WSU Earth Day panel includes Kansas lt. governor Apr 23, 2008
Kansas Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson will participate in an Earth Day panel discussion Tuesday night at Wichita State University. The event is free to the public. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Three compete for Duncan's District 6 seat Apr 23, 2008
Family: Husband, Dr. Reddi Sudhakar; three daughters, Lily, Natasha and JulietWeb site: Matt WhiteAge: 37Occupation: Realtor and sales representativePolitical experience: None Education: Bachelor's degree, exercise science, California State University, Fresno; master's degree, sports administration, Wichita State University. Family: Wife, Kim; two sons, Matthew Jr. and Brody; one daughter, Keaton. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Former Prattan to lead 'American Mass' Apr 22, 2008
He has a master's degree in music education from Wichita State University but his initial interest in music came from talented people in Pratt, Chastain said. "My foundation come from my music experience in Pratt," Chastain said. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Justice for Air Travelers? Apr 22, 2008
Last year, complaints about everything from mishandled baggage to severely delayed flights hit an all-time high, according to the 18th annual Airline Quality Rating study conducted by the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Wichita State University. Rapidly rising fuel prices and the Federal Aviation Administration's maintenance crackdown has only exacerbated the situation, prompting several low-cost carriers to shutter their operations while the rest scramble to make repairs amid widespread. (SmartMoney)
SIU baseball shortgamed by Wichita State Apr 19, 2008
Lefthander Rob Musgrave allowed just four hits and struck out seven batters Friday in a seven-inning shutout to lead No. 5 Wichita State University to a 10-0 win over Southern Illinois University in front of a crowd of 5,628 at Eck Stadium. WSU, which torched Saluki starting righthander Cody Adams for nine runs and seven hits in three innings, disposed of SIU in less than two hours due to the Missouri Valley Conference's 10-run rule. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Andover school support group names new leader Apr 19, 2008
Klaassen, a 1995 Andover High School graduate and 1999 Wichita State University graduate, has 10 years fundraising experience, working with the and the. Since 1996, Andover Advantage has funded more than 400 academic grants and district-wide special projects. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Meents Named Finalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Apr 19, 2008
The 2008 finalists are: Jason Buursma, Bucknell University; Eitan Barbalat, Bradley University; Jarod Freeman, University of Oklahoma; Ryan Hastings, University of Illinois, Charlie Mellies, Wake Forest University; , U.S. Air Force Academy; Rob Musgrave, Wichita State University; Brett Scott, Kansas State University; Cole St. Clair, Rice University; and Tyler Stovall, Central Michigan University. These ten names will be placed on the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award baseball ballot for a nationwide... (Themwc.com)
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In 2007, Carolyn Wise was preparing to graduate from Wichita State University and hoping to set out on a career. Her sister Jennifer was busy planning a wedding with her fianc/, Adrian. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Credit unions to raise funds for WSU bowling Apr 15, 2008
Four of Wichita's largest credit unions are sponsoring a bowling shoot-out Tuesday to benefit the Wichita State University bowling program. The credit unions -- , , and -- will donate up to $10,000 to the bowling scholarship fund through the event. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Congress seeks to ease national shortage of doctors Apr 14, 2008
Wichita, Kansas, endocrinologist Richard Guthrie, 72, shown here working with Wichita State University physician's assistant student Stacy Fagan. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Failure for carriers indicates just how tough times are for airlines Apr 8, 2008
Passenger gripes rose 60 percent last year compared to 2006, according to the annual Airline Quality Ratings study that was released yesterday by researchers at the Wichita State University and University of Nebraska at Omaha's Aviation Institute. The analysis of the 16 largest US airlines also showed they mishandled more bags, denied boarding to more passengers, and landed more flights late in 2007 - earning the industry its lowest score since the ratings started 18 years ago. (Boston Globe)
United in middle seat on quality Apr 8, 2008
The study, compiled by the aviation departments at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Wichita State University, analyzed 2007 monthly data reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation on on-time arrivals, customer complaints, mishandled baggage and the number of times a confirmed passenger was denied a seat on a flight that took off. AirTran Airways topped the list in terms of overall performance, while Atlantic Southeast Airlines came in at the bottom. (Crain's Chicago Business)
JetBlue rides above industry's turbulence Apr 8, 2008
In the survey, by the University of Nebraska and Wichita State University, JetBlue's on-time performance dipped slightly last year, and there were 0. 78 complaints per 100,000 passengers, well below the industry average of 1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
WSU's Schaus to take Ohio job Apr 8, 2008
Wichita State University athletics director Jim Schaus is leaving to take the same job at the , according to The Post in Athens, Ohio. Schaus has led the athletics department at WSU since 1999. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Ohio brings Schaus aboard as athletic director Apr 8, 2008
