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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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Wichita State alums regard Ukraine as a second home: 'It rips your heart out'

March 7, 2022 - From 2006 to 2008, Wichita State alums Matt and Stephanie Clark taught English to students from fifth grade to high school in Ukraine; Stephanie in a school that emphasized math and science, Matt in a school focused on arts and language. After training in Uzyn, they moved to Shostka, a city of around 74,000 people within two hours of the Russian border.

WSU to remove mask requirement on campus; masks strongly recommended

March 3, 2022 — In accordance with recently updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, effective Friday, March 4, masks will no longer be required for students, employees or visitors, regardless of vaccination status, while on or in Wichita State University premises or while attending campus activities or athletic events (unless otherwise noted). This includes all indoor and outdoor campus locations.  

WSU students presenting for Kansas Undergraduate Research Days

March 2, 2022 -- Three Wichita State students’ projects are being highlighted as a part of the Kansas Undergraduate Research Day event March 1-3.

MDL re-opens COVID test collection to the public

March 1, 2022 -- Wichita State’s Molecular Diagnostics Lab (MDL) is re-opening COVID test collections to the public starting today (March 1).

Wichita State University announces nine new Koch Scholar recipients

Feb. 25, 2022 -- Wichita State’s Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College is proud to announce nine recipients of the Koch Scholars Program for the fall 2022 semester. These eight recipients will each be awarded $30,000 over the next four years.