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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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Aira Access provides free, on-campus visual aid to blind and low-vision Shockers

Feb. 13, 2020 -- Blind and low-vision Shockers and campus visitors now have a high-tech option for free visual aid on campus offered through an Aira Access agreement with the Wichita State Office of Disability Services.

Topeka student wins $48,000 Barton Scholarship to attend Wichita State University

Feb. 7, 2020 -- Austin Rea, a senior from Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, Kansas, has won the 2020 Wichita State University Clay Barton Scholarship.

Wichita State University awards $228,000 in engineering scholarships

Feb. 7, 2020 -- Ten high school seniors have won the 2020 Wallace Scholarship  in engineering to attend Wichita State University.

Wichita State University to host analytics showcase

Feb. 5, 2019 -- Wichita State University is hosting the first Analytics Showcase on April 17, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The showcase aims to deepen the understanding of research advances, curricular programs, top software, hardware and skill-building.

Evergy connection to WSU's electrical engineering program grows with new gift

Feb. 5, 2020 -- Evergy is taking its longtime relationship with the College of Engineering at Wichita State University to the next level by investing generously in three initiatives that will strengthen the college’s electrical engineering program.