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Beyond the classroom: Tayana Martin

Tayana Martin, a junior majoring in sport and leadership studies with a minor in sign language, is gaining hands-on experience as an operations specialist with Ennovar at Wichita State. A lifelong Wichitan, Tayana supports student hiring and corporate partnerships while building skills that will serve her well after graduation. More than 5,000 Shockers each …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/02/beyond-the-classroom-tayana-martin/

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Bryonna Hawk, College of Health Professions

Bryonna Hawk is passionate about helping others through speech-language pathology and will continue her studies in Wichita State’s graduate program. She credits her success to strong time-management strategies and hands-on experiences at the Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/30/bryonna-hawk-college-of-health-professions/

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Donna Tran: Empowering communities through social work and advocacy

Applied Learning Fund recipient Donna Tran is a graduate student from Garden City, Kansas who is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at Wichita State. Alongside her studies, she balances a practicum at United Way of the Plains and a part-time role at Comcare Crisis of Sedgwick County as an Integrated Care Specialist. Donna aspires to become a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/donna-tran-empowering-communities-through-social-work-and-advocacy/

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Wichita State University Opera Theater to present Menotti’s Pulitzer Prize winning opera, ‘The Consul’

Wichita State University Opera Theater, under the direction of Alan Held — professor of voice, director of opera studies and area coordinator, voice — will present Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Consul” at 7:30 p.m. April 4 and 3 p.m. April 6 at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The opera won the 1950 Pulitzer Prize in Music. The timely piece follows the heart wrenching…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/25/wichita-state-university-opera-theater-to-present-menottis-pulitzer-prize-winning-opera-the-consul/

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2025 CAS award recipients announced

The College of Applied Studies is proud to announce this year’s faculty, staff and partner award recipients. These individuals represent excellence in research, teaching, service, innovation and collaboration across the college and university. University-level awards University Risk-Taker Award: Dr. Angela Beeler Excellence in Accessibility Award: Dr. Jason …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/2025-cas-award-recipients-announced/

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Douglas F. Parham PhD, CCC-SLP

…Association [Expiration: December 31, 2022] Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS #2905) [Expiration: October 31, 2023] PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (Since 2005) Clinical Fellow: Provided therapeutic and diagnostic skilled speech-language-swallowing services to adults…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/health_professions/communication_sciences_disorders/01-Leadership/Parham-Douglas.php

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Enjoy double film premiere with the School of Performing Arts

…presents a double film premiere, showcasing its latest productions in theatre and dance, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 in 132 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The acting and theatre studies film, “In Fraud We Trust,” was directed by Bret Jones, while the dance film, “The Quasidream Antimachine,” which highlights the artistry of dance on screen, was created in …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/11/enjoy-double-film-premiere-with-the-school-of-performing-arts/

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Spring 2026 Graduates List

… Richardson Undergraduate Certificate Coaching Certificate Sacramento CA Alexis R Stidham Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts Music San Diego CA Dazereal B Lefler Bachelor of General Studies General Studies Psychology San Diego CA Pramood Mallaiah Puttaraju Master of Science Computing San Jose CA Pramood Mallaiah Puttaraju Graduate Certificate Computer…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026_graduates/spring_25-26_graduates_usa-1.php

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Volunteers requested for Blood Flow Restriction therapy study

Dr. Nils Hakansson of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in collaboration with Human Performance Studies (HPS) and Medical Laboratories (ML) is requesting volunteers 55 years of age or older for a study to determine whether Blood Flow Restriction therapy during moderate exercise results in the improved functional activity and health outcomes. The results of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/21/volunteers-requested-for-blood-flow-restriction-therapy-study/

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CAS launches Sigma Chi Alpha chapter of CSI with inaugural initiation ceremony

Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies (CAS) has officially launched Sigma Chi Alpha, a new chapter of the Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International (CSI). Founded by Dr. Mahsa Maghsoudi, the chapter aims to promote scholarship, leadership and excellence in counseling. The inaugural initiation ceremony on Feb 1 welcomed new…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/12/cas-launches-sigma-chi-alpha-chapter-of-csi-with-inaugural-initiation-ceremony/

