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Honorees for President’s Distinguished Service Awards to be recognized May 8

…Dean’s Office, College of Engineering Naquela Pack, Wichita State Connect, PreK-12 Engagement University Staff Senate – Wayne Carlisle Award: Debra Franklin, Strategic Initiatives, Industry and Defense Programs

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/24/honorees-for-presidents-distinguished-service-awards-to-be-recognized-may-8/

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George Stover

…Stover, Chief Executive Officer of Rice Community Health, has overseen the operations of the organization for over 15 years. He oversees all strategic, operational, and clinical initiatives for the 25-bed critical access hospital. His broad range of prior healthcare experience includes four years as the CEO for Rush County Memorial Hospital in LaCrosse,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/health_professions/Health_Administration_Advisory_Board/Stover-George.php

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President’s Distinguished Services Awards

…of Engineering dean’s office Naquela Pack, director of K-12 Connections and Special Projects, Wichita State Connect Debra Franklin, associate vice president for Strategic Initiatives and Industry Engagement, Industry and Defense Programs received the Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award for her exceptional service to the university.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/18/presidents-distinguished-services-awards/

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Building Culture: Recap of the Shocker Success Center Workshop

…Success Center. Once the principles were narrowed down and collectively discussed and voted, the groups developed ways to further instill the principles through collaborative initiatives. The workshop left participants feeling more connected, less anxious, and energized for the future. It fostered unity, cross-departmental relationships, and a sense of …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/college-of-innovation-and-design/stories/2023/Shocker-Success-Center-Workshop.php

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Shaira Dunn

… executive team to design and coordinate CGIC travel, training events, and programs, ensuring their effective execution. Her role underscores a commitment to enhancing educational initiatives and operational efficiencies within MCJI.

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/research/MCJI/Dunn-Shaira.php

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Erin Cummings Joins Barton School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board

…demands of the global marketplace. Erin lives in Houston, Texas, with her family and their charming dog, Chocolate Chip. She remains committed to supporting initiatives that inspire resilience, growth, and authenticity in business and beyond. Style Position Image Image Credit Header W. Frank Barton School of Business Content The W. Frank Barton School…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-04-2025-erin-cummings.php

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Cristian Silva

…fueling his passion for teamwork and mentorship. Cristian completed an internship with the Cheyenne County Kansas Community Foundation, where he contributed to local development initiatives. During his second year, he led a project to renovate community basketball courts—an achievement that reflected his initiative, vision, and dedication to improving his …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/edge-academy-2025/Empower/Silva-Cristian.php

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Wichita State receives $2.5 million grant to continue advanced manufacturing programs

… programs focused on manufacturing job creation Wichita State University received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment to support initiatives that strengthen and diversify the regional advanced manufacturing supply chain, increase the quality and scope of defense technologies, and increase the competitiveness…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2018-08-28.php

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Bender of Twigs

…constantly responsive to community needs. He is always searching for the next partnership opportunity or unmet need to address. Whether CEI is engaged in local urban initiatives or projects in rural Kansas, Scott and his team consistently represent the best of what an urban research university can offer. We are truly fortunate to have had him at Wichita…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2021_Bender_of_Twigs/2021BOTScottWituk.php

WSU Foundation

Bob Borlase’s $1 million estate gift to WSU will serve the areas of greatest need

…best interest of the university and our students. It was an incredibly selfless gift to leave behind.” Unrestricted gifts can be used to help advance university initiatives and priorities in many ways, whether it’s closing the gap on need-based aid, growing the talent pipeline for industry, or becoming an economic driver in our city and state.

https://foundation.wichita.edu/bob-borlases-1-million-estate-gift-to-wsu-will-serve-the-areas-of-greatest-need/

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Healthcare Systems Engineering Laboratory

Services HSE Lab members are interested in collaborating with healthcare decision-makers, providers, workers and researchers on initiatives involving: Data Collection Design and analysis of experiments Engineered Labor Standards and Work measurement (time studies, work sampling / occurrence sampling) Quality measures (e.g., waiting time, document…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/lncure/Services.php

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Student Opportunities

…classes and assist with community arts education programs Develop choreography and direct community projects Support arts administration, marketing, and event management initiatives Build professional relationships with local arts leaders and alumni Join the local International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and work in live theatre and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/Prospective_Students/student_opportunities.php

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National First-Generation Celebration Week kicks off Nov. 3 with the WSU F1RST Generation Coordinating Council

…students who are the first in their family to attend college — account for 47.5% of Wichita State’s enrollment. The F1RST Generation Coordinating Council is proud to promote initiatives for first-generation college students to ensure their success and build a culture of awareness and celebration for first-generation college students at Wichita State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/national-first-generation-celebration-week-kicks-off-nov-3-with-the-wsu-f1rst-generation-coordinating-council/

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Andrea Banke

…and the 2020 Anita Jones Fine Arts Fellowship. In her career as an orchestral and chamber musician, Andréa has over 25 years of experience in arts leadership and outreach initiatives. She believes music is for everyone, no exceptions. From 1997-2018, Ms. Banke performed over 600 woodwind quintet recitals, educational concerts, and outreach classes as…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/widner-GLP-leadership/Banke-Andrea.php

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Campus Recreation - FY26 Report

…and the broader university community. A Year of Purposeful Engagement and Student-Centered Progress FY26 was a year of meaningful connection. One of our most impactful initiatives was our expanded outreach to future first‑generation Shockers through Shocker Community Night, where we welcomed K–12 students and families to experience Wichita State and …

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/campus_recreation/fy26-report.php

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Attend DFARS Essentials webinar presented by AMZ Solutions

Are you pursuing or managing DoD SBIR/STTR contracts? Understanding DFARS clauses is critical for compliance and long-term success. Join Strategic Initiatives for DFARS Essentials, a webinar designed to give your team the knowledge and confidence to navigate the most important DFARS requirements, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 9. Key DFARS clauses every contractor…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/21/attend-dfars-essentials-webinar-presented-by-amz-solutions/

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July 2026 Newsletter

…records and clinical research data; to prepare scholarly works in biomedicine and health; to advance biocomputing and bioinformatics through participation in Federal initiatives relating to biomedical informatics, bioinformatics and biomedical computing; and to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2026-07-Newsletter.php

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Omer Nagar

…closely with founders, co-investors, and strategic partners, and activelyparticipates in the fund’s investment decision-making, portfolio development, and value-creation initiatives. He brings an exceptional blend of senior military leadership, strategic expertise, andinvestment experience. Omer served for over 15 years in an elite unit within Israel’s…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/office_of_the_dean/Executives-in-Residence-and-Entrepreneurs-in-Residence-and-Distinguished-Speakers/Nagar-Omer.php

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About the EFC

…and 3 part-time project associates. In addition, the WSU EFC’s university-setting enables access to faculty expertise that is applied to various projects and research initiatives. Our EFC primarily focuses on projects supporting EPA Region 7 states (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). However, over the past decade, the EFC’s reach has expanded…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/About-the-WSU-EFC/index.php

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Bobby Gandu

Bobby Gandu, Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Initiatives, leads Undergraduate Admissions, Shocker Transfer Accelerator, Shocker Academy, dual/concurrent enrollment and Shocker Career Accelerator. He also oversees strategic partnerships with community colleges, KC Scholars and the Rudd Scholars program. Focus areas Undergraduate Admissions…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/admissions/undergraduate_admissions/02_admissions_staff/Gandu-Bobby.php