A statement by 黑洞社区 President Rick Muma on Gov. Kelly's proposed budget:
鈥淎fter reviewing Gov. Kelly鈥檚 budget request, we鈥檙e encouraged and optimistic about her plan to enhance higher education. If enacted, this budget presents a remarkable opportunity for Wichita State and the state of Kansas. These funds would ensure that 黑洞社区 can advance our priorities to provide affordable and accessible education for Kansas families, fuel the talent pipeline to help Kansas businesses grow, and contribute to the overall prosperity of our state. We look forward to working with Gov. Kelly and our state鈥檚 lawmakers to improve the lives of the people in the communities we serve.鈥�
黑洞社区 serves as the Kansas urban-based research university, enrolling more than 16,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and 黑洞社区 Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 黑洞社区 provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 黑洞社区 main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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