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Barton School launches ‘Barton Foresight: AI Outlook’ publication

The Barton School of Business today launches “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…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/25/barton-school-launches-barton-foresight-ai-outlook-publication/

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October 2025 Team Spotlight: King Nguyen

October 2025 Team Spotlight: King Nguyen 10/01/2025 09:00:00 AM King Nguyen, a Computer Science major graduating in May 2026, works as an AI Research Assistant with Ennovar. His role focuses on applying machine learning techniques to design and develop a chatbot that supports business users in decision-making and daily tasks. Reflecting on his time with…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/team_spotlights/2025/202510_oct_king-nguyen.php

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Launch of the Journal of Contemporary Issues in Sport

The Department of Sport and Leadership Studies is delighted to announce the launch of the Journal of Contemporary Issues in Sport (JCIS), a scholarly peer-reviewed journal established by Dr. Wonyoung Kim. It is published by the Department of Sport and Leadership Studies in collaboration with Dr. Susan Matveyeva and University Libraries. JCIS is committed to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/08/launch-of-the-journal-of-contemporary-issues-in-sport/

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Shocker Family Newsletter – September 2019

…early this year, bringing slightly cooler weather with it. Well, it’s still definitely shorts and iced drinks weather, but it’s not as hot as one might expect this time of year. Students are settling into their routines and getting involved in on-campus groups. Many are buckling down for their first exams of the semester; now is a great time for students …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/shockerfamily/newsletters/2019-09.php

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Tri Delta Sorority invites campus to fundraiser

Tri Delta will host their annual Delta House of Pancakes fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. and 10 to 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 21 and April 22 at their sorority house. The event will feature unlimited pancakes, toppings, a raffle for prizes like a Roku TV, and baskets from businesses in Wichita. All of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/tri-delta-sorority-invites-campus-to-fundraiser/

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Six Advantages to Taking the ACT/SAT Early

…Additionally, taking the tests early will give you time to work up to your target score. High school students typically take their first ACT/SAT in the fall or spring of their junior year, or the fall of their senior year. Taking the tests early will allow you to become more comfortable with them and give you more time to study and raise your…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2022/08_04_ACT_SAT.php

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Outlook: Special View Settings with Conditional Formatting

Are you lost in a sea of emails? It might be useful to make certain emails stand out with a special color or formatting. Perhaps a fillable form that comes to your inbox with a specific subject could be green, or all emails from your boss could show up as red. Customizing your inbox with conditional formatting can be a huge time saving tool to help draw…

https://itstraining.wichita.edu/outlook-special-view-settings-with-conditional-formatting/

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Students can attend next Savvy Scholar workshop on systematic reviews

…3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend, and with the new attendance tracking system in place, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever. The session will help them understand what systematic reviews are and aren’t, what makes them systematic,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/30/students-can-attend-next-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-systematic-reviews/

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History of TRIO

The TRIO programs had their beginnings in the nation's War on Poverty in the 1960s. The first program, Upward Bound, was created as part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The program began with 17 pilot programs in the summer of 1965, and served 2,061 eligible high school students. Talent Search was the next program to be created, and was included in …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/TRIO/upward_bound_math_science/HistoryofTRIO.php

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Severity of CARE Team student concerns in August sees increase

Historically, August is a month of transition, with students typically experiencing homesickness and trying to make friends and campus connections. This past month, CARE Team case managers worked with 76 students whose top concerns were distress, basic needs not being met and expressions of hopelessness, fear or worthlessness. Receiving 76 referrals in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/10/severity-of-care-team-student-concerns-in-august-sees-increase/

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WSU weekly briefings on hold for the summer

…weekly briefings, normally held at 10 a.m. every Thursday, will not be held over the summer break. They will resume on a weekly schedule in August. View past briefings The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Wichita State is a doctoral research university …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/05-may/weekly_briefing_hold.php

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Barbara Morrison, PhD, APRN- CNM

Dr. Barbara Morrison, PhD, APRN- CNM, is the ultimate, passionate advocate, educator and scholar. She thrives on sharing her knowledge and understanding of Kangaroo (skin-to-skin) Care, breastfeeding, birth, newborns, newborn and family adaptation, bonding, and changing health care practices to provide optimal care to newborns and their families. Dr.…

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Department of Aerospace Engineering to host postdoctoral researcher for lecture

The Department of Aerospace Engineering within the College of Engineering is hosting Dr. Tri Ngo, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Central Florida, from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 5 in 209 Wallace Hall. Ngo will present “A Synergistic Approach to Interdisciplinary Research in Complex Dynamical Systems and Control: Case Studies on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/01/department-of-aerospace-engineering-to-host-postdoctoral-researcher-for-lecture/

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Encourage new GTAs, GRAs to attend January training

…and staff are asked to encourage students who are new GTAs to attend. GTA training also has an online component that students must complete in Blackboard. Incoming Graduate Research Assistants are invited to attend the same training from 10:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A split session will cover the rights and duties of GRAs. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/09/encourage-new-gtas-gras-to-attend-january-training/

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Open Positions

I am actively looking for undergraduate students to join my research group starting in Fall 2026. The student will be supported via WSU's applied learning scholarship. Preferred candidates would be Physics majors, Chemistry majors, and ECE majors. If you are interested, please email Dr. Ambal.

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/spin-microscope-lab/open_positions.php

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Alexander Heffner, host of ‘The Open Mind' on PBS, to speak at WSU

Heffner, host of ‘The Open Mind' on PBS, to speak at WSU Adam Birzer, Shocker Ad Lab 10/10/2018 02:18:01 PM Oct. 10, 2018 -- The host of “The Open Mind” on PBS, Alexander Heffner, a journalist, writer, commentator and educator, will be the keynote speaker at the Elliott School of Communication's annual CommWeek held at Wichita State University this month.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/10-oct/Alexander_Heffner_release.php

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Meet a Shocker: Lashaya Lawrie

…Lawrie Jane Lickteig, marketing intern 11/16/2020 08:00:00 AM Nov. 16, 2020 – LaShaya Lawrie chose Wichita State because it’s close to home. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering, LaShaya became involved on campus. LaShaya is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. This is the first bullet. Use…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/11-nov/LashayaLawrie_11.php

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Public service awards honors two local women

…celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the John Bardo Center lobby. For their lifetime commitment to public service, WPS will honor Kathy Sexton, city manager for the city of Derby, and Lisa Dodson, PPMC research and program evaluation manager. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Cash bar is available.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/05/women-in-public-service-annual-celebration/

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ICYMI: 2021 Faculty and Staff Fall Address

If you were unable to attend or watch live the 2021 Faculty and Staff Fall Address, you can watch a recording of the entire program. President Richard Muma, with the assistance of several university representatives, outlined key focus areas for the coming year: Access and affordabilityApplied learning and digital transformationInterdisciplinary research

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/18/icymi-2021-faculty-and-staff-fall-address/

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Out-of-State-Shockers: Sophie Walter

Out-of-State Shockers: Sophie Walter Sophie Walter 10/16/2024 09:28:39 AM Coming to tour Wichita State on her birthday ended up being big for Sophie. She is now a proud Shocker from Wisconsin earning her degree in the Barton School of Business. Student Ambassadors Brailey Lanning, Cary Doerflinger, Sophie Walter and Josef Schuller at Discover Wichita State: …

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2024/10_16_Sophie_HOWSU.php