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Current Students & New Transfer Students

…last name alpha A-L Email Elia Anthropology, Biochemistry-ACS, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communication, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Electronic Media, English, Ethnic Studies, Forensic Science, Geography, Geology, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics-Statistics, Modern and Classical Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Political…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/advising/Undergraduate_Students.php

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Institutional Review Board (IRB)

…social behavior) or research employing survey, interview, oral history, focus group, program evaluation, human factors evaluation, or quality assurance methodologies; Clinical studies of drugs and medical devices only when a new drug application (21 CFR Part 312) is not required; Clinical studies on medical devices for which an investigational device…

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Dr. Mike Ross appointed CAS associate dean for faculty and staff affairs

Dr. Mike Ross has been named associate dean for faculty and staff affairs for the College of Applied Studies, effective June 23, 2025. A first-generation WSU graduate, Dr. Ross has been part of the university community for more than 25 years, serving as a student, staff member in WSU Athletics, CAS lecturer and assistant professor. He is recognized for his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/23/dr-mike-ross-appointed-cas-associate-dean-for-faculty-and-staff-affairs/

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Hale-LaDonna-CV.pdf

…1845 Fairmount Street ladonna.hale@wichita.edu (office) 316-978-5713 Department of Physician Assistant Wichita, KS 67260-0214 (fax) 978-3669 Education: Master of Theological Studies, Newman University, Wichita, KS Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Bachelor of Science Pharmacy, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Anticipated July…

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Wichita State pitcher sticks to his plan in academics, baseball

…a busy student who is as devoted to baseball as he is his double major at Wichita State. Organization is key, and he admits he needed help to balance practice, travel, games and studies. Korryn Hackney, his fiancée, is a nursing student at Butler Community College, and she helped him overcome a tendency to procrastinate. She played soccer at Butler, so the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/13/wichita-state-pitcher-sticks-to-his-plan-in-academics-baseball/

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RSVP for the CAS Corbin Connect Leadership & Ethics in Education Summit featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jill Koyama

The College of Applied Studies invites you to the Corbin Connect Speaker Series: Leadership and Ethics in Education Summit starting at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Presented in partnership with the Credit Union of America, the free event features a keynote address by Dr. Jill Koyama, vice dean of educational leadership and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/24/rsvp-for-the-cas-corbin-connect-leadership-ethics-in-education-summit-featuring-keynote-speaker-dr-jill-koyama/

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Attend CAS professional development session on growth mindset pedagogy Feb. 28

The College of Applied Studies is inviting all WSU faculty to its professional development session on growth mindset pedagogy. The presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room with lunch provided. There is also a Zoom option available for those who cannot attend in person. Faculty interested in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/19/attend-cas-professional-development-session-on-growth-mindset-pedagogy-feb-28/

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CAS is offering a virtual attendance option for the Leadership and Ethics in Education Summit Feb 14

The College of Applied Studies invites you to the Corbin Connect Speaker Series: Leadership and Ethics in Education Summit from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Presented in partnership with the Credit Union of America, the free event features a keynote address by Dr. Jill Koyama, vice dean of educational leadership and innovation at Arizona State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/12/cas-is-offering-a-virtual-attendance-option-for-the-leadership-and-ethics-in-education-summit-feb-14/

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Certificate Program The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Certificate Program at Wichita State University offers students the opportunity to examine the medieval and Renaissance worlds from several perspectives and subjects that they might not otherwise consider. The program ties together the best of our faculty from two colleges: Liberal Arts and Sciences…

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…Assistant Professor of Sociology at Midland University) at the annual conference of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Their study, which received the 2024 Issues in Aging Focus Group award for professional papers, was titled "Computers and Connectedness: Digital Technology and Relationships in Later Life." Data from the 2020 Health and…

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