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July 23, 2020 — The Advanced Robotics Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, which receives funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, recently awarded Wichita State University $250,000 to assist in creating a workforce development database focused on compiling a map of educational programs and resources that provide skills required for today’s advanced robotics and manufacturing careers.

July 16, 2020 — - Wichita State University  is making plans to establish a  CLIA-certified  Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, with the goal of bringing to bring large-scale COVID-19 testing to the region by the end of 2020. Large-scale testing is critical to opening the Wichita region and helping people return to school and work in a safe environment. With  the number of COVID cases on the rise, the need for adequate, reliable, and affordable testing is more crucial than ever.

July 16, 2020 — - From Wichita State President Dr. Jay Golden: Together with Wichita State University’s Office of International Education, I’m encouraged at the federal government’s decision to rescind last week’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) guidelines regarding international students.

July 15, 2020 — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded more than $1.1 million to Dr. Vinod Namboodiri, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Wichita State University, and his team to create a community-wide wayfinding system for people with disabilities.

July 14, 2020 — - Greg Hand, professor of epidemiology, medicine and physical activity and sports sciences at West Virginia University, has been named dean of the College of Health Professions at Wichita State University, effective Aug. 9, 2020.