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Grad student uses experiences to prepare for success

…of applied learning geared toward her major in Social Work. Rheanna is gaining hands-on experience through a practicum with Rise Up for Youth Inc., a Wichita nonprofit that helps students motivate and inspire the upcoming generations and set them up for success for things such as work ethic and life skills. Rheanna says she has not only learned a lot …

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WSU students win innovation award at Consumer Electronics Show | Wichita State News

…We’ve been all over the country with the development of his product. It’s putting us on the map at a lot of those events. It really helps to validate whoever wants to come next.” Image Image Credit Reyane Alfraih Header: Tammy Dorsey, founder and CEO of Prenatal Hope Content Dorsey's invention has been making waves since 2018, when she debuted it. Button…

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First-generation student never gave up on his dream

…I said. Thank God, now I can say I have. I made it, and I am thankful for everyone who has pushed me through this. My parents for always being there for me and helping me out whenever I need them to. My wife for putting up with the bad moods after long days of work and school. For the times I came home hopeless, mad, ready to give up but her pushing me…

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Topeka student wins $48,000 Wichita State scholarship

…in economics from Wichita State combines its quality curriculum with the unmatched opportunities for applied learning and internships found in Kansas' largest city—helping you build a professional resume and make the connections that lead to your dream career. Buttons Learn more about the degree

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Catching up with the 2019 Linwood Sexton Scholar | Wichita State news

…rallied behind him, provided support and pushed him to excel. “I’ve been able to make great friends and connections at WSU,” Lewis said. “The scholarship helped pave my way for the experience I’ve been given. Learn more about Bryant's story as he recalls the day he found out he received the scholarship. Style Position Image Image Credit Header Linwood…

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Stuck at home and going stir crazy? Try these ideas

…painting, wood working, gardening, etc. Not a fan of the hobby you picked? That's OK. You still have time to find one. Try reading, writing or doing a puzzle. I hope those ideas helped. And if they didn't, oh well. I wish you all luck as we navigate these new, unprecedented times. Image Image Credit Header: Madison Harris Content Madison is a senior…

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Wichita State junior wins national cybersecurity competition | Wichita State News

… Suppress quote marks Winning the competition is a resume-booster and enhances Dexter’s professional toolbox. The NCL Scouting Report helps the student and instructors measure their skills compared to industry standards and is also helpful when pursuing jobs or advanced degrees. Fortunately, COVID-19 can’t stop these types of events, and the pandemic…

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From one student to another: Let's get cooking

… It has an amazing combination of flavors and textures. I normally add white sweet potatoes and some homemade pasta to it when I’m feeling crafty, which helps absorb some of the liquid. Try your hand at one of these soup recipes: Hot and sour soup Stuffed pepper soup Potato soup Stir-fry If you have some random ingredients, try throwing them into a stir-fry.…

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Wichita State athletics has a story to tell about staying active and positive during pandemic | Wichita State News

… administration. Hurdler Joseph Holthusen talks about the difficulty of keeping a competitive mindset. Softball's Ryleigh Buck lets us in on the "Question of the day" and how that helps the Shockers learn about their teammates. Alexandra Lazarova, of the women's tennis team, passes the time by reading and playing acoustic guitar. Golfer Dawson Lewis…

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Student Health director brings 40 years of nursing wisdom to WSU's COVID-19 response

…a lot of time to spend with their families or maybe been separated from their families or friends. Maybe this helps us recognize those things that we often take for granted.” Childers said she cannot take all the credit for the university’s response. “I think one of the most important things to remember is that this is a public health crisis. It is a…

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Meet a Shocker: Abel Barraza, Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering

…engineer in Palmdale, California, for Northrop Grumman. I will be working on a secret program, and I feel like this is a big steppingstone into ultimately helping manufacture space shuttles. Working on something related to space has always been my career goal. My location in California also puts me close to my dream graduate school – California …

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Wichita State’s engineering graduate programs are now the highest ranked in Kansas | Wichita State News

…we are living up to our designation as Kansas’ only urban public research university by providing an affordable education to our community and by helping industry solve its most pressing issues through research.” The ranking is tied to $63.3 million in industry and government-funded engineering research done at Wichita State. The latest NSF ranking also…

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Lou Heldman looked for innovation and creativity throughout Wichita State's campus | Wichita State News

Lou Heldman retires after helping Wichita State tell its story of innovation Paul Suellentrop 05/28/2020 05:13:11 PM May 28, 2020 - Lou Heldman, 71, came to Wichita State in 2007, a time when the university’s vision expanded. He fit in with a group, most prominently former president John Bardo and current president Jay Golden, that want the university and…

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Meet a Shocker: Cynthia Matson, Bachelor of Business in finance and economics

…change. Right now, we’re all doing the best we can with what we have — whatever that may look like to us each individually. What has been your most helpful learning experience while a student at WSU? It’s hard to narrow it down to one, but I think the learning experiences I’ve had while spending time with other students, faculty and staff members —…

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Meet a Shocker: McKenzey Bell, filmmaking graduate | Wichita State News

…out. It doesn’t have to be work, work, work 24/7. Taking time for yourself is so important and you shouldn’t feel bad about doing so. What has been your most helpful learning experience while a student at WSU? The most helpful learning experience at WSU has been my time working in the Strategic Communications office at WSU. This was a part of videography…

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Wichita State hires dean for College of Health Professions | Wichita State News

…and health care community and connect its faculty and staff to WSU’s focus as an urban public research university by increasing enrollment opportunities and helping the health care industry solve some of their most pressing issues. Developing innovative curricular approaches as well as raising money to support the college programs, are additional…

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FirePoint Innovations provides assistance to U.S. Military

…State University’s FirePoint Innovations Center is building collaborations with the U.S. Department of Defense. The partnership, which started two-and-a-half years ago, helps U.S. Army researchers develop technologies and deliver new capabilities to army warfighters. The program accelerates joint technology development and transfers among the CCDC,…

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2020 Paralympic hopefuls reflect on games postponement

…in the situation. She took the time to make herself better mentally and physically. Going through the simple motions helped her fall back in love with the process. “My time in quarantine was really important,” Deja said. Deja encourages anyone interested in Paralympic track and field to go for it. “The only ‘no’ that matters is the one that you tell…

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Shocker graduate named Kansas Superintendent of the Year | Wichita State News

…I was still set on pursuing a different path.” His path to becoming superintendent took years of additional training, education and mentorship along the way, which helped shape his career trajectories. “I was an upper elementary teacher. I remember being on a boat with my grandfather and sharing how I couldn’t imagine doing anything but teaching. But…

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Wichita State writer sees art criticism in a new light after summer work | Wichita State News

… she rented a place to sequester during the camp). She wrote an essay about how living with art during this period of social distancing helps her feel connected to other human beings. “The Line,” a documentary play about medical workers in New York during the pandemic, served as another subject for a review. The journalist and critic Mark Caro instructed the…

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