Schaus was athletic director at Wichita State University since 1999. Ohio University President Roderick McDavis announced Schaus' hiring Monday afternoon at the school's Convocation Center. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Knights respond to sisters' plight Apr 8, 2008
Kim, a student at Wichita State University, was diagnosed two years ago, in the week prior to her graduation as valedictorian of Pratt High School. Kaylee was diagnosed six months ago. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Low-Cost Airlines Best of Bad Bunch Apr 8, 2008
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Turbulent year for airline service Apr 8, 2008
Researchers at the and the at Wichita State University conduct the AQR study each year. Latest News. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Airline Complaints Soared in 2007 Apr 8, 2008
"The trend is bad and it doesn't look like it gets any better," said Dean Headley, an associate professor at Wichita State University and co-author of the study ... The research is sponsored by the Aviation Institute at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and by Wichita State University. (Time.com)
AirTran snags top quality ratings spot Apr 8, 2008
"I don't expect to see better airline performance in the near future - there's no incentive," says Dean Headly, co-researcher on the study and chair of marketing at Wichita State University ... Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute and the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University conduct the AQR study each year. (Orlando Business Journal)
Finalists for 9-R job pitch ideas Apr 7, 2008
He received his doctorate in educational administration from Wichita State University. Kenneth Ladouceur, superintendent of Gilpin County School District in Black Hawk. (Durango Herald)
U.S. airlines set new performance low in 2007 Apr 5, 2008
The research is sponsored by the Aviation Institute at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Wichita State University ... Bowen said he and the report's co-author, Wichita State University associate professor Dean Headley, plan to expand their scrutiny of the airline industry with new quarterly updates that will supplement the annual reports. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mormon conference marks new head's debut Apr 5, 2008
"It's going to be a pretty significant experience," said Rick Armstrong, a professor of communications at Wichita State University in Kansas. "I'm looking forward to actually standing up in my house and sustaining him.". (AL.com)
Mac hires new coach Apr 4, 2008
Swartzendruber has a son, Tyler, 21, who is attending Wichita State University, and a daughter, Taylor, 11, who attends Hesston Middle School. He enjoys spending time with his children, attending sporting events and playing golf. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Kansas administrator will interview for NIACC post today Apr 3, 2008
She earned her doctorate degree at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas; her master s degree at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan. and her bachelor s degree at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Gregory A. Adams Named Northern California Region President of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals Apr 2, 2008
He holds a Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from Wichita State University and a Bachelor's Degree from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, and he started his career as an emergency room nurse at Crawford Long Hospital of Emory University. About Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente is America's leading integrated health plan. (PR Newswire)
Utes Host Boise State and UC Irvine Mar 26, 2008
Last week the Broncos defeated Yale (4-0), Georgia State University (4-0) and No. 65 Wichita State University (4-0). Leading the Broncos are the Shields brothers. (Utahutes.com)
WSU Foundation receives gift for endowment Mar 26, 2008
The Wichita State University Foundation has received a gift of $580,000 from the estate of a former Derby couple. Audine and Virgil Bargman gave the gift to establish an endowment for scholarships. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Volleyball Plays Nebraska as Part of Spring Tournament Mar 25, 2008
The Owls hosted Nebraska, Wichita State University and the University of Miami at the tournament. FAU lost to the Cornhuskers (19-25, 27-29, 23-25, 12-15) in their first match of the tournament, but head coach was encouraged by what he saw from his team. (Fausports.com)
Wichita State deans want to increase tuition in their schools Mar 22, 2008
In an effort to drum up more money for salaries and classroom technology, three deans at Wichita State University are asking to increase tuition in their schools. Deans of the business school and the engineering and health professions colleges at WSU will present proposals to WSU President Don Beggs' executive committee headed by Robert Kindrick, vice president for academic affairs and research by the end of January. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Council appoints city manager screening committee Mar 21, 2008
Wichita State University professor Ed Flentje has been serving as interim city manager since Kolb's departure. Related Industry News. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Red Cross award Mar 20, 2008
Grimm is a 1990 graduate of Wellington High School and earned her bachelors degree in business administration at Wichita State University in 1997. She began working for the Red Cross Blood Services in May 2000. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
WSU picks search committee for Barton School dean Mar 18, 2008
