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Alisha Prince, left, David McDonald

Oct. 16, 2018 -- Wichita State professor David McDonald and graduate assistant Alisha Prince are trying to change the world, one mouth at a time. The team is teaming up with Ocean Spray to research synergistic properties contained in cranberries and other natural extracts that will, in theory, stop the decay of teeth and provide an alternative to traditional oral health care.

Braeburn Square

Sept. 27, 2018 -- After months of anticipation, Fuzzy's Taco Shop confirmed plans to open a restaurant in Braeburn Square, the new retail complex at Wichita State University. Next summer Fuzzy's will join Starbucks and the Shocker Store in the development near 21st and Oliver.

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Sept. 20, 2018 -- WSU graduate Julius Thomas III is touring cross country with the Broadway hit show “Hamilton: The Musical.”

FirePoint Innovations Center

At Wichita State, that means researching and analyzing two areas - the next generation of medium-sized helicopters and the next generation of tactical unmanned aerosystems for the Army.

Wichita State's Samantha Stinson

Wichita State student Samantha Stinson intended to stay three months in her applied learning internship at Airbus. Her work in marketing and business development turned into much more and opened career paths.

Jim Swisher

Aug. 6, 2018 -- Jim and Kim Swisher make wood cutting boards and jewelry at GoCreate. Their work will be featured an an upcoming Final Friday event.

Farnborough International Airshow

August 23, 2018 - John Tomblin, executive director of the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State, describes his trip to the Farnborough International Airshow and its role in keeping Wichita and Wichita State prominent in aeronautical research.

WSU awards summary

Aug. 9, 2018 - Wichita State University set a new record for total research and development awards in fiscal year 2018 with a total of $104.5 million, increasing awards by more than $14 million and achieving gains in most funded departments.

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Aug. 2, 2018 -- Ideas turn into reality at GoCreate, Wichita State's makerspace, which in its first year already has helped 180 members bring their creativity to life.

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Aug. 3, 2018 -- As GoCreate marks its second year, access to tools, technology and advice is critical to entrepreneurs and other creators.

WuShock wearing a marching band uniform

July 19, 2018 -- It's the start of a new tradition: Starting this fall, Wichita State will have a marching band. The new band will include brass, saxophone and a drum line.

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Graduating senior Jacob Griffith won a prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship to support his upcoming graduate studies.

WSU MID students work on a project

June 29, 2018 -- A group of six Master of Innovation Design students at Wichita State University participated in and won a national innovation challenge issued by Johnson & Johnson Innovation Co.

Freddy's steakburger and fries

June 26, 2018 -- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Panda Express are coming to the Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State this fall.

May 30, 2018 -- Spring 2018 brought an array of fun, diverse events to students at Wichita State.