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December 2025 Newsletter

…grade students and youth. The populations to be served by the funding streams will be both (1) youth in Pre-K through 12th grade age range and (2) adults working with these youth populations in ways that directly transfer CRE skills for adults to the youth populations.” Amount: $20,000 REMINDER: Funding Agency: Kansas Tourism Title: Attraction Development…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-12-Newsletter.php

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Diversity, Non-Discrimination and Related Materials - College of Applied Studies

…Hindu Sexual orientation: Lesbian, heterosexual, bisexual, gay Class: Wealthy, working class, poor, middle class Ability: Able-bodied, disabled Age: Elders, adults, young people Who are our students? Undergraduates - Fall 2023 Age in years (mean): 23 Percent female: 56% Percent first generation: 46% Freshmen % first gen: 48.8% Pell-eligible: 36.1%…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/ctac/hb2105_trainings/CAS.php

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April 2026

…collaborate with Wichita shelters to assist those experiencing housing instability. - CrossRoads: A 24 hour low barrier emergency shelter and drop in center for adults ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness. - Bridges: A Wichita Children’s Home program offering transitional residential care and independent living support for young adults who are homeless,…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/insights/2026_April.php

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Fight Every Day

…I was abused regularly by my father and stepmother. Most of what I experienced is too horrible to publicly publish. At the age of thirteen (after many attempts to tell adults in my life what was going on, and multiple ER visits), the State of California finally took me from my home. They finally believed me when the police found holes in the drywall where …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/2021-04-19-fight-every-day-kofoed.php

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Summer Workforce Series: Retention

…Fry, R. (2021, Nov. 4). Amid the pandemic, a rising share of older U.S. adults are now retired. Pew Research Center. Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/11/04/amid-the-pandemic-a-rising-share-of-older-u-s-adults-are-now-retired/. MissionSquare Research…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/2022-07-28-workforce-series-retention.php

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TRIO and Special Programs

…Carla Williams TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) The EOC is a federally funded program hosted by WSU that provides free counseling and assistance to adults ready to begin or resume the journey toward their educational goals -- whether that's a four-year college degree, an associate's degree or technical training to enhance your…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/student_support/StudentResources/trio_special_programs.php

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Minutes2008

…in October. Each committee will combine written report to submit to Policy Center for feedback. Hoping to have a comprehensive project completed within 1 year. Returning adults (students) would be a good source of information and support suggested Angel McNew. Next speaker was Jodi Adams the new Women’s basketball coach. She touched on the difference in…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/uss/minutes/minutes2008.php

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Dr. Jennifer Pearson

…Development.” Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 47: 1469-85. Wilkinson, Lindsey, Jennifer Pearson, and Hui Liu. 2018. “Educational Attainment of Transgender Adults: Does the Timing of Transgender Identity Milestones Matter?” Social Science Research 74:146-60. Pearson, Jennifer, Lisa Thrane and Lindsey Wilkinson. 2017. “Consequences of Runaway and…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Sociology/Pearson-Jennifer.php

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Senior pursues goals with out-of-the-box thinking, takes new opportunity

…and Rangel was immediately interested. Since beginning his practicum work at the ranch, Rangel has had the opportunity to work with veterans and children and adults with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis. The activities are designed to help loosen joints and strengthen muscles, while providing an opportunity for veterans to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/03-march/rick_rangel.php

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Students: get your Shocker basketball tickets

…Your free ticket to women's home basketball games can be picked up from Charles Koch Arena box office on the day of the event. If you want to bring guests, they're $8 for adults and $6 for adults over 65. See a complete calendar for Shocker athletics. Call Out Header Go Shockers Call Out Content Go Shockers is the official Shocker Athletics page.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/10-oct/student_basketball_tickets.php

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Taking Alce su voz workshops to Southwest Kansas provides information about barriers to health care

