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Textron Aviation named Diversity and Community Engagement program sponsor | Wichita State News

…be successful. “It’s essential to the future of our business that we foster a thriving, diverse community where everyone has the opportunity to be successful,” said Maggie Topping, senior vice president of Human Resources and Communications at Textron Aviation. “WSU is a driving force in educating, empowering and mobilizing the community to foster and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/09-sept/textron_diversity_sponsorship_7.php

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WSU creates new School of Digital Arts | Wichita State News

…of impressive growth within the BAA program, which is housed in the state-of-the-art Shocker Studios production facility. Justin Rorabaugh, director of Shocker Studios, said the initial goal when the BAA program was developed in 2017 was to help move the College of Fine Arts firmly into a 21st century educational model. The new program did just that, not…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/11-nov/digital_arts_school_3.php

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WSU alumnus Brenton D. Myers makes $1.25 million gift to benefit College of Engineering | Wichita State News

…State University alumnus Brenton D. Myers will support the WSU College of Engineering, where Myers earned the degree that helped him build a lifelong career in engineering and airport planning. 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 bullet This is the fifth…

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Center for Combating Human Trafficking to host sixth annual anti-trafficking conference

… Matters: Confronting a Culture of Exploitation." The conference is from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. This year, CCHT is launching the campaign: "Be the Bombshell: Ignite Your Power." Through the campaign, CCHT aims to encourage conversation and action by exploring how we all contribute to the context in which…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/01-jan/ccht_conference_10.php

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Ten finalists chosen for the Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship

…The announcement of the Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship recipient will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Marcus Welcome Center. The finalists are: Sebastian Araiza Bejarano, Ness City High School Eduardo Avila, Liberal High School Carolina Delgado Sonora, Andover Central High School Jada Escobar, JC Harmon High School, Kansas City Bria…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/01-jan/linwood_sexton_scholarship_finalists_2.php

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Liberal high school senior wins Wichita State University's Linwood Sexton Scholarship | Wichita State News

…starting this fall. In addition to leading within debate and forensics, Avila also serves his fellow students in many different capacities. He is a history mentor, varsity captain for scholars bowl, and is a constant champion for his classmates to do their best within their academics. Not only does Eduardo strive to help those within his school, but also…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/02-feb/sexton_winner_2020_2.php

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Wichita State’s expanded partnership with USD 259 creates new opportunities for young men of color | Wichita State News

…Equity for Wichita Public Schools, and kicked off with nearly 500, 7th and 8th grade scholars with a 3.25 GPA or better, no office referrals and strong attendance. The program aims to create a positive peer group of males of color and encourage scholastic achievement. Now an expansion to that partnership will focus on those BAASE members as they continue…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/03-march/baase_7.php

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Rudd Foundation awards $1.1 million to winners of the 2020 Rudd Scholarship | Wichita State News

… each receive a four-year college scholarship to attend either Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University or Wichita State University. The Rudd Scholarship covers all remaining tuition, fees, book, supplies and on-campus room and board after all other aid, grants and scholarships. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the exceptionally high-caliber,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/03-march/rudd_scholarship_2.php

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Emergency fund launched to help WSU students cope with COVID-19-related difficulties | Wichita State News

…State University students struggle with ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic, the WSU Foundation has created a new fund to help them overcome financial hardships and remain focused on their education. 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 bullet This…

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Butler, WSU add two majors to articulation agreement | Wichita State News

…for students who choose to earn their associate’s degree at a local community college, but want to continue their education in the engineering and computing fields,” said Dr. Steven Skinner, College of Engineering associate dean for undergraduate studies, finance and administration. “This agreement assures there is no time or effort lost for those…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/04-april/ButlerWSU_articulation_aerospace_engineering_applied_computing_3.php

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Ad Astra Coalition created to help in the fight against COVID-19 | Wichita State News

Ad Astra Coalition created to help in the fight against COVID-19 WSU Strategic Communications 04/09/2020 08:30:02 AM April 9, 2020 -- A coalition of businesses and government partners, the Ad Astra Coalition has joined together to answer some of the challenges being created in Wichita and Kansas by the COVID-19 pandemic. The coalition is co-led by Airbus…

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New economic tool breaks down COVID-19 vulnerability on the service industry state

…This is the sixth bullet The novel Coronavirus has likely created an indelible mark on the global economy. But understanding how it has affected industries and occupations remains somewhat elusive, although more clarity is revealed daily, according to Jeremy Hill, director of Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business…

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2020 Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship recipient announced

…to help change and improve the justice system so that immigrant families similar to her own no longer need to live in fear of being ripped apart. When she graduates, Irene said she is interested in becoming a homicide detective, forensic psychologist, law enforcement officer or immigration lawyer. She wants to serve those who are often too scared to reach…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/05-may/2020_parkinson_scholarship_2.php

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Shocker engineers create deicing device | Wichita State News

…what we’ve started with, and we’ve seen in applications that it works. We are bringing it into the automotive industry to be able to use in cars’ windshields,” Vieira said. The idea of Shiver was first conceptualized for WSU’s Invent for the Planet (IFTP) competition. The Shiver team came up with the idea through problem-solving exercises in the IFTP…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/05-may/Shiver_5.php

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Launch of WSU ‘Belonging Plaza’ will include tribute to LGBTQ trailblazer Kristi Parker | Wichita State News

Launch of WSU Belonging Plaza will include tribute to LGBTQ trailblazer Kristi Parker WSU Strategic Communications 04/23/2021 08:15:54 AM April 23, 2021 — Wichita State University’s first “Belonging Plaza” will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, directly east of Weidemann Hall. Belonging Plaza is an outdoor pop-up commemorative gathering and…

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Community Engagement Institute highlights work of community health workers

…(CHW). “Community health workers are defined as someone who provides a direct link between a community that they are part of and the health and social service systems,” said Alissa Rankin, public health project manager at CEI. “They are really from the community that they're serving. They may not have any formal health or medical training, but they have…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/02-feb/CHW_6.php

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Wichita State University announces eight new Koch Scholar recipients

…the opportunity to pursue an education where they can explore their passions, develop their unique talents, and achieve success,” Koch Industries Vice President of Public Affairs Meredith Olson said. “Congratulations to this year’s scholars.” This competitive scholarship program is open to high school seniors enrolling in the College of Engineering or the W.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/04-april/kochscholars_2.php

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WSU engineering awards $28,500 each to Wallace Scholars | Wichita State News

…Lexi Dixon, Overland Park, Kansas,, The Barstow School, engineering technology Alex Harms, Kansas City, Missouri, Park Hill High School, computer science Jackson Lane, Grain Valley, Missouri, Grain Valley High School, aerospace engineering Carly Overacker, Tonganoxie, Kansas, Tonganoxie High School, engineering technology Jameson Parks, Atchison, Kansas,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/04-april/wallace_release_2.php

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FirePoint brings first Hacking for Defense program to Kansas | Wichita State News

…community present technology challenges to student teams who then rapidly develop, iterate and test solutions using an agile, tech-startup-style approach, ultimately aiming to deliver a viable product to the problem sponsor. In the process, students gain creative problem solving and technical skills in an immersive learning experience, along with…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/01-jan/hacking_for_defense_9.php

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USAF adds WSU-NIAR to elite list of Skyborg program vendors | Wichita State News

…Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University was announced as one of 13 vendors eligible for up to $400 million in contract funding in support of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Skyborg Vanguard Program. 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…

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