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Senior's internship with Washington Redskins brightens future

…Wichita State has offered me, and it helped me land my internship,” says Cohen. “I've been able to build my writing portfolio and get a great experience.” Early in his college career, Cohen realized that making connections and gaining experience in his field would make him a good candidate for future jobs. He has also interned for KWCH, Bethesda Big…

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WSU begins project to hire and retain more women, minority STEM faculty

…who look like them, and diverse groups are more productive, more innovative and have better outcomes. Everyone benefits,” says Janet Twomey, associate dean of the College of Engineering and principle Investigator of the project. The multidisciplinary team leading the way on the initiative is comprised of Davis Wright and Linnea Glenmaye (sociology),…

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Olathe high school senior wins Wichita State’s Linwood Sexton Scholarship

…Sexton Scholar at Wichita State. Lewis will receive a full ride to attend WSU as a business management major starting this fall.At his high school, Lewis is enrolled in a rigorous college-prep program, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), taking numerous honors and AP courses. He’s a first-stand violist in the Olathe East Orchestra, an honor he…

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Congressional Testimony, July 25, 2018

…in ways that are not fully predictable. To address these changes, WSU is taking many concerted actions: This month we finalized our affiliation with the local technical college that now is named “WSU Tech.” Because of this affiliation, we can accomplish more strategic programming and offer students opportunities that are nearly unparalleled in the U.S. …

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Dr. John Bardo, 1948-2019

…Bardo believed strongly that WSU's mission was to raise the economic prospects of Wichita and the region. With 2016 Wallace Scholar honoree Jimmy Vu and then dean of the College of Engineering, Royce Bowden. Handing out diplomas at the 2018 Commencement. Posing with students from the Student Ambassador Society. With Teri Hall and the Black Student…

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Senior gains hands-on experience while helping others

…and developing a social media marketing plan. But each challenge has helped her improve. “I think that it is important to get real-world work experience while in college because you’re ahead once graduation comes around,” she says. “I now have so much more experience that I can put on my resume and talk about with future employers. Internships can be…

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Student inventors create temporary biometric tattoo

…already garnered a lot of interest. In April, the team won fourth place in the Shocker New Venture competition. And this month, Goering and Becker were among only three college teams nationwide invited to participate in Red Bull's Innovation Summit in New York City. The event was highlighted in a recent article by Forbes. The product appeals to anyone…

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WSU campus expansion update

…force generated. The new partnership building north of the Experiential Engineering Building opened this semester and is known as PB2. The first floor is already occupied by the College of Engineering Student Success Center and administrative offices, and the Army's FirePoint Innovation lab. Other open space on the first floor will be occupied by a Machine…

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Expanding Your Horizons workshop promotes STEM for girls | Wichita State News

…to the American Association of University Women, "women currently make up only 28% of the STEM workforce, and men vastly outnumber women majoring in most STEM fields in college. This gender gap is particularly high in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future, like computer science and engineering." Yet, the foundation for a STEM…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/10-oct/EYH_1.php

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Top 10 reasons to become a summer Shocker

…with your instructors, which could lead to a better grade. 5. Good time to return to school It’s never too late. During the summer, you can ease your way back into the college grind. 6. Good time to retake classes Need to bring your GPA up? The summer is an excellent time to retake that class that you couldn’t quite master during the year. Save your GPA …

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WSU chooses 14 finalists for Distinguished Scholarship Invitational | Wichita State News

…Amy Nguyen, Wichita High School South Abby Otten, Basehor-Linwood High School Alexander Troth, Frontenac Jr./Sr. High School Ally Wiggs, Wichita County High School JC Wright, College Heights Christian School (Missouri) The students competed in DSI on Saturday, Nov. 20, with 488 total students competing. Three of the finalists will be selected as…

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Meet a Shocker: Cynthia Pizzini | Wichita State News

…as a returning adult learner was amazing. Did you receive any scholarships to attend Wichita State? I received the Osher Reentry Scholarship for adult learners, Cohen Honors College Oakes Family Scholarship (for returning students) and the H. Dene Heskett Endowed Scholarship. These scholarships allowed me to attend school without the financial pressure…

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President Biography

…at Swansea in social policy. After leaving WSU, John held a variety of appointments at Southwest Texas State University, the University of North Florida, Bridgewater State College, and Western Carolina University. At Western Carolina, John served as chancellor from 1995 to 2011 after which he rejoined the faculty. John’s academic interests involve the…

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New urgent care center will serve the needs of WSU community

…facility will assist in creating a healthy WSU campus community and surrounding neighborhood.” The UCC will provide the added bonus of increasing opportunities for the WSU College of Health Professions and Wesley to work together on hands-on learning experiences for students. No student tuition/fees or tax money are going into the urgent care center. Once…

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Wichita State Connect created to build relationships with preK-12 students and parents | Wichita State News

… AM March 18, 2024 - Wichita State Connect will serve as a hub for preK-12 field trips, mixers and professional development opportunities for educators and to provide WSU academic colleges and programs chances to engage with schools, industry and community partners. Wichita State Connect will help the university build relationships with young students,…

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Living Learning Communities provide built-in support system

…students who live on campus the option to live in a Living Learning Community (LLC). This is a community where students with a common interest live on the same floor that includes college-based or interest-based floors. Currently, there are 10 floors but will potentially expand next year. This housing option is designed and proven to build a support system. …

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Wichita State students earn record $39.2 million in paid internships, fueling Kansas’ talent pipeline | Wichita State News

… expands paid opportunities in fields that have traditionally gone unpaid, such as student teaching, nonprofit internships and the arts. In the College of Applied Studies, for example, nearly 80 seniors in the teacher education program shared more than $525,000 in scholarship support last year to help offset cost-of-living expenses during their…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/10-oct/appliedlearning_2.php

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WSU to launch bachelor's in workforce leadership, applied learning

…Board of Regents has approved a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Workforce Leadership and Applied Learning (BAS-WLAL) at Wichita State University. The degree, developed by WSU's College of Applied Studies, will focus on applied learning, developing soft skills, and preparing students to be leaders in a range of organizations. It will start this spring and …

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Two Wichita State alumni win U.S. Presidential Awards for Excellence | Wichita State News

…Those funds allowed all students in the school to participate in monthly STEAM events and opened doors for community partnerships with the Wichita State University College of Engineering, which has continued through the 2021 school year. Zerrin Oelze, who earned her bachelor’s in Elementary Education from WSU in 2001, is a science teacher at McLean…

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Wichita State joins prestigious national research institute to boost AI | Wichita State News

… our efforts in computing, data science and artificial intelligence is one of my biggest priorities,” said Dr. Dennis Livesay, dean of the College of Engineering at Wichita State University. “Dr. Sinha’s accomplishment, along with other recent computing-related research grants, highlights that our faculty and programs are garnering significant national…

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