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Durham_Leslie_CV

… outpacing household incomes, and students and families are rightly concerned with graduates’ future prospects: we must help our students chart a path beyond completion to economic prosperity. Technology is changing the ways we learn, work, and connect in profound ways: our pedagogy needs to evolve in response so that our students can lead future industries …

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/president/images/2024-provost-search/Durham_Leslie_CV.pdf

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Buzzer-beaters and champions: Wichita State hosts March Madness again | Wichita State News

…to partner with them and other community partners such as Intrust Bank Arena, the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County,” said Josh Howell, vice president of sports development at Visit Wichita. “In addition to the action fans will see inside Intrust Bank Arena, there will be tons of fun for locals and visitors to enjoy all around the arena and throughout…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/03-march/ncaa_7.php

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Wichita State names new tennis facility: Regine Feilmeier Tennis Complex

…recognizing Regine and the Feilmeier family's longstanding commitment to Shocker Tennis and their continued investment in Wichita State's future. WSU and Family Destination Development (FDD) have officially broken ground on the complex, which will become the future home of Wichita State Tennis and a premier destination for collegiate, amateur and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/10-oct/tennis_7_release.php

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Digital Transformation

…and communities or our state. "Wichita State’s Innovation Campus and our research in the emerging field of digital transformation were borne from our mission to be an economic driver for our state. As Kansas’ only urban public research university, we listen to the people and businesses of our community with an eye toward understanding their challenges…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/transformation/index.php

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2019URCAFProgram

…de France's Bisclavret 28 10:30 Elayne Rye Ethnobotany of the Southern Plains 29 10:45 Christian Saldana Effectiveness of Foreign Aid Channels in Boosting Economic Growth in Developing Economies 29 11:00 Ereymi Crystal Santana Morales Limited English Proficiency, Health Literacy, and Depression among Asian Immigrant Elders 30 11:15 Jeromiah Taylor…

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Mercy Umeri

…years’ global experience combined. Aside from her role as a faculty member of the Hugo Wall School, Mercy also coordinates the MiniMPA program which is an intensive professional development series for people working in local government. Her primary teaching responsibilities include the Introduction to Public Administration and Human Resource Management. Dr. …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Hugo_Wall/Faculty/Umeri-Mercy.php

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Wichita State names new tennis facility: Regine Feilmeier Tennis Complex | Wichita State News

…recognizing Regine and the Feilmeier family's longstanding commitment to Shocker Tennis and their continued investment in Wichita State's future. WSU and Family Destination Development (FDD) have officially broken ground on the complex, which will become the future home of Wichita State Tennis and a premier destination for collegiate, amateur and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/10-oct/tennisname_7.php

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Vision, Mission and Values

…experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve. Mission The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL and ECONOMIC DRIVER for Kansas and the greater public good. University Values Values that underline the culture at Wichita State Academic Excellence Students, faculty, and staff at…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/strategic_plan/mission.php

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New WSU Barton School, WSU Tech career pathway will focus on supply chain management | Wichita State News

… program for WSU Tech students interested in an industry greatly affecting the entire world right now: supply chain management. “Supply chain and logistics are critical to our economic success,” said Sheree Utash, president of WSU Tech. “This is a fast-growing occupation and something that is needed in every industry. We hope to harness our students’…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/08-aug/barton_wsu_tech_supply_chainN_1.php

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FY2025-SEB

…partnerships, and center student voices in all that we do. From record-breaking participation in our signature events to the launch of new initiatives that support leadership development and community building, we have seen the impact of our collective efforts ripple across campus. Among the highlights, we successfully implemented new training models,…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/_archive/FY2025-SEB.pdf

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Patterson Family Foundation awards $100,000 for WSU health professions scholarships | Wichita State News

…than can be supported with available resources, and the average gap of unmet financial needs is often higher for CHP students. Need-based scholarships help alleviate economic hardships and create an opportunity for graduates to contribute to their communities without the burden of student loan payments. “Students from small, rural communities can get…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/06-jun/patterson_1.php

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Current/Upcoming Course Offerings

…of business. Focuses on topics such as the nature of professionalism, the social responsibility of business, regulation, employee rights and obligations, sexual harassment, economic justice, environmental impact, the limits of property rights, and conflicting international mores and practices. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 105 with a grade of C or better. CRN…

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WSU Newsletters

Dr. Shirley Lefever named EVP/provost of Wichita State

…the university through the immense challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work is focused directly on Wichita State’s priorities of access to higher education, talent development and economic prosperity. As she moves forward in this role, some immediate priorities will include growing need-based aid; increasing student retention; implementing our…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/14/dr-shirley-lefever-named-evp-provost-of-wichita-state/

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Barton School Advisory Boards

Barton School of Business Advisory Boards The Dean's Advisory Board Alumni Advisory Board Center for Management Development (CMD) Advisory Board Center for Real Estate (CRE) Advisory Board Economics Department Advisory Board Information Technology and Management Information Systems Advisory Board Kansas Economic Outlook Team (KEOT) Advisory Board Koch Global…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/advisory-boards.php

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MHRM Curriculum

…compensation, benefits, and other rewards they receive from employments. The course presents and analyzes performance management systems. (3 credit hours) HRM 869 - Talent Development Assessing and developing the organization's human assets via training and development. The course covers both micro issues and macro issues, including the learning…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/mhrm/Curriculum.php

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Dr. Richard Muma named 15th president of Wichita State University | Wichita State News

…intelligence, and smart manufacturing, Wichita State is at the forefront of growing and supporting innovative industries, career opportunities, and economic prosperity in Kansas,” Muma wrote. Personal and family Muma lives in Wichita with his spouse, Rick Case. Case is the district director for the Farm Service Agency of the U.S. Department of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/05-may/wsu_15th_president_4.php

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South Kansas Defense Manufacturing Community

…tools, sustainment planning, technical workforce, and engineering competencies to enhance the defense industrial base capabilities and accelerated weapon system prototype development. Defense Modernization Priorities: South Kansas will strengthen the national security innovation base by expanding ultra-high and high-temperature material…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/NDPC/index.php

WSU Foundation

Lynn Nichols gives advice on weathering the post-college career

…I jumped on that opportunity. What the Foundation does here at Wichita State University, its mission is to help students succeed with regards to eliminating the economic component of learning and attending the university. Why Wichita State?Wichita State University plays such an integral role within our community. And it’s not just education, but…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/lynn-nichols-gives-advice-on-weathering-the-post-college-career/

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First-generation college students are finding increased success at Wichita State

…data related to first-gen admission, enrollment and persistence. Goals also include marketing to build a culture of awareness and celebration for students and faculty development. “Wichita State is committed to being an educational and economic driver for the state of Kansas. The desire to serve first-gen students not only fits our mission, but doing so…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/11-nov/first_gen_wsu.php

WSU Foundation

Q&A with Mary Mzubwa Ndaro ’11

… as the organization’s executive director earlier this year? A: Over the past 18 years, my work has focused on advancing gender equality, social justice, and inclusive development through a strong feminist and intersectional lens. I have worked across civil society, international organisations, and grassroots movements in Tanzania and beyond, supporting…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/qa-with-mary-mzubwa-ndaro-11/