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WSU enrollment exceeds 16,000; highest student credit hours in university history

… 30 years. Total student credit hours and full time equivalent (FTE) students are also up. In addition, WSU has seen an increase in under-represented minorities and degree-seeking Hispanic undergraduate students. For the first time in nearly 30 years, more than 16,000 students have enrolled for fall classes at Wichita State University. The total headcount at…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/10-oct/wsu_enrollment_19_2.php

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Spring 2024

…Advance Catalyst Research Team Moriah Beck, professor of biochemistry David Eichhorn, associate dean for faculty development and research Tiffany Franks, senior research analyst Linnea GlenMaye, associate vice president for academic affairs Jean Griffith, associate professor of English Rhonda Lewis, professor of psychology Stormy Malone, assistant…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/News/Newsletter/spring_2024.php

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Clio's Correspondence - Special Edition

…and Hispanic entrepreneurs, conducted by Weems and WSU colleagues Jay Price (History) and Sue Abdinnour (Business Management), provided additional primary source material for Professor Weems’ 2021 publication. Dubbed the “Wichita Ethnic Entrepreneurship Project,” Weems’ Great Plains Quarterly article includes information generated from the African American…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/clio/clio_2022.php

WSU Foundation

WSU faculty member goes above and beyond to serve Wichita’s Peruvian community

…her village” since starting in 2013. The professor serves as advisor for Latinas Poderosas Unidas and co-advisor for Spanish Honor Society and Hispanic American Leadership Organization. She also provides basic Spanish lessons to faculty members through Corbin Connect, as part of Wichita State’s outreach initiative as an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution.…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wsu-faculty-member-goes-above-and-beyond-to-serve-wichitas-peruvian-community/

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Parkinson Scholarship winners share stories for future first-gen college students | Wichita State News

…“Through this scholarship, I’m at a great university and getting an education my parents couldn’t have,” Jonathan said. Javier hopes that more Hispanic youth strive to achieve more for their future. In his experience, many of his Hispanic friends didn’t feel like they could advance in life. “They didn’t want to apply for scholarships. They felt that the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/12-dec/parkinson_scholarship_recap_1.php

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August 2023

…August 29, 2023 “A dynamic panel and HRSA workforce grantees will provide testimonials, highlight HRSA programs and resources to support individuals across health workforce disciplines, and share information about HRSA-supported organizations engaged in the growth and development of the Hispanic/Latino workforce.” HRSA August 29, 2023 Webinar…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2023-08-Newsletter.php

WSU Newsletters

View October Patent and Trademark Resource Center events

University Libraries’ Patent amd Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) will host a vareity of virtual workshops during October. These workshops will include the following: 2022 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program: Learn free and valuable resources available to Hispanic inventors and entrepreneurs 1-4 p.m. Oct. 12. Blockchain and IP Series: USC 101…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/29/view-october-patent-and-trademark-resource-center-events/

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Certificate in Latin American and Latinx Studies available at Wichita State

…may use approved study abroad credits to partially fulfill the requirements. In the case of Latinx studies, del Aguila said, it is important to understand how the Hispanic population has always been an integral part of the United States. Spanish was spoken here before other modern languages, and the southern half of the United States was Mexico until …

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

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More Students Finding Their Home at Shocker Nation

…State continues to be access. In addition to a cumulative increase in all minority students, we approached nearly 20% of our new students hailing from Hispanic backgrounds. With this persistent growth trend, it's likely our university will be officially named an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution this spring. In addition, we had an increase of 4.2%…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2022/09_29_Enrollment_Growth.php

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Dr. Gabriel Fonseca, Ed.D.

