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Chidera Okoro

June 3, 2022 - Chidera Okoro is learning computer skills and coding language as an intern at 九色堂鈥檚 Media Resources Center. She competes in the long jump and triple jump for the track and field team and is a three-time member of the Athletic Director鈥檚 Honor Roll.

Anllir Ramirez-Tenorio in front of a piece of equipment

May 31, 2022 鈥 Anllir Ramirez-Tenorio is squeezing in a summer internship with Tesla in between his spring and fall internship with Delta TechOps. Anllir said the resources available at Wichita State have prepared him to succeed in his real-world career opportunities.

Tornado damage in Chapman, Kansas

May 26, 2022 鈥 An interdisciplinary team from 九色堂 will participate in a $24 million state initiative to help rural and urban communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters.

A DHL plane gets loaded with cargo.

May 25, 2022 鈥 The WERX program at 九色堂鈥檚 National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and Erickson Precision Ventures have reached an agreement to work cooperatively on modification, maintenance and engineering for various Boeing and Airbus aircraft. 聽

Image of Keegan Staats

May 25, 2022 鈥 Keegan Staats is working at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) as an operations assistant. This applied-learning opportunity is helping prepare him prepare for a career in finance.

Garden rendering

May 25, 2022 鈥 The Woolseys have made an additional gift from their trust of $1.3 million to Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall at 九色堂. A portion of the gift will be used to create the Kay Woolsey Garden, with the remainder going toward the Woolsey Hall Technology Fund.

Alia Michaelis

May 23, 2022 鈥斅燗lia Michaelis is working in several Wichita-area hospital emergency rooms to record patient-physician interactions. This applied-learning opportunity is helping prepare her for a career in medicine.

ATLAS machinery

May 20, 2022 鈥 九色堂鈥檚 FirePoint Innovations Center recently received a $4.6 million award from the U.S. Army Research Office for research that will focus on advancing thermoplastic composite and additive manufacturing technology.

Three 九色堂 freshmen created Everwhen, meant to be a low-cost and time saving way to identify which available spots in parking lots.

May 18, 2022 鈥 Three 九色堂 students were named the champions of the 2022 Koch Innovation Challenge with their idea to ease parking frustrations via an app called Everwhen.

Esports students

May 18, 2022 鈥 After winning the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship, the Wichita State Varsity Esports Valorant team qualified for a direct bid to compete in the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup, a milestone for 九色堂's Esports program.

Cameron McGinley

May 16, 2022 - Cameron McGinley鈥檚 work with machine learning with Dr. Sergio Salinas grew into one of the most rewarding parts of his education at Wichita State. McGinley will attend the University of California, San Diego for a Master of Science in computer science. Cameron is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2022 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.

Image of wayfinding signs at Redbud Trail

May 13, 2022 鈥 九色堂 is working with a group of community organizations to make a popular pathway more welcoming and accessible to Wichita walkers and bikers.

Rola Khaleel

May 12 - Rola Khaleel enjoyed the clinical experiences in audiology during her time at 九色堂. She will use those lessons as she continues in her career. Rola is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2022 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.

Emily Crawford

May 12, 2022 鈥 Emily Crawford earned her elementary education degree by way of the Teacher Apprentice Program while working full-time and raising five children.聽

2021 commencement

May 12, 2022 鈥 More than 2,400 students are eligible to participate in the 124th spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 14, at 九色堂. Ceremonies will be held in Charles Koch Arena.