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Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic offering free hearing evaluations for faculty and staff

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State offers free hearing evaluations to faculty and staff. During the evaluation, a graduate student — under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist — will test the patient’s hearing to determine if there is hearing loss and the type and severity of the loss. Hearing evaluations…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/27/speech-language-hearing-clinic-offering-free-hearing-evaluations-for-faculty-and-staff-5/

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Submissions to present student research at the capitol are due Feb. 2

The Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event is an annual opportunity for students to present their research experiences with state lawmakers and campus leaders in Topeka. All currently enrolled undergraduate students are eligible. Students in all majors and of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. The research day event showcases the work…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/22/submissions-to-present-student-research-at-the-capitol-are-due-feb-2/

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Campus support services available for faculty and staff

Wichita State recognizes the importance of mental health and well-being for faculty and staff. The university offers a variety of resources to support employees during challenging times. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP provides confidential counseling services, crisis intervention and workshops on stress management and coping strategies. Peer support:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/18/campus-support-services-available-for-faculty-and-staff/

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Take advantage of the WSU partnership portal for Innovation Campus partners

Wichita State hosts an online portal for our Innovation Campus partners. The portal offers a “one-stop shop” for the resources available on campus. With the portal, you can find more information on the resources available to our partners: Where to find news and events at WSU How to access the weekly Campus Connection newsletter and where to submit posts What…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/24/take-advantage-of-the-wsu-partnership-portal-for-innovation-campus-partners/

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Shocker women’s tennis rank 15 in Mid-Major Poll, seventh in ITA Central Region

The Wichita State women’s tennis team was mentioned multiple times June 4 when the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the Mid-Major and Regional Rankings for the 2025 season. The Shockers were ranked No. 15 in the ITA Mid-Major Poll, their highest ranking in the poll since its establishment in 2021, surpassing their previous No. 25 ranking…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/04/shockers-rank-15-in-mid-major-poll-seventh-in-ita-central-region/

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Applied Learning Highlight: Janis Hwang

As a fourth-year graphic design major at Wichita State, Janis Hwang has found her applied learning experience to be both creatively fulfilling and professionally transformative. Through her role designing for No Choice but Action, a project that aims to preserve and highlight Kansas’ often-overlooked role in American independent and post-punk music, she has …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/25/applied-learning-highlight-janis-hwang/

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WSU pinning ceremony for Teacher Apprentice Program recognizes this year’s graduates

Wichita State University celebrated 126 graduates of its Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP), which helps paraeducators become licensed teachers while continuing to work. Most are first-generation college students, now moving from earning about $11,000/year to starting salaries around $40,000. The ceremony included starfish pins and TAP stoles, symbolizing the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/16/wsu-pinning-ceremony-for-teacher-apprentice-program-recognizes-this-years-graduates/

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Announcing the 2025-26 Common Read: ‘Eat Like a Fish’ by Bren Smith

The Common Read Committee is excited to announce that Wichita State’s Common Read for the 2025-26 academic year is “Eat Like a Fish: My Adventures Farming the Ocean to Fight Climate Change” by Bren Smith. Common Read is integrated into all First-Year Seminar courses and will be accompanied by a series of interdisciplinary programs and events throughout the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/09/announcing-the-2025-26-common-read-eat-like-a-fish-by-bren-smith/

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Applied learning opportunity took WSU sport management student Liam Crawford behind the scenes of NCAA basketball tournament

Wichita State sport management student Liam Crawford recently served as a media host relations assistant during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in Wichita in March, gaining hands-on experience with media operations, technology support and game-day logistics. “This is a sport management experience that you can’t get anywhere else,” Crawford said. “I am…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/02/applied-learning-opportunity-took-wsu-sport-management-student-liam-crawford-behind-the-scenes-of-ncaa-basketball-tournament/

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Damyin Allmond: Launching his future in aerospace engineering

Wichita State student Damyin Allmond’s passion for aerospace began early in life. Growing up, Damyin was surrounded by the world of aviation. His parents owned a flight school called Allmond Aviation in nearby Peoria, where he spent much of his childhood. “This gave me the opportunity to see how aircrafts worked and have the experience to fly in many small…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/13/damyin-allmond-launching-his-future-in-aerospace-engineering/

