Category: Accolades

The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College has been recognized for the second year as a Partner in Peace institution.

Partners in Peace exists as a collaboration between the National Collegiate Honors Council and the Nobel Peace Center, located in Oslo, Norway. Operating within the International Education Committee of NCHC, PiP enables students, faculty and institutions to study and implement practices utilized by Nobel Peace Laureates in their attempts to achieve harmony and collaboration between individuals.

The proposal to expand a “Peace Across the Curriculum” initiative submitted by Dean Kimberly Engber (English), Chelsea Redger-Marquardt (sport and leadership studies), Carolyn Shaw (political science), Jodie Simon (sociology) and Rannfrid Lasine Thelle (history/religion) includes an honors first-year colloquium experience and modules in department/thematic courses with reading and/or viewing materials from Nobel Laureates and guests working in peace organizations.

Wichita State was announced as a member of the inaugural cohort of sixteen Partners in Peace institutions in November 2025.

Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost, was elected as president of the National Academy of Kinesiology.

Dr. Stephen Lewia, Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physician Associate, was appointed as the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) liaison to the American Medical Association (AMA).

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.