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Board of Trustees approves first phases for Cessna Stadium renovation | Wichita State News

Board of Trustees approves first phases for Cessna Stadium renovation Strategic Communications 09/26/2022 06:55:12 AM September 26, 2022 - The Wichita State University Board of Trustees approved funding in September 2022 for phases 1A and 1B for the capital improvement plan to replace Cessna Stadium for a total project cost of approximately $11.8 million.…

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New scrapbooks honoring 1970 WSU plane crash add to history of fateful event | Wichita State News

…survived the crash. The Shockers were flying to Logan, Utah for a game the next day at Utah State. The scrapbooks contain photos, game programs, newspaper clippings and obituaries. “I tried to focus on things that were important to me and my husband and our group of friends that were in that 1970 football group,” Diana said. “I wanted to share it.” One…

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Wichita State team one of 10 remaining in NASA SUITS design challenge | Wichita State News

Wichita State team one of 10 remaining in NASA SUITS design challenge Paul Suellentrop 05/20/2024 01:23:43 AM May 20, 2024 - Wichita State is one of 10 teams which advanced to the spring semester competition in the NASA SUITS challenge. The team travels to Test Week in Houston at the Johnson Space Center this week. The list of finalists includes the…

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WSU softball star shines in classroom and with a bat | Wichita State News

WSU softball star shines in classroom and with the bat Paul Suellentrop 05/10/2024 09:02:28 AM May 10, 2024 - Senior Addison Barnard's list of academic honors almost matches her softball awards. She is one of college softball's top home run hitters and an Academic All-American as a health science major at WSU. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and …

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Wichita State, Homefield cater to nostalgia with vintage WuShock apparel | Wichita State News

… through athletic uniforms, yearbooks, programs, media guides and souvenirs. Special Collections and University Archives contributed a mascot timeline created years ago. Homefield also takes suggestions and information from fans on social media. “We do a ton of research,” Hitchcock said. “We have a whole team of designers who nerd-out on college sports. When…

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Shocker doctor worked her way through Wichita State, med school | Wichita State News

Shocker doctor worked her way through Wichita State, medical school Paul Suellentrop 11/30/2022 10:47:44 AM Nov. 30, 2022 — Delane Vaughn loved science and her biology teacher at Mulvane High School – Joe Johnson – started her on a path to Wichita State University as the first person in her family to attend college. She worked, raised a family and attended…

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Wichita State alum Ryan Barnes went from casual bowler to one of the best in the country | Wichita State News

Wichita State alum Ryan Barnes went from casual bowler to one of the best in the country Paul Suellentrop 08/14/2024 01:08:52 AM Aug. 14, 2024 - Ryan Barnes appears on a path to be the next PBA Tour great and heir to a family bowling legacy the tour last experienced with Dick and Pete Weber. “(Ryan) has all the makings of a superstar,” PBA Tour Commissioner …

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Memorial event commemorating 1970 WSU plane crash set for Oct. 2 | Wichita State News

Memorial event commemorating 1970 WSU plane crash set for Oct. 2 WSU Strategic Communications 09/28/2022 02:45:26 PM At 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, Wichita State will host the 52nd observance of Memorial '70, the annual ceremony that honors the 31 WSU football players, administrators and supporters who died in a 1970 plane crash in the Rocky Mountains. It will…

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Wichita State recognized again for building voter engagament | Wichita State News

Wichita State recognized again for building voter engagement Paul Suellentrop 11/30/2022 02:30:22 PM Nov. 30, 2022 - Wichita State earned “Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting” recognition from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. It is one of 394 colleges and universities recognized for making intentional, nonpartisan efforts to increase student…

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WSU announces fall 2022 commencement schedule, speaker | Wichita State News

WSU announces fall 2022 commencement schedule, speaker Strategic Communications 12/12/2022 09:22:21 AM Dec. 12, 2022 — Almost 1,300 students are eligible to participate in Wichita State University’s 125th fall commencement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 in Charles Koch Arena. Media are welcome to attend. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

