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

Resources and links

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Oct. 16, 2020 — A team of Wichita State University researchers is working to create an interactive gaming platform to make education accessible to millions of refugees around the world.

October 12, 2020 - Wichita State University’s BAASE Learning Lounge provides a place for 32 African American and Hispanic male students to participate in remote learning on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. BAASE (Better Academic and Social Excellence) is a college and career club in partnership with Wichita Public Schools. The BAASE Learning Lounge offers a welcoming place for students to participate in socially distanced learning and an opportunity to foster a culture of support and academic accountability for the participants.

Oct. 12, 2020 -- Wichita State University is offering a new line of defense against COVID-19 with the launch of its COVID-19 Voluntary Asymptomatic Surveillance Testing Program. Voluntary surveillance testing is part of the university’s multi-pronged strategy to monitor and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

Oct. 9, 2020 -- Wichita State University acknowledges the allegations within its Men’s Basketball program brought forth by media.

Oct. 9, 2020 -- Home sales across the state will fall slightly next year according to the 2021 Kansas Housing Forecast series published by the Wichita State University Center for Real Estate.