Mar 4, 2013 — By Shannon Littlejohn — In Academe news, Ed Flentje talked about elections, Ashlie Jack will look at state handwriting standards, and Aleksander Sternfeld-Dunn had two compositions premiered at Carnegie Hall. In addition, the deaths of 11 of our current or former colleagues are noted.

Feb 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — If you ask a young couple, "Where did you meet?," don't be surprised if they say, "We met online." According to online dating statistics, 40 million people in the United States have tried online dating. Wichita State University’s Deborah Ballard-Reisch has researched the subject of communication and relationships for about 20 years and she was once called "Dr. Love" by a Nevada radio statio

Feb 15, 2013 — By Lainie Rusco — The flu: It's a popular topic of conversation lately, as most people probably know someone who has gotten sick this winter. But for Wichita State associate professor George Dehner, the flu is a year-round focus. Dehner, who teaches world and environmental history, recently wrote two books about the flu. "Influenza: A Century of Science and Public Health Response," which Dehner said is aimed at the

Feb 7, 2013 — By Lainie Rusco — Wichita State biochemistry professor Kandatege Wimalasena believes his studies will identify molecular causes and eventually lead to preventive and therapeutic strategies for Parkinson's disease.

Dec 12, 2012 — By Shannon Littlejohn — In Academe news, Wichita State's quartet in residence, the St. Petersburg String Quartet, performed along with other WSU faculty and student musicians at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory in Russia, and Elaine Steinke was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. In addition, the deaths of D. Ray Cook, Richard Allen Moellenberndt, Linda Tedder and Kaylyn Turner are noted.

Nov 14, 2012 — By Shannon Littlejohn — In Academe news, Barb Chaparro was named a 2012-2013 Coleman Faculty Entrepreneurship Fellow; Sabrina Perez-Glatt was appointed to the Sedgwick County Council on Aging; and Eric Wilson was a presenter at the annual Bombardier Safety Standdown symposium. In addition, the deaths of John Boyd, Annie Johnson and James McKenney are noted.

Nov 28, 2012 — By Lainie Rusco — Through her research at Wichita State University, assistant chemistry professor Moriah Beck hopes to understand how cancer cells spread and become fatal

Nov 7, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Zulma Toro-Ramos, dean of the College of Engineering at Wichita State University since 2005, has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, effective in January 2013. WSU President John Bardo and Interim Provost Keith Pickus will determine the next step in naming a new dean for the College of Engineering.

Oct 26, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The following is an excerpt from a story about the inauguration of Wichita State President John Bardo in the Oct. 12 issue of The Wichita Eagle.

Oct 10, 2012 — By Shannon Littlejohn — In Academe news, faculty in the School of Performing Arts received awards and honors, and, in business, Charles Martin traveled to Pakistan to speak about business cycles. In addition, new faculty, service awards, and retiring staff and faculty are noted.