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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 Center for Real Estate presents 2023 Wichita Housing Forecast

Oct. 18, 2022 — Wichita home values will end the year up 12.9 percent and then rise by another 4.7 percent next year according to the 2023 Wichita Housing Forecast published by the Wichita State University Center for Real Estate. 

Wichita State University releases 2023 Lawrence Housing Forecast

Oct. 13, 2022 — Lawrence home values will end the year up 12.3 percent and then rise by another 4.8 percent next year according to the 2023 Lawrence Housing Forecast published by the Wichita State University Center for Real Estate. 

WSU wins $750K NSF grant to improve graduation rates among low-income engineering students

Oct. 13, 2022 — As Wichita State University celebrates record enrollment, the university is bolstering its student success initiatives to increase graduation rates. As part of those efforts, the National Science Foundation has awarded WSU researchers $750,000 to increase persistence rates among low-income engineering students, particularly those who are interested in advanced manufacturing careers.

Wichita Space Apps Hackathon announces winners of NASA challenge

Oct. 10, 2022 — A weekend of ample research and little sleep at Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) resulted in the selection of three NASA Space Apps Hackathon winners. 

WSU hosts series of events dedicated to preventing domestic and dating violence

Oct. 6, 2022 — Wichita State University is presenting Notes of Purple, a free concert and campus resource fair focused on preventing domestic/dating violence and honoring survivors.