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NSF grant results in ground-breaking conclusions on the effects of foreign investment on U.S. technology

The United States is the foremost producer of shale gas, but new National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded research (NSF grants #1661733 and #1911289; Usha Haley, sole principal investigator) from Wichita State suggests that China’s substantial investments in U.S. shale gas producers, refiners and distributors has hindered and disrupted American innovation in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/18/nsf-grant-results-in-ground-breaking-conclusions-on-the-effects-of-foreign-investment-on-u-s-technology/

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OAL introduces the Shocker Comeback Program

…Online and Adult Learning (OAL) is excited to introduce the Shocker Comeback Program. It is dedicated to helping students complete the undergraduate degree they started at Wichita State. Aimed at those who have been away from WSU for one to three years, students who become part of the program are equipped with the resources needed to finish their bachelor’s …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/21/oal-introduces-the-shocker-comeback-program/

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Clayton Staples Gallery hosts exhibition between Shockers, students from The Academy of Fine Arts

…treat, “Wichita/Sarajevo Connecting Stories,” an exhibition that spans between Kansas and Bosnia and Herzegovina on display Jan. 16-30. Senior graphic design students from Wichita State and sophomore students from The Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo were given the prompt of researching a significant story from their own region as a means of introduction.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/17/clayton-staples-gallery-hosts-exhibition-between-shockers-students-from-the-academy-of-fine-arts/

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Encouraging professional development to enhance work with diverse populations? This advances SEM Goal 1.5

During fall 2021, Wichita State launched its new 2025 Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan with the overarching goals of expanding enrollments to 17,000 students, increasing first to second-year retention rate to 75%, and closing the equity gap for underserved students. The success of the new plan is dependent on the contributions of everyone on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/09/encouraging-professional-development-to-enhance-work-with-diverse-populations-this-advances-sem-goal-1-5/

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Welcome back, Shockers!

Welcome back for the spring semester, Shockers! I hope your break was restorative and that you’re ready to start the new year off strong. There are amazing things happening here in Shocker Nation, and each of you are what make Wichita State so great. As a way to celebrate you and kick off the semester with a bit of fun, I’d like to invite you to the second…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/16/welcome-back-shockers-7/

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You (or your parents) may be eligible for a 2023 Higher Education Tax Credit

The Wichita State Accounts Receivable Office would like to inform students that the IRS requires WSU to report all tuition charges with a valid social security number and legal name. To be eligible for the 2023 Higher Education Tax Credit, you must have your SSN on file with WSU by Dec. 31, 2023. Please complete the W-9S form by logging into your myWSU…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/01/you-or-your-parents-may-be-eligible-for-a-2023-higher-education-tax-credit/

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WSU staff and student recognized for their innovation through the John A. See Innovation Award

A professor and graduate student from Wichita State University have been awarded the 2024 John A. See Innovation Award. The John A. See Innovation Award is given each year as a way to recognize novel ideas that have the potential to meet a market need and attract further funding once they have advanced through the early prototyping phase. Examples of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/01/wsu-staff-and-student-recognized-for-their-innovation-through-the-john-a-see-innovation-award/

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Submit department, organization Welcomefest events

…of classes each semester and features dozens of activities. This campaign highlights events and services designed to help all new and returning students navigate life at Wichita State. Submit department or organization events for inclusion in the spring 2024 Welcomefest marketing, which includes an event calendar, web listing and more. The deadline to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/08/submit-department-organization-welcomefest-events/

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MCLL department congratulates winners of Kansas City Japanese Contest

This year, Japanese-language students from Wichita State competed in the annual Heart of America Japan-America Society’s Japanese Contest held March 9 at Johnson County Community College. The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL) and Japanese program congratulates the winners: Caleb Buhler won first prize for the speech…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/20/mcll-department-congratulates-winners-of-kansas-city-japanese-contest/

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NIAR receives $10 million NASA funding for high-temp advanced materials

Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) will receive more than $10 million from NASA for research related to the development and implementation of advanced materials for hypersonic applications. The funding will enable continued research aimed at developing and maturing high temperature advanced materials for use in hot…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/14/niar-receives-10-million-nasa-funding-for-high-temp-advanced-materials/

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Graduates invited to attend The Toast: A Graduation Celebration

The Toast: A Graduation Celebration is open to all fall 2023 Wichita State graduates and their guests. The Toast will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Graduates may begin checking in at 4:30 p.m. This is a chance to celebrate graduates’ years of hard work and dedication to their goal of graduating from …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/04/graduates-invited-to-attend-the-toast-a-graduation-celebration/

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Apply for the Master of Education in learning and instructional design program

For those who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the field of education and becoming an advanced professional, Wichita State offers a Master of Education in learning and instructional design. The program is designed to be innovative, dynamic and flexible, catering to the diverse needs and goals of individuals seeking to advance their careers in …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/26/apply-for-the-master-of-education-in-learning-and-instructional-design-program-3/

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Apply for the Master of Education in learning and instructional design program

For those who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the field of education and becoming an advanced professional, Wichita State offers a Master of Education in learning and instructional design. The program is designed to be innovative, dynamic and flexible, catering to the diverse needs and goals of individuals seeking to advance their careers in …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/29/apply-for-the-master-of-education-in-learning-and-instructional-design-program-2/

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Gene Camarena joins Barton School advisory board

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that Gene Camarena is joining the Dean’s Advisory Board. He currently serves as the president and CEO of La Raza Pizza, Inc. As a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, Camarena will help advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Barton School by strengthening, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/09/gene-camarena-joins-barton-school-advisory-board/

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EMBA FAQ

…Who are EMBA students? What is an Executive MBA program? An Executive MBA (EMBA) program provides an opportunity for experienced professionals to obtain a master's degree in Business Administration on a schedule that reduces disruption of work. Members of each class begin the program at the same point, move through the curriculum together, and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/emba/FAQ.php

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Ground is broken for the Promise Bridge, a major new landmark at WSU

Supporters and leaders of Wichita State University gathered Tuesday, Aug. 31, to break ground on the Promise Bridge, a walkway that will link the Innovation Campus to the main campus and will be a marquee fixture just south of Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, new home to the W. Frank Barton School of Business. Now under construction, Woolsey Hall is expected to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/31/ground-is-broken-for-the-promise-bridge-a-major-new-landmark-at-wsu/

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Apply to be a Passage 2 Success mentor by March 1

Shockers are encouraged to apply to be a Passage 2 Success Mentor for the summer and next school year term, an opportunity to help diverse backgrounds transition to Wichita State. The program will be hosted the week before classes begin. The group of leaders will ensure that Passage 2 Success is operated smoothly and efficiently as possible. This year, the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/21/apply-to-be-a-passage-2-success-mentor-by-march-1/

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Join the Building Bridges series of workshops on Spanish language and culture

Building Bridges: Spanish Language, Culture, & Creating Welcoming Spaces in an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution is a free workshop offered to faculty and staff in four Thursday sessions (March 28, April 4, April 11 and April 18 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.) or four Friday sessions (March 29, April 5, April 12 and April 19 from 1:30-3 p.m.) at Wichita State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/join-the-college-of-applied-studies-for-building-bridges-series-of-workshops/

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Update your contact/emergency/military information in MyWSU

Students are requested to provide updated information to Wichita State anytime there is a change to contact information. This includes mailing address, phone number and emergency contact. It is especially important that you provide and update an emergency contact. The person you list will only be contacted in the event of a health or safety emergency in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/21/update-your-contact-emergency-military-information-in-mywsu/

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Learn how to stay safe with fire safety resources

Wichita State University is committed to the safety of its campus community and provides fire safety resources to help Shockers stay safe on and off campus. Learn more and find resources on how to stay safe on the Fire & Safety Office webpage, including information on: Working with open flames, heat or sparks Proper use of extension cords Restrictions for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/01/learn-how-to-stay-safe-with-fire-safety-resources/