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Invite your students to next Savvy Scholar workshop on writing literature reviews

Help your students tackle academic challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend an online workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, presented by University Libraries. The focus will be learning all the steps to create a literature review, from conducting comprehensive research to synthesizing perspectives to presenting their findings.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/16/invite-your-students-to-next-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-writing-literature-reviews/

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Encourage students attend online Savvy Scholar workshop on R statistical computing

Help your students tackle academic challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend an online workshop, presented by Ablah Library, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. The workshop, with Ablah Library’s new data librarian, will explore R, a powerful and flexible open-source tool for reading data, analyzing results and creating visualizations.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/24/encourage-students-attend-online-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-r-statistical-computing/

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Encourage students to attend Savvy Scholar workshop on ArcGIS Online

Help your students tackle academic challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend an online workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, presented by University Libraries. In this week’s workshop, students will start learning geographic information systems (GIS) with ArcGIS Online. Participants will learn about finding data and making…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/11/encourage-students-to-attend-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-arcgis-online/

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Roundhouse podcast with Kevin Saal on Wichita State and NIL

…We talk about the basics of NIL and dive into specifics about fund-raising targets by sport, what the competition is doing and how Wichita State is improving mental health, academic and competitive conditions for its athletes. We also discuss the Wheat Shock Collective and its new partnership with Blueprint Sports.

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-kevin-saal-on-wichita-state-and-nil/

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Order end-of-year awards from RSC Engraving

RSC Engraving is ready to assist with all your award needs for the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Even if you are not sure who your winners are, the team can assist with getting your awards selected, in stock and ready to personalize as winners are announced. Production times average one to two weeks during the end-of-year rush, so it’s suggested to start…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/03/order-end-of-year-awards-from-rsc-engraving/

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First of its kind: English Career Seminar helps students build pathways to success

…is an eight-week, one-credit-hour class that introduces students to the wide range of possibilities available to English majors and equips them with tools to begin shaping their academic and career pathways. The course was developed through collaboration between Dr. Francis X. Connor and Katie Lanning, Department of English, and Sarah Mathews, Shocker…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/14/first-of-its-kind-english-career-seminar-helps-students-build-pathways-to-success/

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Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services for free resources and support

…SSS is a project 100% funded by the Department of Education dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and career goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the resources and guidance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/16/encourage-students-to-apply-for-trio-student-support-services-for-free-resources-and-support/

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TRIO Disability Support Services accepting new students

The TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) program is still accepting applications for the 2022-23 academic school year. DSS is a federally funded program that assists and advocates for undergraduate students with disabilities through academic support, resources and services, enabling students to persist and graduate from WSU. The DSS program provides the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/18/trio-disability-support-services-accepting-new-students/

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TRIO DSS accepting new students

The TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) program is still accepting applications for the 2022-23 academic school year. DSS is a federally funded program that assists and advocates for undergraduate students with disabilities through academic support, resources, and services, enabling students to persist and graduate from Wichita State University. DSS…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/05/trio-dss-accepting-new-students-2/

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Register now for the third annual Health Research and Education Summit April 3

The WSU President’s Innovation Advisory Council and the Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum) are organizing the third annual Health Research and Education Summit at Wichita State from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 3 at the Marcus Welcome Center. The purpose of the Wichita Health Research and Education Summit is to convene health industry…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/03/register-now-for-the-third-annual-health-research-and-education-summit-april-3/

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Student Success Tip #5: Learn new study skills

…quiz themselves or other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class or join a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/13/student-success-tip-5-learn-new-study-skills-2/

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Student Success Tip #3: Need time management help?

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for college life, but students can find resources for improving their time management skills from Student Success at wsu.news/SuccessTip3.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/30/student-success-tip-3-need-time-management-help-2/

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Learn how to write a literature review at next online Savvy Scholar workshop

Improve your research skills and tackle academic challenges by attending the next online Savvy Scholar workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, presented by University Libraries. Learn all the steps to create a literature review, from conducting comprehensive research to synthesizing perspectives to presenting your findings.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/17/learn-how-to-write-a-literature-review-at-next-online-savvy-scholar-workshop/

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Join the Office of Online and Adult Learning newsletter mailing list

…and updates from OAL. Stay connected by following the OAL Student SharePoint for updates on students and the office, including the newsletter, which spotlights OAL students, academic resources, and events on campus and throughout the community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/10/join-the-office-of-online-and-adult-learning-newsletter-mailing-list/

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Save the date for Procrastination Prevention Night on March 25

Feeling the pressure as deadlines pile up? Whether you’re juggling papers, assignments — or stuck in a class because of academic requirements — the upcoming, late-night study session will help. Mark your calendars to join the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries from 6 p.m. to midnight March 25 for workshops, tutoring, fun, food, games and more. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/13/save-the-date-for-procrastination-prevention-night-on-march-25/

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WuHire advisory: Sourcing closing dates and job req copies

A change is being implemented in Wuhire regarding job requisitions for GAs, LPs and RS/WS/AL positions and their corresponding advertising (sourcing) timelines to the academic semester in which the roles are needed. What is changing Effective immediately: Job reqs (GA/LP/RS/WS/AL) will only be advertised and open for applications during the same semester…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/26/wuhire-advisory-sourcing-closing-dates-and-job-req-copies/

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Students can learn more about the Library Research Award at informational session

The Library Research Award recognizes students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). There are two $1,000 prizes, one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students awarded annually at the conclusion of the spring…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/30/students-can-learn-more-about-the-library-research-award-at-informational-session/

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Liz Thornton-McGaha

…home away from home. Education Educational Doctorate, Educational LeadershipWichita State Univeristy | Wichita, KansasIn Progress Master of Science (MS), Higher Education: Student Affairs Purdue University Global | West Lafayette, IndianaDecember 2021 Bachelor of Arts Theatre Administration McPherson College | McPherson, KansasMay 2020 Expertise Strategic…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/01_professional_staff/Thornton-Liz.php

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Learn more about the Library Research Award at informational session Feb. 12

The Library Research Award recognizes students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). There are two $1,000 prizes, one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students awarded annually at the conclusion of the spring…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/28/learn-more-about-the-library-research-award-at-informational-session-feb-12/

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Undergraduate Alternative Credential Pathways

…just-in-time credentialing, such as licensed professionals, who would use badges as proof of updated skills and knowledge. COURSE WORK Badges can be awarded for approved academic work completed in workshops, short courses, or for parts of a regular course, such as modules or units, in which there may be a need or it may be useful to award credit for …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/academic_affairs/PVPAARForms/UgradAlternativeCredentialGuidelines.php