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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) 978-5596

Caelin Bragg

Newsletter Editor

caelin.bragg@wichita.edu

(316) 978-3013

Resources and links

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Student creates diagnostic tool that could make childbirth safer

Nov. 14, 2018 -- WSU student Tammy Dorsey created the Pedi-Cell, a diagnostic tool that can detect fetal acidosis.

WSU holding GoBabyGo Fall Tuneup for area children

Nov. 12, 2018 -- Wichita State University's GoBabyGo program is holding its second annual Tuneup Day from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in WSU's Experiential Engineering Building, northwest of 17th Street and Innovation Boulevard.

First-generation college students are finding increased success at WSU

Nov. 8, 2018 -- Providing a pathway to success for first-generation college students is one of Wichita State University's highest priorities and a success story that everyone can be proud of.

Board of Regents approves WSU expansion of in-state tuition offers to Midwest cities

Nov. 7, 2018 -- Wichita State University is continuing to expand its appeal outside of the Wichita area by now offering in-state tuition to students living in several additional metropolitan areas in the Midwest. Now even more students will have the opportunity to enroll in the high-quality academic programs at Wichita State for an affordable price.

Wichita State business school dean to retire

Oct. 30, 2018 -- W. Frank Barton School of Business Dean Anand Desai has announced plans to retire from Wichita State University on Aug. 17, 2019. This date marks 25 years of service in higher education in the Kansas Board of Regents System. Desai has been dean since 2015. Prior to becoming dean, Desai was associate dean and associate professor in the College of Business Administration at Kansas State University.