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WSU Policies and Procedures: 11.30 / Property Leases

…regulations, and KBOR requirements; reflect prudent business and risk-management practices; and provide the University the ability to efficiently address its operational, academic, research, economic development, and strategic needs. Applicable Laws or Regulatory or Policy Authority: House Bill 2560, Ch. 131, 2026 KS Session Laws (April 9, 2026) K.S.A.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/policy/ch_11/ch11_30.php

WSU Newsletters

M. Edwin Sawan retiring from WSU; interim director of School of Computing named

…times. Following the death of his wife, Sawan founded the Maha “Maggie” Sawan Fellowship for international graduate students in 2011, which awards two new Sawan Fellows each academic year.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/08/m-edwin-sawan-retiring-from-wsu-interim-director-of-school-of-computing-named/

WSU Newsletters

Luke Samuelson: Designing his future in virtual production and game development

…rapidly evolving field of virtual production. Luke’s role at Shocker Studios is funded by the Applied Learning Fund. This financial support has played a meaningful role in his academic journey. “The greatest benefit from the scholarship is truly the ease of burden of not having to worry nearly as much about the financials of college,” Luke said. Luke’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/22/luke-samuelson-designing-his-future-in-virtual-production-and-game-development/

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Honors General Interdisciplinary

…Education You must submit a proposal for the Honors General Interdisciplinary track using the Petition for Exception form on the Forms Directory page. Please visit with the Honors Academic Advisor to explore designing your track. Curating Narrative in the ArtsI was able to complete an internship with a local non-profit, Harvester Arts. That led to further…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/HonorsDistinction/generalinterdisciplinary.php

WSU Newsletters

History department faculty present ‘Teach-in on Higher Education & the Current Political Situation’

…Situation” from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in 211 Hubbard Hall. Faculty members will elaborate on key issues facing universities and colleges, including threats to academic freedom, the defunding of research and banning of DEI, and will provide status reports on the latest developments. Speakers include history faculty members Dr. Laila Ballout, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/11/history-department-faculty-present-teach-in-on-higher-education-the-current-political-situation/

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Alumni Support Services

…Alumni Association How do I view my unofficial transcript? To view your unofficial transcript log in to myWSU, go to myClasses, and click on the Transcript tab which is visible in Academic Profile. Select the Transcript level and Transcript type, and click Submit. How do I retrieve my email address and password? To retrieve your email address, log in to…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/its/userservices/HD_New/Alumni.php

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Our Undergraduate Students

…Award for Pre-Service Teachers, Kansas World Language Association, 2017. Mason Talbott. Loren Alexander Award for Pre-Service Teachers, Kansas World Language Association, 2015. Academic Presentations Shaleh Ake. “Tebeos: Spanish Comics during Francoism,” Halloween Comic Fest, Wichita State University Libraries, October 2018. Amanda Purcell. “The Struggle …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/mcll/Languages/Spanish/Spanish_undergrads_our_students.php

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Kansas City student awarded full-ride Sexton Scholarship to attend Wichita State | Wichita State News

… school’s speech and debate team at a national level, teaches debate to middle school students, is a youth leader in her church, and has competed in the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. Her career goal is to become a business attorney. On her scholarship application, she wrote: “If one of my debate students asked me…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/01-jan/sexton_2.php

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Tuition Assistance

…resources for military and veterans are available through the Kansas Board of Regents. Wichita State Financial Aid: Visit the Wichita State Office of Financial Aid. View the Academic Calendar for class start dates, end dates, midterm, final exams and other important reminders. How to Process a Tuition Assistance Request (TAR)? Branch of Service TA…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/veteranservices/tuition-assistance.php

WSU Foundation

Denis and Shirley Dieker honored with Fairmount Founders’ Award

… H. Dieker Scholarship was created to give other members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity the same opportunities; providing financial assistance for them to achieve their academic goals while enabling them to be more involved in the fraternity and campus life as a whole. Denis’s time at Wichita State helped him learn the skills that enabled him to serve…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/denis-and-shirley-dieker-honored-with-fairmount-founders-award/