A search committee has been named to find the successor to John Beehler, former dean of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. Beehler resigned in July to become dean of the college of business and associate provost for economic initiatives at Northern Kentucky University. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
More misfortune for Westran Lady Hornets Mar 18, 2008
Rice said the adversity will not derail her from future goals as she takes her talent to next level at Wichita State University. "We didn't let what happened last year prevent us from getting back here, and I'm not going to let this one stop me either.". (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Five Alva women honored Mar 17, 2008
McKinley attended the University of Kansas, Wichita State University and Northwestern Oklahoma State University. She is one of the original founders of Mother s Day Out at First United Methodist Church and kids Doctor Day at Share Medical Center. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
WSU's Jabara Scholarship recipients announced Friday Mar 15, 2008
Janzen and Linville each will get $20,000 for four years of study at Wichita State University. Janzen attends Smoky Valley High School where he is class president. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Goyens chosen master farmers; K-State selects couple as one of six statewide Mar 15, 2008
Delores has a bachelor's degree in home economics and education from KSU and a master's degree in education from Wichita State University. She taught home economics for three years then taught elementary in USD 382 for 23 years. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Post the First Comment Mar 7, 2008
Later, at Wichita State University, he led the Shockers to a Sweet Sixteen berth, upsetting No. 10 seed Seton Hall and No. 2 seed Tennessee in the process. All in all, Turgeon has played on or been at the helm of an NCAA Tournament team seven times. (The Battalion, TX)
Klasinski announces clerk candidacy Mar 5, 2008
She is also a graduate of the Master Academy of Continuing Education at Wichita State University. Klasinski has completed mandatory election training with the Kansas Secretary of State s office and yearly training with the state s property valuation division. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Reh named excecutive-in-residence Mar 5, 2008
Lesh taught Reh the ins and outs of the dealership, and after graduating from Wichita State University in 1989 with a degree in Business Administration, Reh came back to Lesh Motors full time as sales manager. Reh received the opportunity to become a partner in the business by purchasing small percentages of company stock. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Women's Cross Country Falcons Named an All-Academic Team Feb 27, 2008
Appalachian State University Arizona State University Arkansas State University Austin Peay State University Ball State University Baylor University Belmont University Binghamton University Boston College Bowling Green State University Bradley University Brigham Young University Brown University Butler University California Polytechnic State University California State University, Fresno Central Connecticut State University Central Michigan University Clemson University Coastal Carolina... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Randolph County’s Rice of Westran, Roberts of Cairo nominees for McDonald’s High School All-American Girls Team Feb 23, 2008
Rice will attend Wichita State University of Kansas and continue her basketball career next year. Roberts has been averaging about 19 ppg, 10 rebounds and shooting 84 percent from the free throw line playing for the Lady Cats and her father/coach Bob Roberts. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
PSU sets enrollment record again Feb 22, 2008
PSU was also one of three schools in this case, Wichita State University and the KU Med Center to see an increase in the number of on-campus students. Overall, the state of Kansas had an enrollment increase of 913 students, which is a 1. (SunOnline)
WSU enrollment rises Feb 22, 2008
Wichita State University today announced an enrollment of 14,092 students for the spring 2008 semester, up 47 students from a year ago. Credit hours also were up slightly. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Olympiads to defend state reputation Feb 22, 2008
Teams in the top third qualify for the state contest April 5 at Wichita State University. Go Greenbacks. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Business leaders, executives discuss diversity at round-table Feb 21, 2008
His career is proof: After graduating from Wichita State University in 1966, he joined IBM as a systems engineer a field that few black men were breaking into then, or are breaking into today, he said. He worked for the company for 25 years before founding his own business, which boasts nearly 300 consultants and is one of the largest minority-owned management and information technology firms in the United States. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
DECA students place at conference Feb 21, 2008
Derby High School (DHS) DECA recently took 19 students to the Central Regional Conference at Wichita State University. The Central Region Conference allows DECA students from 12 area high schools to compete in different series events. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
Congress investigates endowment spending on financial aid Feb 21, 2008
The Wichita State University Foundation reported 1. 5 percent of its $189 million endowment went to financial aid, according to the school's respective financial reports. (Web Devil, AZ)
WSU grad Kincaid to keynote Business Week Feb 20, 2008
Wichita State University graduate Richard Kincaid will provide the keynote address March 5 during WSU's Business Week 2008, which is sponsored by the. Kincaid is a principal in and is the president and founder of the. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
