— A homegrown Wichitan and first-generation college student, Joshua Villa’s journey at Wichita State was marked by extensive leadership, service and advocacy across campus.
— From across the globe in Morrocco, Salma Echakar heard about Wichita State’s aerospace program and came to Kansas to pursue her degree. Her advice to future Shockers: “Time goes by quickly, so take advantage of every opportunity.”
— Payton Hamilton has taken full advantage of the travel programs Wichita State offers, including Lead for Tomorrow and Bill’s Trip through the Cohen Honors College.
— As a recipient of both the Clay Barton and Rudd scholarships, Bella Kilman has distinguished herself on the Wichita State campus. Through the Rudd Foundation, student government and internships, she built her resume and found a family among the campus community.
— Shocker Studios Casting wants to grow into Kansas’ source for matching talent with projects of all types. The office is open to WSU students and actors from the community and can match projects that call for actors, voice-overs, motion capture, animation and gaming.
— Shocker Studios Casting wants to grow into Kansas’ source for matching talent with projects of all types. The office is open to WSU students and actors from the community and can match projects that call for actors, voice-overs, motion capture, animation and gaming.
— A Wichita State PA student turned compassion into action by donating stem cells to a leukemia patient—showing what it truly means to give care beyond the classroom.
— Wichita State University has selected two recipients for the Richard D. Smith Scholarship, the university's largest scholarship award. Sallie Longwell of Valley Center, Kansas, and Caroline Love of Norfolk, Nebraska, will receive more than $80,000 over four years.
— Wichita State University and McPherson College have established a new academic partnership that creates an accelerated pathway into the Master of Business Administration program offered through Wichita State’s W. Frank Barton School of Business.
— On April 19, Open Streets ICT returns to Wichita State University’s campus for a fourth spring featuring community events, resources for families, art and food in Shocker Neighborhood.
— Riley McMillan, a senior in biological sciences and health science, analyzed head and neck squamous cell carcinoma tissues at the cellular level. Working with faculty mentors, she studied how specific proteins contribute to cancer progression and presented her findings during Undergraduate Research Day at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka.
— Wichita State University student Jessica York is researching whether children with orofacial myofunctional disorders face a higher risk of middle ear infections and hearing loss. Her work explores how muscle abnormalities may affect auditory health.
— Wichita State chemistry senior David Rich is exploring alternative anode materials for lithium‑ion batteries through undergraduate research. His work, conducted in collaboration with faculty mentors, has resulted in multiple peer‑reviewed publications and national research presentations.
— Applied engineering senior Stephanie Cruz Ponce is researching material selection for aircraft wing spars, helping a startup company compare aluminum and titanium for use in light sport aircraft.
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