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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 award 20 scholarships worth up to $20,000 to new students

Nov. 10, 2020 —Incoming freshmen and transfer students have an opportunity to receive up to $20,000 as part of Wichita State University’s new Shocker Adelante Scholarship.

Dennis Livesay accepts position in Michigan

Nov. 5, 2020 -- Dennis Livesay, dean of the College of Engineering, has accepted a position as dean of the College of Computing at Michigan Tech University.

2021 Wichita State University Dynamic Impacts Across Kansas released

Nov. 2, 2020 -- Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an economic impact analysis of Wichita State University. This report gives an analysis of the dynamic impact WSU has on Wichita, the region, and the state economies.

Army awards WSU-NIAR additional $13.5 million for high-speed missile materials research

Oct. 28, 2020 -- The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University announces a new $13.5 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (CCDC AvMC) for continued applied research on emerging materials for high-speed missile applications.

Hyatt Place at Wichita State to celebrate official opening

Oct. 26, 2020 — The first Hyatt Place in Wichita has opened on Wichita State's Innovation Campus. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 to celebrate the 106-suite hotel.