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Meet a Shocker: Cooper | Wichita State News

…in filmmaking Hometown Bonner Springs, Kansas High school Bonner Springs High School What schools did you attend before coming to Wichita State? Kansas City Kansas Community College When you were a little kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a firefighter. Did you earn any scholarships? Yes, I have had several scholarships…

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Wichita State helps NASA evaluate possibilities for life on other planets | Wichita State News

… spacecraft assembly facilities. “It changes everything if we find living systems on these planets,” said Schneegurt, professor of biological sciences in WSU’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “We talk about the ‘microphone moment.’ Who’s going to get up at that microphone and say, ‘We have evidence of life in another world’? You want to be…

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Meet a Shocker: Paul Leeker | Wichita State News

…fellow students and your campus. This is a wonderful community to be a part of. Header Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs Content The Hugo Wall School, housed in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, serves as the academic home for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, Environmental Finance Center and Kansas Public Finance Center.…

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Wichita State’s 125th birthday celebrated with a graphic novel

… in a way that has never been done before. They are creating a graphic novel. “It will be a brief overview that tells the history of WSU from our early days as Fairmount College right through our celebration of the 125th anniversary,” Price said. The booked is titled "A Walk with Wu,” and the main character is WuShock, Wichita State's mascot. Throughout the …

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Bring your Shocker pride to Wichita State for Shocktoberfest 2024 | Wichita State News

…will be on the lawn east of Braeburn Square near Oliver. Access the event from the bridge between Fuzzy's and Social Tap. Shocker Softball v. Butler Community College – 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at Wilkins Stadium Patio Party – 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at Braeburn Square – This casual gathering promises an unforgettable evening to connect with Shocker…

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Barton School of Business Awards Jabara Scholarship to two Wichita-area students | Wichita State News

…after the late Fran Jabara, who was a WSU faculty member for 40 years and founded the Center for Entrepreneurship at WSU. Along with serving as the dean of the College of Business Administration, Jabara received the Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 and the President’s Medal in 2002. Cohen is the son of Jennifer and Cody Ayres, the latter of…

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Quinn the Goose Dog enrolls at WSU

…of Fish and Wildlife. “People love dogs and they hate poop, so to me it’s a match made in heaven,” Eason said. The main concern is for the safety of the birds. College campuses are not ideal living areas for geese. They can feel constantly threatened during nesting season, ingest chemicals and have an increased risk of getting hit by a car. Quinn and…

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Meet a Shocker: Katilyn Cowen | Wichita State News

…University in Maryland to pursue a Master of Health Science in Epidemiology. How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your time at Wichita State? As an on-campus resident and a College of Health Professions student, COVID-19 impacted my time at Wichita State greatly. Although I lost a sense of community in one aspect due to the pandemic, I gained another in…

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New Wichita State clinic offers free counseling for Wichita community | Wichita State News

… try to break down the stigma around seeking mental health services,” said Dr. Jody Fiorini, chair of Intervention Services and Leadership in Education for Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies. The WISE Clinic takes a strength-based approach to counseling, meaning “we focus more on your internal strengths and resourcefulness in dealing with issues,…

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Freshman piano major wins opportunity to perform with Kansas City Symphony

… on this tradition and doing some good in my own small way.” Bees is passing that tradition on to her students, many of whom are making names for themselves while still in college. One such student is freshman Patrick Orr, who won the Grand Prize in the Kansas City Symphony Young Artist Competition in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing…

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Literacy Camp combines fun and reading at Wichita State Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

…astonished to learn from an article published in The Wichita Eagle that only about 25 percent of Wichita third graders are on the appropriate trajectory to be prepared for college-level reading. “We wanted to be a positive influence for children's literacy skills,” says Marble-Flint. “We knew our Communication Sciences and Disorders department had the…

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WSUPD's increased community outreach helps address and dismantle barriers | Wichita State News

…community. “I am fine with talking to the media because we have nothing to hide,” he said. “The problems that we have are the problems any college campus would have.” Moving forward, University Police plan to continue their outreach efforts, because at the end of the day, they have one objective: “Our number one goal is to make you feel safe,…

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Wichita State’s Rémi Chou wins top NSF early career researcher award | Wichita State News

…to research, the grant will provide applied learning opportunities in research for graduate, undergraduate and high school students. Dr. Jan Twomey, College of Engineering associate dean for graduate studies, research and faculty success, said the grant is another marker of the university’s commitment to digital transformation. “Dr. Chou’s work…

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Pickle ball courts added during Heskett Center outdoor renovations | Wichita State News

…physical education major, often plays pickleball at places around Wichita. She enjoys the activity and the social aspect of the sport, attributes she believes will enhance a college campus. “It’s a fun experience to get exercise,” she said. “Any type of community on campus is looking for ways to reach out and create new relationships. Having something like…

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Medical Laboratory Sciences students earn scholarships from Southcentral Pathology | Wichita State News

… for the opportunity and freedom this scholarship has given me to focus on my education and future career without having the financial stress that comes along with a college education,” said Moler. Pham and Moler are two of the many Medical Laboratory Sciences students at Wichita State who will benefit from this generous endowed scholarship in the future.…

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WSU researcher awarded $175,000 NSF grant to help improve data-driven decision-making | Wichita State News

…financial risk analysis and portfolio optimization. Dr. Nannapaneni is an assistant professor of industrial, systems and manufacturing engineering in the College of Engineering. He holds a PhD from Vanderbilt University. In addition to research, he teaches courses in advanced level statistics and engineering decision making. His NSF-awarded project is…

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Meet a Shocker: Samantha Rowan| Wichita State News

…want to attend Wichita State? I chose to attend Wichita state because it was affordable and close to home. I did not want to go too far from my family when I decided to attend college. How are you feeling leading up to graduation? The closer I get to graduation I am getting excited but also anxious. All I have ever known is school and class work but I am…

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Spirit AeroSystems and WSU announce significant R&D, training agreement

…north of the Experiential Engineering Building on the east side of campus. Other tenants in the building – which is expected for completion in April – will include the College of Engineering (COE) Student Success Center, COE administrative offices and WSU's FirePoint Innovation Center, a partnership with the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Research,…

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Competition winners look to provide for homeless, continue innovation

…101, they never imagined they would win Wichita State University's first Koch Innovation Challenge. The competition, sponsored by Koch Industries, was designed to support the College of Engineering in fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and teamwork. “We were challenged to come up with an idea of a product that would promote…

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Shocker fine arts grad Shaunte’ Levine wins Launch Award

…A Wichita State alumna, Beal also serves as a gallery manager and creative placemaking coordinator at Wichita State. As part of the College of Fine Arts, ADCI offers undergraduate degrees in art education, art history, graphic design and studio art, as well as a Master of Fine Arts degree in studio art. It is the only accredited school of art and design in…

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