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CED announces class of 2026 Hall of Fame inductees

…inductees: Brad Pittman - Community Engagement Award Brad Pittman serves as senior associate athletic director for facilities and operations at Wichita State, where he has helped bring major collegiate sporting events to Wichita while creating opportunities for students to gain professional experience. A longtime partner of the Sport Management program, …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2026-hof-inductees.php

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Harvey Najim honors brother’s legacy with transformative $40,000 business scholarship

…and in the responsibility each of us has to make a difference in the lives of others,” Harvey Najim said. “This scholarship will carry Harry’s name forward by helping a talented Kansas student pursue their ambitions, build a meaningful career and create opportunities for others.” The Harry Najim Business Scholarship will provide $40,000 to an incoming…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/08-11-26-harvey-najim-scholarship.php

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America Makes Elects NIAR’s Mark Shaw to Executive Committee

…Shaw brings 35 years of advanced manufacturing leadership to the role, including his tenure as director of government programs and technology for GE Additive, where he helped drive the qualification and certification of additive manufacturing for aviation applications. He has worked extensively with the FAA, EASA, and the Department of Defense to shape…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2026-08-11-2.php

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Liz Chippeaux

… Secondary Math Education. Liz also earned a master's degree in 2009 from Friends University in the area of Curriculum & Instruction. As a mathematics educator, Liz specializes in helping students navigate and find success in rigorous academic pathways. Liz's background provides unique insight into the academic demands of engineering students, allowing her…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/engineering/engineering_advising/Chippeaux-Liz.php

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Lauren Dunford

… and CEO of Guidewheel, where she leads the charge of empowering ten million factories globally to reach sustainable peak performance. Guidewheel’s AI-driven FactoryOps platform helps manufacturers unlock productivity gains, improving productivity by 20%+ and energy efficiency by 10-15% within months. Lauren founded Guidewheel while studying at Stanford…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/office_of_the_dean/Executives-in-Residence-and-Entrepreneurs-in-Residence-and-Distinguished-Speakers/Dunford-Lauren.php

WSU Newsletters

Shocker Promise Academy welcomes largest cohort to date

…appreciation to all departments who contributed to this year’s academy. A special thanks to Resource 2 Success, whose support included providing laptops and hot spots, which helped set its scholars up for a strong start. When asked about her experience at the end of the week, student Natalia Malcolm said, “I had a great time, I learned a lot of things and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/13/shocker-promise-academy-welcomes-largest-cohort-to-date/

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University leadership hosts 2026 Fall Address

…Arts Center. Speakers discussed what’s coming up for the university and the campus community’s efforts that have led to tremendous progress on the university’s priorities: Helping families through access and affordability Supporting Kansas businesses with a talent pipeline that meets employer needs Increasing economic prosperity with higher education that …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/12/university-leadership-hosts-2026-fall-address/

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Harvey Najim honors brother’s legacy with transformative $40,000 business scholarship

…and in the responsibility each of us has to make a difference in the lives of others,” Harvey Najim said. “This scholarship will carry Harry’s name forward by helping a talented Kansas student pursue their ambitions, build a meaningful career and create opportunities for others.” The Harry Najim Business Scholarship will provide $40,000 to an…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/11/harvey-najim-honors-brothers-legacy-with-transformative-40000-business-scholarship-2/

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WSU grad student helps create documentary on 1976 Wichita sniper

The 26-story building formerly known as the Holiday Inn in downtown Wichita intrigued Derek Landwehr during visits to the Wichita RiverFest as a youngster. His mother provided brief details about what was the tallest building in Kansas until 1987 and is now known as 250 Douglas Place as part of the Garvey Center. “I pointed to that building, because it’s a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/10/wsu-grad-student-helps-create-documentary-on-1976-wichita-sniper/

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Wichita State faculty and staff featured in weeklong takeover of NPR’s ‘The Academic Minute’

…Wichita State University – Automated Toolless Manufacturing of Composite Structures in Space“ “Nick Solomey, Wichita State University – Helping NASA Study Energy From The Solar Core“ If you’re currently involved in research or other projects and would like to share the information with the Office of Strategic Communications for consideration to be …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/10/wichita-state-faculty-and-staff-featured-in-weeklong-takeover-of-nprs-the-academic-minute/

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ANTH - Anthropology

…documentation that depict visual culture. By discussing theoretical and practical issues relevant to the use of visual research methods in cultural anthropology, this course helps students understand the role and significance of film and photography in the anthropological study of culture. This enables students not only to think critically but also to…

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BIOL - Biology

…approval. BIOL 610M. Topics in Genetics Lab (1). Students acquire knowledge in current genetics techniques, and know how to apply that knowledge to analyze genetic data, which helps to improve their trouble shooting and problem solving skills. Prerequisite(s): departmental approval. BIOL 626. Reproductive Biology (3). Covers the basic organization and…

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CI - Curriculum and Instruction

…approaches for guiding secondary students in those strategies and their use in content areas. CI 616. Literature for Adolescents (3). Expands student knowledge of strategies for helping culturally, developmentally and linguistically diverse students comprehend and construct meaning from texts using appropriate education technology and face-to-face…

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CS - Computer Science

…students; instructor's consent for graduate students. CS 750F. Career Pathways in Data Science (1). Getting a degree in data science is just the first step. This class helps students find their career path, format and build their resume, stand out during the job search, and more. They exit the class with a well-built resume and robust LinkedIn…

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DS - Decision Sciences

…cost-competitive products and services. Builds a knowledge base of the concepts, tools and techniques related to designing, managing and improving operations. Helps managers, regardless of functional specialization, gain an operations perspective. Prerequisite(s): calculus and statistics. DS 865. Supply Chain Management (3). Introduces concepts,…

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FA - Fine Arts

…the titles rather than in this root course. FA 760. Introduction to Adaptive Leadership (3). Introduces the concept of adaptive leadership, a practical leadership framework that helps individuals and organizations adapt and thrive in challenging environments in order to make progress on the difficult challenges facing society, organizations and …

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MGMT - Management

…elements such as people, processes, tools and technologies, equipping students with the knowledge to effectively manage projects of varying complexity. Additionally, the course helps prepare students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). For undergraduate credit only. Capstone course. Prerequisite(s): DS 455. MGMT 690. Selected Topics …

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PHS - Public Health Sciences

…social security and health care issues. PHS 518. Healthcare Coordination (3). Provides a strong foundation in care coordination for healthcare consumers and their families, helping professionals navigate family dynamics across healthcare settings. This class is intended for students who need access to these skills in an administrative role, or who are…

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PHYS - Physics

…in scientific computing. Students are expected to have a background in calculus, differential equations and linear algebra. Some experience using a programming language is helpful but not required. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 551, MATH 344, MATH 511, and MATH 555 or departmental consent. PHYS 761. Environmental Physics (3). Covers the application of physics to…

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SCWK - Social Work

…lettered courses with specific topics in the titles rather than in this root course. Prerequisite(s): instructor's or program consent. SCWK 611J. Creative Empowerment in the Helping World (1-3). Provides knowledge and skills for utilizing creativity in social work practice. Literature, art and drama based interventions are presented for enhancing the…

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