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Wichita Entrepreneurial Coalition awarded $750,000 grant from U.S. EDA 'Build to Scale' venture program | Wichita State News

…Administration. The grant, one of only 50 awarded across the country, is designed to fuel a national movement promoting high-growth enterprises and unique startups. The mission of the ICT-EC is to support entrepreneurship and accelerate regional innovation-led economic competitiveness and job creation. Members of the ICT-EC leading the projects…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/01-jan/build_to_scale_4.php

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‘Let’s Talk About It’ drops final podcast episode of 2021

…David Garcia — WSU student and Director of Public Relations for the Wichita State Student Government Association About “Let’s Talk About It”: The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/14/lets-talk-about-it-drops-final-podcast-episode-of-2021/

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Campusfacilities

POLICY WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY USE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES To carry out the University's mission, the facilities of Wichita State University are primarily for use by its students, faculty and staff for activities and programs that are directly related to the basic educational functions of teaching, research, and preparation of scholarly material. University…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/rsc/RSCPolicies/campusfacilities.php

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Game-based learning platform will make education accessible to refugees

…“We are going to be playing a role as pioneers of education. I think it goes with the mission of Wichita state to be an economic driver, a social driver, a community driver in the state of Kansas.” The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has a goal of education for all as a sustainable development goal by 2030, but…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/10-oct/refugees_3.php

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Army awards WSU-NIAR $33 million contract for high-speed missile applications

…Structural Test, Nondestructive Test, Reverse Engineering, Robotics & Automation, Virtual Reality and the Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel. The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Wichita State is a doctoral research university enrolling nearly 15,000…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/07-july/wsu_army_high_speed_missile.php

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Meet a Shocker: Lindsey Mendenhall | Wichita State News

…Buttons Learn more about engineering at Wichita State Style Position Image Image Credit Header National Institute for Aviation Research Content Our mission is to strengthen university research capabilities; provide applied learning opportunities for students; and support the aviation and manufacturing industries – while driving innovation and prosperity…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/04-april/mas-mendenhall_6.php

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

… successful teams and expand their entrepreneurial ideas. Earning money while working and learning is part of Wichita State’s mission to help students and boost the area’s talent pipeline. “I’m exceedingly grateful to my parents for starting a college fund for me even before I was born, so my college has been paid for,” Wright said. “The funds from this…

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

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Wichita State joins national consortium dedicated to AI safety | Wichita State News

… AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) brings together AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizations to meet this mission. “This is a pivotal moment for global efforts to mitigate risks from AI systems, and the NIST AI Safety Institute Consortium is poised to play an invaluable role in both U.S. and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/02-feb/AIsafety_3.php

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Barton School and Envision Team Up Again to Feature Artist

…in 1933, Envision is one of the largest employers of individuals with vision loss in the nation. Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., Envision’s mission is to improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research. Buttons Learn more…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-05-23-envision.php

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NIAR helps South Kansas earn Defense Manufacturing Community designation | Wichita State News

…State University, Texas A&M and the University of Tennessee. Call Out Header National Institute for Aviation Research Call Out Content NIAR's mission is to strengthen university research capabilities; provide applied learning opportunities for students; and support the aviation and manufacturing industries – while driving innovation and prosperity…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/08-aug/dmc_3.php

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Talent Times Three

…Puerto Rican and Mexican and I rarely saw engineers or other STEM professionals who looked like me in my office environment and industry. The mission of STEMusic is to inspire the next generation of multicultural STEM professionals through music.” Also in 2019, Moye was a top 20 finalist on the nationally televised BET gospel singing competition “Sunday…

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NIAR reorganization

…College of Engineering. The lab is now under the leadership of Zulma Toro-Ramos, Dean of the College of Engineering. The lab was reorganized due to a shift in its overall mission and industry demand. When the Advanced Joining and Processing Lab was founded in 2003, friction stir welding, friction stir spot welding and friction stir processing were fairly …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/archive/images/NIAR%20reorganization.pdf

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SBIR/STTR funding

… It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov. The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Wichita State is a doctoral research university…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/09-sept/SBIR-STTRfunding09-11-18_release.php

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Special Exhibition on WSU Campus Showcases Artist's Commemoration of NASA Apollo Missions

Special exhibition on WSU campus showcases artist's commemoration of NASA Apollo missions WSU Strategic Communications 08/15/2019 10:14:19 AM Aug. 15, 2018 -- Later this month, a piece of space race history is viewable on Wichita State University’s campus. A special exhibition titled “Lowell Nesbitt: Apollo 1969” will go on display at the John Bardo Center…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/08-aug/lowell_nesbitt_ulrich_exhibition.php

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Digital Twin program brings new life to old aircraft | Wichita State News

…for Aviation Research Content NIAR's mission is to conduct research, transfer technology and enhance education for the purpose of advancing the nation's aviation industry, and to assist non-aviation industries that may benefit from aviation-related technologies. Buttons Learn more about NIAR

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/07-july/digital-twin_9.php

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Richard Dinkel Becomes Barton School’s Dean’s Advisory Board Chair

…The Dean’s Advisory Board comprises approximately 50 senior executives and thought leaders from around the globe, working together to advance the Barton School’s mission and strategic priorities. The board plays a critical role in supporting enrollment growth, driving industry-aligned programs, and enhancing student experience and outcomes. As the Barton…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-08-2025-advisory-board-chair-richard-dinkel.php

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Meet a Shocker: Madeline Shonka | Wichita State News

… with all the challenges of effective and efficient business operations. As a health care manager you will demonstrate strong business skills tempered with the traditional medical mission of service to others. Buttons Learn more about Bachelor of Science in Health Managment

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/05-may/MASShonka_6.php

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MID student recruited for project to help connect artists and veterans

…nice because they only pick one person from each state to do it, and also the fact they chose Wichita is cool. First Line Credit Kristyn Smith Second Line Credit HAS HEART’S mission is to design products that will empower veterans, generate awareness, and build the bridge between the worlds of U.S. veterans and civilians. Each of the veteran’s stories from…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/01-jan/kristyn_smith_story.php

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Legal Education Accelerated Degree program

… and a juris doctorate from KU. Clinton Jones, LEAD program director and assistant teaching professor of English, is excited to work with program participants. Program Details Mission The goal of the LEAD program is to develop a student’s interest in law as a profession, provide opportunities to learn about legal practice, and prepare the student for the KU …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/LEAD.php

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NIAR and Orizon Aerostructures form strategic alliance to accelerate aerospace and defense manufacturing | Wichita State News

…testing, certification and training services support the aviation, defense and advanced manufacturing industries. NIAR’s mission is to strengthen university research capabilities; provide applied learning opportunities for students; and support the aviation and manufacturing industries – while driving innovation and prosperity for the community,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/07-july/orizon_3.php