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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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Constitution Day features discussions on First Amendment issues

Sept. 9, 2020 — Sessions on the rights to petition, peaceably assemble and free speech are just a few of the aspects of Wichita State University’s annual observance of Constitution Day on Sept. 16-17.

Wichita State takes suicide-prevention campaign national

Aug. 31, 2020 -- As a way to promote suicide prevention, Wichita State University is expanding the #WeSupportU Suspenders4Hope campaign nationally in hopes of creating positive change in communities regarding mental health and suicide prevention.

With $1 million gift, Gene and Yolanda Camarena will help students of color succeed at Wichita State University

Aug. 31, 2020 -- Gene and Yolanda Camarena are well known for helping underserved Kansas youth improve their lives through education and other causes. Now the Wichita couple is enhancing that legacy with a $1 million gift to Wichita State University to give students of color opportunities they otherwise might not have.

Wichita State joins prestigious national research institute to boost artificial intelligence field

Aug. 26, 2020 -- Wichita State University has been named a founding member of a newly formed AI Institute for Foundations of Machine Learning (IMFL), established by a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Wichita State Opera Theater presents free outdoor concert

Aug. 26, 2020 -- The Wichita State University Opera Theater will present "A Cosi Concert" on the grounds of the WSU amphitheater (behind Duerksen Fine Arts Center on the WSU campus) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10.