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Military and Veterans Services celebrates 250 years of the U.S. Army

On June 14, Military and Veterans Services at Wichita State proudly celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States Army — a quarter-millennium of unwavering service, sacrifice and strength. Since its founding in 1775, the U.S. Army has stood as the backbone of our nation’s defense, answering the call of duty in every generation with honor and courage.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/13/military-and-veterans-services-celebrates-250-years-of-defending-america/

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Theatre, tech and tenacity: Alexandra Enmark’s applied learning experience

For Alexandra Enmark, applied learning at Wichita State has been more than a stepping stone — it’s been a launching pad toward her dream of one day starting her own theatre company. A BFA student in design and technical theatre, Alexandra currently serves as a student intern in the School of Performing Arts (SPA) office. Her role is as dynamic and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/29/theatre-tech-and-tenacity-alexandra-enmarks-applied-learning-experience/

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Samuel Jones brought on as new director of Military and Veteran Services

Wichita State welcomes Samuel “Sam” Jones as the new director of Military and Veteran Services. Sam brings a strong background in military service, higher education administration and veteran support. His dedication to enhancing military-connected students’ experiences and fostering a supportive environment makes him an ideal fit for this role. With…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/19/samuel-jones-brought-on-as-new-director-of-military-and-veteran-services/

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ICYMI: Watch the March 1 Master Plan presentation archive

…vice president, along with representatives from Gensler, a global architecture, design and planning firm that helped develop the plan, hosted a presentation discussing Wichita State’s next 10-year Master Plan March 1. The presentation was an opportunity for the campus community to see the general direction for the campus’ future and ask university…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/01/icymi-watch-the-march-1-master-plan-presentation-archive/

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Aracely Martinez, Barton School

Aracely Martinez is a first-gen student in the United States at Wichita State University. Despite the challenges facing her moving from Paraguay to a new country, she took that as an opportunity to grow. She recommends other students look at the opportunities available to them while still in school to propel themselves into successful careers. Aracely is one…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/02/aracely-martinez-barton-school/

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Kiah Duggins, 1994-2025

…Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita to Washington, D.C. Kiah was a proud alumna of the Barton School of Business and Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, graduating in the spring of 2017 with degrees in international business, economics and Spanish. A recipient of the prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship in 2013, she joined a distinguished…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/31/kiah-duggins-1994-2025/

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Dean Andrew Hippisley accepts position in Texas

Andrew Hippisley, dean of Wichita State’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has accepted a position as vice provost for Academic Affairs at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). His last day at WSU will be July 2. David Eichhorn, associate dean of the Fairmount College, will fill in as interim dean while the university conducts a national…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/12/dean-andrew-hippisley-accepts-position-in-texas/

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Five undergraduate students to represent WSU at Research Day at the Capital

The 2025 Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol features up to 40 students from all Kansas Board of Regents institutions, including five from Wichita State. Students, faculty, Kansas Board of Regents members, state lawmakers and members of the public are invited to visit the Capitol Rotunda from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 to view the students’ …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/19/five-undergraduate-students-to-represent-wsu-at-research-days-at-the-capital/

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Speech-Language-Hearing and dental clinics open this summer

The Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and WSU General Dentistry Practice at Wichita State are open throughout the summer, providing high-quality, affordable services to both the public and WSU community. The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides services to people across the lifespan who have communication difficulties, including speaking, hearing,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/17/speech-language-hearing-and-dental-clinics-open-this-summer/

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Biomedical engineering hosts BME alumni spotlight seminar

Join biomedical engineering for a seminar from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 in 135 Woolsey Hall. The seminar features a panel of Wichita State biomedical engineering alumni who will share their unique insights and experiences in the field. Speakers: Casey Spinder – assistant engineering educator, Wichita State Kirsten Stuck – R&D engineer II, KLS Martin …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/23/biomedical-engineering-hosts-bme-alumni-spotlight-seminar/