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Staff Senate Professional Development Conference

…Student Center Registration is closed for the 2026 Conference. Feel free to reach out to shockerstrive@wichita.edu with any questions. The Third Annual Staff Trainings Resources Initiatives Values and Engagement (STRIVE) conference, established in 2024, offers all WSU staff a free professional development opportunity and a chance to network with fellow…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/staffsenate/conference.php

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Wichita State receives $2.5 million grant to continue advanced manufacturing programs

…08/16/2018 10:35:00 AM Aug. 16, 2018 -- Wichita State University received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment to support initiatives that strengthen and diversify the regional advanced manufacturing supply chain, increase the quality and scope of defense technologies, and increase the competitiveness…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/08-aug/dod_grant.php

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WSU wins $750K NSF grant to improve graduation rates among low-income engineering students | Wichita State News

…Strategic Communications 10/12/2022 09:26:31 AM Oct. 12, 2022 — As Wichita State University celebrates record enrollment, the university is bolstering its student success initiatives to increase graduation rates. As part of those efforts, the National Science Foundation has awarded WSU researchers $750,000 to increase persistence rates among…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/10-oct/persistence_1.php

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Meet Our Team: Monique Garcia

Meet Our Team: Monique Garcia Team PPMC 06/24/2022 11:02:54 AM Meet a new addition to Team PPMC: Monique Garcia! Monique is the Community Initiatives Manager for the PPMC. Monique has nearly 28 years of experience working in local and federal government and the private sector. She has worked on Capitol Hill under two presidential administrations, for…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/2022-06-24-meet-team-monique.php

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: Military and Veterans Services | Wichita State News

…for students to use as a safe haven when they are in need of a place to relieve stress that can be encountered on any given day. How important are mental wellness initiatives when working with military and veteran service members? Very important. This has been a barrier to the success of military students as noted in many studies. Anything we can do to …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/10-oct/mentalhealth-mvs_1.php

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Performance Update January - March 2025

…of theinteractive dashboard was done and published on the South Kansas Coalition’s dashboard website. Quarterly Spotlight: WSU’s Strategic Initiatives Program Director and IDP Project Managers met with three SMM leadership teams, touring their facilities and soliciting feedback on their current workforce skills gaps. Additives and Smart Manufacturing…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/Driving-Adoption/Performance_Update_Jan.-Mar.25..php

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WSUPD's increased community outreach helps address and dismantle barriers | Wichita State News

…State Police Department has always focused on making WSU a safe, inviting place. And Police Chief Rodney Clark, who joined the WSU team in July 2018, has implemented several new initiatives in his first year to improve on the department’s mission. Wichita State Police Chief Rodney Clark has implemented programs during his first year to get officers more…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/10-oct/police_outreach_4.php

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Inclusion in VOLARÉ Institute offers Wichita State opportunity to enhance its research capabilities

…08/29/2024 01:22:40 PM Aug. 29, 2024 - Wichita State University is participating in the VOLARÉ Institute as part of a project to build research capabilities and expand STEM initiatives for Hispanic-Serving Institutions. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This is the fourth …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/08-aug/volare_release_7.php

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Meet Our Team: Corinthian Kelly

Meet Our Team: Corinthian Kelly PPMC 06/06/2022 01:00:41 PM Meet our new team member, Corinthian Kelly! Corinthian is a Program Manager in Community Initiatives and will focus on public and social service programs. Corinthian has a bachelor’s degree in Public and Urban Affairs with a minor in Leadership Studies from Virginia Tech, along with graduate…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/2022-06-17-team-member-corinthian.php

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2025 Newsletter

…projects and data entry tasks. Our undergraduate team includes Nicole Tobias, Beatriz Moscoso-Gomez, Shuary Datta, Jack Batta, Angela Hernandez-Monroy, and Daniela Vega. Initiatives Supporting Positive Youth Relationships (INSPYRE) Lab The INSPYRE research team, led by Dr. Slade, primarily studies how to best support children who are being bullied and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/psychology/newsletter/newsletter2025.php

