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Dental Hygiene clinic offers high-quality, affordable dental hygiene services

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Wichita State is open to the public and accepting new patients. The clinic offers a wide range of low-cost preventative, therapeutic and educational services, including cleanings, dental sealants, X-rays, individualized oral health instruction and more. Call 316-978-3603 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/01/dental-hygiene-clinic-offers-high-quality-affordable-dental-hygiene-services/

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Usha Haley speaks to States Newsroom on funding cuts to EVs

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business, recently spoke to the States Newsroom (supplying news to state-wide media across the United States) on how President Trump’s funding cuts could affect the electronic-vehicle (EV) sector. The article, “Electric vehicle industry will persist, experts say, despite Trump funding cuts,”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/usha-haley-speaks-to-states-media-on-funding-cuts-to-evs/

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Office of Academic Affairs will interview four dean candidates for Fairmount College

The first candidate for dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — David Eichhorn, interim dean of the Fairmount College at Wichita State — will be on campus March 6-7. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6 in 208 Hubbard Hall Additional information regarding the candidate can be found…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/04/office-of-academic-affairs-will-interview-four-dean-candidates-for-fairmount-college/

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Lindsey Mendenhall, College of Engineering

Lindsey Mendenhall was able to get more than just an education at Wichita State. Through the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), she got to work in her field while getting her degree and has a job lined up with the NIAR Advanced Materials Lab. Beyond the classroom, Lindsey found that the lessons she learned from teaching her dogs set her up for …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/22/lindsey-mendenhall-college-of-engineering/

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Cast your vote in the 2025 SGA General Election April 7-9 online via Simply Voting

…Association (SGA) General Election is April 7-9. Vote online via Simply Voting, through your email, and make your voice heard. Not only will you help shape student life at Wichita State, but you’ll also be entered for a chance to win exciting prizes, including gift cards and Shocker gear. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to influence your campus and score …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/03/cast-your-vote-in-the-2025-sga-general-election-april-7-9-online-via-simply-voting/

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Shocker baseball hosts WSU Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night March 14

Shocker baseball invites all Wichita State faculty and staff to attend the game at 6 p.m. Friday, March 14 against Louisiana Tech for no additional charge. Simply present a Shocker ID at the Eck Stadium Ticket Office after gates open at 5 p.m. and you will receive a complimentary ticket for yourself. Additional tickets for guests start at only $9. Kickstart …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/shocker-baseball-hosts-wsu-faculty-staff-appreciation-night-march-14/

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Attend WSU Campus Climate Summit April 18

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Wichita State Campus Climate Summit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. During the summit, attendees will hear updates on the work done over the past year from Campus Climate Committee members and learn from campus stakeholder groups. This will be followed by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/04/attend-wsu-campus-climate-summit-april-18/

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Campus community invited to biweekly legislative update session — hosted virtually April 18

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the Kansas legislature relevant to Wichita State at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 18 virtually via Microsoft Teams. To find a link to the meeting, reach out to Olivia Kerschen, executive assistant to the president, at olivia.kerschen@wichita.edu. The meeting is open…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/17/campus-community-invited-to-biweekly-legislative-update-session-hosted-virtually-april-18/

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Barton School surprises Valley Center High student with 2025 Clay Barton Scholarship

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University visited Valley Center High School to award senior Luke Hoy the 2025 Clay Barton Scholarship Feb. 26. The surprise included an announcement and presentation of a ceremonial check of $50,000, which is one of the largest business scholarships in Kansas. “I was not expecting this, not at all,”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/28/barton-school-surprises-valley-center-high-student-with-2025-clay-barton-scholarship/

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David Miller named senior vice president for Administration, Finance and Operations

David Miller has been named as senior vice president for Administration, Finance and Operations at Wichita State. Miller has been in the interim role since November. In the role, which is part of the President’s Executive Team, Miller will provide leadership and support to the university community with oversight of the Budget Office, Facilities Planning,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/david-miller-named-senior-vice-president-for-administration-finance-and-operations/

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Help shape the future of technology at WSU

Technology is fantastic when it works well, and we want to ensure it does just that at Wichita State. We need your insights on where WSU should focus its Information Technology (IT) efforts and what aspects of technology work well or need improvement by taking an anonymous seven-minute survey. Your feedback will help us create the WSU Strategic Technology…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/28/help-shape-the-future-of-technology-at-wsu/

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Campus community invited to next legislative update session — hosted virtually March 14

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the Kansas legislature relevant to Wichita State at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 14 virtually via Microsoft Teams. To find a link to the meeting, reach out to Lisa Pappas, executive assistant to the senior vice president for Administration, Finance and Operations, at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/11/campus-community-invited-to-next-legislative-update-session-hosted-virtually-march-14/

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Memorial ‘70 families receive piece of Cessna Stadium as tribute to WSU’s football history

Cessna Stadium opened in 1969 as a place meant to propel Wichita State football into a new era. A crowd of 28,245 watched the Shockers defeat Utah State 17-7 on Sept. 13 of that year. The stadium featured stands that expanded the capacity to 31,500 from 12,500. A year-long fund-raising effort for $1.5 million resulted in “lush, green synthetic grass” known…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/05/memorial-70-families-receive-piece-of-cessna-stadium-as-tribute-to-wsus-football-history/

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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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Minhal Abbas: Building a future in supply chain and innovation

Minhal Abbas, a dedicated graduate student from Pakistan, is currently pursuing a master’s degree in management science and supply chain management at Wichita State. As part of his academic journey, he holds an applied learning role as a student intern in the Innovation Prairie Program, working within the Tech Transfer and Commercialization department.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/01/minhal-abbas-building-a-future-in-supply-chain-and-innovation/

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Sign up for active threat training with WSUPD

Join the Wichita State Police Department in its active threat training using ALERRT’s Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) curriculum. The CRASE course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/03/sign-up-for-active-threat-training-with-wsupd-3/

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$1.5 million gift will support WSU’s Wilkins Softball Stadium renovation

John and Gail Wadsworth have given a lead gift of $1.5 million to Wichita State University and Shocker Athletics, earmarked for the Softball Team Operations Facility at Wilkins Stadium. The building is a part of the $9.65 million Phase 1 of the stadium renovation plan, which will begin development in the spring of 2024. “Gail and I feel so fortunate to be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/21/1-5-million-gift-will-support-wsus-wilkins-softball-stadium-renovation/

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Larissa Raigosa’s sports industry journey begins with NCAA basketball tournament

Wichita State sport management major Larissa Raigosa got her first hands-on experience in the sports industry by working at the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament in Wichita. As part of the duplication team, she delivered game stats to media during timeouts and postgame interviews — learning the importance of communication, teamwork and adaptability along the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/18/larissa-raigosas-sports-industry-journey-begins-with-ncaa-basketball-tournament/

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: CARE Team and Student Outreach and Support

Suspenders4Hope, a program developed at Wichita State University, is highlighting different departments and individuals on campus who are advocates for mental health in hopes that their stories will inspire others to continue supporting one another in the community. The CARE Team and Student Outreach and Support (SOS) are being recognized for their proactive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/15/mental-health-advocate-highlight-care-team-and-student-outreach-and-support/

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UReCA Lunch & Learn series continues with courts, judges and legal research

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub’s (UReCA) second Lunch & Learn session from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 at 106/107 Wichita State Connect. Arrive by 11:45 a.m. for lunch. The event is open to all students and faculty. Enjoy a catered lunch and gain valuable information from the three panelists: Jennifer Jones, municipal court …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/ureca-lunch-learn-series-continues-with-courts-judges-and-legal-research/