York Signs With New Mexico Jul 25, 2009
Rachel York, Richard's older sister, currently runs cross country and track at Division I Wichita State University. "Rachel told me to just have fun and enjoy myself," he said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Notre Dame Second All-Time With 210 Academic All-Americans Jul 7, 2009
Academic All-America Baseball Selections Total University of Notre Dame 29 Bucknell University 28 Wichita State University 26 Illinois Wesleyan University 25 Delta State University 22 Johns Hopkins University 21 Mississippi State University 20 Western Michigan University 19 University of Arizona 18 University of Nebraska 17. Academic All-America Football Selections Total University of Nebraska 98 Penn State University 53 University of Notre Dame 52 University of Dayton 48 Ohio State University... (Und.com)
Endowments feeling the pinch Jul 7, 2009
JOSH HECK / WBJ Elizabeth King, president and CEO of the Wichita State University Foundation, says she projects a 20 percent decrease in the university;s $196 million endowment. Related News. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Bryan Mullins selected for MVC's Charlotte West Scholar-Athlete Award Jun 25, 2009
- of Southern Illinois University and Brooke Demo of Wichita State University have been selected as the male and female recipients, respectively, of the Missouri Valley Conference's Dr. Charlotte West Scholar-Athlete Award, Valley Commissioner Doug Elgin has announced. The Missouri Valley Conference Faculty Athletics Representatives Committee selected Demo and Mullins from a field of league student-athletes who met the Dr. Charlotte West Scholar-Athlete Award criteria, including academic... (Siusalukis.com)
Wichita golfer leading rain-soaked U.S. Open Jun 19, 2009
Spears, who was interviewed on during the rain delay, was the 2008 Missouri Valley Golfer of the Year during his senior season at Wichita State University, making him just the third player in conference history to earn all-conference honors for four straight seasons. Spears recently completed an internship at in Wichita. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Coleman Not Looking Over His Shoulder Jun 19, 2009
He would open as a draft-eligible sophomore at Wichita State University, continue in the Cape Cod Summer League and finish north of the border playing for the Oakland As short-season affiliate in Vancouver, British Columbia. to read the rest of this story. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Tigers load up on arms during Draft Jun 16, 2009
Tobin Mateychick is a tall lefty who has committed to go to Wichita State University, but he was worth the chance if he changes course. Another lefty, Giovanni Soto, was originally in junior college before returning home to his native Puerto Rico. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Baseball is in doctor's blood Jun 16, 2009
Most memorable moment: Wichita State University winning the 1989 world series. jheck@bizjournals. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
South Barber Girls Track Team brings home State Championship for second year Jun 3, 2009
They competed in Cessna Stadium at Wichita State University The locals made that statement because the team placed first by a sizable margin at every meet they competed in this season. At state the overall team score was 55 points. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Davis Named Assistant Coach for GW Women's Soccer Jun 2, 2009
A 1999 graduate of Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Davis earned his Master's of Education in Sports Administration from Kansas in 2002. Davis holds a NSCAA National Diploma and has earned his NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma. (Gwsports.com)
Startup: Vital signs of a young regional company May 30, 2009
Don Price, 54, the chief technology officer, has a bachelor's in economics from Wichita State University. He has held various management positions in the tech industry, including director of technology for Lotus Development Corp. in Boston. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Cami Wells Inducted Into North Dakota Track And Field Hall Of Fame May 30, 2009
Position: Head Coach Men's 's Cross Country and Head Coach Women's Track Coach Head Women's Cross Country Coach since fall 1999 Head Men's Cross Country Coach since fall 2002 Head Women's Track Coach since fall 2006 Hometown: Dickinson, ND High School: Dickinson High School Colleges: Drake University, Bachelors of Arts, Biology Wichita State University, Masters in Education, Sports Administration ... Coaching Resume Bowling Green State University, 10th year (1999 to present) Wichita State... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Baseball faces Creighton Wednesday May 29, 2009
Host: Wichita State University. Wednesday, May 20 #4 Creighton (28-24) vs. #5 Southern Illinois (23-26), 11 a.m. #1 Missouri State (32-19) vs. #6 Illinois State (23-21), 3 p.m. #2 Indiana State (33-18) vs. #3 Wichita State (27-24), 7 p.m.. (Siusalukis.com)
Scientists announce top 10 new species; issue SOS May 23, 2009
This year's committee members included Philippe Bouchet, French National Museum of Natural History and International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature; Daphne G. Fautin, Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center, University of Kansas; Mary Liz Jameson, Wichita State University; Peter Kmpfer, International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, and Institut fr Angewandte Mikrobiologie, Justus-Liebig-Universitt Giessen; Niels Peder Kristensen, Zoologisk Museum,... (EurekAlert!)
