A statement by Wichita State University President Rick Muma on Gov. Kelly's proposed budget:
“After reviewing Gov. Kelly’s budget request, we’re encouraged and optimistic about her plan to enhance higher education. If enacted, this budget presents a remarkable opportunity for Wichita State and the state of Kansas. These funds would ensure that Wichita State University can advance our priorities to provide affordable and accessible education for Kansas families, fuel the talent pipeline to help Kansas businesses grow, and contribute to the overall prosperity of our state. We look forward to working with Gov. Kelly and our state’s lawmakers to improve the lives of the people in the communities we serve.”
Wichita State University serves as the Kansas urban-based research university, enrolling more than 16,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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