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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

Resources and links

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Airline Quality Rating report to be announced Monday, May 3

April 26, 2021 -- On Monday, May 3, findings from the Airline Quality Rating (AQR) will be announced. The AQR is a report on how the nation’s largest commercial airlines performed in the past year.

Launch of WSU Belonging Plaza will include tribute to LGBTQ trailblazer Kristi Parker

April 23, 2021 — Wichita State University’s first “Belonging Plaza” will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, directly east of Weidemann Hall. Belonging Plaza is an outdoor pop-up commemorative gathering and programming tool designed to move to different locations on campus.

Wichita State named top transfer destination in Kansas for 10th straight year

April 21, 2021 — For the 10th year straight, Wichita State University has been named as the top transfer destination for Kansas community college students.

NASA awards $2 million for Wichita State professor to study the sun

April 14, 2021 — Wichita State University’s Dr. Nick Solomey, professor of physics, has been awarded a $2 million grant from NASA for his work on developing a neutrino detector to work in space and close to the sun.

WSU Barton School of Business, ISEG hosting expert on freedom of innovation

April 8, 2021 — As part of the Benjamin J. and Bettie M. Gibson Breeding Lectureship, Institute for the Study of Economic Growth at the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University will present Adam Thierer at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 14.