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Higher Education Leadership Certificate

…to Step 5 here Click here for information on how you will be notified of your admission decision Apply Now Background Check Requirement Upon admission and prior to their first semester, all students admitted to the Counseling program must clear a criminal background check. Click here for instructions.

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/cles/certificate_higher-ed-leadership.php

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SEAS the day. Early feedback matters

…Alert System (SEAS) is now active and available for instructors to use throughout the semester for all students. Instructors should prioritize submitting early feedback in the first few weeks. Midterm is often too late for students to adjust and improve. WSU data show that early faculty intervention through SEAS makes a difference. To access SEAS in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/17/seas-the-day-early-feedback-matters-2/

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Make plans to attend the May Academic Resources Conference May 18-22

…AI impacts on environment, economy and education; building an AI policy for your course, safety and AI Ed tech: Blackboard, Honorlock, Microsoft, accessibility tools Research on first-generation students A special data workshop for administrators And much more Sessions are free, online and open to all WSU employees. Register (optional) if you would like to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/27/make-plans-to-attend-the-may-academic-resources-conference-may-18-22/

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School of Education Announces Spring 2022 Emory Lindquist Honors Scholars

…Track. The School of Education is proud to announce the Emory Lindquist Honors Scholars for the Spring 2022 semester. The Lindquist Honors Scholar Track engages students in general study in Honors, exploration through coursework or collaborative research, and leads to a transcript distinction. Ivy Daughtery - Physics 6-12Kalie Dudeck -…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/stl/news/emory-lindquist-scholars-spring22.php

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HealthQuest FAQ

… a member has elected a health insurance plan that offers both the Premium Discount and HRA/HSA Dollars incentive programs, points can count toward both. What do I earn beyond the first 40 points? No additional incentives are offered after a member reached 40 HealthQuest points within one plan year. However, participants have unlimited access to the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Total_Rewards/Benefits/HealthQuest/HealthQuest_FAQ.php

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Join Shocker men’s basketball Jan. 21 for Black Out Mental Health Stigma game

…together and black out the stigma surrounding mental health. At the special game, fans are encouraged to wear black to highlight awareness, support and community strength. The first fans through the doors will receive an exclusive Suspenders4Hope T-shirt, helping shine a light on the importance of mental health resources and hope for all.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/16/join-shocker-mens-basketball-jan-21-for-black-out-mental-health-stigma-game/

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Office Hours

…has been extremely helpful! Most importantly, I have always felt comfortable asking questions and double checking all my financial aid with everyone working in the office. First Line Credit Senior Student, Business Marketing Second Line Credit Suppress quote marks Header Helpful Hints Content Contacting our office by phoneIf you would like specific…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/hours.php

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Wichita artist Taiomah Rutledge will give a talk at the Ulrich

Multimedia artist Taiomah Rutledge (Ojibwe, Meskawaki, and Dakota) is a co-founder of the Warclan Collective. His art explores themes of identity, generational memory, and reclamation of cultural space. Come to the Ulrich Museum of Art for a free artist talk at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5 about his exhibition, “Taiomah Rutledge: Origins/Evolutions,” on view…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/25/wichita-artist-taiomah-rutledge-will-give-a-talk-at-the-ulrich/

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Graduate Assistantships

…to the program area where the assistantship is desired. English proficiency Potential applicants for graduate teaching assistantships who are non-native speakers of English must first attain a score of 22 or higher on the speaking portion of the Internet Based TOEFL (iBT), OR achieve a score of 7.0 or higher on the Speaking portion of the IELTS exam, or a …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/graduate_school/assistantships.php

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Engineering Exceptions Process

…University Exceptions Committee meeting date. Deadline dates are stated below. Exception requests are considered through a formal process on a monthly basis at three levels: First, your department chair provides a recommendation, and then two committees see your petition: the College Committee, which is composed of faculty and staff from the College of…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/advising/exceptions.php

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Student Organization of Social Work

Student Organization of Social Work (SOSW) The purpose of SOSW is to develop and maintain communications among social work students, faculty, and the general public and provide a means for united action on issues of social concern. SOSW also provides undergraduate social work students with many opportunities to become involved on campus and in the community …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/socialwork/StudentOrgs/SOSW/SOSW.php

WSU Newsletters

Summer 2026 diploma information available

…on diplomas is the last day of classes, July 24. The diploma distribution date for the summer 2026 semester is Sept. 8. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor of Jardine Hall, and graduates must show identification. Graduates can request to have the diploma mailed to them for a fee through myWSU, clicking the myClasses tab,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/07/summer-2026-diploma-information-available/

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New AI Literacy self-help shelf

…down. Every day the models change, the circumstances change, and AI literacy becomes more challenging. So let's help each other find the signal in the noise, and share what's genuinely useful with each other. The idea of the AI Self-Help Shelf is to curate a set of reasonably high quality 3rd party open access content streams so they take on the lion's …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/transformation/rAI/News/2026_AI_Lit_SharePoint.php

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2024 Bender of Twigs

…engages in a wide variety of creative activity. Kevin’s work has won many awards, including multiple Best of Competition honors from the Broadcast Education Association and first-place awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters for hard news reporting, feature reporting, public affairs program, TV news, and in-depth news reporting in a series,…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2024_Bender_oF_Twig/2024Kevin_Hager.php

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September 2025

…needs and foster a successful start to the semester. Overview and Concerns September marks a critical adjustment period for students as they settle into the academic year. For first-year students, common challenges include homesickness, forming new social connections, and adapting to the independence of college life. Many also experience uncertainty around…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/insights/2025-9.php

WSU Newsletters

CES dates for the summer 2026 semester

The table below is to assist instructors with certain dates regarding CES. These dates are for the summer 2026 semester. The first column includes the various start/end (part-of-term) dates for summer semester courses that start in June. The second column includes dates meant for instructors. This is the timeframe when instructors will receive emails about…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/26/ces-information-for-the-summer-2026-semester-3/

Somos de Wichita

Rio Bravo Supermarket

…and small specialty shops catering Central American and South American products, such as El Mercadito Salvadoreño. In 2019 the Kansas-based chain Rio Bravo opened its first store on South Seneca.

https://somos.wichita.edu/en/nomar-dance-group/

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Physician associate program celebrates PA week

…Associates, American Academy of Physician Associates and University President Richard Muma, along with an ice cream social and fun themed days in class. Along with being the first and longest running PA program in the state of Kansas, the PA program is also celebrating recent achievements including: Establishing the Behavioral Health Physician…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/07/physician-associate-program-celebrates-pa-week/

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Roundhouse podcast with Paul Mills on Shocker basketball

…and Mills’ love for popcorn and assorted toppings. Mills is entering his third season as basketball coach at Wichita State. The Shockers played in the NIT last season, their first post-season berth since 2021, and went 19-15, a record highlighted by wins over Minnesota, Kansas State and a win over Memphis in Koch Arena. There are 12 new Shockers who join…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-paul-mills-on-shocker-basketball/

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Voya

… by email, calling, or through our TimeTap link. Back to Top About Voya When you choose Voya, you’re choosing to work with people who care about your needs and always put them first. We’ll help you think differently about retirement – more optimistic about tomorrow and confident about taking control. You may see yourself traveling, volunteering or simply…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Total_Rewards/Benefits/Retirement/Voya.php