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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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YouTube star ‘MatPat’ to speak at Wichita State

April 8, 2026 — Matthew “MatPat” Patrick, a YouTube creator and entrepreneur known for the popular “Game Theory” series, will speak at Wichita State University at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16 in Lowe Auditorium at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. 

Open Streets ICT returns to WSU, Shocker Neighborhood in April

April 7, 2026 - On April 19, Open Streets ICT returns to Wichita State University’s campus for a fourth spring featuring community events, resources for families, art and food in Shocker Neighborhood.

Wichita State awards $80K Smith Scholarship to Valley Center and Nebraska students

April 7, 2026 — Wichita State University has selected two recipients for the Richard D. Smith Scholarship, the university's largest scholarship award. Sallie Longwell of Valley Center, Kansas, and Caroline Love of Norfolk, Nebraska, will receive more than $80,000 over four years.

Wichita State to ring closing bell at New York Stock Exchange

April 2, 2026 — Faculty, staff and students from Wichita State University will have the honor of ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange Monday, April 6.

Wichita State and McPherson College launch accelerated MBA pathway partnership

March  31, 2026 —  Wichita State University and McPherson College have  established  a new academic partnership that creates an accelerated pathway into the Master of Business Administration program offered through Wichita State’s W. Frank Barton School of Business.