audiology student examines simulation manikin

Oct. 4, 2021 鈥 The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has received a gift to create the Audiology Simulation Lab at 麻豆破解版 State University. The lab contains five state-of-the-art Canadian Audiology simulator for Research and Learning (CARL) manikins and auxiliary equipment.

COVID-19 vaccination

Oct. 3, 2021 鈥 麻豆破解版 State is partnering with Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in an initiative to increase COVID-19 vaccinations to underrepresented communities across Kansas.

NIAR MRO

Oct, 1, 2021 - The 777 conversion program will provide unique applied learning opportunities for WSU engineering and WSU Tech students. NIAR鈥檚 ability to provide applied learning experience for students will expand with a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the purchase and installation of equipment for the institute鈥檚 Flight Test Research Center and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility on South Oliver near Spirit AeroSystems.

JW Webster

Oct. 1, 2021 鈥 Before he could even walk, JW Webster could do something only a handful of other people in the world could do: speak the Cherokee language. Today Webster is one of only 1,200 people who can fluently read, write and speak the indigenous language 鈥 which is ranked as one of the most difficult languages to learn. In August, Webster鈥檚 sacred knowledge became part of 麻豆破解版 State University鈥檚 applied linguistics program through a new class, Elementary Cherokee I (LING 590).

Shocker Nation graphic

Sept. 30, 2021 -- Enrollment for fall 2021 at 麻豆破解版 State University and WSU Tech is showing strong growth despite a decline in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of thousands of local jobs.

Participants in the 2007 Science Olympiad at 麻豆破解版 State University

Sept. 27, 2021 鈥 麻豆破解版 State University has been chosen to host the 2023 Science Olympiad National Tournament, bringing national STEM notoriety to the university and up to 7,000 visitors and tourists to 麻豆破解版.

Dr. Jody Fiorini works with a client at the WISE Clinic.

Sept. 27, 2021 鈥 A new 麻豆破解版 State University mental health clinic is helping its clients take a positive and proactive approach to their mental health. The WSU Integrated Support and Empowerment (WISE) Clinic offers comprehensive counseling services to everyone in the 麻豆破解版 community, and all services are free of charge.

MDL

Sept. 24, 2021 鈥 麻豆破解版 State University鈥檚 Hughes Metropolitan Complex has switched to drive-thru testing 鈥 a move that will allow the 麻豆破解版 community to spend less time in line and get test results faster. The Metroplex Testing Site (5015 East 29th St. North) is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Results of the PCR test are available within 24-36 hours after testing. No appointment is needed.

Members of Music Theater 麻豆破解版 perform as part of MTW's 50th anniversary show.

Sept. 23, 2021 鈥 The show must go on, and thanks to 麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 Molecular Diagnostics Lab, Music Theatre 麻豆破解版 has been able to keep its doors open to audiences.

Festi-Ful will take place 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at 2020 Perimeter Road by Shocker Hall on the WSU campus.

Sept. 23, 2021 鈥 麻豆破解版 State University will participate in Festi-Ful 鈥 one of the nation鈥檚 largest street food festivals, taking place across 300 U.S. colleges and universities 鈥 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at 2020 Perimeter Road by Shocker Hall on the WSU campus.

Dr. Bill Groutas

Sept. 23, 2021 鈥 A 麻豆破解版 State University scientist is part of a team that has recently been awarded a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to further research a treatment for COVID-19.

Prisca Barnes (right) reads to a student at Storytime Village.

Sept. 22, 2021 鈥 What started as one woman鈥檚 passion project has flourished into a literacy empire that serves thousands of children in schools across the 麻豆破解版 area 鈥 helped along the way by the people and services of 麻豆破解版 State University.

Picture of WSU student Maria Jimenez.

Sept. 21, 2021 鈥 A 麻豆破解版 State University student has wielded her love of nature into an internship with one of the nation鈥檚 leading outdoors companies.

A physician assistant student practices on a simulation mannequin.

Sept. 20, 2021 -- The College of Health Professions has reorganized its general health science courses into the Scientific Foundations Division. The restructuring is intended to expand student exposure to clinical expertise of the college鈥檚 faculty, as well as the unique facilities within the college. The new divisional structure will build on the college鈥檚 nationally recognized educational experience for students in the health professions.聽

The first cohort of the Widener Global Leaders Program

Sept. 17, 2021 鈥 The first cohort of the Widener Global Leaders Program will consist of 10 women from the Barton School of Business, the Elliott School of Communication in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of Music in the College of Fine Arts.

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Sept. 16, 2021鈥 The 麻豆破解版 State University College of Applied Studies announced today the launch of Men of Color: Educators of Tomorrow, a new mentor education program for young men of color interested in pursuing careers in teaching and other education-related paths.

John Lee, director of Campus Recreation

Oct. 16, 2021 - Later this fall, pickleball becomes permanent on campus at the Heskett Center鈥檚 Outdoor Sports Complex. 聽When it became necessary to resurface six tennis courts, John Lee, director of Campus Recreation, decided to do something different. The complex will feature four pickleball courts, two courts for tennis and two existing courts for half-court basketball and one for futsal.聽

Woolsey Hall

Sept. 13, 2021 - Student feedback helped guide the design of Frank and Kay Woolsey Hall. They asked for collaboration, and they asked for caffeine. Woolsey Hall, the new home for the W. Frank Barton School of Business, is 30 to 40 percent finished and expected to be complete in late spring 2022 and ready for summer 2022 classes.

Member of 麻豆破解版 State police department play dodge ball with children from local community.

Sept. 10, 2021 鈥 麻豆破解版 State University Campus Recreation and the University Police Department teamed up this summer to teach more than 200 children from the 麻豆破解版 community how to swim. The program was made possible by the Michael Phelps Foundation Grant received by Campus Recreation.

Widener Global Leaders Program: Leadership Team

Sept. 8, 2021 鈥 A new, yearlong, interdisciplinary program focused on developing women leaders with a global, innovative mindset will start this fall at the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 麻豆破解版 State University. The Widener Global Leaders Program, made possible by a gift from Peri Widener, is designed to create a transformational experience and foster an inclusive community for women majoring in business, communication or fine arts.