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South Kansas Coalition to host roundtable with Assistant Secretary of Commerce Oct. 4

The university community is invited to attend a rountable with Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development (EDA) Alejandra Castillo at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the John Bardo Center lobby. The roundtable, hosted by Wichita STate Strategic Initiatives, will focus on South Kansas’s Driving Adoption: Smart Manufacturing program, which was…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/30/south-kansas-coalition-to-host-roundtable-with-assistant-secretary-of-commerce-oct-4/

WSU Newsletters

Two WSU students awarded in graduate research summit in Topeka

…Graduate Research Summit took place in Topeka on March 22. Close to 50 graduate students from six Kansas public universities presented their research and how it contributes to the economic development of the state. Two Wichita State students were awarded at the summit, including Kaitlyn Hemberger, English major, for her poster on cybersecurity intervention…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/28/two-wsu-students-awarded-in-graduate-research-summit-in-topeka/

WSU Newsletters

Two WSU students awarded in graduate research summit in Topeka

…Graduate Research Summit took place in Topeka on March 22. Close to 50 graduate students from six Kansas public universities presented their research and how it contributes to the economic development of the state. Two Wichita State students were awarded at the summit, including Kaitlyn Hemberger, English major, for her poster on cybersecurity intervention…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/29/two-wsu-students-awarded-in-graduate-research-summit-in-topeka-2/

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Health disparities during COVID-19

…and ethnic minorities is becoming clear. Essential workers, many in low wage jobs, racial and ethnic minorities are at greater risk of contracting the virus. In addition to the economic impact due to job loss, COVID-19 has exposed disparate access to up-to-date information about the virus, to PPE and to healthcare. Hospitalization and mortality rates…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/News/HealthDisparity.php

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Wichita marks first anniversary of Spero Day, highlighting workforce initiative led by the Barton School

…and its community partners are marking the first anniversary of Spero Day, recognizing the growing impact of a workforce and entrepreneurship initiative designed to expand economic opportunity across the Wichita region. 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…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/03-11-2026-spero-day.php

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Legal careers and research areas focus of Wichita State’s Constitution Week

…session on applying to law school, and the Battin-Lester Student Research Keynote Panel, which will feature presentations by students on the topics of property and economic rights. All events will be presented in person. Both keynotes will also be accessible via Zoom. Schedule of events Sept. 13 “Opportunities in Rural and Agricultural Law,” by Wendee…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/Const2021.php

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Legal careers and research areas focus of Wichita State’s Constitution Week

…session on applying to law school, and the Battin-Lester Student Research Keynote Panel, which will feature presentations by students on the topics of property and economic rights. All events will be presented in person. Both keynotes will also be accessible via Zoom. Schedule of events Sept. 13 “Opportunities in Rural and Agricultural Law,” by Wendee…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/Const2021.php

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Agile for Innovation

What is Agility? Business agility is a state of being – a mindset built on the desire to harness change for our competitive advantage. Economic and cultural events over the last several decades have demonstrated again and again the futility of "following a plan" in the face of continuous and overwhelming change. Agile methodologies and frameworks provide the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/college-of-innovation-and-design/master-innovation-design/agile.php

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LiFE Fund

Your investment in the LiFE Fund provides support for all the experiential learning based programs for students and professional development for teachers. Impact the LiFE of a teacher Curriculum and Lesson Plans can be costly to teachers and schools districts. Professional development and training for teachers can be costly, too. Your investment in this fund…

https://kcee.wichita.edu/donations/life-fund/

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Campus Recreation - FY26 Report

…and belonging. Campus Recreation continues to be a cornerstone of the Shocker experience—providing spaces, programs, and leadership opportunities that support the holistic development of our students and the broader university community. A Year of Purposeful Engagement and Student-Centered Progress FY26 was a year of meaningful connection. One of our…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/campus_recreation/fy26-report.php

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June 2026 Newsletter

… AMENDMENT 1 PI/Department: William Groutas, Chemistry Sponsor: Kansas State University / Natl Institutes of Health Amount: $211,509 THE KANSAS NASA EPSCOR RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (RID) PROGRAM PI/Department: Pierre Harter, Aerospace Engineering Sponsor: Natl Aeronautics & Space Admn Amount: $200,000 INTEGRATED MULTI-SENSOR PLATFORMS FOR…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2026-06-Newsletter.php

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Curriculum Vitae: Wei-Cheng J. Mau, Ph.D. NCC.

Dr. Joseph Mau Professor Education Ph. D. (1990): The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Major: Counseling in Human Development Minor: Statistics and Measurement M. A. (1985): The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Major: Counselor Education B. A. (1979): Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan. Major: Business Administration Experience Position Held Professor …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/cles/_cv/JosephMauCV.php

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August 2026 Newsletter

…partners across the university. Academic research faculty and staff with technology needs tied to their proposals are encouraged to contact Mark early in the proposal development stage for guidance and assistance. He can be reached at mark.bookout@wichita.edu or 573‑647‑1935. These new roles reflect WSU’s commitment to scaling research capabilities and …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2026-08-Newsletter.php

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Letter from Interim Dean Clay Stoldt

…PM While the last two years have brought unprecedented challenges, the College of Education (CED) continues to be highly successful in its work to be an essential educational, economic and cultural driver for Kansas and the greater public good. The stories that follow in this annual report highlight many of the most significant developments within the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Deans_Office/documents/2021_dean_letter.php

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Impact of the coronavirus on the full-service restaurant industry in Kansas

…coronavirus is food services and drinking establishments, which accounted for 7.3% of all jobs and $1.6 billion in total wages within Kansas in 2018. The following examines the economic value of the industry and the potential impact on the Kansas economy. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/03-march/coronavirus_restaurant_industry_9.php

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What is Research?

…Center breaks it down: research helps leaders make smarter, more informed decisions that truly serve their communities. Whether it’s improving education, public health, or economic opportunity, good research means better outcomes. Check out Nigel’s take on why evidence—not guesswork—is key to real impact. As someone who works at the intersection of…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/what-is-research-blog.php

Course Catalog

ECON - Economics

Courses numbered 100 to 299 = lower-division; 300 to 499 = upper-division; 500 to 799 = undergraduate/graduate. ECON 201. Principles of Macroeconomics (3). General education social and behavioral sciences course. Introduces economic concepts of scarcity, markets and prices. Emphasizes business cycles, recessions and recoveries, unemployment, inflation,…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/econ/

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Fall Address Handout Text Version

…significant initiatives and achievements, all guided by three priorities: providing an affordable and accessible education, developing the talent pipeline, and increasing economic prosperity for the community and state. STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-30 STUDENT CENTERED. INNOVATION DRIVEN. University Priorities Helping families through access and affordability…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/president/fall_address_handout_text.php

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ECON - Economics

…(3). Cross-listed as POLS 570. Examines policy decisions regarding exchanges of trade, money and labor that span national boundaries. Studies the interaction of politics and economics at the international level, as well as the modern history of the global economy. Economics often studies the material benefits and costs of different policies. Political …

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/courses/econ/

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September 2025 Newsletter

…of Urban & Public Affairs Sponsor: Kansas State University Amount: $20,000 HEARTLAND FOOD BUSINESS TRAINING AND AI U TRAINING PI/Department: Brandy Willett, Wichita Small Bus. Development Ctr Sponsor: Fort Hays State University / Small Business Administration Amount: $13,500 EVALUATION OF REPEATED HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION ON ANXIETY IN FIRST-YEAR GRADUATE …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-09-Newsletter.php