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Wichita State honors former baseball coach at stadium his success created | Wichita State News

…or bats, nowhere to practice and plans for a stadium. He coached WSU from 1978-2013 and led the Shockers to the 1989 NCAA title, in addition to six other College World Series appearances and a total of 27 NCAA appearances. The National College Baseball Hall of Fame inducted him in 2014. “We wanted to do something nobody else had done,” Stephenson said.…

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Meet a Shocker: Kaitlyn Hemberger | Wichita State News

…freedom I had to explore academia as an undergraduate. However, I’m incredibly excited for all of the opportunities I have lined up in the future having earned my first college degree. What was been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it? In the spring of 2020, I took a class called Field Methods of Linguistics (LING 668). It’s a…

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WSU researcher awarded $100K from NEH for accessibility app | Wichita State News

…spirit who draws from his expertise to do something completely different in the world of apps. First Line Credit Dr. Andrew Hippisley, dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Second Line Credit Suppress quote marks He can verbally tell a visually impaired student what’s happening, he said, “but that doesn't convey all the…

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Panel discussed universities' responsibilities with Freedom of Expression | Wichita State News

…discussion that emphasized that point, among many others. Watch the panel discussion here. Dr. Lee Pelton, a Wichita State alumnus who has been president of Emerson College in Boston the past 10 years, moderated the panel. Tyson Langhofer, a 1996 graduate of Wichita State; Christine Hughes, former vice president and general counsel of Emerson College;…

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Cousin with autism inspires WSU student to write children's book

…time with them and wanted to help make their lives better. That passion stayed with her into adulthood. “I realized when I was writing essays for college scholarship applications that Lili kept coming up as my source of inspiration,” she says. “My mom suggested writing a book about my experience and we had a rough draft within a week.” Lightfoot said…

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Live from the Arkansas River, Wichita State students live-stream regatta | Wichita State News

…for a third year on Sunday. Calvin Cupp, Shocker rowing coach, envisions the streaming feed as a tool to publicize his program and give his rowers an experience similar to other college athletes. Putting a live sports event on camera is an experience like no other for students thinking about a career in video. Sports are unpredictable and create imagery that…

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Derby High School student earns WSU’s Mike and Mary James Scholarship | Wichita State News

…communication at Wichita State beginning in fall 2026. DeVault was selected from a competitive pool of more than 150 high school seniors considering majors in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or the College of Fine Arts. Five finalists advanced in the selection process. “I think Noah is exactly the kind of student the James family had in…

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WSU announces Shocker Support Locker renaming, awards outstanding alumni | Wichita State News

…future of Wichita State is clear through her ongoing service to the university. Currently, the alumna is a member of the WSUFAE National Advisory Council, the College of Engineering Industry Advisory Board and the Cohen Honors College Advisory Board, where she recently completed a term as board chair. Dan Peare ’82/85, owner and member at Hinkle Law and…

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Upward Bound program boosts veterans’ academic, career success

…“We exist to prepare, motivate, provide and assist veterans with the necessary training and support that will enable them to successfully enter in to college,” Lyday said . VUB serves 125 veterans annually. Adam Block and Lynn Kientz, current students of the program, reflect on their experience with Veterans Upward Bound. Adam Block Adam joined the…

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Meet a Shocker: Ana Jara Valenzuela | Wichita State News

… companies and organizations. Follow Wichita State on social media: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X | Twitter Facebook Style Position Image Image Credit Header Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Content The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a range of degrees combined with the resources and applied learning opportunities found in…

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Scholarship aimed at underrepresented students welcomes first class | Wichita State News

…this scholarship provides should help these promising leaders focus on academics and campus involvement rather than being burdened with working full-time to pay for college.” The Adelante Scholarship supports Wichita State’s priority to provide an accessible and affordable education to Kansans. “The diversity that this scholarship attracts provides…

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Two students win a total of $50,000 Jabara Scholarships to attend Wichita State | Wichita State News

…innovation and entrepreneurship competitions. The scholarship is named for the late Fran Jabara, who served on the Wichita State faculty for 40 years. He was dean of the College of Business Administration for seven years and founded the Center for Entrepreneurship. He received the Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 and the President’s Medal in 2002. …

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Meet a Shocker: Joe Mazzara | Wichita State News

…of global companies and organizations. Follow Wichita State on social media: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X | Twitter Facebook Style Position Image Image Credit Header College of Applied Studies Content When it comes to producing qualified educators, athletic trainers, exercise scientists and sport management professionals—nobody offers more than Wichita…

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Wichita State director earns Kansas Human Rights Commission appointment | Wichita State News

…Wichita State, she helps students graduate on schedule and limit their debt. That can boost them to a good start to their career and post-college life, which helps Kansas’ economy. She views her role at KHRC in a similar manner. “When I think about helping people and supporting people – diversity and inclusion and equity work doesn’t just exist on a…

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Faculty and staff news, summer 2018

…project team is proposing a partnership with Young Professionals of Wichita to implement the idea that businesses in Wichita, big and small, will be present on college campuses in a more intentional way to focus on building relationships with high-performing students in the hopes that this network of relationships can contribute to retaining talent even …

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Meet a Shocker: Chantal Armenta | Wichita State News

…at Wichita State prepares graduates to service all departments of a clinical laboratory. Buttons Learn more about MLS at Wichita State Style Position Image Image Credit Header College of Health Professions Content Wichita State's College of Health Professions combines quality, accredited degrees with unparalleled access to applied learning in Kansas' health …

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Meet a Shocker: Lindsey Mendenhall | Wichita State News

…and organizations. Follow Wichita State on social media: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X | Twitter Facebook Style Position Image Image Credit Header College of Engineering Content Since 1928, Wichita State's College of Engineering has built a reputation for equipping engineering and computing students with the most complete education possible. From…

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Students inspire 300 young innovators at global Silicon Valley event

…the movement,” says Stanford UIF Communications Director Laurie Moore. “They represented their schools in front of 300 student and faculty attendees from 82 universities and colleges around the world.” Hund and Lawrie both spoke at the event, and helped facilitate learning sessions, thinking activities and empathy activities. “I talked about reaching diverse…

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Wichita State rises in NSF R&D expenditures lists | Wichita State Nwes

…the number of engineering bachelor’s degrees awarded annually. The goal was set in 2011, when the Kansas Legislature made a commitment to invest $35 million in WSU’s College of Engineering through the University Engineering Initiative Act, in an effort to provide more engineers for the Kansas workforce. “The state’s investment in the College of…

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WSU aerospace classes prepared senior for work at Beech Wind Tunnel | Wichita State News

…engineering students have to get experience working while they pursue their degree,” she said. “It's helpful to get relevant experience on one's resume while in college.” Every degree at WSU offers applied learning or research opportunities. The salary Varner earns helps her navigate studies, work and financial necessities. “It has certainly reduced…

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