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Wichita State high jumper manages her time to excel in the classroom | Wichita State News

Wichita State high jumper manages her time to excel in the classroom Paul Suellentrop 05/23/2024 02:26:44 AM May 23, 2024 - Wichita State's Marissa Jensen is halfway through her master’s degree in exercise science. She is a two-time American Athletic Conference All-Academic selection with a 4.0 grade-point average. This week, she is competing in the NCAA…

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Wichita State shortstop uses her art, athletic ability to benefit from NIL opportunities | Wichita State News

Wichita State shortstop uses her art and athletic ability to build her NIL brand Paul Suellentrop 09/19/2022 01:10:38 PM Sept. 19, 2022 - Wichita State shortstop Sydney McKinney is a softball All-American, artist, entrepreneur, and diligent brand manager for herself. When NCAA and college administrators conceived of NIL benefits – compensating…

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Wichita State volleyball's Lara Uyar discusses the crisis in her home country of Turkey | Wichita State News

Wichita State volleyball's Lara Uyar discusses the crisis in her home country of Turkey Paul Suellentrop 02/24/2023 08:58:16 AM Feb. 24, 2023 - Libero Lara Uyar, a native of Turkey, discusses the current crisis in her country caused by an earthquake near the border with Syria. We learn how she is handling the emotions of being far away from family and…

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WSUPhysician Assistant program celebrates 50th anniversary | Wichita State News

WSU Physician Assistant program celebrates 50th anniversary Jamie Stoskopf 10/20/2022 04:11:49 AM Oct. 20, 2022 – The Physician Assistant program at Wichita State University celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebration for alumni, faculty, staff, students and supporters. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the…

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Photography project offers people a chance to share what gives them joy | Wichita State News

Photography project offers people a chance to share what gives them joy Paul Suellentrop 11/04/2024 01:21:43 AM Nov. 4, 2024 - Wichita State University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is partnering on the PhotoVoice research project with AbilityPoint, an organization focused on the needs of persons with intellectual and developmental…

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HOPE kits program expands to help new mothers through perinatal depression | Wichita State News

HOPE kits program expands to help new mothers through perinatal depression Paul Suellentrop 10/18/2024 02:36:19 AM Oct. 18, 2024 — For more than a year, HOPE kits, from WSU’s Health Outreach Prevention and Education Services, have helped people deal with crises. Wichita State is taking that successful program and adapting it to the perinatal population with …

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Wichita State students invest in their community with service hours | Wichita State News

Wichita State students invest in their community with service hours Paul Suellentrop 10/18/2022 09:44:04 AM Oct. 18, 2022 — Wichita State University student organizations, the Community Service Board, and fraternity and sororities completed 13,857 service hours in fiscal year 2022. That time reflects a growing interest in and emphasis on community service by…

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Wichita State nursing students take oath in Nightingale Ceremonies | Wichita State News

Wichita State nursing students take oath in Nightingale Ceremonies Jamie Stoskopf, WSU College of Health Professions 03/22/2023 01:39:37 PM March 22, 2023 – Wichita State University nursing students on the WSU main campus and Kansas State University campus celebrated their Nightingale Nursing Commitment Ceremonies on March 3. Students recited and signed the …

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Sydney McKinney leads Shocker softball with spirit, speed and coffee | Wichita State News

Sydney McKinney leads Shocker softball with spirit, speed and coffee Paul Suellentrop 05/17/2023 10:26:52 AM May 17, 2023 - Wichita State shortstop Sydney McKinney's leadership isn’t limited to the field. Teammates love her enthusiasm and positive outlook, as well as her devotion to coffee, pets and painting. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

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Wichita State adds its Shocker pride to Open Streets ICT | Wichita State News

Wichita State adds its Shocker pride to Open Streets ICT Strategic Communications 03/09/2023 02:36:29 AM March 9, 2023 - Wichita State University will show off its unique cultural and educational assets while welcoming the community to campus during Open Streets ICT - WSU and Shocker Neighborhood on April 16. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

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