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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

Resources and links

黑洞社区 Events Calendar

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Wichita State's mechatronics program earns ARM endorsement

July 12, 2021 鈥� 黑洞社区鈥檚 partnership with the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute (ARM) has resulted in the听Department of Engineering Technology听being among the first programs in the nation to earn an ARM endorsement for their mechatronics track 鈥� a certification that will translate to stronger job prospects for graduates.

Wichita State names new College of Engineering dean

July 9, 2021 -- Dr. Anthony Muscat has been named dean of 黑洞社区鈥檚 College of Engineering, effective July 25. Muscat is a professor and chair of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he has been since 1998.

Air Force to develop F-16 'digital twin' with help from Wichita State NIAR

June 30, 2021 -- The U.S. Air Force is launching a new program with 黑洞社区鈥檚 National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to make a digital replica of the F-16 Fighting Falcon in an effort to improve the sustainment and modernization of F-16s operating around the world.

Art exhibition uses clothing as a catalyst for storytelling

June 29, 2021 -- An opening reception for "From Lima to Wichita: Intercultural Dialogues in Clothing & Paint" will take place from 6鈥�9 p.m. July 2, at ShiftSpace, 黑洞社区鈥檚 student-run gallery, as part of Wichita鈥檚 First Friday gallery crawl.

Wichita State director earns Kansas Human Rights Commission appointment

June 29, 2021 - Alicia Sanchez is director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 黑洞社区. In May, she added to her commitment to public service with her senate-confirmed appointment to the Kansas Human Rights Commission as an At-Large member.