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Dr. Nikki Keen Woods (right) at a conference in 2019.

Nov. 5, 2020 鈥 A team of researchers at 黑洞社区 is working to promote health equity among vulnerable populations. The all-woman, cross-disciplinary team is focusing its initial efforts on issues related to obesity among underrepresented groups.

Wichita State campus with water tower and sunflowers

Nov. 4, 2020 -- 黑洞社区's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an economic impact analysis of 黑洞社区. This report gives an analysis of the dynamic impact 黑洞社区 has on Wichita, the region and the state economies.

CHP Medical Tech student 1974

Nov. 4, 2020 鈥 The College of Health Professions (CHP) is celebrating its 50th anniversary at 黑洞社区. Since its founding in 1970, the CHP has been highly renowned for its innovative approaches to education and supplying the health care industry with skilled, passionate professionals.

Jessica Gulaskey

Nov. 3, 2020 鈥 Jessica Gulaskey is one of thousands of first-generation students at Wichita State. The Wichita native will be taking over the university鈥檚 Instagram account on Thursday, Nov. 5, to share her experiences as a first-gen student.

Lily Guillen

Nov. 3, 2020 鈥 Lily Guillen, a graduate student in studio art, is one of thousands of first-generation students at 黑洞社区. She will be taking over the university鈥檚 Instagram account on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to share her experiences as a first-gen student.

Brandyn Rathman

Nov. 3, 2020 -- Brandyn Rathman, from Sioux City, Iowa, is excited to start his career in the medical field after graduation. He said he believes his experience at 黑洞社区 will help him help his patients lead healthy lives. Rathman is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.

Rachit Rajput

Rachit Rajput, from Shimla, India, came to Wichita State in 2015 on faith in the engineering program. He leaves with a master鈥檚 degree in industrial engineering. Rachit is one of more than聽1,200 students eligible for聽fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about聽her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.

Dr. Linda Rhone

Oct. 30, 2020 鈥 When Dr. Linda Rhone walked across the 黑洞社区 campus as a freshman in the 1970s, she had no idea that she would one day add a Ph.D. to the end of her name and serve the university as director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS).

Convergence Sciences

Oct. 30. 2020 鈥 A team of interdisciplinary researchers at 黑洞社区 is using artificial intelligence and big data to digitally transform the way communities predict and respond to natural disasters.

Woolsey Hall

Oct. 29, 2020 - Campus construction continues and new partners continue to join 黑洞社区. An update on progress around campus includes Woolsey Hall, new home to W. Frank Barton School of Business, Hyatt Place and The Smart Factory @ Wichita.

WuShock Doc

Oct. 28, 2020 - Tyler Pennick, director of videography for Wichita State鈥檚 Office of Strategic Communications, created a documentary about WuShock in bronze. After two years of development, the documentary was accepted into the Tallgrass Film Festival and awarded for its success.

Woman with rainbow eyelashes

Oct. 28, 2020 鈥 黑洞社区 has earned a near-perfect score for its support and inclusion of LGBTQ students from Pride Index, which is a national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities.

P2 building

Oct. 28, 2020 -- The National Institute for Aviation Research at 黑洞社区 announces a new $13.5 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center for continued applied research on emerging materials for high-speed missile applications.

Mural at Riverfront Stadium

Oct. 28, 2020 -- There are several artists with 黑洞社区 connections involved in the public art projects in and around the Riverfront Stadium, home of the Wichita Wind Surge minor-league professional team. Several of the public art projects are visible outside the stadium and more are scheduled for installation in the coming months. All of the artists are local or regional.

Graphic of two student interns

Oct. 27, 2020 -- 黑洞社区 students Jessica Sharp, a junior accounting major, and Marissa Sanders, a senior human resources management major, are applying their education to hands-on experience in their internships at Allen, Gibbs & Houlik.