Category: Accolades

Gina Brown, Associate Professor in the Department of Physician Associate, was certified in Diagnostic Obstetrical Ultrasound from the Burwin Institute.

Dr. Linda Moody, Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences, was recognized with 2025 Health Care Heroes from Wichita Business Journal.

Wichita State University Physician Associate Program was recognized with 2025 Health Care Heroes Award from the Wichita Business Journal.

Dr. Jennifer James, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, was recognized with Dually certification in both Pediatric and Neurologic Physical Therapy from American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists.

Dr. Heather Henderson — Associate Dean for Research, Compliance and Accreditation and Assistant Professor of Public Health Sciences in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Office — was appointed as editor-in-chief for Pedagogy in Health Promotion.

Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones — professor and Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Office — was selected to serve as a reviewer of nursing programs for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Christopher Leonard, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, was recognized with Staff of the Year Award from the Kansas Board of Regents.

Marco Hernandez — Assistant Teaching Professor of Print Media and associate director in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries — was recognized with Faculty of the Year Award, non-tenure track, from the Kansas Board of Regents.

Erin O’Bryan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, was recognized with Faculty of the Year Award, tenure-track, from the Kansas Board of Regents.

Lisa Parcell, Kansas Health Foundation Director of the Elliott School of Communication, was recognized with Faculty of the Year Award, tenured, from the Kansas Board of Regents.