…from Mayan communities speak K’iche,’ which is not mutually comprehensible with Akateko and Q’anjob’al. In attendance at the Dodge City meeting, there were 69 adults who spoke K’iche’ and eight adults who spoke another Mayan language called Aguacateko. It is likely that all of these individuals spoke Spanish as a second language learned in school; our…

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2023/05/01/taking-alce-su-voz-workshops-to-southwest-kansas-provides-information-about-barriers-to-health-care/

Community Engagement Institute

CEI Monthly Newsletter

…initiative designed to amplify youth leadership in substance use prevention across the state. The program focuses on youth-led programming, support for adults working in prevention, and guidance from a statewide advisory council. Sponsored by the Kansas Department of Disability Services and implemented through CADCA, Upstream Kansas aims to create…

https://communityengagementinstitute.org/centers-and-initiatives/creative-design-team/monthly-newsletter/

WSU Newsletters

WSU Summer LIFE camp introduces participants to campus and new Wichita State LIFE program

The Wichita State LIFE program hosted its first Summer LIFE camp June 29-July 1 at Wichita State, offering young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities a firsthand look at college life at WSU through campus experiences and engaging activities. The camp introduced participants and their families to the Wichita State LIFE (Learning…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/09/wsu-summer-life-camp-introduces-participants-to-campus-and-new-wichita-state-life-program/

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Seeking volunteers for research study

…(IASTM) and static stretching of the trapezius and hamstring muscles on tongue strength and endurance, muscle flexibility, and perceived muscle tension in healthy young adults. Procedures: Participants will complete two testing sessions (pre and post), 4-weeks apart, assessing tongue muscle strength and endurance using the IOPI device, Neck and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/07/seeking-volunteers-for-research-study/

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Erin O’Bryan

…of the ASHA Special Interest Groups Awarded the University Research and Creative Activity Award (URCA) in 2025 to support her research on communication partner training for adults with aphasia

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/26/erin-obryan-3/

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Seeking volunteers to participate in research study

…(IASTM) and static stretching of the trapezius and hamstring muscles on tongue strength and endurance, muscle flexibility, and perceived muscle tension in healthy young adults. Participants will complete two testing sessions (pre and post), four weeks apart, assessing tongue muscle strength and endurance using the IOPI device, neck and hamstring…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/06/seeking-volunteers-to-participate-in-research-study/

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Aging-simulation suit puts WSU physical therapy students into patients’ shoes

… under earmuffs. Vision blurred. Knees stiffened. Students who had just been joking about their new look began to feel something else: the physical and social isolation many older adults live with every day. That shift — from amusement to awareness — is exactly what Dr. Justin Smith, assistant professor and board-certified geriatric clinical specialist,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/06/aging-simulation-suit-puts-wsu-physical-therapy-students-into-patients-shoes-2/

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Aging-simulation suit puts WSU physical therapy students into patients’ shoes

… under earmuffs. Vision blurred. Knees stiffened. Students who had just been joking about their new look began to feel something else: the physical and social isolation many older adults live with every day. That shift — from amusement to awareness — is exactly what Dr. Justin Smith, assistant professor and board-certified geriatric clinical specialist,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/06/aging-simulation-suit-puts-wsu-physical-therapy-students-into-patients-shoes/

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Public Health Sciences announces new director of Graduate Programs

…extensive experience in public health education, research and leadership. Her teaching and research passions include health communication, health literacy, public health, older adults and health disparities. In her new role, Chesser will lead the Master of Health Administration and aging studies programs, with a vision to foster their continued growth and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/09/public-health-sciences-announces-new-director-of-graduate-programs/

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Dr. Justin Smith in American Physical Therapy Association Magazine

Dr. Justin Smith, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, published “Building Intergenerational Relationships With Older Adults” in American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Magazine May 1. Abstract: Article highlights the partnership between the PT Department and Larksfield Place.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/dr-justin-smith-assistant-professor-in-american-physical-therapy-association-magazine/