TOPS to demonstrate importance of progam Feb 19, 2008
TOPS, along with Wichita State University (WSU), is proposing a research project that will assess the successful socialization of children who graduate from the TOPS program. The planned research project will evaluate the social, academic and emotional development of children throughout their K-12 schooling. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
Bank commissioner to sponsor LifeSmarts Feb 7, 2008
The bank commissioner will become the umbrella sponsor of the LifeSmarts program at the at the Wichita State University School of Business. Life Smarts covers five subject areas -- personal finance, health and safety, technology, the environment, and consumer rights and responsibilities. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Altar on Greek summit seems to predate Zeus Feb 6, 2008
Not far above, on the southern summit, meanwhile, the research team mapped the altar site and dug a test trench, under the direction of Arthur Rhon, emeritus professor of anthropology at Wichita State University. Bones, mostly goats and sheep, were collected. (International Herald Tribune)
High school royalty Feb 6, 2008
After graduating this spring, she plans to attend Butler Community College then Wichita State University (WSU). She hopes to have a double major at WSU in Spanish and criminal justice. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
Former Iowa State AD among EIU finalists Feb 5, 2008
Previously, Berger served as assistant sports information director for Wichita State University, Wichita, Kan. (1990-1991) and sports information director at Wayne State College, Wayne, Neb. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Web site launches to solve brain-drain problem Feb 3, 2008
The seven member schools participating in this endeavor are Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, Washburn University and Wichita State University. Related Industry News. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Robotics teaches life skills Feb 2, 2008
She then has the students write a speech and design a PowerPoint presentation about the importance of robots, which they will present at Wichita State University Feb. 16 during the Robotics competition with other Kansas schools. During the competition, the students will have to program their robot to function in a completely new obstacle course. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Piper hires efficiency ‘audit’ firm Jan 31, 2008
Recent state-wide projects by Custom Energy were at Wichita State University and Pittsburg State University. Along with Custom Energy, Siemens Energy Services and Trane offered bids, estimating how much would be saved over a 15- to 20-year basis. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
MMS students place at Science Olympiad Jan 30, 2008
Out of 15 teams, MMS placed third overall and will be going to State Science Olympiad on April 5 at Wichita State University. Each member of the team received a third- place medal. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
New Discoveries At The Ash Altar Of Zeus Offer Insights Into Origins Of Ancient Greece's Most Powerful God Jan 29, 2008
Left to right: Dan Diffendale, University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Arthur Rhon, Wichita State University, and Arvey Basa, University of Arizona. Bottom Left: Crystal lentoid seal of a bull, Late Minoan I or II, ca. 1400 B.C. Diameter 3 cm. Bottom Right: Reverse of Arcadian League silver stater, Zeus Lykaios seated on a throne with an eagle in his left hand. (Science Daily)
Famous Amos to read to students Jan 29, 2008
Wally Amos, the founder of Famous Amos cookies who will be the featured speaker Thursday at the Wichita State University Center for Entrepreneurship's lecture series, will stay in town an additional day to read to children Friday. Amos, a National Communities in Schools board member, will visit Derby Middle School, Cloud Elementary School and Wichita West High School Friday, where he will spend time with local students in Wichita's CIS program. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Wichita real estate experts ponder slow December home sales Jan 22, 2008
"Things did tail off at the end of the year," says Stan Longhofer, director of the Wichita State University Center for Real Estate. "I'll be honest with you, I really don't have a good feel for why they tailed off.". (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Stan Longhofer Jan 22, 2008
Wichita real estate experts ponder slow December home sales - Wichita Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Area MLK Day Events to Honor Dr. Kings Legacy Jan 18, 2008
He holds a bachelor s degree in industrial education from Wichita State University; a master s degree in industrial studies from California State University at Los Angeles and a doctorate from Iowa State University in industrial education. He is also a graduate of the Kellogg Foundation Minority Serving Institution Leadership Program and the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Irwin named to development post at Wichita Public Radio Jan 16, 2008
Denise M. Irwin has been named director of development at at Wichita State University, the school said in a news release Tuesday. In the newly created position, Irwin will lead major gift, planned giving, underwriting, marketing, grants acquisition and membership efforts for KMUW.. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
New WSU Web site shows 37 years of Kansas economic data Jan 16, 2008
Wichita State University is offering a new interactive web site that provides free economic data for every county in Kansas from 1969 to 2005. The Web site is considered the centerpiece of the Kansas Regional Economic Analysis Project, launched by. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
