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Wichita State’s Adult Learner Community and Connections program was featured in an article from Inside Higher Ed. The program will enhance WSU’s bridge programs to help adult learners transition to college life.

Wichita State is the first higher learning institution in Kansas to be a member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network.

The larger-than-life Adelante Juntos (Forward Together) mural celebrates the past, present and future of Latinx culture at Wichita State. Dive into the intricate journey of the mural’s creation with its creator Nathalia Gallego (GLeo) and directors Ulrich Museum of Art and Armando Minjárez (Del Norte Studio).

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Wichita State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, after five years with the College of Innovation and Design (CID), is reintegrating with the Barton School of Business. This move aims to enhance alignment with Wichita State’s initiatives in bolstering entrepreneurship programs, providing immersive student experiences, engaging with the entrepreneurial community, and meeting the needs of aspiring and current entrepreneurs.

“The Center for Entrepreneurship transitioning to the Barton School of Business is a strategic move that aligns with our shared vision of fostering a culture of entrepreneurship across Wichita State University. As CID focuses on deepening its strength in managing and developing emerging technologies, we look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts with the Barton School to empower the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders,” said Dr. Jeremy Patterson, dean of the College of Innovation and Design.

The Center for Entrepreneurship will continue striving for excellence by integrating its programming and mission into the entrepreneurial academic and research pursuits of the Barton School and across the WSU campus. Integration with the Barton School has the potential to enhance its position as a premier entrepreneurial center and will facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration with other colleges on campus, including the College of Innovation and Design. The center will continue its pivotal support of students and founders in the early startup phase of their ventures, while building on the continued development of the existing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Kasey Jolly, with Spirit AeroSystems, is the first candidate for the senior vice president for administration, finance and operations position. She will be on campus for a public forum from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 8 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

As a member of Shocker Nation, you have access to a number of resources on campus to help you not only succeed in and out of the classroom, but thrive during your time at Wichita State.

Here are just some of the services available to you as a student:

Academic success
Find academic support for your classes through the many success and tutoring services offered by WSU.

Advising
Prepare for the semester and get your questions answered through one-on-one advising at each academic college.

Campus engagement
Get involved with your peers and give back to the campus community by joining an existing organization or starting your own.

Dining
Enjoy the many dining options available across the entire campus, from the Rhatigan Student Center to the Innovation Campus. Check out the WSU Dining Services website for more information.

Events and recreation
Take time between your classes to enjoy the many recreational and academic events hosted on campus. View the WSU events calendar to find more ways to enjoy your time at WSU.

Health
WSU offers resources and facilities to support students’ physical and mental health needs.

Shocker Career Accelerator
Gain professional work experience, learn resume writing and interviewing skills and more through Shocker Career Accelerator.

Student support
Find the support you need to navigate college life.

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Gain a deeper understanding of how to write grants with the Successful Grantwriting 101 series of Badges at Wichita State. This two-part Badge series, designed for full-time professionals, starts with information on narrative writing and budgets and concludes with learning deeper theory and practice.

Wichita State has been a national leader in creating a standard for microcredentials, allowing employers to be confident that meaningful learning has occurred, so you can confidently list a badge you’ve earned from WSU on your resume.

To learn more about Badges, including how to enroll for the fall 2024 semester, visit wichita.edu/badges, or fill out the Badge interest form for any questions you may have.

Professionals looking to boost their skillsets can enroll in the one or many of the Badge courses offered at Wichita State. These badges can not only teach you new skills, but also enhance your current knowledge base.

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One such series of Badges is the Engineering Computer Programming series, which includes different segments of computer programming, designed for professionals with an engineering background. Badges in this series cover basic computer programming, linear systems, numerical analysis and optimization.

Badges are bite-sized, one credit hour or less courses designed to work within the working professional’s schedule. They can be taken at your own pace and use Open Educational Resources, meaning you don’t need to pay for a textbook.

To learn more about Badges, including how to enroll for the fall 2024 semester, visit wichita.edu/badges, or fill out the Badge interest form for any questions you may have.

Wichita State has been a leader in creating a standard for microcredentials, allowing employers to be confident that meaningful learning has occurred when you list the badge on your resume. Badges are developed with input from employers, government licensing agencies, trade associations and faculty.

Globalization and Its Implications badge

Those looking to deepen their understanding of globalization and its effects on the business world can take one or many Badges in the Global Business series here at Wichita State. Badges in the series cover the implications of globalization, differing cultures, exporting and entering foreign markets.

Badges are bite-sized, one credit hour or less courses that you can take at your own pace during the semester. These badges are developed in concert with employers, government licensing agencies, trade associations and faculty, meaning employees and employers alike can be confident that meaningful learning occurred.

To learn more about Badges, including how to enroll for the fall 2024 semester, visit wichita.edu/badges, or fill out the Badge interest form for any questions you may have.

Wichita State has been a national leader in creating a standard for microcredentials.

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Professionals can learn new skills or enhance what they already know with Badges at Wichita State, such as with the Professional Writing series, which covers a breadth of topics to bring your writing to a higher level.

Badges are bite-sized, one credit hour or less courses that can be taken at your own pace using Open Educational Resources. Registering in the Professional Writing series can help you gain skills in areas such as creating your resume and cover letter or writing and editing for social media. Or you can learn more about presenting online, writing professional correspondence or developing researching grants.

To learn more about Badges, including how to enroll for the fall 2024 semester, visit wichita.edu/badges, or fill out the Badge interest form for any questions you may have.

Wichita State has been a national leader in creating a standard for microcredentials, allowing employers to be confident that meaningful learning has occurred, so you can confidently list a badge from WSU on your resume.