Joe Mazzara is a graduate student at Wichita State graduating in fall 2023 with his
Master of Education in Sport Management. He currently serves as the associate director
of Wichita State Esports.Courtesy
Meet a Shocker: Joe Mazzara
Dec. 5, 2023
By Strategic Communications
College of Applied Studies
When it comes to producing qualified educators, athletic trainers, exercise scientists
and sport management professionals—nobody offers more than Wichita State's College
of Applied Studies. We combine nationally accredited programs, exclusive scholarships
and unmatched applied learning opportunities to give our students everything they
need to build bright futures.
Joe is one of more than 1,400 students eligible for fall 2023 graduation. Learn more
about his time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Major
Master of Education in Sport Management
What made you choose Wichita State University?
I chose Wichita State because of the amazing faculty and staff in the sport management
department, as well as the opportunity to pursue my career through a GSA/GTA position
with Esports.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge as a student was balancing my work, school and personal interests.
But luckily, I was able to match my work and school interests thanks to WSU and balance
my life.
What's your favorite off-campus location in Wichita?
My favorite off-campus location in Wichita has to be downtown Douglas Street with
its many restaurants, concert venues and tattoo shops.
If you could choose a song to play when you walk across the stage at graduation, what
would it be?
If I could choose a song to play when I walked on stage, it would be Real Love by
Smashing Pumpkins.
What are your plans after graduation?
My plans after graduation are to continue my education in a Ph.D. or Ed.D. program
for educational psychology or educational leadership.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
My advice to other WSU students would be to fight for your dreams and chase what you
are passionate about. If you do what you love, every day is Christmas morning.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling
more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students
from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech
are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in
the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),
Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of
applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one
of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing
over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