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Barton School of Business Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union

…Union Barton School of Business 05/13/2025 06:00:10 AM We are pleased to announce that Meritrust Credit Union has generously donated $570,000 to support the mission and ongoing initiatives of the Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD) at the W. Frank Barton School of Business. This contribution marks an increase from their previous 2022 gift, …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-13-2025-ocpd-meritrust.php

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Barton School’s Office of Career & Professional Development Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union

…Gift from Meritrust Credit Union Barton School of Business 04/03/2025 06:00:10 AM Meritrust Credit Union has generously donated $570,000 to support the mission and ongoing initiatives of the Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD) at the W. Frank Barton School of Business. This contribution marks an increase from their previous 2022 gift,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-07-25-2025-meritrust.php

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Duane Nagel Appointed Senior Associate Dean of the Barton School of Business

…the appointment of Dr. Duane Nagel as its Senior Associate Dean. In this role, Nagel will oversee the successful implementation of the school’s strategic plan and related key initiatives, manage undergraduate and graduate programs, lead efforts to maximize on our enrollments, advance faculty and research affairs, among other key areas. His collaborative…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-05-24-duane-nagel-senior-associate-dean.php

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Barton School Launches Barton Foresight: AI Outlook Publication

…Barton Foresight: AI Outlook, a new publication exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, education, and society. As the first in a series of Barton Foresight initiatives, AI Outlook underscores the school’s commitment to equipping its community—and the wider region—with tools to anticipate change and act on it. This is the first bullet.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/09-25-25-barton-foresight-ai.php

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Join campus events and engage with students

Want to stay connected with campus and support student initiatives? The ShockerSync calendar is the place to go for up-to-date information on events hosted by student organizations. Many events are open to faculty and staff, providing opportunities for you to get to know students at WSU. Visit wichita.edu/shockersync.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/28/join-campus-events-and-engage-with-students-3/

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Barton Business Ambassador Application

…a Barton Business Ambassador! Barton Business Ambassadors (BBA) serve as the student face of the Barton School of Business. BBA members are involved in recruitment events and initiatives to connect with prospective students and share about the student experience within the Barton School. BBA members also assist with various Barton School events and work…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/deans_ambassadors/bba-application.php

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Attend next Office of Community Partnership meeting Sept. 22

The Office of Community Partnership (OCP) serves as a supportive and collaborative hub for community-focused initiatives housed in WSU offices. OCP aims to strengthen the well-being of Kansas residents, organizations and communities. The office serves as a resource for faculty, staff and students who want to engage in community efforts, especially in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/17/attend-next-office-of-community-partnership-meeting-sept-22/

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Forward Together – Episode 39 | “Student Centered, Innovation Driven”

Wichita State University has grown leaps and bounds in the past 10 years, thanks in no small part to its forward-thinking leadership, strategic partnerships, and initiatives that prioritize student success. Join President Rick Muma as he talks about his new book, “Student Centered, Innovation Driven” with members of his executive team: Dr. Monica Lounsbery, …

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/forward-together-episode-39-student-centered-innovation-driven/

WSU Newsletters

Join campus events and engage with students

Want to stay connected with campus and support student initiatives? The ShockerSync calendar is the place to go for up-to-date information on events hosted by student organizations. Many events are open to faculty and staff, providing opportunities for you to get to know students at WSU. Visit wichita.edu/shockersync.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/31/join-campus-events-and-engage-with-students-2/

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Attend SBIR/STTR webinar on America’s Seed Fund

Thinking about applying for NSF SBIR/STTR funding? Start here. WSU Strategic Initiatives invites you to a special webinar from the Great Plains SBIR Alliance featuring Dr. Alastair Monk, NSF SBIR/STTR program director at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. Get an insider’s overview of the new NSF SBIR/STTR solicitation, learn what makes America’s Seed Fund unique and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/29/attend-sbir-sttr-webinar-on-americas-seed-fund/