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Wichita State University news releases, media contacts and resources

The Strategic Communications news and media relations team supports the university and its many departments and centers with news coverage, from announcing major news to promoting upcoming events, all with an eye on the mission and vision of Wichita State.

 

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News and Media Relations staff

Lainie Mazzullo-Hart

Director of Communication (Primary media contact)

lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu

(316) 978-3409

Sara Tank-Ornelas

Speechwriting and Copywriting Manager

sara.ornelas@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7287

Paul Suellentrop

Senior Communicator

paul.suellentrop@wichita.edu

(316) 978-5596

Caelin Bragg

Newsletter Editor

caelin.bragg@wichita.edu

(316) 978-3013

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Wichita State helps NASA evaluate possibilities for life on other planets

May 17, 2023 - The existence of life on other planets, especially Mars, is a question pondered in literature, movies and imaginations. Wichita State University’s Dr. Mark Schneegurt is working on that issue with the assistance of a $377,000 grant from NASA to examine the toughness of microbes isolated from spacecraft assembly facilities.

Wichita State starting bachelor's in American Sign Language

May 16, 2023 — Wichita State students wanting to earn a degree in American Sign Language will be able to make progress toward that goal starting fall 2023, when WSU launches a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language. 

2,000 top STEM students coming to Wichita State for Science Olympiad National Tournament

May 15, 2023 — After a COVID-induced pause, the 39th annual Science Olympiad National Tournament will be held live, in person on May 19-20 at Wichita State University. 120 Science Olympiad teams from 50 states and Washington, DC, will participate in intensely competitive science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) challenges. Among the players will be a Global Ambassador Team from Japan.

Wichita State and Ascension Via Christi are affiliating to grow the pipeline of health care professionals

May 12, 2023 — Wichita State University's College of Health Professions and Ascension Via Christi's Wichita hospitals announced today the creation of a strategic initiative to provide a critical pipeline of qualified health care professionals to the region. 

Media invited to commencement events at Wichita State

May 10, 2023 — Wichita State University will hold several events celebrating the graduating class of 2023. Media are welcome to attend all events.