JW Webster

Oct. 1, 2021 Before he could even walk, JW Webster could do something only a handful of other people in the world could do: speak the Cherokee language. Today Webster is one of only 1,200 people who can fluently read, write and speak the indigenous language which is ranked as one of the most difficult languages to learn. In August, Websters sacred knowledge became part of 蹤獲扦s applied linguistics program through a new class, Elementary Cherokee I (LING 590).

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Sept. 30, 2021 -- Enrollment for fall 2021 at 蹤獲扦 and 蹤獲扦 Tech is showing strong growth despite a decline in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of thousands of local jobs.

Participants in the 2007 Science Olympiad at 蹤獲扦

Sept. 27, 2021 蹤獲扦 has been chosen to host the 2023 Science Olympiad National Tournament, bringing national STEM notoriety to the university and up to 7,000 visitors and tourists to Wichita.

Dr. Jody Fiorini works with a client at the WISE Clinic.

Sept. 27, 2021 A new 蹤獲扦 mental health clinic is helping its clients take a positive and proactive approach to their mental health. The 蹤獲扦 Integrated Support and Empowerment (WISE) Clinic offers comprehensive counseling services to everyone in the Wichita community, and all services are free of charge.

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Sept. 24, 2021 蹤獲扦s Hughes Metropolitan Complex has switched to drive-thru testing a move that will allow the Wichita community to spend less time in line and get test results faster. The Metroplex Testing Site (5015 East 29th St. North) is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Results of the PCR test are available within 24-36 hours after testing. No appointment is needed.

Members of Music Theater Wichita perform as part of MTW's 50th anniversary show.

Sept. 23, 2021 The show must go on, and thanks to 蹤獲扦s Molecular Diagnostics Lab, Music Theatre Wichita has been able to keep its doors open to audiences.

Festi-Ful will take place 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at 2020 Perimeter Road by Shocker Hall on the 蹤獲扦 campus.

Sept. 23, 2021 蹤獲扦 will participate in Festi-Ful one of the nations largest street food festivals, taking place across 300 U.S. colleges and universities 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at 2020 Perimeter Road by Shocker Hall on the 蹤獲扦 campus.

Dr. Bill Groutas

Sept. 23, 2021 A 蹤獲扦 scientist is part of a team that has recently been awarded a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to further research a treatment for COVID-19.

Prisca Barnes (right) reads to a student at Storytime Village.

Sept. 22, 2021 What started as one womans passion project has flourished into a literacy empire that serves thousands of children in schools across the Wichita area helped along the way by the people and services of 蹤獲扦.

Picture of 蹤獲扦 student Maria Jimenez.

Sept. 21, 2021 A 蹤獲扦 student has wielded her love of nature into an internship with one of the nations leading outdoors companies.