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WSU’s John Tomblin receives Lifetime Achievement Award for impact in additive manufacturing | Wichita State News

…opportunities for students; and support the aviation and manufacturing industries – while driving innovation and prosperity for the community, region and state. NIAR provides research, testing, certiﬁcation and training for aviation and manufacturing technologies. Established in 1985, NIAR has a $400 million annual budget, 2,100 personnel and over 2…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/02-feb/tomblin_3.php

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Alumna in the running for Grammy Music Educator Award | Wichita State News

…students like me,” Courtney said. In her 12 years of teaching since receiving her bachelor’s degree, she has worked in schools, community bands and choruses in Massachusetts, Texas and Pennsylvania. Her teaching has expanded to include modern band, guitar, ukulele, drama and general music classes. She hopes to be a voice of grit and determination…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/12-dec/courtney_powers_grammy_11.php

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About the Graduate MFA in Creative Writing Program

…both 3-credit courses. Can I teach creative writing here? A little. We are currently developing a program that allows our GTAs to teach creative writing in our Community Education program. Do I have to write a thesis? Yes. We call it a final writing project. Fiction writers write a minimum 100-page work of fiction and poets write a minimum of 24 pages.…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/english/creativewriting/mfa_about.php

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FYAP - First-Year Seminar APEN

… multi-disciplinary teams throughout the course. In the final project, students apply design thinking to build a working prototype that addresses a specific identified need in the community, third-world country or society at large. First-Year Seminars do not meet a divisional requirement in the pre-Fall 2024 WSU General Education program, and can only be…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/fyap-first-year-seminar-apen/

Course Catalog

Associate Degree Proactive Awarding

…including a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 or higher. Student has not received nor is eligible to receive an associate degree via reverse transfer from a Kansas community college. Student has not previously been awarded an associate degree from WSU. A student may not receive both the AA and AS in the proactive awarding process. In cases…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/academic-information/graduation/associate-degree-proactive-awarding/

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NURS - Nursing

… licensed mental health technician (LMTH) care for patients with mental health diagnosis in the aging population. Prerequisite(s): PHS 404. NURS 394. Behavioral Health Care in the Community for the Licensed Mental Health Technician (LMHT) (2). Focuses on the application of LMTH (Licensed Mental Health Technician) assessment in the community (outpatient)…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/nurs/

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Amazon selects Wichita State as an education partner for Career Choice program | Wichita State News

…leader for our local adult workforce,” Gandu said. “This new partnership with one of our city’s largest employers strengthens our commitment to the community’s professionals who are looking to advance their careers.” Amazon’s Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/07-july/amazon_release_1.php

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From one student to another: 10 winter self-improvement tips | Wichita State News

… start. 5. Volunteer Aristotle, a Greek philosopher, once said, “What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” Volunteering in your local community is a great way to serve others and do good. Union Rescue Mission, Salvation Army and Kansas Humane Society are just a few of the great organizations that need additional help during the holiday…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/01-jan/wsu-news-improvement.php

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Undergraduate Programs in Music

…At the Wichita State University School of Music, we believe music can transform lives. We dream big and develop creative opportunities to enhance the lives of our students and our community. Our undergraduate programs provide students with a deep and varied musical education that gives them the freedom to pursue their musical passions, develop their skills, …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/music/001_Study_Music/undergraduate_information.php

WSU Newsletters

Update on current budget, legislative and federal developments

… specific campus practices to address these challenges, please know that this does not mean they are going unaddressed. Be assured that various members of our campus community are providing strong support to anyone affected by the changing state and federal landscape. In the midst of these complexities, we still find so much to celebrate, especially our…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/28/update-on-current-budget-legislative-and-federal-developments/

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FYPH - First-Year Seminar PHS

…and beyond. Students can expect minimal lecture, with a greater focus on group discussion and opportunities to interact with peers, as well as older adults across the community. Special consideration is given to how connecting across generations improves knowledge, attitudes and quality of life. Beyond the classroom opportunities to engage with older…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/fyph-first-year-seminar-phs/

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Graduate social work student does her dream job

…plans or individualized support plans to provide individualized services for those kids. I also work at the TOP daycare sites and in the community where families can reach out for services, and I shadow therapists who go into homes and therapists at TOP daycare sites.” The content Acker learns at Wichita State helps her to navigate her job at…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/Acker_msw.php

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Visvakumar Aravinthan

…Rani Nadipalli*, Srinivas Jeganmohan*, Sultan Hakmi* and Visvakumar Aravinthan, “Online Market Place for Bilevel EV Charging Control for Urban Community Park and Charge Lots,” accepted 2019 North American Power Symposium, Oct. 13 - 15, 2019 Wichtia, KS Aasheesh Deshmukh*, Md Rakib Ur Rahman* and Visvakumar Aravinthan, “Feeder Level Linear Voltage Drop…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/engineering/ECE/01_Faculty/Aravinthan-Visvakumar.php

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WSU student relives history through King Kung Fu documentary | Wichita State news

…maximizes collaboration between students, faculty and industry professionals. Students and community members have access to over 35,000-square-feet of production and collaboration spaces. Buttons Learn more about Shocker Studios Style Position Image Header College of Fine Arts Content From working side by side with acclaimed artists to countless…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/11-nov/nathan_light_5.php

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FinanceAdmin_StaffSenate10_21_25

Administration, Finance, & Operations 10/21/2025 Changing Our Community Affordable Education Lowest tuition rates of any research university in the region Student retention continues to improve • Nearly half of undergraduates are firstgeneration college students • Fall to Fall Persistence: Up 6.4% over two years (Fall ‘21 to Fall ‘23) • DF courses…

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Wichita State to welcome 16 new Rudd Scholars in fall 2022 | Wichita State News

… Scholars, this fifth class will be students who thrive academically at Wichita State, while also securing incredible internships and being student leaders in our campus community.” In addition to living on campus and carrying a full load of classes toward their college degree, scholars will receive mentoring and success coaching to help them graduate in…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/03-march/Rudd22_1.php

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Hexcel and NIAR to break ground on new applications center at Wichita State University | Wichita State News

…provide applied learning opportunities for students; and support the aviation and manufacturing industries while driving innovation and prosperity for the community, region and state. NIAR provides research, testing, certiﬁcation and training for aviation and manufacturing technologies. Established in 1985, NIAR has a $400 million annual budget, 2,100…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/05-may/hexcel_3.php

WSU Newsletters

Message from President Muma on higher education funding

…the country — attracting talent and resources to the area and boosting the economic success of Kansas. The State is also strategically investing in technical and community college workforce development programs including WSU Tech, which is receiving $6 million annually to help meet the labor demands in our state. An additional $1.8 million will fund…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/19/message-from-president-muma-on-higher-education-funding/

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WSU holding fall 2023 commencement Dec. 17 | Wichita State News

…annually. Yolanda Camarena has been a dedicated leader advocating for social justice and equity in education over the years. Her areas of service are education, community development and philanthropy. As a first-generation college student in the 1970s, she experienced the many obstacles Latino students faced trying to get a college education then and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/12-dec/fall-2023-commencement_6.php

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Grad certificate in data science created to meet industry demand | Wichita State News

…16,000 students come from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 other countries. Wichita State's Innovation Campus is an interconnected community of partnership buildings, laboratories and mixed-use areas where students, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs and businesses have access to the university's vast resources and technology. For more information,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/06-jun/data-science-engineering.php