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Badges at WSU support the workforce through targeted training opportunities | Wichita State News

Badges at WSU support the workforce through targeted training opportunities Caelin Bragg 04/22/2024 09:50:01 AM April 22, 2024 — Wichita State University has offered the traditional educational pathways for over 125 years, typically ending at the point of graduation, but the need for learning continues throughout a person’s lifetime. In a rapidly changing…

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18 WSU-bound students awarded full-ride Rudd Scholarships | Wichita State News

…is the sixth bullet The sixth cohort of Rudd Scholars includes 18 Kansas high school seniors who have chosen to attend Wichita State University. Ashlyn Armstrong — Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas Natalee Delgado — Valley Center High School Alejandra Facio — Garden City High School Kylie Flaming — Inman High School Liberty Gilkey — Kiowa…

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Meet a Shocker: Irene De Giacomi Leite | Wichita State News

…How are you feeling leading up to graduation? It is a mix of feelings. I am feeling great knowing that in a month, I will be graduating and accomplishing the goal of obtaining my undergraduate degree after all the hard work of four years of engineering. At the same time, I am a little nervous about the change and the new lifestyle. Nevertheless, I…

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Meet a Shocker: Richard Whitehill | Wichita State News

…degrees in physics and mathematics and a minor in computer science What made you want to attend Wichita State? I chose to attend Wichita State primarily because of the financial aid I was offered. How are you feeling leading up to graduation? I am feeling a mix of emotions: stressed about what remains to be done before the end of the semester, but mostly…

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Meet a Shocker: Ryan Walter| Wichita State News

…of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics What made you want to attend Wichita State? The Innovation Campus, Applied Learning Program, and financial aid provided by Wichita State University quickly separated it from the group as the best place to pursue my degree. How are you feeling leading up to graduation? I’m excited! There…

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WSU’s Gateway to IP program leads STEM students into patent law careers | Wichita State News

…revealed that there were only a handful of patent practitioners in Wichita. “To my surprise, and somewhat horror, there were fewer than 10 of us, which is crazy,” said Gerlach, executive director of Technology Transfer and Commercialization (TTC). To put that into perspective, the law firm where Gerlach practiced patent law in St. Louis had around 20…

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Wichita State University earns finalist honor for APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Awards | Wichita State News

… behalf of Shocker Nation, we are honored that the APLU has chosen Wichita State University as a finalist for the Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Awards,” said Dr. Rick Muma, president of Wichita State. “Our Innovation Campus is expanding, adding internships and hands-on learning opportunities for our students, creating jobs for our community,…

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Jersey Mike’s brings fresh flavor to Braeburn Square | Wichita State News

…University’s Braeburn Square on the Innovation Campus. Wichita’s newest Jersey Mike’s franchise location is one of seven dining establishments in the lakeside retail plaza, including Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen, Social Tap, Sungrano Pizza, Wheatly’s Burgers and Two Hands Corn Dogs (opening later this summer). The sub shop offers a…

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New Wichita State partnership with WSU Tech and Butler will help critical teacher shortage | Wichita State News

…with WSU Tech and Butler will help critical teacher shortage WSU Strategic Communications 07/05/2023 11:45:01 AM July 5, 2023 — A new Wichita State University initiative is aimed at addressing the critical shortage of educators in special education and elementary classrooms. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the…

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Wichita State filmmakers explore aftermath, trauma of 1965 plane crash | Wichita State News

…examination to understand. Harrison grew up in the Wichita neighborhood around 20th and Piatt Street, less than a mile from campus. The memorial park marks the site where a U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 refueling tanker crashed, shortly after takeoff on the morning Jan. 16, 1965. The crash and resulting explosion and fires caused the deaths of 30 people,…

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Wichitans help power Shocker bowling to national tournament in Las Vegas | Wichita State News

…State, and Steelsmith is his coach — a path that seems irresistible for talented youth bowlers in and around Wichita. “It’s, honestly, a dream come true,” said Bonta, a sophomore majoring in sport management. “When the best school is 20 minutes away from your house, that’s really all you want to do.” Wichita State’s bowling teams are in Las Vegas this week…

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EPA selects Wichita State as site for environmental justice center | Wichita State News

…justice centers will be tasked with “removing barriers and improving accessibility for communities with environmental justice concerns. The centers will also provide training and other assistance to build capacity for navigating federal grant application systems, writing strong grant proposals, and effectively managing grant funding.” Each of the EJ TCTACs…

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Wichita State Innovation Partner: Deloitte's Smart Factory @ Wichita | Wichita State News

…Smart Factory @ Wichita Strategic Communications 03/13/2023 11:00:34 AM March 13, 2023 — The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research and innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and…

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions: A Q&A with WSU's Sara Mata Wichita State News

…Institution? Dr. Sara Mata, WSU executive director of Hispanic Serving Initiatives, is a member of the Hispanic-Serving Institution Task Force at WSU. She explains what it all means and how it can positively impact students at Wichita State and beyond. Q: What is an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)? A: An Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is …

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FirePoint Future Innovators internship showcases under-represented STEM talent | Wichita State News

…support the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) and the Department of Defense (DoD). The program is a partnership between FirePoint, AvMC, Tuskegee University and Prairie View A&M University, connecting students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to internship opportunities with WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research…

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Wichita State senior learns how to help community through grant proposal | Wichita State News

…equity and civic engagement. Wichita State senior Savannah Paschal played a lead role in writing one of the grants as part of her class work. Alce su voz is a coalition that aims to help Spanish speakers and speakers of indigenous languages work toward health equity. Courtesy photo From left, Savannah Paschal, Catalina García, Marili Bravo and Alondra…

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WSU wins $750K NSF grant to improve graduation rates among low-income engineering students | Wichita State News

…and typical-income students going from sophomore to junior year, we see that the typical-income group seemed to do much better than the low-income group,” said Dr. Gary Brooking, chair of engineering technology at Wichita State and principal investigator. “And when we look at graduation data, low-income students are at a much lower graduation rate …

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Wichita State focuses on serving students as it reaches Emerging HIspanic Serving Institution status | Wichita State News

… federal government’s designation as an HSI by the end of this decade. The journey to that goal, however, is about much more than numbers. As Wichita State attracts and retains Hispanic students, its ability to help all students will improve. “We are putting a lot of emphasis on the word ‘serving,’” said Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever. …

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

…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 WSU and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the…

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Four new tenants fill WSU’s Braeburn Square with an array of dining, shopping options | Wichita State News

…Wheatly's Burgers and Sungrano Pizza. “We are excited to see the WSU Innovation Campus vision of ‘Live, Work, Learn, Play’ becoming a reality,” said Tonya Witherspoon, Wichita State’s vice president for industry engagement and applied learning. “Braeburn Square provides a place for the community to meet up before and after campus events and enjoy the…

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