Mike Jackson Named Director Of Athletic Ticketing May 20, 2009
Prior to Las Vegas, Jackson served as the Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations at Wichita State University, a position he held from 2004-05. He also was the Director of Ticket Operations at James Madison University from 2002-04. (Odusports.com)
College News May 13, 2009
Senior, Shannon Kish received a 4,000 scholarship for The College of Engineering at Wichita State University. She will attend the college beginning in the fall of 2009 and was one of 70 high school students were offered scholarships as a result of their participation in the annual Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE). (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Swine Flu May Be the Lull Before the Storm May 7, 2009
"1889, 1918, 1957 and 1968 all saw a circulating new flu strain in the spring and early summer of the year, just at the end of the influenza season across the northern hemisphere," George Gehner, a historian at Wichita State University and expert on swine flu, told AFP.. A "second wave" is highly likely, but there is no guarantee that it would be more lethal, both Oxford and Gehner said. (Newsmax)
James C. Anderson; rocket scientist, musician May 7, 2009
After graduating from high school in 1971, he received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1975 from Wichita State University. In the same field of study, he received a master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1977 and a doctorate from MIT in 1984. (Boston Globe)
Sacred Heart School honors Sister Rose Hacker May 1, 2009
She went on to receive a master's degree in science from Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan. as well as a master's degree in ministry from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Scientists Give A Hand(edness) To The Search For Alien Life Apr 28, 2009
(Credit: Roger Burks (University of California at Riverside), Mark Schneegurt (Wichita State University), and Cyanosite (www-cyanosite. bio. (Science Daily)
Women's Hoops Inks Julia Bennett to NLI Apr 17, 2009
Bennett was heavily recruited by the University of Houston, Wichita State University, North Florida University and Liberty University, but chose to attend USD because she loves the San Diego area, and is intrigued by the outstanding Law School at USD.. Bennett also notes that she is an artist and is proud to have been at the inauguration of current United States President Barrack Obama. (Usdtoreros.com)
Chambers: Chief farming exec Apr 10, 2009
Education: Bachelor s of Business Administration degree from Wichita State University, 1972; Master s in Accounting from WSU, 1978. Experience: More than 30 years of in corporate finance and management in rent-to-own industry. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Hassle-free flying? Airline ratings soar as traffic declines Apr 7, 2009
The study, which is based on data from the U.S. Transportation Department, is sponsored by St. Louis University and Wichita State University ... "We know the system performs better when it's less stressed by high passenger volume," said Dean Headley, a marketing professor at Wichita State University and co-author of the report. (USA Today -- Money)
Study: US Airways service improves Apr 7, 2009
The report, compiled by researchers at Saint Louis University and Wichita State University, is based on analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation data ... We know the system performs better when it s less stressed by high passenger volume, says Dean Headley, associate professor of marketing at the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Study shows airline performance gains Apr 7, 2009
We know the system performs better when it s less stressed by high passenger volume, said Dean Headley, associate professor of marketing at the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. The economy scared away both business and leisure travelers in 2008. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Frazzled fliers see better airline service Apr 7, 2009
The improvement in lost bags may be partly due to checked-bag fees imposed by some airlines, said Dean Headley, an associate professor of marketing at Wichita State University in Kansas and co-author of the study. It's likely some passenger responded by carrying onboard bags they would have previously checked, reducing the volume of checked bags and easing the pressure on airlines, he said. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hawaiian tops 2008 airline performance Apr 7, 2009
The research is sponsored by St. Louis University in Missouri and by Wichita State University in Kansas. The improved performance was not surprising because 2007 was the worst year for airlines in the study, researchers said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Ranks #1 in National Airline Quality Rating Apr 7, 2009
