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Scholars Walk: Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr.

Return to 2025-26 Scholars List Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr., is the Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History. Since coming to WSU in Fall 2011, Weems’s stature as an expert in African American business history has grown. He is the author of six books,…

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About the Graduate MFA in Creative Writing Program

…nonfiction classes). We keep our MFA class sizes small, so there are opportunities for one-on-one mentorship. Our students are able to take one-on-one tutorials with visiting distinguished writers. All of our students have opportunity to attend our Writing Now Reading Now reading series. In 2024-25, our series features Adam Scheffler, Holly Wilson, Ladee …

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Scholars Walk: Dr. Steven Farmer

Return to Scholars List SCHOLARS WALK DR. STEPHEN FARMER Barton School of Business Dr. Steven Farmer W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in Business and Professor, Management Dr. Steven Farmer is the W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in Business. His 27 years of service to Wichita State University reflect an exceptional commitment to scholarship, teaching …

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Lisa Parcell

Lisa Parcell KHF Distinguished Chair and Director of Public Speaking and Professor Elliott School of Communication It is my honor to celebrate this recognition of one of WSU’s finest, Dr. Lisa Parcell. Over the past quarter century, Lisa has distinguished herself as an exceptional teacher, scholar, mentor, and academic leader. Her contributions have touched …

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Faculty Awards

Faculty Awards President's Distinguised Service Award | Faculty of the Year (KBOR) President’s Distinguished Service Awardees Back to Top 1994 - Kenneth Burk, Fred Kraft, Bert Smith 1995 - Fred Benson, Joyce Cavarozzi, Roy Norris 1996 - Harrison Boughton, John Dreifort, David Farnsworth 1997 - Prem Bajaj, Elmer Hoyer, Ron Matson 1998 - Ramesh Agarwal, Orpha …

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Fall 2022

…Applied Learning Opportunities Dean's Message Youngmeyer Ranch Building Serves Researchers, Withstands Prairie Environment Communication Student Wins NASA Challenge Regents Distinguished Professor Named Student Accolades Faculty and Staff Accolades In Memoriam New Faculty Hires ATF Center to Provide Research and Applied Learning Opportunities Wichita …

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William C. Groutas

William C. Groutas Endowment Association's Distinguished Professor Education Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1973 Principal Research Interests Structure-based design and synthesis of inhibitors of viral proteases Drug discovery and development of antiviral and antifungal agents Combinatorial chemistry and Mechanistic enzymology Representative Publications See…

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Scholars Walk: Dr. Susan G. Sterrett

Return to Scholars List SCHOLARS WALK DR. SUSAN G. STERRETT Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dr. Susan G. Sterrett Curtis D. Gridley Distinguished Professor of History and Philosophy of Science Dr. Susan G. Sterrett is the Curtis D. Gridley Distinguished Professor of History and Philosophy of Science. Since joining Wichita State in fall 2013,…

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Staff Senate Awards

President's Distinguished Service Award and Staff Excellence Awards The University Staff Senate invites the Wichita State University community to submit nominations for outstanding University Staff for the 2027 President’s Award for Distinguished Service, the Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award, and the Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize …

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Shocker Pride RSVP

The 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Awards recognize faculty and staff for exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community. Honorees are selected by their peers from the University Staff Senate and Faculty Senate. The Shocker Pride Celebration will be held at 141 Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall on Friday, May 8. The reception to meet and greet…

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Spoo

The Department of History at Wichita State University presents: Dr. Robert Spoo Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law at The University of Tulsa College of Law “In the Copyright Vacuum: The Practice of Courtesy in American Publishing” 7:00 PM Thursday, March 5th 208 Hubbard Hall

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Wichita State offers bigger scholarships, more awards than ever | Wichita State News

…a Wichita State University education as a possibility thanks to $218,000 in new scholarship opportunities available through the university's annual scholarship competitions. Distinguished Scholarship Invitational Open to all incoming majors, Wichita State's Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) awards some of the largest annual undergraduate…

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Wichita State offers bigger scholarships, more awards than ever | Wichita State News

…a Wichita State University education as a possibility thanks to $218,000 in new scholarship opportunities available through the university's annual scholarship competitions. Distinguished Scholarship Invitational Open to all incoming majors, Wichita State's Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) awards some of the largest annual undergraduate…

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CED Hall of Fame

…of English as president from 2018–2024. His commitment to students, educators, and the profession exemplifies the College of Education Alumni Award. Dr. Rae Niles, Distinguished Career Award Dr. Rae Niles, a Wichita State University alumna, has built an exceptional career as an educator, administrator, and educational leader. From serving Sedgwick…

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Don’t miss Byron Knight, Koch Disruptive Technologies president, live Oct. 23

Mark your calendars now: At 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, Byron Knight — president of Koch Disruptive Technologies — will serve as a distinguished keynote speaker as part of the prestigious James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series. In a fireside chat with Tom Gentile, CEO of Hexcel Corporation, Byron will present “Harnessing Disruption: Pioneering the…

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Majors

Creative Writing, Major

… of Arts in creative writing from Wichita State will expose you to the diverse world of literature. You'll take workshops in your chosen genre and benefit from study with visiting distinguished writers. Graduates are ready to pursue their MFA in creative writing or for careers in many different settings. Learn how creative writing is the right fit for you.…

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View photos from Shocker Pride Celebration, faculty awards

In case you missed it, you can now view photos from the Shocker Pride Celebration May 6. The Shocker Pride Celebration recognizes outstanding employees with the President’s Distinguished Service Award and the Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/18/view-photos-from-shocker-pride-celebration/

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ICYMI: President’s awards presented April 23

The President’s Distinguished Service Awards and the unclassified professionals’ Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award honorees were presented at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23. To see the list of honorees or view the livestream visit Wichita.edu/shockerpride.

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Barton School Honor Organization receives international recognition

The Barton School’s Epsilon Tau Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has been recognized internationally as a Distinguished Chapter. Recognition as a Distinguished Chapter is a significant accomplishment. Under the leadership of Barton School accounting educator Patricia O’Sullivan. The Epsilon Tau Chapter has exceeded the baseline requirements of Beta Alpha Psi and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/12/barton-school-honor-organization-receives-international-recognition/

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Your Story Exists, You Just Have To Tell It – Lesly’s Gore Scholar Experience

Your Story Exists, You Just Have To Tell It – Lesly’s Gore Scholar Experience Lesly Hernandez 10/23/2025 09:28:39 AM Lesly Hernandez understands the value the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational has to those who participate - not only in scholarships, but building soft skills, making new friends and telling your story. Photo courtesy of Lesly Hernandez…

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