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WSU will host the Ad Astra Conference for First-Generation College Students Jan. 30

…together first-generation college students from higher education institutions across the state for a transformational day-long experience with educational workshops supporting the academic and social capital for first-generation college students. Organizers are currently curating educational session workshop presenters for that day. Workshop sessions will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/23/wsu-will-host-the-ad-astra-conference-for-first-generation-college-students-jan-30/

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Wichita State students earn record $39.2 million in paid internships, fueling Kansas’ talent pipeline

Wichita State students earned a record-breaking $39.2 million through applied learning in the 2025 academic year — a powerful testament to WSU’s hands-on approach to career readiness and its role in strengthening the Kansas workforce. That marks an 11% increase from the previous year’s $35.3 million. And more students than ever are receiving these…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/09/wichita-state-students-earn-record-39-2-million-in-paid-internships-fueling-kansas-talent-pipeline/

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Today’s ARC has what you need

Today is the fourth day of the Academic Resources Conference (ARC) at Wichita State. The ARC is a free and virtual conference for instructors of all ranks (including graduate teaching assistants and adjunct instructors) and student-facing staff. Today’s events include the following: Blackboard Ultra Roadmap, What’s Coming? 9-9:50 a.m. Taught by Blackboard…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/18/todays-arc-has-what-you-need/

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Call for nominations: 2 university-wide at-large Faculty Senate seats are open

Nominations are now open for two university-wide at-large seats in the Faculty Senate, each serving a two-year term beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. University-wide at-large senators represent the entire faculty, rather than a specific college or division. The Faculty Senate convenes twice a month during the academic year, meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/07/call-for-nominations-2-university-wide-at-large-faculty-senate-seats-are-open/

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A look behind the scenes at the CARE Team

The Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Team (CARE Team) is a group of WSU staff dedicated to ensuring students’ needs are met to promote wellness and academic success. CARE provides a proactive and supportive multidisciplinary team approach to prevention, assessment and intervention for situations that may interfere with campus members functioning to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/17/a-look-behind-the-scenes-at-the-care-team/

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Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/23/encourage-students-to-apply-for-trio-student-support-services-2/

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RSVP to the Strategic Enrollment Management Recognition Oct. 7

Join Academic Affairs for the third annual Strategic Enrollment Management Recognition reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. Remarks are at 1:30 p.m.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/11/rsvp-to-the-strategic-enrollment-management-recognition-oct-7/

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Shocker Nation shares special video for Dr. Linnea GlenMaye

…would like to wish Dr. Linnea GlenMaye a happy retirement after her 27 years of service to the university and community, 14 of which were as the associate vice president for Academic Affairs.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/14/shocker-nation-shares-special-video-with-dr-linnea-glenmaye/

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Apply now for TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/23/apply-now-for-trio-student-support-services/

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TRIO Student Support Services is accepting applications now

…TRIO SSS is a project, 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education, dedicated to empowering first-generation, limited-income and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and career goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the resources and guidance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/27/trio-student-support-services-is-accepting-applications-now/

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Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones selected to serve as a reviewer of nursing programs, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones, Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs – College of Health Professions Dean’s Office, was selected to serve as a reviewer of nursing programs, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/dr-voncella-mccleary-jones-selected-to-serve-as-a-reviewer-of-nursing-programs-commission-on-collegiate-nursing-education-ccne/

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HealthHum hosts an open house at new location

The Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum) is hosting its first event of the year, an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 in its new location: 528 Lindquist Hall. Come share your summer stories and plan the year. Light refreshments will be served.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/19/healthhum-hosts-an-open-house-at-new-location/

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Student Success Tip #5: Learn new study skills

…quiz themselves or other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class or join a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/12/student-success-tip-5-learn-new-study-skills/

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Student Success Tip #3: Need time management help?

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for college life, but students can find resources for improving their time management skills at wsu.news/SuccessTip3 from Student Success.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/student-success-tip-3-need-time-management-help/

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TAP is looking for an outreach and retention specialist

…and retention specialist. The TAP outreach and retention specialist assists students in making personal and educational decisions to meet graduation requirements and achieve academic and career goals, interprets student needs, and provides individualized service and assistance while maintaining confidentiality. Pay range begins at $22 per hour and is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/29/tap-is-looking-for-an-outreach-and-retention-specialist/

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Shocker Family Newsletter – March 2021

…Exploration. Click here to learn more. Thursday, April 15 – Last day for students graduated in the fall to order a transcript of their academic record and have the transcript fee waived. Thursday, April 15 – Tuition Payment Plan: Final payment due. Thursday, April 15 – Housing and Meal Payment Plan: Final payment due. April 19 – 23 – Wellness Week.…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/shockerfamily/newsletters/2021-03.php

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Be sure to read emails from instructors

If you receive an email from your instructor, make sure you read it. One important tool instructors use to provide feedback to the students on their academic performance is called SEAS (Student Early Alert System). This system allows faculty to send alerts to students if they are in danger of not succeeding in their course based on academic performance. If…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/17/what-to-do-if-you-get-an-email-from-your-instructor/

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Learn more about the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process at workshop

Are you a STEM student who loves conducting research? What if you could receive an award of up to $7,500 for an entire academic year? Join an informative workshop on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room for an opportunity to learn how to craft a compelling…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/22/learn-more-about-the-barry-goldwater-scholarship-application-process-at-workshop-2/

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Students can learn more about the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process at workshop

Do you know a STEM student who loves conducting research? They may be eligible to receive an award of up to $7,500 for an entire academic year. Interested students can join an informative workshop on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room for an opportunity to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/25/students-can-learn-more-about-the-barry-goldwater-scholarship-application-process-at-workshop/

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Join the TRIO Student Support Services family today

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free academic services to a limited number of first-generation students, income-eligible students and students of disability status. Free services include: individualized tutoring, academic advising, textbook loans, referrals to loan technology, Free Application for …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/20/join-the-trio-student-support-services-family-today/