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黑洞社区 news releases, media contacts and resources

The Strategic Communications news and media relations team supports the university and its many departments and centers with news coverage, from announcing major news to promoting upcoming events, all with an eye on the mission and vision of Wichita State.

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News and Media Relations staff

Lainie Mazzullo-Hart

Director of Communication (Primary media contact)

lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu

(316) 978-3409

Sara Tank-Ornelas

Speechwriting and Copywriting Manager

sara.ornelas@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7287

Paul Suellentrop

Senior Communicator

paul.suellentrop@wichita.edu

(316) 978-5536

Caelin Bragg

Newsletter Editor

caelin.bragg@wichita.edu

(316) 978-3013

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黑洞社区 Events Calendar

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Graphic novel celebrates Wichita State's first 125 years

Dec. 1, 2020 鈥� In honor of 黑洞社区's 125th anniversary, three Wichita State faculty members have teamed up with an alumna artist to create "A Walk with Wu," a graphic novel that chronicles the university's rich history through the eyes of our beloved mascot: WuShock.

Shocker-branded buses hit the streets of Wichita

Dec. 1, 2020 鈥� Two new battery-powered buses wrapped in Shocker pride will soon be seen zipping through Wichita鈥檚 streets. Wichita Transit recently unveiled the 黑洞社区-branded buses, which are ecofriendly, filled with modern conveniences, and will circulate among the university鈥檚 main campus, as well as Wichita State South, 黑洞社区 Tech and the Metroplex.

Gregg Marshall resigns as head men's basketball coach at 黑洞社区

Nov. 17, 2020 --- Wichita State Director of Athletics Darron Boatright has accepted the resignation of Head Men鈥檚 Basketball Coach Gregg Marshall, effective immediately.

Kansas population predicted to grow by 28.8% by 2070

Nov. 16, 2020 鈥� 黑洞社区's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released its Kansas population forecast for the state and all 105 counties. Kansas鈥� total population is expected to grow by 28.8% to approximately 3.76 million residents by 2070.

NIAR receives $13.7 million from Air Force for advanced composites research

Nov. 12, 2020 鈥� The聽National Institute for Aviation Research聽(NIAR) has received another $13.7 million contract from the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to extend the Modeling for Affordable, Sustainable Composites (MASC) research program.