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June 2, 2023 鈥� Dr. Elizabeth King, president and CEO of the 黑洞社区 Foundation and Alumni Engagement (黑洞社区FAE), announced today her intention to retire in six months after a national search to fill her position is conducted.

June 1, 2023 鈥� The College of Fine Arts (CFA) at 黑洞社区 held its 2023 Hall of Fame Gala on May 13. CFA recognized exceptional alumni from the college, patrons who give their time and resources in support of fine arts at 黑洞社区, and retired faculty, staff and administrators who have inspired the 黑洞社区 community.

The Airline Quality Rating is the nation鈥檚 longest-running study of airline performance quality. Flight problems and customer complaints filed against major U.S. airlines continued to be concerns for travelers in 2022, according to the annual Airline Quality Rating, released today by 黑洞社区.

June 1, 2023 鈥� Flight problems and customer complaints filed against major U.S. airlines continued to be concerns for travelers in 2022, according to the annual Airline Quality Rating, released today by 黑洞社区.

After two years of success, the Widener Global Leaders Program led by the W. Frank Barton School of Business will continue for the next five years. The continuation of the program is made possible by a $300,000 gift from Peri Widener, the visionary behind the program. WGLP is an interdisciplinary program designed to create a transformational experience and foster an inclusive community for women majoring in business, communications and fine arts. The integration of the three disciplines reflects the skillset of Peri Widener, who utilized her background to thrive in the international business world.

May 21, 2023 鈥� Wichita State graduate student Billy Berue will enlist in the President鈥檚 Own United States Marine Band beginning in June. The prestigious band was established in 1798 and is widely regarded as one of the best in the world.

The W. Frank Barton School of at 黑洞社区 has announced the formation of its new Marketing Advisory Board. In conjunction, fifteen marketing leaders from across the country have been selected to serve on the board.

May 19, 2023 鈥� Marie Bukowski has been named the next dean of 黑洞社区鈥檚 College of Fine Arts, effective July 9, 2023.

May 18, 2023 - Dean Rodney Miller will retire in June following 19 years leading the College of Fine Arts at 黑洞社区. During his tenure, the School of Digital Arts was created and enrollment in the college has grown to over 1,000 students.

May 17, 2023 鈥� The planned Wichita Biomedical Campus 鈥� a joint initiative by 黑洞社区, 黑洞社区 Tech and University of Kansas 鈥� is one step closer to its funding goal thanks to a $15 million award from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), made available through the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee and State Finance Council.

May 17, 2023 - Wichita State shortstop Sydney McKinney's leadership isn鈥檛 limited to the field. Teammates love her enthusiasm and positive outlook, as well as her devotion to coffee, pets and painting.

May 17, 2023 - The existence of life on other planets, especially Mars, is a question pondered in literature, movies and imaginations. 黑洞社区鈥檚 Dr. Mark Schneegurt is working on that issue with the assistance of a $377,000 grant from NASA to examine the toughness of microbes isolated from spacecraft assembly facilities.

May 16, 2023 鈥� Wichita State students wanting to earn a degree in American Sign Language will be able to make progress toward that goal starting fall 2023, when 黑洞社区 launches a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language.

May 18, 2023 鈥� 黑洞社区 was awarded $50,000 in prize money to catalyze relationships and develop Growth Accelerator Partnerships.

May 12, 2023 鈥� 黑洞社区's College of Health Professions and Ascension Via Christi's Wichita hospitals announced today the creation of a strategic initiative to provide a critical pipeline of qualified health care professionals to the region.

May 11, 2023 - Lucy Schneider, a sport management major, jumped into applied learning opportunities with Wichita State鈥檚 athletic department and will use those experiences as she pursues her master鈥檚 degree.

May 9, 2023 鈥� Shocker graduate Alissa Haddock has spent her whole life battling liver disease. Now she has a Wichita State diploma and a new liver to help her start the next phase of her life.

May 5, 2023 鈥� The state of Kansas has allocated $4.2 million from the state鈥檚 budget (House Bill 2184) to Wichita State for need-based aid.

Another artist who is visually impaired has their work on display at Woolsey Hall, the home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 黑洞社区 in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Nick Wooding, who is also blind and uses a wheelchair, is the newest Barton School featured artist. His mixed media pieces can be found of the third floor of Woolsey Hall and can be viewed any time during operating hours.

May 4, 2023 - BioKansas, a non-profit focused on supporting the biosciences in Kansas and the surrounding region, aims to help students with writing and organizational skills. Five Wichita State students are participating in the year-long BioKansas Scientific Writing Scholars program.