— January 2019 -- As a nontraditional student who was the first in his family to attend college, the thought of college was scary for David Bustos-Morales. But spurred on by the desire to make his family proud, he pushed through and graduated in December 2018.
— January 2019 -- An ongoing partnership between Wichita State University and Westar Energy recently resulted in the implementation of a new technology aimed at protecting wind turbine blades from lightning strikes.
— November and December 2018 -- One in 10 babies suffers from fetal acidosis, or a lack of oxygen during birth. Mother of five and Wichita State University student Tammy Dorsey has developed the Pedi-Cell, a noninvasive diagnostic tool that will close a huge clinical gap in the prenatal industry and make child birth safer.
— November and December 2018 -- Third grade teacher Susan Crum shares her journey from para educator to teacher through WSU's Teacher Apprentice Program.
— November and December 2018 -- Ashtyn Rottinghaus, a business major with a minor in communication, has gained real-world experience through her studies abroad.
— November / December 2018 -- Wichita, Kansas and the nation are witnessing an expansion of underserved populations, so it is important that WSU provides educational opportunities to this segment of students.
— November and December 2018 -- Providing a pathway to success for first-generation college students is one of Wichita State University's highest priorities and a success story that everyone can be proud of.
— November / December 2018 -- On Nov. 7, the Kansas Board of Regents approved three big measures for WSU: An expansion of the tuition discount program, the plan for Spirit AeroSystems to grow its presence on campus and a Hyatt Place Hotel near 19th and Oliver.
— November 2018 -- Five years ago the Wichita State community adopted its first ever strategic plan. This fall, in an effort to advance the goal of enhancing shared governance, the strategic planning committee unveiled a tactic to activate the strategic plan.
