Author: Jamie Stoskopf

Dr. Dean Elledge, Program Director, Specialist Prosthodontist, and Amanda Conner, AEGD academic program manager, in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, published “Icebreaking and Teambuilding: Engaging Oral Health in Social Exclusion and Discrimination” presented at the 2024 ADEA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Workshop on Oct. 23, 2025.

Abstract: The ADEA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (ADEA DEIB) Workshop, Equity in Action: Dismantling Injustice and Promoting Social Justice in Academic Dentistry on Oct. 23 in Coronado, CA. The workshop will focus on enhancing cultural competency, identifying and dismantling systemic barriers, and developing leadership skills for advocacy.

Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones, Professor and Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs in the College of Health Professions dean’s office, was elected as a governor-at-large for National League for Nursing.

Trisha Self, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was recognized with the Dr. Palmer Practitioner in Healthcare Award from Heartspring.

Rhonda Williams, RN-BSN, program coordinator and teaching professor in the Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing, presented “Empowering RN to Baccalaureate Faculty: Strategies for Implementing the 2021 AACN Essentials” at the National League for Nursing – Educate Conference on Sept. 18, 2025.

Dr. Stacey Kampe, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was recognized as Audiologist of the Year from the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The College of Health Professions will celebrate CHP Week with a series of events Oct. 27-31. CHP Week is its annual celebration of the incredible students, faculty and staff in the College of Health Professions. Get ready for a week full of energy, inspiration and community spirit.

The College of Health Professions at Wichita State is continuing to revolutionize its classroom and lab experience with the installation of new microscopes in the Medical Laboratory Sciences and Scientific Foundations Division facilities.

The new microscopes are a major upgrade, replacing dozens of older units with new equipment as part of a strategic investment to ensure that students are trained on the current tools they will use in clinical practice and biomedical research. The investment comes as the college prepares to relocate to the Wichita Biomedical Campus in 2027, positioning its programs for a new level of education, research and innovation.

Are you interested in becoming a dental hygienist? Join an information session at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 in 110 Ahlberg Hall. Learn about the dental hygiene profession, get an overview of WSU’s dental hygiene program and get details about the application process and academic counseling. Program faculty will also be available to answer your questions.

Thinking about a career in nursing? Join the nursing program for an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10 in 208 Ahlberg Hall. Learn more about the BSN programs at Wichita State, admission requirements and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to nursing faculty.

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Wichita State is open to the public and accepting new patients. The clinic offers a wide range of low-cost preventative, therapeutic and educational services, including cleanings, dental sealants, X-rays, individualized oral health instruction and more. For more information visit wichita.edu/DHclinic.