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Grants open doors to learning: Mellon Foundation’s $2.5M grant aids humanities students

…million grant from the Mellon Foundation launched Wichita HIREs: Humanities Internships Reward Employers, a program designed to expand paid internships for students pursuing degrees in the humanities. To sustain Wichita HIREs well into the future, the grant carries a $1 million matching requirement to establish a long-term endowment. Supporters interested …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/mellon-foundation-grant/

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Our Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Education Center

…Center was dedicated on Sunday, June 28, 1964, in honor of Harry F. Corbin ’40 (1917-1990). A political science graduate of the University of Wichita, Corbin also held degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Kansas. In 1946, he joined WU’s faculty as assistant professor of political science and philosophy. In 1949, at the age of 32, …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/frank-lloyd-wright-education-center/

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Wichita State University receives $2.5 million grant to launch paid humanities internship program

…to create the Wichita HIREs program: Humanities Internships Reward Employers, an initiative designed to expand applied learning opportunities for students pursuing humanities degrees. This transformative grant includes a $1 million matching funds requirement to build a long-term endowment to sustain the program beyond the five-year grant period.…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/hires-grant/

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Justice and joy

…As anyone who knew her can tell you, Kiah upheld her end of that duty—and then some. A Clay Barton Scholar and proud alumna of the Barton School of Business, holding degrees in international business, economics and Spanish, Kiah was a passionate advocate for students and social justice. In her four years as an undergraduate student, Kiah served as…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/kiah-duggins/

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Introducing our 2025 Alumni Award recipients

…fellow for Spirit AeroSystems, has not wavered whatsoever in her involvement with Wichita State since graduating with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial engineering. 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,…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/2025-alumni-awards/

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas gift $2.5 million to support Wichita Biomedical Campus, nursing scholarships

…facet of holistic student support. With the support of BCBSKS in creating two endowed nursing scholarships, students will be able to pursue their degrees without financial burden, opening doors for many passionate health advocates who may not otherwise have the means to pursue a career in health care. The Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/blue-cross-blue-shield-to-support-wichita-biomedical-campus/

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Heartspring and WSU’s Cassat Clinic will be neighbors in Wichita’s downtown healthcare corridor

…in the world – and Wichita State had awarded its first two doctoral degrees in logopedics. After years of being fiscally and physically inseparable, the institute and the department became separate entities during the early 1970s. In 1993, as the institute’s services continued to expand, its name was changed to Heartspring. Five years later…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/heartspring-and-wsus-cassat-clinic-will-be-neighbors-in-wichitas-downtown-healthcare-corridor/

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Wichita State alumna is national finalist for Service to America Medal

…from the selection of the category award winners. Winners will be announced in September. Rebolledo, who holds both master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Spanish language and literature from Wichita State and has also completed post graduate studies in Spanish at Texas Tech University, is a Wichita resident. She has worked for the Department of Labor…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wichita-state-alumni-is-national-finalist-for-service-to-america-medal/

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Gene and Yolanda Camarena receive honorary doctorates

… I would fall.” The Camarena’s many accomplishments and passion for student success make them outstanding examples of Wichita State’s mission and values. “Honorary degrees are conferred only upon persons of notable intellectual, scholarly, professional or creative achievement, or service to humanity, consistent with the endeavors of Wichita State…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/gene-and-yolanda-camarena-receive-honorary-doctorates/

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Shocker alumna joins National Crime Gun Intelligence Center

…analyst at Equity Bank and as an investigative support assistant for the U.S. Secret Service. She holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State. The new center, which occupies the second and third floors of the Innovation Campus’ Partnership Building 3, will be an investigative tool in targeting gun crimes by using …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-alumna-joins-national-crime-gun-intelligence-center/

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Woolseys give additional $1.3 million to fulfill vision for Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall

…building. “This will help ensure WSU stays ahead of the curve on what students need to learn,” said Woolsey. “There is so much more now that goes into degrees – like understanding security and using personal equipment and working from home. The technology fund will help students stay on top of that.”

https://foundation.wichita.edu/woolseys-give-additional-1-3-million-to-fulfill-vision-for-wayne-and-kay-woolsey-hall/

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Family legacy inspires Collyer and Jami Burbach to endow scholarship in WSU School of Education

…ability to go to a good college,” says Collyer Burbach, Marvin’s grandson. “And it paid off. His sons collectively went on to earn two doctorates, several master’s degrees and all had very successful careers with this solid footing Marvin provided.” Marvin and his wife, Alice, spent most of their lives teaching at all levels throughout the Midwest and…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/family-legacy-inspires-collyer-and-jami-burbach-to-endow-scholarship-in-wsu-school-of-education/

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With a generous estate gift, Marty and Donna Perline add new meaning to the words Shockers forever

…first-generation students. “These are students whose background financially is limited, and we’re helping them get degrees,” Marty says. “We’re proud of that, because that’s how people get ahead in life. Through education.” Their estate gift to Wichita State embodies that belief in the power of education. After more than five decades at WSU, Marty and…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/with-a-generous-estate-gift-marty-and-donna-perline-add-new-meaning-to-the-words-shockers-forever/

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Lydia

… at Alce su Voz LinkedIn Lydia Lavacek is a Wichita, Kansas native and a graduate student in the Spanish M.A. program at Wichita State University, where she previously earned B.A. degrees in Spanish and Geology in 2022. Following her undergraduate studies, Lydia spent two years in Spain as a language and culture assistant through the NALCAP program,…

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/team/lydia/

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Krystal Weeks

Krystal is a Peer Financial Wellness Coach in the Office of Financial Aid and a third-year student pursuing bachelor's degrees in Anthropology and Biology. She is passionate about helping students reduce stress and uncertainty often associated with money by promoting financial awareness through education and transparency. In her spare time, Krystal enjoys…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/services/Financial_Aid/Weeks-Krystal.php

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Luvley Williams

Luvley is a Peer Financial Coach in the Office of Financial Aid and a third-year student pursuing dual bachelor's degrees in Anthropology and Marketing, with minors in Spanish and Honors. She is passionate about helping students achieve their financial goals and increasing financial awareness across campus. In her free time, Luvley enjoys spending time with …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/services/Financial_Aid/Williams-Luvley.php

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Ask a Shocker Student Ambassador

…the city of Wichita. It is a big university and the people are compassionate. Additionally, my grandmother worked at the university for years, and both my mom and aunt got their degrees here. Favorite thing about WSUThe environment. Favorite hobby to do in my free timeReading, walking, thinking, and talking. Advice I'd give to an incoming studentPace…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/asksas_06.php

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Wichita State hosting NASA symposium | Wichita State News

… 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 Kansas' largest city — equipping our graduates for successful careers. Buttons Learn more about studying in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/08-aug/NIAC_3.php

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Wichita State satellite prototype hits milestone with first transfer of data from orbit | Wichita State News

…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 Kansas' largest city — equipping our graduates for successful careers. Buttons Learn more about studying in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/08-aug/SNAPPY_3.php

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One last gift before labor: How a Wallace Scholar is paying it forward on Founders Day

… That realization led her to begin supporting the Wallace Scholar Legacy Scholarship, a fund that helps Wallace Scholars complete their degrees and continue pursuing their goals. Today, Elisa hopes to help others take that same first step. For Founders Day, she has created a challenge supporting the Wallace Scholar Legacy Scholarship. If 20 Wallace Scholars …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/one-last-gift-before-labor/