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Veterans Upward Bound wins PBS award

…designed to assist Veterans with entering post-secondary education. VUB provides tutoring, computer literacy workshops, financial literacy workshops, resumé workshops, mentoring, academic advising and more. All VUB services are free. For more information, please visit www.wichita.edu/vub or contact 316-978-6742.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/veterans-upward-bound-wins-pbs-award/

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Dr. Jean Patterson recognized for decades of leadership and mentorship

… Patterson chaired 59 doctoral dissertations and served on countless dissertation committees, guiding students through some of the most meaningful and challenging moments of their academic journeys. Her scholarly work has also earned more than 1,610 citations, reflecting the reach and impact of her contributions to the field. Colleagues described Patterson…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2026-jean-patterson-recognition.php

WSU Foundation

Shocker Pride Scholar emphasizes the value of student support

…“and financing my education was probably the biggest hurdle to get over for me.” But with the hardworking mindset adopted from his parents, self-motivation to excel in academics, and a priority to become an engineer, he was determined to achieve his dreams. Now a junior, his dedication has earned him several scholarships to help along the way. In 2024,…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-pride-scholar-emphasizes-the-value-of-student-support/

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Service_Learning_Impact_Report-2025

…Community Impact Continue to award faculty mentor awards aligned with each of the student awards. Continue to contribute to Student Success and Persistence goals as academic ServiceLearning is a High Impact Practice. (AAC&U) Continue to strengthen campus partnership with the FARE Office to continue to support faculty development. Explore…

https://www.wichita.edu/_archive/academics/academic_affairs/servicelearning/Service_Learning_Impact_Report-2025.pdf

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WSU Policies and Procedures: 3.29 / Search Waivers

…made without having a search process. Preamble The primary focus and purpose of a search process is to employ persons whose qualifications enhance the University's commitment to academic excellence. While recognizing that an open and competitive search process is the preferred methodology to recruit faculty and staff, it is recognized that there are…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/policy/ch_03/ch3_29.php

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Abdinnour and Gruetzemacher featured on BizTalk

…Operations Analysis and Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Technology Use in Organizations. She has published her research in top tier academic and practitioner journals including Decision Sciences Journal, International Journal of Production Research, Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/11-26-21-abdinnour-gruetzemacher-biztalk.php

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March 2021

…by researchers to design and carry out new studies motivated by questioning, revisiting, or re-examining the current state of academic knowledge of human cognition and behavior using a dynamic, context-sensitive lens. New theories, tools, and techniques have opened myriad opportunities for rigorously studying cognition and behavior as individuals…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2021-03-Newsletter.php

WSU Newsletters

Fairmount College recognizes Dean’s Honor Roll students

…program of study,” Andrew Hippisley, dean of Fairmont College of Liberal Arts and Sciences said. “They exemplify persistence and dedication, and we support them in their academic journey to become more.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/15/fairmount-college-recognizes-deans-honor-roll-students/

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Storage Increase Request Policy

…WSU faculty or staff members, or Graduate and undergraduate students with approval from a WSU faculty/staff advisor or principal investigator (PI) All requests must support active academic research, scholarly activity, or instructional use on BeoShock. Acceptable User of Additional Storage Additional storage allocations are intended for data that: Is…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/hpc/storage-increase-request-policy.php

WSU Newsletters

Vice President Fleming-Randle inducted to Black Educators Hall of Fame

…Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Rhatigan Student Center. Fleming-Randle is the first African American female vice president for Military and Veterans Affairs at WSU. Her research and academic interests include mental health, child and youth programs, educational leadership and diversity. She is an educator, author, motivational speaker, and public intellectual.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/21/vice-president-fleming-randle-inductee-for-black-educators-hall-of-fame/

WSU Newsletters

Panel discussion to cover generative AI’s impact on business, work

…AirBus; Mark Padding, Rewards Network; Chuck Passannante, Textron; Dyane Smokorowski, USD 259; and Tonya Witherspoon, Wichita State. This panel discussion is part of the Academic Resources Conference (ARC), a free, mostly-online conference hosted by WSU three times a year. Check out the ARC schedule page to see if any other sessions catch your eye.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/08/panel-discussion-to-cover-generative-ais-impact-on-business-work/

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March 2026 Team Spotlight: Alexis Seif

…real-world application. “One of my favorite parts about Ennovar is the ability to apply the knowledge I have gained from my studies to my work. Ennovar perfectly melds the academic and work experience, helping me create a solid technical foundation.” Her interest in engineering stems from a love of solving complex problems and pushing herself academically.…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/team_spotlights/2026/202603_mar_alexis-seif.php

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WSU K-12 Student Organization Leads Secondary P.E. Inservice Session at South High School

…students. While educators gained new techniques to implement in their classes, WSU students had the chance to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting, strengthening their academic and professional development and preparing them for future careers in physical education. Looking ahead, the K-12 Student Organization is preparing for its third annual…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/K-12_student_org_inservice.php

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Creative Interventions: Trauma Informed Care

…promoting equity and inclusion. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered learning, community engagement, and reflective practice. Drawing from her professional and academic experience, Pierce incorporates trauma-informed and resilience-based approaches to create supportive, inclusive learning environments. She is committed to preparing…

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/creative-interventions-trauma-informed-care/

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How new Shockers can find a mentor | Wichita State News

…mentorship — an individual paired with new Shockers to help them feel more at home and connected at Wichita State. Mentoring is free for students and is a major contributor to academic and social success in college. If you don't see your college listed below, not to worry — there are plentiful resources to help you succeed. The best way to get started is to …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/07-july/mentors_1.php

WSU Newsletters

GIS event featuring renowned Esri instructors March 24

…will take place 3-4 p.m. March 24 at the “Ablah Library. During the event. Kerski and Stewart will introduce GIS technology with examples from a variety of industry and academic fields. The event is free of charge. Registrations is required to attend. For more information about these events, contact ethan.lindsay@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/07/two-gis-events-feature-renowned-esri-instructors/

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Ascension Via Christi names School of Nursing at Wichita State University | Wichita State News

…— providing a lasting connection to the next generation of talent. “This partnership is about more than a name. It’s about building a future where academic excellence and compassionate care work hand in hand,” said Kevin Strecker, Via Christi CEO. “By strengthening connections between our classrooms and our clinical settings, we can better prepare the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/08-aug/AVCnursing_3.php

WSU Newsletters

F1RST-gen Shocker Friday: Zachary Brown

…a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree. FOCUS ON FIRST-GEN: This week we highlight Zachary Brown, W. Frank Barton School of Business, manager of academic advising and student services. F1RST-GEN T-Shirts are available in the RSC Shocker Store for $12. If you’re interested in being featured as a first-generation profile, contact…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/05/f1rst-gen-shocker-friday-zachary-brown/

WSU Newsletters

College of Engineering associate dean to return to research and teaching

…The College of Engineering will host a celebration of Skinner’s service to the college in the fall. Additionally, there will be a search for the next associate dean of academic affairs. Skinner has served in the associate dean role for 11 years and twice served as the interim dean of the college. He has led many important initiatives, including the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/14/college-of-engineering-associate-dean-to-return-to-research-and-teaching/

WSU Foundation

Ramon Emmart ’15 mentors three Shocker Pride scholars

… with the Wichita community.” Emmart jumped in to help and was assigned three mentees – Michelle Anderson, Kyla Gordon and Cole McAuliffe. Over the course of the academic year, Emmart organized site visits to companies around Wichita, including Cocoa Dolce, Bombardier and ProFillment. “It’s been a good way to show them what opportunities we can offer them in…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/ramon-emmart-shocker-pride-scholars/