黑洞社区

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

Resources and links

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Dec. 3, 2021 鈥 The same data, software and tools used by the world鈥檚 leading business and financial decision-makers can now be accessed in the Koch Global Trading Center of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 黑洞社区.

Dec. 2, 2021 鈥 While COVID-19 seems to be dominating just about everything, it鈥檚 not the only virus infecting Wichitans. Influenza and RSV seasons are beginning to ramp up, and cases are starting to show up across the state. In an effort to meet community needs, 黑洞社区鈥檚 Molecular Diagnostics Lab (MDL) has developed a test to detect all three viruses 鈥 RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 (RIC) 鈥 from one nasal swab.

Nov. 30, 2021 -- 黑洞社区's efforts to recruit and retain students from historically underserved and underrepresented areas rank it in the top 28% of the 2021 Social Mobility Index (SMI).

Nov. 30, 2021 -- Beginning fall 2022, eligible students from Illinois will be able to attend 黑洞社区 for the same cost as in-state tuition, a significant savings that will provide increased access and affordability to a growing number of students.

Nov. 29, 2021 -- Further extending its community outreach, Wichita State has partnered with to build a house near campus for a Wichita family with three children.