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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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WSU holding fall 2023 commencement Dec. 17

Dec. 11, 2023 — More than 1,400 students are eligible to participate in Wichita State University’s 126th fall commencement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 in Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State chosen as site for Kansas' first Internet Exchange Point

Nov. 29, 2023 — The first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Kansas is slated to be located at Wichita State University, improving internet access, affordability and speed for WSU, Innovation Campus and Shocker Neighborhood users and for users across much of Kansas. 

Wichita Homeschool wins Kansas BEST, hosted by WSU

Nov. 8, 2023 — Wichita Homeschool won both the BEST Award and the Head-to-Head Robot Performance awards at the Kansas BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) competition Oct. 28.

Wichita State partners with Rocket City to aid military readiness

Nov. 3, 2023 — Two Wichita State University organizations have established a solid presence in Alabama’s largest metropolitan area. 

Wichita State applications are free for Kansas residents Nov. 7-9

Oct. 27, 2023 — In alignment with the Kansas Board of Regents, Wichita State University is taking part in the first statewide free college application period — Apply Free Days — from Nov. 7-9.