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Wichita State students earn record $39.2 million in paid internships, fueling Kansas’ talent pipeline

Wichita State students earned a record-breaking $39.2 million through applied learning in the 2025 academic year — a powerful testament to WSU’s hands-on approach to career readiness and its role in strengthening the Kansas workforce. That marks an 11% increase from the previous year’s $35.3 million. And more students than ever are receiving these…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/09/wichita-state-students-earn-record-39-2-million-in-paid-internships-fueling-kansas-talent-pipeline/

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Today’s ARC has what you need

Today is the fourth day of the Academic Resources Conference (ARC) at Wichita State. The ARC is a free and virtual conference for instructors of all ranks (including graduate teaching assistants and adjunct instructors) and student-facing staff. Today’s events include the following: Blackboard Ultra Roadmap, What’s Coming? 9-9:50 a.m. Taught by Blackboard…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/18/todays-arc-has-what-you-need/

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Call for nominations: 2 university-wide at-large Faculty Senate seats are open

Nominations are now open for two university-wide at-large seats in the Faculty Senate, each serving a two-year term beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. University-wide at-large senators represent the entire faculty, rather than a specific college or division. The Faculty Senate convenes twice a month during the academic year, meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/07/call-for-nominations-2-university-wide-at-large-faculty-senate-seats-are-open/

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A look behind the scenes at the CARE Team

The Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Team (CARE Team) is a group of WSU staff dedicated to ensuring students’ needs are met to promote wellness and academic success. CARE provides a proactive and supportive multidisciplinary team approach to prevention, assessment and intervention for situations that may interfere with campus members functioning to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/17/a-look-behind-the-scenes-at-the-care-team/

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Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/23/encourage-students-to-apply-for-trio-student-support-services-2/

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Apply now for TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/23/apply-now-for-trio-student-support-services/

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TRIO Student Support Services is accepting applications now

…TRIO SSS is a project, 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education, dedicated to empowering first-generation, limited-income 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/2025/02/27/trio-student-support-services-is-accepting-applications-now/

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Kansas Public Finance Center

…Explore Fiscal Shocker Projects Research Events Kansas Public Finance Center The Kansas Public Finance Center (KPFC) at Wichita State University's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs develops and implements public strategies that promote economic vitality in Kansas and advances the study and practice of public finance. This is achieved by conducting and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/kpfc/index.php

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HealthHum hosts an open house at new location

The Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum) is hosting its first event of the year, an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 in its new location: 528 Lindquist Hall. Come share your summer stories and plan the year. Light refreshments will be served.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/19/healthhum-hosts-an-open-house-at-new-location/

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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/2025/09/12/student-success-tip-5-learn-new-study-skills/

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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 at wsu.news/SuccessTip3 from Student Success.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/student-success-tip-3-need-time-management-help/

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TAP is looking for an outreach and retention specialist

…and retention specialist. The TAP outreach and retention specialist assists students in making personal and educational decisions to meet graduation requirements and achieve academic and career goals, interprets student needs, and provides individualized service and assistance while maintaining confidentiality. Pay range begins at $22 per hour and is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/29/tap-is-looking-for-an-outreach-and-retention-specialist/

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Be sure to read emails from instructors

If you receive an email from your instructor, make sure you read it. One important tool instructors use to provide feedback to the students on their academic performance is called SEAS (Student Early Alert System). This system allows faculty to send alerts to students if they are in danger of not succeeding in their course based on academic performance. If…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/17/what-to-do-if-you-get-an-email-from-your-instructor/

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Learn more about the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process at workshop

Are you a STEM student who loves conducting research? What if you could receive an award of up to $7,500 for an entire academic year? Join an informative workshop on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room for an opportunity to learn how to craft a compelling…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/22/learn-more-about-the-barry-goldwater-scholarship-application-process-at-workshop-2/

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Students can learn more about the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process at workshop

Do you know a STEM student who loves conducting research? They may be eligible to receive an award of up to $7,500 for an entire academic year. Interested students can join an informative workshop on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room for an opportunity to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/25/students-can-learn-more-about-the-barry-goldwater-scholarship-application-process-at-workshop/

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Join the TRIO Student Support Services family today

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free academic services to a limited number of first-generation students, income-eligible students and students of disability status. Free services include: individualized tutoring, academic advising, textbook loans, referrals to loan technology, Free Application for …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/20/join-the-trio-student-support-services-family-today/

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TRIO DSS accepting student applications for 2021-22

WSU’s TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) Program is accepting student applications for the 2021-22 academic school year. The program offers numerous services — such as academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, financial literacy assistance, and tutoring — at no extra charge for qualified students. The staff also provides one-on-one …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/28/trio-dss-accepting-student-applications-for-2021-22/

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2008 Service Awards

…Dept. Elizabeth Alford Engineering Dean's Office Chinh Bach Physical Plant John Boyd School of Art & Design Donald Byrum School of Art & Design Anna Chandler School of Community Affairs Shang Ching Chou Computer Science N. Lorraine Copley School of Nursing Lawrence Davis English Buu Van Duong Custodial Maintenance Sharon Erhsam WSU Foundation David Ericson…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/serviceawards_legacy/serviceawards-legacy/2008/2008ServiceAwards.php

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WSU Wind Ensemble opens 2025-26 concert season Sept. 11

The Wichita State Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Timothy Shade, will open the 2025-26 academic year of concerts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The program features a diverse selection of contemporary works, including “Paean” by Kyle Duffee, arranged by Harrison J. Collins; “Only Light” by Aaron…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/09/wsu-wind-ensemble-opens-2025-26-concert-season-sept-11/

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Wichita State encourages civil discourse and offers support services

…where everyone on campus can engage in open dialogue, express their viewpoints respectfully and feel supported in their well-being. Civil and open discourse are cornerstones of academic life. Everyone at WSU has a responsibility and duty to act in kindness, curiosity and be willing to listen when engaging with others both on and off campus. Learn more…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/11/wichita-state-encourages-civil-discourse-and-offers-support-services/