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Wichita State recognized as a Breastfeeding Friendly Campus

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Wichita State has received the Gold Level Employer Supporting Breastfeeding award and has been designated as a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” campus by the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition. These designations acknowledge WSU’s efforts to incorporate lactation support into the university’s culture and establishes WSU as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/30/wichita-state-recognized-as-a-breastfeeding-friendly-campus/

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Shania Burkhead-Harris wins inaugural Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology

…the 50th annual meeting of the Kansas Herpetological Society in Lawrence from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, she didn’t know that she’d been nominated by her PI/advisor for the newest award offered by the society. The Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology honors any female-presenting or assigned-female-at-birth student for their potential to contribute to the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/10/shania-burkhead-harris-wins-inaugural-gann-scholarship-for-women-in-herpetology/

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College of Education Scholarships

The College of Education annually awards more than $750,000 in both merit-based and need-based scholarships to our students. These awards are made possible by our gracious donors, which allow us to provide over 200 students financial assistance as they pursue their degrees at Wichita State. Only one application is necessary to apply for nearly all…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/advising/Services/Scholarships.php

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‘Next Level Chef’ winner named Barton School’s latest Entrepreneur-in-Residence

The Barton School of Business has announced Pyet DeSpain, an award winning and global private chef, as its Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the fall 2023 semester. DeSpain was the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef” TV show on Fox. In 2021, she was named one of the top 25 best private chefs in Los Angeles by Entrepreneur Magazine. “I am very…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/26/next-level-chef-winner-named-barton-schools-latest-entrepreneur-in-residence/

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MURPA, URCA proposals are due by Oct. 6

Proposals are due for Multidisciplinary Research Project Awards (MURPA) and University Research/Creative Award (URCA) projects to the Office of Research no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. The MURPA opportunity provides funding of up to $7,500 for faculty projects that involve two or more investigators from different disciplines that focus different…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/11/murpa-proposals-are-due-by-oct-6/

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CSD student awarded prestigious regional scholarship

… the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was selected as second place winner for the Kansas Speech-Hearing Association’s Margaret Byrne Sarricks Scholarship. Her award-winning virtual poster presentation was entitled, “Supported Conversation Training Outcomes for Future Healthcare Professionals: A Pilot Study.” Her pilot study, completed with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/02/csd-student-awarded-prestigious-regional-scholarship/

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Dr. Lori Santos named KAEA 2023 Outstanding Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

Dr. Lori Santos was named the 2023 Outstanding Higher Education Art Educator of the Year by the Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA). KAEA presented the award at its fall conference Oct. 7 at Emporia State University. Santos, associate professor of art education in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, received her Ph.D. in art education,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/16/dr-lori-santos-named-kaea-2023-outstanding-higher-education-art-educator-of-the-year/

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WWSU raising funds for student scholarships

…Wichita State community is invited to join the Women of Wichita State for their annual Scholarship Bash to raise funds for scholarships through May 7. The funds will be used to award four WSU students with a scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Anyone can participate in the fundraiser by bidding on an item or items in the online auction,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/03/wwsu-raising-funds-for-student-scholarships/

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Deadline today: COVID vaccine financial incentive

Today is the last day for Wichita State students to apply for a $250 COVID vaccine incentive award or a chance to receive one of 20 scholarships worth $5,000 each for the spring 2022 semester. To qualify, students must meet the following guidelines: Students must have received their first dose of the vaccine before Sept. 17. All vaccine documentation needs…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/21/reminder-covid-vaccine-financial-incentive-requirements/

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The stars are aligning for Starbucks at the RSC

On Thursday, Aug. 4, Starbucks will be closing at noon for an exciting update: The campus coffee shop will be upgraded with the capability to accept and award Starbucks loyalty rewards. The Starbucks Rewards program allows users to earn free drinks, food, and gifts. Customers keep track of and redeem their rewards points through the Starbucks smartphone app.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/02/the-stars-are-aligning-for-starbucks-at-the-rsc/

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Quang Nguyen named as one of Wichita’s 40 Under 40

