to me.” This event is not only a time for Greek chapters to recruit new members, it is also an opportunity to develop deeper bonds between the various organizations and councils. “We have seen an enormous amount growth in Greek unity over the past couple of years,” Somers said. “I think historically, our three…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/student_affairs/sa_blog/20180709-meet-and-greek-spring-2018.php

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David Miller named senior vice president for Administration, Finance and Operations | Wichita State News

…our community. As a graduate of WSU, I’ve experienced firsthand how higher education impacts the lives of students,” Miller said. “I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue to contribute, with all my Shocker colleagues, to help students achieve their goals.” “David has been a trusted leader at Wichita State for nearly a decade, demonstrating…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/03-march/david_miller_8.php

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Benefits of Joining

…Friendships Leadership Opportunities Commitment to Academic Excellence Passion for Service & Philanthropy Lifelong Friendships Fraternity & Sorority Life gives students the opportunity to develop friendships that persist through their time at WSU and into their future. Friendships formed through the Fraternity & Sorority Life experience create a…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/fraternity_and_sorority_life/benefits_of_joining.php

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Shocker Studios students blend art and technology at Heritage Gala

…believe the college’s digital arts program holds untapped creative potential. They credit Shocker Studios for giving students the opportunity to act, write, produce, and design all within one collaborative space. Wichita State’s Shocker Studios students bring the chill to campus with their independent film “Bitter,” set in a breathtaking Arctic tundra…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fine_arts_news/10-15-25_Gala_SoDA.php

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Welcomefest - Wichita State's Wild Four Weeks

… Career Connection Root Beer Kegger Ice-cold root beer and hot dogs are on the menu for this popular event hosted by the Shocker Career Accelerator (SCA). This is not only a great opportunity to relax with great food and drink, but to network with a wide variety of local and regional employers and learn about the resources SCA offers to Shockers. Plus, SCA…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2022/08_18_WelcomeFest.php

Course Catalog

BA in Performing Arts - Dance

…dance techniques. The dance faculty works with each student to create the best fit between student goals and interests and faculty adjudication of each student’s needs for educational, technical and artistic development. The faculty seeks to facilitate an education that ensure graduates can be successful in the professional field of dance. Admission…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/fine-arts/performing-arts/ba-performing-arts-dance/

WSU Newsletters

Pierre Harter appointed to interim associate vice president for Research

…nine years and is currently a member of the USD 385 school board and the Industry Advisory Board for WSU’s College of Engineering. Faculty and staff will have an opportunity to meet with Harter and Research Office staff at an event in early August.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/10/pierre-harter-appointed-to-interim-associate-vice-president-for-research/

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…and ShiftSpace, the student gallery for WSU’s School of Art and Design. Events at Wichita State include an artist talk with co-founder Steven Peterman and the opportunity to check out sketchbooks by artists from around the world musing on the theme of “Capes, Masks, and Tights.” A crowd-sourced, constantly evolving interactive project, the sketchbooks…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/archive/images/Ulrich_Sketchbook_13.pdf

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Health Literacy and the Menopause Transition in Multilingual Communities: The Start of an Important Conversation for Women’s Health

… to conduct research to assess this need in Latine communities, and they plan to continue their work by investigating menopause messaging strategies and educational formats for midlife Latinas. Over twenty years ago, Rima Rudd identified adult education as an important context for improving health literacy in multilingual communities as she endeavored to…

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2025/06/18/health-literacy-and-the-menopause-transition-in-multilingual-communities-the-start-of-an-important-conversation-for-womens-health/

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Securing Future 2020

…student readiness for college. Under a federal grant from the Urban Teacher Preparation Program, the College of Education is working with Wichita Public Schools and The Opportunity Project preschools to advance teacher preparation in an urban setting. The program includes extensive WSU student teacher time in schools. The WSU Colleges of Engineering…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/president/accountability/foresight2020.php

WSU Newsletters

F1RST-Gen Friday: Francisco Medina III

…first in my family to go to college). Estoy orgulloso de tener la oportunidad de avanzar mi carrera educativa y romper los estereotipos tradicionales (I’m proud to have the opportunity to advance my education career and break traditional stereotypes). What piece of advice would you share with an incoming first-generation college student? The path of a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/18/f1rst-gen-friday-francisco-medina-iii/

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Computer science junior wins High Touch scholarship

…has awarded Zane Storlie, a Wichita State University junior majoring in computer science, the $10,000-a-year Pat Riddle Memorial Scholarship. “The scholarship is a great opportunity to showcase Wichita's next generation of young leaders in technology-related careers,” states High Touch CEO Wayne Chambers. “Zane continues our tradition of honoring…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/09-sept/hightouch-scholarship.php

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Barton School Launches Innovative Executive MBA Program with Executive Coaching Emphasis

… just be beneficial for each student and the companies in which they work; preparing leaders in our business community and providing them with an opportunity to make connections with other future executives can also positively impact economic development in Kansas and beyond,” said Dr. Shirley Lefever, Provost and Executive Vice President at Wichita State…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/07-05-23-emba.php

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Out-of-State Shockers: Ainsley Altenbern

…in Esports by working with the team as a caster, and I get to speak with prospective students in the Student Ambassador Society. Wichita has really given me the opportunity to fully focus on my major in business while still making connections with the people around me. I could have had similar experiences back home, but I don’t think the passion of my…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2024/3_13_HOWSU_Ainsley.php

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WSU graduate Peri Widener’s gift will help develop global leaders, build Woolsey Hall | Wichita State News

…work on business plans – an area of high energy that reflects the ethos of my grandmother and parents,” Widener said. The second naming opportunity, for an entry plaza on the building’s west side, will be called Peri’s Place. “I see it as a place of inspiration and reflection. This special space could be used for lectures, readings, small performances and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/09-sept/peri_widener_gift_3.php

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March 2026

… pricing and details. For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021. Shocker Caree Accelerator March presents an excellent opportunity for your students to advance their career preparations! The Shocker Career Accelerator strongly encourages them to participate in the upcoming career fairs tailored to their interests and fields of…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/shockerfamily/newsletters/March_2026.php

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Professional Edge Program Helps Build Student Networks

…he also wanted to prepare himself to go out and seek that perfect accounting job,” said Wendy Veatch, Professional Edge director. “It allowed him the opportunity to interact with other employers, in different industries. He said it really opened up the doors to other accounting roles in various job settings.” The program, launched by a $324,000 donation from…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/08-aug/proedge_program.php