The AQR study is a faculty research project conducted jointly by Saint Louis University and Wichita State University and is available online at. About Hawaiian Airlines. (PR Newswire)
AirTran rated No. 2 Apr 7, 2009
At the other end of the spectrum, Atlantic Southeast Airlines ranked last, according to the study by Wichita State University and Saint Louis University ... I m speculating, but if (customers) don t know who s flying what, what routes are left, that could be part of the problem, said Dean Headley, a Wichita State University marketing professor and co-author of the report said in an interview here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
WWII veteran is more than just burgers and custard Mar 28, 2009
After Freddy separated from the Army he attended Wichita State University, where he graduated with an accounting degree in 1949. Soon after, he landed a job with A-B Sales Inc., a wholesale liquor company, and worked there until retiring in 2005 after 56 years of service. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Gould living out his dreams Mar 25, 2009
Now a senior on his way to Wichita State University, Gould is ranked No. 25 on the Rivals 100 list of top baseball prospects, one of many accolades the senior has received. But, aware that the country is full of can't-miss high school stars who never excelled at the next level, he tries to take it all in stride. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
X's bring back McCoola for third season Mar 20, 2009
native, played on four straight Missouri Valley Conference championship teams at Wichita State University. He enjoyed a stellar rookie campaign for the Explorers in 2006, hitting. (Sioux City Journal)
Gib Clark hits 50 years since ordination. Mar 18, 2009
Through the years Gib furthered his education at Pratt Community College, Wichita State University and Friends University. Gib served in Wichita, Byron, Carmen, Coldwater and Denver before coming to Kiowa where he s been the last 5 years. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Mark of the 'Vampire' Mar 7, 2009
"Claiming it as the first vampire is a little ridiculous," Peer Moore-Jansen of Wichita State University tells New Scientist. Related Stories. (Fox News)
Venetian 'Vampire' Rises From the Dead Mar 7, 2009
However, Peer Moore-Jansen of Wichita State University in Kansas says he has found similar skeletons in Poland and that while Borrini's finding is exciting, "claiming it as the first vampire is a little ridiculous". Borrini says his study details the earliest grave to show archaeological "exorcism evidence against vampires". (ABC News)
Falcons Named to USTFCCCA Academic Team Mar 7, 2009
231 Wichita State University, 3. 340 Yale University, 3. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Marquette University names new dean Mar 6, 2009
She also taught at Wichita State University and Indiana University. She has experience as a TV reporter, producer and host, and also worked as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Real estate: In Wichita, sales drop, but market stays stable Feb 24, 2009
"Our home sales started falling at the end of 2007," says Stan Longhofer, director of the Center for Real Estate at Wichita State University. "Then they dropped off pretty substantially in 2008. And in November, sales dropped through the floor.". (USA Today -- Money)
Hall-of-Fame sportscaster calls life as he sees it Feb 18, 2009
He received a football scholarship to Wichita State University and earned his BS, then went on to the University of Kansas where he earned his MS. Newly married, he became a graduate assistant while his wife, Linda, taught school. Writing his thesis while living in a bus, he went to a local radio station to apply for work as a sportscaster. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
U.S. airlines improve on-time performances in 2008 Feb 10, 2009
"2007 was the worst year we've had in a long time," says Dean Headley, a professor at Wichita State University and co-author of the annual Airline Quality Rating. "Finally, airlines began to realize capacity and demand needed to match better. In 2007, they were working with the idea of 'let's just get some flights out there.' They were losing their rear.". (USA Today -- Money)
A performance turnaround by US Airways Feb 10, 2009
Dean Headley, associate professor of marketing at Wichita State University and co-author of the annual Airline Quality Report, called US Airways' on-time performance of over 80 percent in 2008 a "major achievement. He said it's clear the airline's focus on reducing delays "was important from the top down. At the same time, the airline also had some outside help in the form of dramatic airline flight cutbacks that made airports and the skies less crowded. (AZCentral -- Business)