…of Diversity and Inclusion communications and marketing specialist, was recognized April 12 as one of the 40 Under 40 recipients by the Wichita Business Journal. He was also awarded the Pat Ayars Mentoring Award, which is given to certain members of the 40 Under 40 class who have been recognized for their work in helping and mentoring others. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/13/quang-nguyen-named-as-one-of-wichitas-40-under-40/

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ARCS proposals due by Feb. 4

Award for Research/Creative Projects in Summer (ARCS) proposals are due to the Office of Research no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. The ARCS opportunity provides funding of up to $4,000 to enable faculty to pursue research or creative projects during the summer. Proposers must work with a grant specialist in the Office of Research prior to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/03/arcs-proposals-due-by-feb-4/

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Faculty message regarding Barton Speaker Series

Dear WSU Faculty: As you’ve likely heard, Emmy Award-winning journalist Norah O’Donnell will be our guest for the 2024 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series on March 21, 2024. O’Donnell is anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News. She also anchors all CBS News’ Election Specials and is a “60 Minutes” contributing correspondent. She has covered six…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/28/faculty-message-from-provost-shirley-lefever/

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Hypnotist Mark Toland performing Sept. 3

Wichita State’s Student Activities Council will host hypnotist Mark Toland 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 at the Campus Activities Center (CAC) theater. Toland is an internationally award-winning hypnotist, mentalist and mind-reader. The event is free to all WSU students with a student ID. Tickets are sold at the door. Additional admission costs are as follows: $3…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/25/hypnotist-mark-toland-to-performing/

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Turn in URCA proposals by April 1

Proposals are due to the Office of Research for University Research/Creative Award (URCA) projects no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 1. The URCA provides faculty funding of up to $4,500 to retool or reestablish productive research, creative projects, or as seed money to develop pilot data where external funding is available. Proposers must work with a grant…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/25/turn-in-urca-proposals-by-april-1/

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Stephen Brady

…Professor Analysis; PhD, Indiana University, 1968 Contact Email: brady@math.wichita.edu webpage: http://www.math.wichita.edu/~brady/ Phone: 316 978-3966 Office: 347 Jabara Hall Awards 2009 Trio Student Support Services Building Bridges Award 2009 EOE-Trio Upward Bound Director's Award: Teacher/Administrator of the Year 2002 Excellence in Teaching Award…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/mathematics/mathstat/people/brady.php

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WSU, South Kansas in the running for up to $75 million in EDA awards

The U.S. Economic Development Administration recently awarded Wichita State University and South Kansas $500,000 to Build Back Better with the potential opportunity for a Phase 2 award of $25-75 million. The Build Back Better Regional Challenge will provide $1 billion in American Rescue Act funding to invest in America’s communities. This historic investment…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/15/wsu-south-kansas-in-the-running-for-up-to-75-million-in-eda-awards/

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WWSU scholarship applications due May 31

…submitted by email to WWSU@wichita.edu, along with all other required attachments (see application for additional materials). Candidates will receive written notification of their award status in late June. Recipients are encouraged to attend at least one WWSU event during the 2021-2022 school year as our guest. For more information, go to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/21/wwsu-scholarship-applications-due-may-31/

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Share AmeriCorps service opportunities with students

…positions for graduates and part-time students in Wichita and across Kansas beginning in May. In these positions, students earn a stipend, have an opportunity for an education award after service, and qualify to apply for a $2,000 WSU scholarship after a year of service. The service positions include teaching children to read, helping with local…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/20/share-americorps-service-opportunities-with-students/

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Latest edition of Kansas English published on WSU’s Open Journal Systems

The 2023 issue of Kansas English, the award-winning, peer-reviewed journal of the Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE), is now available on WSU’s Open Journal Systems. Dr. Katie Cramer, professor of English education in the School of Education, has served as editor-in-chief of Kansas English since 2017 and collaborates with Dr. Susan Matveyeva,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/10/latest-edition-of-kansas-english-published-on-wsus-open-journal-systems/