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WSU's Public Affairs Graduate Program Achieves Historic Ranking and Recognition for Excellence in Public Finance

…Wichita State University's public affairs graduate program has achieved its highest ranking in the school's history, according to U.S. News & World Report for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program, part of the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, is now ranked 92nd, an improvement from 96th the previous year. The program ranked #16 among public…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/News/hugo-wall-school-earns-highest-ranking-at-92-US-News-2026.php

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July 2023 Team Spotlight: Tiahna Padilla

…journey with Ennovar in 2021, where she has been a member of the Automation User Experience Team at Textron Aviation. Simultaneously, Tiahna is diligently pursuing her academic aspirations, working towards achieving a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Computer Engineering. In addition, she is expanding her creative horizons by studying for a…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/team_spotlights/2023/202307_jul_tiahna-padilla.php

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Economists Anonymous

…connections Join Econ Anon! Economics Anonymous strives to give our students an environment which offers additional support, new and exclusive experiences, and professional and academic development. Connect with us on ShockerSync! Full Schedule for Spring 2022 Student Lead Meetings January 25th at 7:30 PM via Zoomwith Dr. Siyu Wang, WSU Department of…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/economics/economists-anonymous.php

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Wichita State keeps retirees connected through new WSU Retiree Association | Wichita State News

…campus. All retirees will enjoy benefits including free campus parking, a discount on community education programs and free access to lifelong learning and regular academic classes, a free membership to Campus Recreation, continued access to Ablah Library, discounted dining and services, and more. Members will receive a special retiree Shocker ID…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/10-oct/retiree_association_7.php

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Haifan Wu, Ph.D.

Information Academic Interests and Expertise Postdoc (2015-2020) UC San Francisco PhD (2015) University of South Florida BS (2010) Nanjing University (China) Areas of Research Interest We apply a multidisciplinary approach to study protein misfolding and its biological consequences, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Our…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/chemistry/_faculty/Wu2.php

WSU Foundation

Shocker Pride scholarship helps make education attainable

…to support children’s speech development. She is thankful to all the donors who have generously contributed to not only her academic journey but to other students as well. “It’s much more than a scholarship,” she said. “We feel supported; we feel valued.”

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-pride-scholarship-helps-make-education-attainable/

WSU Newsletters

Wichita State’s School of Nursing names new chair and associate dean of nursing practice

… as the chair for the School of Nursing and associate dean for Nursing Practice. Pile will succeed Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones, who recently assumed the role of associate dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs for the CHP. Pile has held the Interim Chair position in the School of Nursing since Feb. 2021.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/14/wichita-states-school-of-nursing-names-new-chair-and-associate-dean-of-nursing-practice/

WSU Newsletters

Summer, fall schedules are now available

…aid is available for those who qualify. Courses are available in two-, four- or eight-week schedules with online, hybrid and in-person formats Be sure to reach out to your academic advisor with any questions about scheduling your summer and fall classes.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/20/summer-fall-schedules-are-now-available-2/

WSU Newsletters

Summer, fall schedules are now available

…aid is available for those who qualify. Courses are available in two-, four- or eight-week schedules with online, hybrid and in-person formats Be sure to reach out to your academic advisor with any questions about scheduling your summer and fall classes.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/01/summer-fall-schedules-are-now-available/

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Special Education - High Incidence

…(3) SPED 749A: Practicum: High-Incidence Learners (2) SPED 796: Family and Professional Collaboration (2) SPED 812: Transition Across Life Span (2) SPED 815: Intensive Academic and Behavioral Interventions (2) SPED 817: Language to Literacy: Meeting the Needs of Students with High Incidence Disabilities (3) SPED 817A: Internship/Practicum:…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/TALS/med_sped-high-incidence.php