Kaitlyn Cowen chose to attend chose to attend WSU after she was offered scholarships
which allowed her to graduate debt-free.
Meet a Shocker: Kaitlyn Cowen
May 5, 2022
By Abigail Klein, public relations advisor
Bachelor of Science Health Management
The fast paced health care environment needs managers with solid business skills who
can apply creative approaches to health care delivery and support services. You will
be prepared to plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services and adapt quickly
to changes in health care laws, regulations and technology. Health care is a business
with all the challenges of effective and efficient business operations. As a health
care manager you will demonstrate strong business skills tempered with the traditional
medical mission of service to others.
Kaitlyn Cowen will graduate in spring 2022. She chose to attend Wichita State because
of its access and affordability.
Kaitlyn is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2022 graduation. Learn
more about her time at WSU and what is next for the grad.
Hometown
Andover, Kansas
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Management and Health Science, with minors in psychology,
biological sciences, public health, and aging studies.
What made you want to attend Wichita State?
I chose to attend WSU because the scholarships that WSU offered me allowed me to graduate
debt-free while also staying close to family and friends.
How are you feeling leading up to graduation?
I am feeling nervous but excited about the future. I'm looking forward to starting
my career and continuing my education in graduate school.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student and how dd you overcome it?
During my time at WSU, the biggest challenge was probably all the changes that this
campus and I had to make because of COVID-19. Adjusting to temporarily living at home,
attending online classes, and having to pull back from student organizations was tough.
What has been your most helpful learning experience at Wichita State?
My most helpful learning experience has been my position as a student assistant at
Student Health Services. I've learned so many valuable skills and have been able to
apply the things that I learned in my classes directly in an office setting.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I will be attending Johns Hopkins University in Maryland to pursue
a Master of Health Science in Epidemiology.
How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your time at Wichita State?
As an on-campus resident and a College of Health Professions student, COVID-19 impacted
my time at Wichita State greatly. Although I lost a sense of community in one aspect
due to the pandemic, I gained another in working at Student Health administering COVID-19
tests and helping with vaccine distribution on campus.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
I would advise other Wichita State students to put themselves out there, to step out
of their comfort zones, meet new people and experience everything that the school
has to offer. Your time here goes by so fast, and the connections you make can make
a difference to your level of success once you leave.
