WSU Foundation launches Promise for the Future campaign
After recognizing the significant positive impact of planned gifts on the future of Wichita State University, WSU Foundation President Elizabeth King, with approval from the WSU Foundation Board of...
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WSU breaks ground on Advanced Education in General Dentistry site
The Wichita State University Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for WSU's Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) facility this morning (Thursday, July 22), south of the Eugene M....
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Longwell joins WSU Foundation as special events director
Stacie Longwell Stacie Longwell has joined the Wichita State University Foundation as the new director of special events. She replaces Lindsey Brummett, who now is the career services coordinator for...
View ArticleWSU Foundation announces largest debate scholarship
At a news conference today (Friday, Jan. 7), Gov. Mark Parkinson announced that he and his wife, Stacy, have established a scholarship for the Wichita State University debate program — the largest...
View Article$300,000 gift funds largest single general graduate fellowship
A $300,000 gift from Ed Sawan, Wichita State University professor emeritus in electrical engineering and computer science, will fund the largest, single general graduate fellowship at WSU, with a...
View ArticleWSU Foundation announces new board officers and members
The slate of officers for the Wichita State University Foundation Board of Directors for fiscal year 2012 is Craig Barton '83, chair, managing general partner of Olympia Partners LLC; Bill Moore '74,...
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Speech-language-hearing clinic dedicated by WSU Foundation
Evelyn Cassat A portion of the $8.5 million estate gift from Evelyn D. Cassat, announced in May 2008 by the Wichita State University Foundation, was realized during the dedication of the Evelyn...
View ArticleFundraiser, roast will fuel new Les Anderson Fund for Students
Longtime Wichita State University journalism professor Les Anderson is known for his sense of fun, love of bluegrass music and dislike of formal attire. The main fundraising event to endow the Les...
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Faculty/staff news update: January/February 2012
Academe welcomes news from WSU faculty and staff about research, teaching and service activities. This column recognizes grants, honors, awards, presentations and publications, new appointments, new...
View ArticleWSU professor receives first-time WSU Foundation fundraising award
Julie Bees, a professor in the Wichita State University School of Music, is the inaugural recipient of the WSU Foundation Faculty/Staff Fundraising Award. The award was established to recognize WSU...
View ArticleWSU announces spring commencement schedule, speakers
More than 2,225 students are eligible to participate in the 114th spring commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, at Wichita State University. Ceremonies will be held in Charles Koch...
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WSU Fairmount Society Dinner gives out awards
Nearly 200 people were in attendance at the May 8 Fairmount Society Dinner where Curt Gridley and Tracy Hoover were presented with the 2012 Fairmount Founders' Award and Paul Allen was the recipient of...
View ArticleBritt Brown contributes major gift to WSU Foundation
A recent major contribution of $100,000 from Wichita State University alumnus Britt M. Brown to the WSU Foundation has created the Britt M. Brown Scholarship in Business. "I created the scholarship to...
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WSU Foundation Spirit of the Gift biographies surpass 1,000
From a suggestion in 2006 by Carolyn Harrison, a Wichita State University Foundation National Advisory Council member, the Spirit of the Gift project was born. The project, to document histories of the...
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WSU building renamed in honor of Donald Beggs
The Kansas Board of Regents has unanimously approved renaming the Engineering Research Building at Wichita State University to Donald L. Beggs Hall. The action was taken during the Regents monthly...
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WSU Foundation's Promise for the Future campaign is a success
Wichita State University can change lives. It will continue to do so for generations, in part because of the generous friends who know the importance and power of legacy gifts. On July 18, the WSU...
View ArticleWichita student gets first Mel Hambelton Endowed Scholarship
Thomas Dieker was named the first recipient of the Mel Hambelton Endowed Scholarship today (Thursday, Aug. 9) at Wichita State University. He will receive a $2,500 scholarship annually for a total of...
View ArticleHoliday shutdown hours at Wichita State
Most Wichita State offices will be closed at some point for the holiday shutdown from Saturday, Dec. 22, through Tuesday, Jan. 1.Rhatigan Student Center: For a complete listing of RSC holiday hours, go...
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Faculty/staff news update: January/February 2013
Academe welcomes news from WSU faculty and staff about research, teaching and service activities. This column recognizes grants, honors, awards, presentations and publications, new appointments, new...
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Faculty/staff news update: March/April 2013
Academe welcomes news from WSU faculty and staff about research, teaching and service activities. This column recognizes grants, honors, awards, presentations and publications, new appointments, new...
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