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More than 1,000 Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students earned a spot on the fall 2023 Dean’s Honor Roll.

The students, who completed at least 12 graded credit hours with a 3.5 grade point average, were celebrated at a special event March 4. Each person was recognized individually and received a certificate for their accomplishment. They will have access to photos of their department cohort next week.

“This was a joyful occasion celebrating with our students their remarkable progress so far,” said Andrew Hippisley, dean of Fairmount College. “To make it onto the dean’s honor roll means ‘full speed ahead’ toward graduating, and graduating strongly.”

Matt Howland, assistant professor of anthropology and archaeology, is using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to model how such coastal change and damage could occur. GIS is used to record, store, analyze, visualize and interpret geographic data and has become an important technological tool for archaeologists, particularly in determining changes across landscapes.

Wichita State and President Rick Muma has recently become a member of the Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success (P4LSS). P4LSS is a group of college and university presidents dedicated to making their institutions an environment Latine students can thrive.

WSU joins the P4LSS and 175 higher education leaders from 29 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico committed to the collective goal of ensuring America’s future, working in common cause with Excelencia in Education to make the country stronger with the talents, skills and contributions of Latine college graduates.

Continuing its commitment to Excelencia in Education, WSU has participated in a couple programs over the past year. Last year a team consisting of Bobby Berry, assistant dean for diversity and outreach; Aaron Hamilton, director of OneStop; Teri Hall, vice president of Student Affairs; and Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Initiatives participated in the Evidence-Based Practices Institute.

Excelencia’s technical assistance with these institutes offer institutional teams the time and space to learn and share strategies that further institutional efforts to align data, practice and leadership as a community of learners and practice committed to more effective. In addition, the team most recently participated in the Seal Serving Institutional Transformation Assessment, exploring how to authentically and intentionally serve students.

Sara Mata has also been named lead affiliate for WSU’s institutional team for Excelencia in Education, which is comprised of Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president; Brett Bruner, assistant vice president of Student Success and Persistence; and Ashlie Jack, senior associate vice president, Institutional Effectiveness/Strategic Enrollment Management.

Dreaming of launching your own business? The Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) is your opportunity to shine.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, SNVC provides the perfect platform to refine your business strategy, network with industry experts and secure up to $25,000 in funding for your venture. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bring your business ideas to life.

Submit your business model video and application by noon March 28 for a chance to win cash prizes and propel your venture to new heights. 

Wichita State nursing students on the WSU main campus and Kansas State University campus celebrated their Nightingale Nursing Commitment Ceremonies on Feb. 23. Students recited and signed the modern Nightingale Pledge as a commitment to uphold the standards of the nursing profession. This milestone affirms the student’s dedication to the study of the discipline of nursing. Each student also received a copy of the Nightingale pledge and a golden nursing lamp pin to serve as a reminder of this important event in their academic journey. The two ceremonies took place simultaneously in Wichita and Manhattan.

This was the second Nightingale Ceremony for WSU nursing students on the K-State campus. The WSU nursing program is part of the dual-degree Pathway to Nursing program with K-State. Learn more about the program.

The Nightingale ceremony began more than 100 years ago by Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing and popularly known as the Lady with the Lamp. The lamp is a symbol of all that Florence Nightingale stood for: comfort, kindness, gentleness, courage and unwavering devotion to duty.

Members of the Nurses Honor Guard attended both ceremonies. The Nurses Honor Guard honors nursing students into the profession as they make their commitment during their schooling. The Honor Guard also performs tribute ceremonies at the funerals of nurses by reciting the Nightingale Tribute.

The Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) is back, and it’s time to get students fired up to dream big and make their business idea a reality.

With cash prizes with $25,000 for first place, feedback on business strategy, and the chance to network with industry experts on the line, the sky’s the limit.

This year, Wichita State celebrates the 20th anniversary of its partnership with Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR Berlin) in Berlin, Germany. The partnership has thrived over the years, specifically for business students at HWR Berlin and business students here at WSU.

The latest Exchange Student Spotlight is on Tim Grabow, who is from the exchange partner, HWR Berlin. To read about Tim’s experience at WSU, including his time within the Barton School of Business, visit the International Short-Term Spotlight webpage.

Your students have an opportunity to win $1000 for using the library. The Library Research Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters).

Students must complete the application/essay by April 8. Applicants are required to have a faculty member submit a brief letter of support that is due by April 12.

For questions, email lib.award@wichita.edu.

The Library Research Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Submit your application, complete with a 500-word essay, due by April 8 and have a faculty member submit a letter of support, due by April 12.

By participating, you not only get to reflect on your research journey but also stand a chance to win $1000.

Take advantage of this chance for personal growth and success.

For questions, email lib.award@wichita.edu.

The McNair Scholars Program is accepting applications for 2024-25 academic year. McNair assists students who are underrepresented in higher education to prepare for graduate school.

It will be hosting two informational events next month for students who are interested in learning more about the program.

Wednesday, March 6: TRIO McNair Scholars Program informational events:

• In-person at 11 a.m. in 165 Grace Wilkie Annex
• Virtual at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom

RSVP to the events at 316-978-3139 or mcnairscholars@wichita.edu to receive more information.

Student who are unable to attend an informational, can book a time to meet individually at the following link.

Hear from current and former students in the program.