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Wichita State siblings team up to document the Shockers basketball season | Wichita State News

…news source. “It’s fun, and (Owen) knows a lot about it and will answer any questions I have,” Ellery said. “We could talk about it for a long time, all the technicalities and what makes it so awesome. There are times I can say that Owen is my best friend.” Owen, a senior majoring in communication – journalism and media production, is the sports editor…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/03-march/prothro_2.php

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WSU’s Engineers without Borders building much-needed bridge for Ecuadorian village | Wichita State News

…set up through WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement. In the meantime, planning continues in Wichita. “We’ll be making the technical plans for the bridge itself; but possibly more importantly, we’ll be planning the time management to efficiently build an entire bridge with our time given,” Rempel said. The project has invigorated the students’ appreciation…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/08-aug/ewb_2.php

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Black History Month faculty profile: BreAnn Gilkey | Wichita State News

…Methodist Open Doors. I remember having a conversation with the then director of field education, Sabrina Perez-Glatt. I asked her about how much she liked her work. She informed me that she loves what she does, and I told her that I wanted to do what she did one day. Her response: "You just might!" That was about 2004. I believe that every job that I…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/02-feb/bhm_gilkey_2.php

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Four industry leaders appointed to WSU College of Applied Studies Dean’s Advisory Board | Wichita State News

…Human Rights Commission and a City of Wichita District Two Advisory Board member. Recognized for her contributions, she has received numerous accolades, including being named the 2019 Wichita State University Young Alumni of the Year and a Leader in Diversity and Inclusion. Her dedication to diversity, inclusion and community engagement is evident in…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/02-feb/cas_advisory_board_7.php

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B-1 increases contract ceiling with NIAR to $200M; expands partnership to include repair prototyping | Wichita State News

… bring unique experiences that, coupled together, provide a very capable team to take on this challenging prototype. We believe that inserting modern technology and assembly sequencing simulations to identify and mitigate problems virtually ahead of the physical repair is crucial to reducing return-to-service time.” Over the past 18 months, NIAR has expanded…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/01-jan/b1contract_3.php

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Wichita State celebrates its 2,400 graduates at spring commencement ceremonies | Wichita State News

…regarding commencement, consult the commencement FAQ. About the commencement speakers Donna Tran, who will be awarded a Master of Social Work Degree, was named Wichita State’s 2025 Graduate Student of the Year. Through her applied learning experiences at United Way of the Plains and Comcare Crisis of Sedgwick County, she connected vulnerable populations …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/05-may/2025springcommencement.php

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Wichita State named Academic Institution of the Year by SHPE | Wichita State News

Wichita State named Academic Institution of the Year by SHPE WSU Strategic Communications 08/21/2024 04:43:10 PM Aug. 21, 2024 — Wichita State University has been named the 2024-25 Academic Institution of the Year by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM …

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Industry leaders appointed to College of Applied Studies Dean’s Advisory Board | Wichita State News

…Human Rights Commission and a City of Wichita District Two Advisory Board member. Recognized for her contributions, she has received numerous accolades, including being named the 2019 Wichita State University Young Alumni of the Year and a Leader in Diversity and Inclusion. Her dedication to diversity, inclusion and community engagement is evident in…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/02-feb/cas_board_7.php

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Wichita State wins $10,000 to ease adult learners’ transition into college | Wichita State News

…on teaching and learning and holistic student support, and best practices in the areas of supporting adult learner needs, use of peer mentors, and technological interventions,” said Dr. Jennifer Keup, the executive director for USU and vice president of Urban Initiatives for APLU. “The initiative represents an important contribution to the WSU campus…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/06-jun/preseason_release_1.php

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Wichita State to celebrate more than 2,400 graduates at spring commencement | Wichita State News

…only urban public research university, enrolling more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation-driven. Located in the largest…

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WSU lab that took off during COVID switches gears to microbiology | Wichita State News

… become a full microbiology laboratory. The lab’s evolution will give students more opportunities for applied learning, boost research capabilities and help fill a gap for medical testing across the state. “When COVID hit, we stood up the ability to do molecular testing, which is a specific type of testing where we look at DNA or RNA,” said Sarah Nickel,…

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WSU professor’s app unlocks new frontier in storytelling for visually impaired readers | Wichita State News

…to assess usability and accessibility, iterative design improvements based on feedback and the integration of cutting-edge accessibility technology,” DeFrain said. Jaryd Porter, a graduate student in Wichita State from Lawrence, has been working in research and development of Vizling for two years. His primary responsibility has been to translate images…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2025/02-feb/neh-vizling_3.php

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NIAR, Hexcel break ground on applications center at Wichita State | Wichita State News

…positions the university and Kansas as leaders in advanced aerospace research, manufacturing and workforce development. The Hexcel Applications Center at NIAR’s Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) on South Oliver in Wichita further strengthens Kansas’ position as a global hub for aerospace research, design and manufacturing, while…

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: Office of Financial Aid | Wichita State News

…wellness, what positive developments has the office seen recently? We’ve seen increased participation in the Shocker Financial Wellness program and engagement on social media. Students are more encouraged to complete a financial aid appeal due to mental health challenges that prevented them making Satisfactory Academic Progress. Our office has…

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Wichita State professor elected to prestigious science fellowship | Wichita State News

… peers for scientifically or socially distinguished achievements and are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and scientific integrity. “Being named an AAAS Fellow is truly a profound honor,” Beck said. “It’s humbling to be included among a community of scientists I deeply admire, including recent Nobel Prize winners whose work has…

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Wichita State biology professor elected as prestigious AAAS Fellow | Wichita State News

…and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven. Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),…

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Treatment for burn wounds could be revolutionized through Wichita State research | Wichita State News

…professor of biology; Dr. Jeremy Patterson, dean of the WSU’s College of Innovation and Design and executive director of Innovation and New Ventures; and Dr. Ahmed Ijaola, who earned his doctorate in mechanical engineering from Wichita State in 2021. The scaffolding system includes three layers working in concert to prevent contamination and encourage swift …

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FirePoint awards $40K to students for military-focused adaptable software architecture | Wichita State News

…for an agile defenseAs part of the DOD's MOSA mandate, all new software either designed in-house or procured for defense applications must not only address the military's immediate need, but also be open for future needs. That means it must be easily modified, adaptable, maintainable and portable, enabling the DOD to be more agile, respond faster to new…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/09-sept/firepoint_3.php

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Wichita State focuses on serving students as it reaches Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution status

…is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling almost 22,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven. Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/11-nov/HSI_release_1.php

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Wichita State to celebrate more than 2,400 graduates at spring commencement | Wichita State News

…only urban public research university, enrolling more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation-driven. Located in the largest…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/05-may/s2026commencement_6.php