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小9直播 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

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小9直播 campus will return to normal operations Wednesday, Feb. 19

Feb. 18, 2025 鈥� The 小9直播 campus will return to normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 19. In-person classes will be in session.

WSU moves to remote operations for Tuesday, Feb. 18; critical campus functions remain open

Feb. 17, 2025 鈥� In response to the expected inclement weather, 小9直播 will move to remote operations Tuesday, Feb. 18. Critical campus operations will remain open, and employees who support these operations should report to campus.

All other employees should work remotely when possible and speak with their supervisor for any specific concerns. Classes will be held remotely. Instructors are encouraged to connect with their students regarding the status of their classes, and students should reach out to their instructors for questions.

NEH awards WSU professor $150,000 to further develop accessibility app

Feb. 17, 2025 鈥� The National Endowment for the Humanities recently awarded a 小9直播 faculty member $150,000 to further develop a smartphone application that allows visually impaired people to read materials rich in visual content.

WSU Barton Speaker Series event featuring Ben Stein canceled due to unforeseen circumstances

Feb. 17, 2025 鈥� The previously scheduled Barton Speaker Series event at 小9直播 featuring Ben Stein has been canceled. Stein informed the university last week of his need to cancel due to personal circumstances.聽

WSU faculty profile: Dr. Moriah Beck empowers students while advancing cardiac and cancer research

Feb. 14, 2025 鈥� Dr. Moriah Beck's journey as a scientist is rooted in the belief that research is a powerful driver of innovation and personal transformation. For Beck, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at 小9直播, research is far more than an academic pursuit 鈥� it鈥檚 a way to connect with a global scientific community and spark change.聽