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Regents watched as Muma led WSU through difficult times | Wichita State News

…campus and offer students applied learning opportunities. New programming such as the School of Digital Arts, the College of Applied Studies and Army ROTC are also helping enrollment grow. “I believe that Wichita State will see more growth in the next decade than any other university in the state,” Peare said. “And it could become, someday, the largest…

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Place-making coordinator wants to involve all of Wichita State's campus

…way, such as hammocks, decorating the stairs at Clinton Hall and brightening the sunken patio at Ablah Library. Beal, a lecturer in the College of Fine Arts, will look for new projects with her students and through her role as gallery director at ShiftSpace, an off-campus student gallery. She met Ty Tabing, who started placemaking efforts on campus in…

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Wichita State University named the latest partner in NSF-I Corps Hub | Wichita State News

…partnering with leading research institutions to bring world-class training, mentorship and networking to our region,” said Dr. Jeremy Patterson, dean of the College of Innovation and Design at Wichita State and faculty lead for the program. “I’ve been through every phase of the program and have seen firsthand how I-Corps gives researchers a real-world…

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English 102 approved for Open/Alternative Textbook Course designation

…a lot of existing issues in higher education, such as the high costs of textbooks, and accessibility issues with course materials. “Because of the pandemic, a lot of college students are facing housing and food insecurity,” Sclafani said. “Something the university can do to help is eliminate textbook costs to alleviate the financial burden on our…

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WSU senior gains national attention with her research in physics | Wichita State News

…with those in the fields of physics and astronomy. The trip to AAS was paid for by the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. She plans to graduate in May and is applying to grad school to get her doctorate in physics or astronomy. About Wichita State University Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling…

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Wichita State’s impact on arts and culture extends throughout Kansas | Wichita State News

…“Even though it is not written into the job description, professors live within the community and engage society, which tends to create the highly desirable ‘college environment.’ Art and cultural professors and staff are even more quintessential to this notion, as their craft spills over into the community.” The study also documents the impact of arts and…

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Wichita State’s mechatronics program earns ARM endorsement | Wichita State News

…The inaugural group of ARM-endorsed schools includes three levels of education: Wichita State as a four-year university, WSU Tech as a technical college, and Horizon Science Academy — a high school in Columbus, Ohio, that focuses on math, science, and technology. These endorsed organizations will be highlighted on www.roboticscareer.org, a federally…

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WSU senior takes next career step through paid internship with the ATF | Wichita State News

…forensic aspects of a case.” Henrickson, from Idalia, Colorado, is minoring in physics, mathematics and criminal justice. She is also in the Cohen Honors College Emory Lindquist Honors Track. She’s considering both the laboratory side and the field/investigator side to forensics. At her internship, paid through the Midwest Criminal Justice Institute, she…

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CubeSat mission patch contest highlights science programs at Wichita State | Wichita State News

…interested in science by showing them the cutting-edge things being done at WSU, they might consider us as a higher priority when they choose a college,” Solomey said. “WSU is doing really great things in science, and we provide a lot of research opportunities for our students.” Steinert also sees value in opening the competition to younger community…

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Relief fund established to help creatives affected by COVID-19 | Wichita State News

…donation from the COVID-19 Connection Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation with support from the Knight Foundation. Rodney Miller, dean of the Wichita State University College of Fine Arts, is president of the Arts Council, which is also serving as fiscal sponsor of the fund and contributed $10,000. With help from these sponsors, as well as KMUW,…

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Courtney Calder leads Wichita State Esports with background in athletics, business | Wichita State News

…Running and building an Esports team, she said, are similar to any athletic team. “It’s giving students an opportunity to go to college and do something they love,” she said. “How do we give a student a place to belong and a place to grow and excel and still do something they love and get that education? Esports is a huge piece of that.” The varsity team…

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Wichita State students led 1958 sit-in at whites-only lunch counter | Wichita State News

…at Wichita State has developed a tradition of excellence since its founding as a part of Fairmount College in 1895, with strengths in many areas of American and European history. Button Link Learn more about the study of history at Wichita State.

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions: A Q&A with WSU's Sara Mata Wichita State News

…was built to join forces and work together to strengthen the uniqueness of each institution’s supporting efforts of serving Wichita’s Hispanic college students. Q: What does an emerging status mean? Is WSU an emerging institution? A: An emerging HSI is 15-24% of students enrolled are Hispanic students. Wichita State’s 2022 enrollment numbers show…

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Transparency opens lines of communication

…of the School of Music, on the formation of Shocker Sound Machine marching band. Announcement of a $2.5 million gift from Dorothy and Bill Cohen to the Honors College. Sheree Utash, director of WSU Tech, explaining the link between the university and WSU Tech. Discussion of enrollment trends and retention efforts during the upcoming school year. “It's an …

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WSU receives $2.5 million to launch paid humanities internship program | Wichita State News

…staff member dedicated to employer engagement and internship coordination. Facilitated by co-principal investigators Dr. Sarah Beth Estes, dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Lisa Parcell, Kansas Health Foundation director of the Elliott School of Communication, the initiative is designed to create immediate opportunities…

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Wichita State president honored for visionary leadership | Wichita State News

…community. His ongoing efforts — including partnerships with Ascension Via Christi, the Kansas Behavioral Health Center for Excellence and the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine — aim to significantly expand access for patients across Kansas and the region. “Rick’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to healthcare innovation have…

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Students bring national attention to student-led innovation and entrepreneurship

…and work on team projects,” says Hund. “Creating this organization gives people the opportunity to meet students from outside their own college clubs.” One of the things Lawrie and Hund made clear in their poster was that their success had a lot to do with their evaluation of the climate and culture at Wichita State. They say they were fortunate…

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WSU alumnus becomes teacher through graduate program | Wichita State News

…program is a two-year, 29 credit-hour alternative licensure program offered through the College of Applied Studies. It’s aimed at recent graduates and working professionals seeking a career change. Austin is currently pursuing a master’s of art in teaching with an additional seven credit-hours in his third year of classes, which is an option for all…

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Wichita State prepares students for upcoming federal financial aid changes | Wichita State News

…federal aid overall, and certain loan programs will no longer be available to new borrowers. Continued guidance and support Because these changes stem from federal policy, colleges and universities across the country are adapting alongside their students. Details remain subject to change as more federal guidance becomes available. Wichita State…

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Funding fellow Shockers’ dreams is the top priority for Stella Yang

…term in office,” he said. Stella will graduate in December 2019 with her bachelor’s degree in economics. As she looks back on her college experiences, she believes that WSU’s size and affordability allowed her to dive into many leadership opportunities while allowing her to remain in Wichita, her home town. “I felt like WSU was a really great place for me to…

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