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Kaushik Avancha: Leveraging Shocker Experience for Career Success

…university. Kaushik hopes to give back to the Wichita State community by sharing his story, offering encouragement and motivation to current students and fellow alumni. Wichita State's applied learning program gives students hands-on, paid experience with industry partners, helping them build careers before graduation. For more information, contact the…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Avancha_Kaushik.php

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Honors & Awards

…program's first full-length feature film, "After Midnight," written and directed by WSU Director of Theatre Bret Jones and featuring theater and musical theater students and alumni, won second place for Best Film Crew/Student Feature at the Bare Bones International Independent Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Bare Bones International…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/3_THEATRE/Thea_HONORS_AWARDS.php

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Dean’s Message

…in 2024-25 and the long history of Honors at Wichita State that started with the founding of an honors program in 1957. Please keep an eye out for opportunities to engage with alumni throughout the coming year as we work to increase dialogue, student success and access in Honors. Original Honors College Concept In 2014, we were guided by the benefits we…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/deans-message-general-assembly-april-18-2023.php

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About TRIO

…800,000 students are served by TRIO programs each year across the U.S. TRIO students are twice as likely to stay in college compared to peers without similar support. TRIO alumni include scientists, engineers, educators, and leaders making an impact worldwide. At Wichita State University, TRIO continues this tradition by empowering students to achieve…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/TRIO/student_support_stem/abouttrio.php

WSU Foundation

Society of 1895 luncheon celebrates planned gift donors

…name from the founding year of our university and the faculty and students who created the legacy we all celebrate today. Drawing on this proud heritage, the Society honors the alumni and friends who have included a gift to Wichita State in their estate plans. These members know the importance of supporting WSU, even when they will no longer be alive to…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/society-of-1895-luncheon-celebrates-planned-gift-donors/

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Shocker County Scholarship

…to support Wichita State students who are originally from the Pratt, Barton, McPherson, Reno, Harvey and Montgomery counties. The scholarship is funded by Wichita State Alumni and Supporters from those counties, and overseen by the Wichita State Foundation. This scholarship will award up to $1,000 to students chosen by the selection committee. The…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/forms/county-scholarship.php

WSU Newsletters

Barton School raises $1 million for student success at ‘Beyond’ Hall of Fame gala

…to support student success with the sold-out “Beyond” Hall of Fame gala, which officially launched the Barton School’s 100th anniversary celebration Feb. 21. More than 300 alumni, business leaders, university officials and community partners gathered for the event, which honored three transformative leaders: Paul Allen, Dan Carney and Steve Feilmeier. In…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/05/barton-school-raises-1-million-for-student-success-at-beyond-hall-of-fame-gala/

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Door Decorating Competition

…Shocktoberfest Use the links below to learn more about how you can be part of the Shocktoberfest celebration! Events Competitions Parade Shocker Royalty Student Affairs Alumni Engagement Student Engagement & Belonging Shocktoberfest Main Title For More Info Address Student Engagement & Belonging Locality Room 216 Region Rhatigan Student Center Postal Code…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/activities_traditions/Shocktoberfest/competitions/door_decorating.php

WSU Foundation

Eck Stadium ribbon cutting

…The project features a new performance facility with a strength-and-conditioning center, locker rooms, player lounge, media room and offices for coaches and staff. Wichita State alumni, former Shocker athletes and other supporters gave more than $2 million for the project. To all the donors: Thank you for making this possible. One of the nation’s best…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/eck-stadium-ribbon-cutting/

WSU Newsletters

Public affairs graduate program achieves historic ranking

…reflect a deep commitment to public service both in and out of the classroom. We are incredibly proud of the work being done by our faculty and staff, students and alumni, the Environmental Finance Center, and the Kansas Public Finance Center,” Hugo Wall School Director, Dr. Stephanie Newbold, says.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/10/public-affairs-graduate-program-achieves-historic-ranking/

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Photos

Memorial '70 Photos 35th Memorial Observance October 1-2, 2005 Memorial '70, located off of 18th and Hillside on Alumni Drive Memorial '70 Memorial '70 before the 35th observance Memorial '70 display board

https://www.wichita.edu/services/memorial/pictures.php

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Kansas Sport Summit 2025 Set to Bring More Opportunities for WSU Students

…2025. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural summit, which drew over 150 attendees—including students from high schools and universities, industry professionals, and alumni—the 2025 edition promises to be even bigger and better. This year’s summit will feature a keynote address by Brian Davison, Founder and CEO of Sports Business Ventures. Davison,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2025-kansas-sport-summit.php

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Roll With It

…First Friday gallery crawl. Visitors are invited to vote for their favorite board, and three cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded to the top three artists. Alumni and other community members are also welcome to participate. Participants will provide their own board, and other community members will be charged a $15 entrance fee and provide…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/adci/galleries/shiftspace/call_for_entry/roll_with_it.php

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Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team Team PPMC 08/16/2023 12:56:46 PM Please join us in welcoming Christian Holley to Team PPMC! As a Wichita State University alumni, Christian earned his degree in finance and will be acting as our new Financial Specialist. 1. What excites you most about joining the PPMC? What excites me the most about joining the PPMC is the ability to get into a…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/2023-meet-our-team-christian.php

WSU Foundation

Former Shocker hoopster nets All Star status

…Originally from Paterson, N.J., McDuffie has returned to his college home for the past several summers to play with the AfterShocks, the predominantly Wichita State alumni squad that competes in The Basketball Tournament, a 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event that features regional games in Charles Koch Arena. TBT, the AfterShocks — and…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/former-shocker-hoopster-nets-all-star-status/

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2024 Wichita State University Campus Master Plan

…the collaborative spirit that has fueled our progress thus far. Our success has been made possible by the dedication and support of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader community. Together, we have laid the groundwork for a future that is promising and transformative. The 2024 master plan is more than a collection of blueprints and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/masterplan/index.php

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Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd

…program. This was a great opportunity for her, and she excels at helping students. Vanessa is a very compassionate and caring person, and she is an outstanding example of an alumni who gives back to WSU. Congratulations Vanessa on achieving Bender of Twigs status. I'm looking forward to the many more achievements you will reach. Corinne NilsenExecutive…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2023_Bender_of_Twigs/2023Vanessa_Souriya-Mnirajd.php

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Educational Psychology

…student. This student-friendly 3-credit-hour course offers a 'sneak' preview of educational psychology major topics and careers available to educational psychology alumni. Students learn about applications of educational psychology in areas of teaching, learning, coaching, training, assessment and research. Apply Now Contact an Advisor

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/cles/educational-psychology-programs.php

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Twlya Hill

…for Health Equity Advances and is doing amazing work. In addition, Twyla has been involved in innovative research enterprises, such as her collaboration with sociology alumni, Cheyla Clawson, the director for the School of Performing Arts at WSU. Their Sharing Matrilineal Pathways scholarship was showcased as part of the Ulrich Museum's Solving for X…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2023_Bender_of_Twigs/2023Twyla_Hill.php

WSU Foundation

Groundbreaking for final phase of Eck Stadium

…director and a former pitching coach for WSU baseball, gave remarks as members of the WSU Spirit Squad listened. The project is funded entirely through donor contributions, with alumni, former Shocker athletes and other supporters giving more than $2 million. A construction contract, made through the WSU Foundation, was awarded to Dondlinger …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/groundbreaking-for-final-phase-of-eck-stadium/