…· 2021-2022 Vice-President · 2020-2021 Organizational Governance Chair Student Affairs Senator · 2019-2021 Committees & Boards Student Affairs Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives Committee · 2023-2024 Chair · 2023-2024 Student Affairs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee · 2020-2024 Chair · 2023-2024 Homecoming Steering Committee · 2022-Present …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/01_professional_staff/Fonseca-Gabriel.php

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Internships with Lockheed Martin and Toyota help student prepare for the future | Wichita State News

…do it...It’ll clear up any uncertainties you might have about your major.” — Nicolas Reyes Nicolas said his involvement with WSU’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers helped him prepare to get this position at Lockheed. The student organization aims to empower the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/02-feb/Reyes_Lockheed_2.php

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2024_Ad_Astra_Conference_Schedule

…Thinking About a Graduate Degree & How to Best Prepare as a First-Generation Student RSC 313 Prairie Room Presenter:Dr. Sara Mata, Executive Director of Hispanic Initiatives/Assistant Teaching Professor of Intervention Services & Leadership in Education - Wichita State University Are you thinking about pursuing a graduate degree? Join Dr.…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/firstgen/2024_Ad_Astra_Conference_Schedule.docx

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Performance Update October-December 2025

…and economic opportunities. The Chamber’s I&D committee met in October and hosted a Military Affairs Luncheon in November. They also partnered with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to host a Gala event recognizing local Hispanic businesses and business leaders. Create Campaign graduated its Eleventh SPARK cohort group of 18 aspiring small business …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/Driving-Adoption/performance-update-oct.dec.25.php

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Annual Observances | Division of Student Affairs | Wichita State University

… variety of programs and events on campus. Button Link Learn more about SEB Latine Heritage Month Recognized from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 Latine Heritage Month (also referred as National Hispanic Heritage Month), is celebrated annually throughout the United States from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. This month commemorates the diverse cultures and extensive histories of…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/heritage-months-observances/heritage-months.php

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Setting Yourself Up for Success To Land an Internship

…Torres shares what helped her to gain employment while completing her business degree. Photo courtesy of Lupe Torres Lupe Torres poses for a photo at a conference hosted by the Hispanic Association fo College & Universities (HACU). She studies International Business at Wichita State University. To me, applied learning means taking what you've learned in…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2024/4_10_Lupe_Applied_Learning.php

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Wichita State, WSU Tech announce fall enrollment numbers | Wichita State News

…of employment for our graduates.” Additional WSU highlights 16.9% growth in undergraduate and graduate students from the I-35 corridor. 24.9% growth in Hispanic first-time-in-college students. 38.7% growth in Black non-Hispanic first-time-in-college students. Growth of 84% in international students enrolled in graduate programs. Continued strong…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/09-sept/2021_enrollment_story_1.php

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Gene Camarena Joins Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board

…Marriott hotels, banking, and real estate development. In the past 10 years, these business holdings have been recognized as being in the top 150 largest Hispanic-owned businesses in the country. “We are very excited to have Gene join our board,” said Margaret Dechant, chair of the Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board as well as CEO and Partner at 6…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-08-24-gene-camarena-fab-50.php

Course Catalog

SPAN - Spanish

…correspondences, dialectal and stylistic variations. Required for future Spanish teachers. Prerequisite(s): any 200-level SPAN course or departmental consent. SPAN 520. Hispanic Film: Cinema in the Spanish Speaking World (3). Focuses on various general topics affecting the Spanish speaking societies. The film productions from Spain and Latin…

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

WSU Newsletters

Learn more about the Duerksen mural at Ulrich talk

…Horizontes Project. He is also producing this new amphitheater mural for the Ulrich Museum of Art with support from Wichita State University’s Office of Hispanic Initiatives; Student Government Association; Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO); Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives; the Office of Diversity and Inclusion; the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/08/learn-more-about-the-duerksen-mural-at-ulrich-talk/

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CACREP_Vital_Statistics_Response_Summary_AY_2020_2021

…a particular category, please enter "0". Male Masters Students Enter A Number American Indian or Native Alaskan 0 Asian 0 Black 2 Hawaiian Native or Pacific Islander 0 Hispanic 0 Two or More 0 Unknown/Other 0 Enter A Number White 17 International Student 0 Active Duty Military 1 Veteran 5 With a Disability 0 Female Masters…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/cles/_documents/CACREP_Vital_Statistics_Response_Summary_AY_2020_2021.pdf