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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) 978-5536

Caelin Bragg

Newsletter Editor

caelin.bragg@wichita.edu

(316) 978-3013

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Wichita State to celebrate more than 1,200 grads in 127th commencement ceremonies

Dec. 10, 2024 – A total of 1,209 students are eligible to participate in Wichita State University’s 127th fall commencement ceremonies Sunday, Dec. 15 in Charles Koch Arena.

747-8i arrives at WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research, part of SNC SAOC program

Dec. 2, 2024 — Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research announced a strategic partnership with SNC, the global aerospace and national security company. The partnership is part of the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center contract. 

Wichita State breaks the top 10 in NSF's engineering R&D rankings; No. 1 for aerospace R&D expenditures

Nov. 26, 2024 — Wichita State University has entered the top 10 in the country in engineering research and development expenditures, according to data announced this week by the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development Survey. WSU is also No. 1 in the country for aerospace engineering expenditures.

FAFSA is now open: Learn how to submit your application

Nov. 21, 2024 — Students can now submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 school year.

WSU President Rick Muma appointed to the board of the Coalition of Urban-Serving Universities

Nov. 20, 2024 — The Coalition of Urban-Serving Universities — a network of 38 urban public research institutions throughout the United States — has appointed Wichita State University President Rick Muma to its board of directors.