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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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Proposed innovative bridge connects academics, industry and research

Aug. 24, 2020 —  Building a stronger, more  profound  connection between the W ichita State main campus and its Innovation Campus,  the university  is proposing  the creation of   a  privately funded  elevated   p edestrian  bridge  that will span more than 300 feet across the pond   west of   Wayne and Kay  Woolsey Hall, which is scheduled  to break ground  later this year.   

Wichita State University and Sedgwick County partner for COVID-19 testing

Aug. 14, 2020 -- Thursday the Sedgwick County Commission took a giant step forward against the spread of COVID-19 by partnering with Wichita State University’s new Molecular Diagnostic Lab (MDL) to increase lab testing capacity for nasopharyngeal swab testing and saliva testing.

Wichita Transit takes over Shocker bus routes

Aug. 11, 2020 — The city of Wichita’s transit department will be assuming operations of the Shocker bus service beginning Aug. 17. There will be a total of four Wichita State University routes, beginning Aug. 17.

Wichita State adds space science and sustainability certificate programs

Aug. 10, 2020 — Beginning this fall, graduate students may pursue a certificate in space science, and undergraduates can weave a certificate in environment and sustainability into their bachelor's degrees.

WSU Board of Trustees approves next step to house the National Institute for Digital Transformation as part of its new convergence sciences initiative

Aug. 6, 2020 -- In an effort to help diversify and grow the economy – while providing an important platform for creating new academic and applied programs for students – Wichita State University is moving forward on a facility to house the National Institute for Digital Transformation (NIDT) as part of its Convergence Sciences initiative.