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UV Frequently Asked Questions

…on Wichita State's University Village Small Business The university committee and the development team is open to feedback from community members with regards to entrepreneurs looking to open their small business. At this point, all are relying on connections with Create Campaign, the Richard Robinson CBA group and Wichita State's Small Business…

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13 teams advance to Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show | Wichita State News

…Communications 04/15/2022 02:55:28 AM April 15, 2022 — Thirteen teams of Wichita State University students advanced to the Trade Show round of competition in the Center for Entrepreneurship’s Shocker New Venture Competition. The Shocker New Venture Competition will award start-up capital to aid competitors in the launch of their new ventures. This is…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/04-april/SVNC_release_3.php

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Shocker students to solve real-world problems at global competition

…The best times for photos and videos are: Students working: Any time from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Judging: Any time 2-5 p.m. Sunday IFTP aims to motivate student innovators, entrepreneurs and creative thinkers to come together, apply design thinking and find solutions to difficult and wide-ranging problems. About 50 WSU students will participate in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/02-feb/invent_for_the_planet.php

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Courses Meeting Bucket 7 Requirements in General Education

…317. The Holocaust (3).Investigates the conditions within European society which led to and ultimately culminated in the murder of approximately six million Jews. HIST 327. Ethnic Entrepreneurship (3).Nonwhite entrepreneurs are rarely spotlighted in broad-based surveys of American business enterprise. This course seeks to widen the lens to observe commercial…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/bucketseven.php

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WSU senior prepares for aviation workforce with NIAR internship | Wichita State News

…in WSU’s College of Engineering. In 2023, his ViBracelet team won the Koch Innovation Challenge at WSU and competed at the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization Global Pitch Conference in Tampa, Florida. At the competition, the students presented a working prototype of ViBracelet, a wearable vibration alarm that gives members of the deaf community a…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/07-july/wright_2.php

Majors

Health Management, Minor

…of health administration Careers Understanding the business model of health care helps to bridge the understanding between health providers and their finance department. Health entrepreneurs will benefit from understanding health care as a business. Listed as: Health Management (Minor)

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/index.php?program=health_management_minor_175

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Barton School of Business Names Smita Srivastava as Associate Dean for Faculty and Research

…for faculty and research, reinforcing its commitment to advancing faculty excellence across teaching, research and external engagement. Dr. Srivastava, an associate professor of entrepreneurship and strategy, brings a distinguished record of scholarly achievement and academic leadership focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategy. Her research…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-28-26-smita-srivastava-appointment.php

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WSU receives funding to continue to assist businesses in gaining SBIR/STTR funding | Wichita State News

…to execute programs that will increase the awareness of federal programs to support technology-based innovation. FAST’s objective is to improve outcomes for underrepresented entrepreneurs in SBA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs and increase participation for women-owned, rural-based and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/09-sept/sba_funding_10.php

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Student channels personal experience into career prep business | Wichita State News

…of Diversity and Inclusion; works as a fundraising associate for the WSU Foundation; and volunteers as a business plan advisor at Wichita South High School with Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas. Last semester, Sierra traveled to five out-of-state interviews and received internship offers from JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, the Charles Koch…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/02-feb/sierra_brown_2.php

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Tap room, 'virtual' kitchen brings new dining concept to Braeburn Square | Wichita State News

…and Create Kitchens, a new way of eating out, to Wichita. Three friends, all of whom attended Wichita State, plan to open their place this summer. Create Kitchens offers entrepreneurs a place to start a restaurant and experiment at a lower cost than opening their own place. For three years, three friends looked for a place they think will push Wichita …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/04-april/create_6.php

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Koch Innovation Challenge

…Innovation Challenge, sponsored by Koch Industries, is an annual competition that will support the WSU College of Engineering in fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and teamwork among students of all majors. Event Details Past Winning Teams News & Contact Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation: Preparing World-Ready Graduates For…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/events/koch-innovation-challenge/index.php

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Student creates diagnostic tool that could make childbirth safer

…and second place for the Engineering Open House award through Wichita State University. In September, she was given a scholarship by the Institute for Biomedical Entrepreneurship (IBE) to participate in its educational five-day program in Cambridge, MA. This program is made to give hands-on training that will help biomedical researchers and innovators…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/11-nov/08TammyD_release.php

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Five student teams move on to final round of innovation competition | Wichita State News

…business pitch competition, sponsored by Koch Industries, is an annual competition supporting the WSU College of Engineering in fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and teamwork among students. Cross-disciplinary teams of new freshmen and transfer students studying engineering, art and design, business and other disciplines…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/12-dec/koch_challenge_finalists_9.php

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Three high school seniors win $64,000 Gore scholarships to attend Wichita State | Wichita State News

…School, is planning to study aerospace engineering. She is a four-year state qualifier in debate and forensics and varsity captain of her high school cheer team. Through Youth Entrepreneurs, MJ opened a non-profit coffee shop at Topeka High School with profits going toward scholarships for graduating seniors. Her gifted facilitator said, “MJ has shown…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/01-jan/gore_winners_2020_2.php

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Groover Labs grant to boost innovation opportunities for Wichita State students | Wichita State News

…lab, has partnered with WSU’s College of Engineering since December 2024. The partnership connects students, staff and faculty in WSU’s Project Innovation Hub with local entrepreneurs and startups to support product development, design, machining and research. “Our partnership with Groover Labs has expanded opportunities for our students and introduced them …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2025/07-july/groover_3.php

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Clio's Correspondence - 2020

…compare and contrast the worlds of Black, Hispanic, and Asian ethnic entrepreneurs. He also is working with Abdinnour and the team that produced the Pizza Hut museum to write an article about the experience. The accessibility lessons that the Pizza Hut Museum revealed has let to several opportunities to talk about the issues of accessibility in museums,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/clio/clio_2020.php

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AI Student Mixer at Social Tap

… 6:00 PM Location: Social Tap on Campus Address: 4510 E. 19th St., Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67208 Highlights Meaningful Connections: Meet like-minded peers, students, and regional entrepreneurs. Food & Fun: Enjoy delicious food while chatting in a vibrant atmosphere. Who Should Attend? Wichita State University students, local small business leaders, tech…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ksbdc/Events/aistudentmixer.php

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Success Stories

We're here to empower YOU! The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State University is passionately committed to helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses at every stage. Here's a look at successful Small Business Leaders we've assisted over the years. Our Impact Kansas SBDC 2025 Annual Report DIBBS RV & Boat Storage 2024 Emerging…

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Meteorologist Mike Smith makes significant donation to Wichita State Libraries after receiving special award

…he sold WeatherData to the AccuWeather Co. in 2006, he is now the president of MSE Creative Consulting. The company coaches entrepreneurs who wish to establish science-related companies. “We already knew what he had done was important. The collection he created reflects his accomplishments, and his recent national award just adds even more weight to the …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/09-sept/mike_smith_library_donation_3.php

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Research proves that authenticity boosts businesses | Wichita State News

… benefit to clients, and it’s something clients actually value for itself. The paper presented three main takeaways for entrepreneurs and frontline service employees: First, they should recognize that personal authenticity is important to clients apart from the authenticity of the brand, and therefore frontline service employees should be encouraged to be…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/04-april/authenticity_research_9.php