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Bryonna Hawk celebrates her upcoming graduation in front of the iconic Wichita State “W” sculpture on Oliver Street near the Innovation Campus. She’s set to continue her journey at WSU, pursuing a master’s degree in speech-language pathology.

Meet a Shocker: Bryonna Hawk

April 30, 2025
By WSU Strategic Communications

Communication sciences and disorders

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Wichita State University engages students in practical hands-on experiences through our campus clinic and partner facilities.

 

Bryonna Hawk is passionate about helping others through speech-language pathology and will continue her studies in Wichita State's graduate program. She credits her success to strong time-management strategies and hands-on experiences at the Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

Bryonna is one of more than 2,100 students eligible for spring 2025 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad. 

What degree will you be earning in May? 

Bachelor of Arts in communication sciences and disorders

What is your hometown? 

Goddard, Kansas

What schools did you attend before coming to Wichita State?

  • Goddard High School
  • Hutchinson Community College

Why did you choose Wichita State University? 

I chose Wichita State University as it has such an amazing communication sciences and disorders program.

What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?

My biggest challenge has been time management with school, work and personal commitments. I managed this by implementing consistent use of a planner, to-do lists and reminders on my phone for necessary tasks. 

Did you have any applied learning experience as a student? If so, what was it? 

Through the CSD pathway, we have applied learning experiences through in-person observations at the Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. 

What are your plans after graduation?

After graduation, I will be attending Wichita State University to pursue my master's degree in speech language pathology. 

What advice would you give other Wichita State students?

I would advise other WSU students to ask for help when you need it. Whether it is meeting with faculty or teaching aids, study groups with your peers or utilizing the Student Health Services, do not struggle in silence.

If you were given the opportunity to do a TED Talk, what would your topic be?

The impacts and benefits to animal-assisted therapy on various populations.

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 National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry-funded engineering R&D and No. 8 overall for engineering R&D.

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.

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