Wichita State, WSU Tech announce fall enrollment numbers Enrollment for fall 2020 at Wichita State University and WSU Tech is down, following record years of enrollment growth. Despite the decline, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of thousands of local jobs, the percentage drop in full-time equivalency (FTE) at the institutions is better [...]
Graduates, Students and Community, Earlier today, WSU Tech announced that Ivanka Trump, advisor to the president of the United States, is a planned speaker at the college’s virtual commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, June 6. The invitation was extended in February and Ms. Trump offered to record a congratulatory message to graduates to be played [...]
Here's a list of some of the top resources for you to use as a WSU Tech student:WSU Tech launched the Navigate platform to provide an online connection between a student and their support network at WSU Tech. The app helps students see all the important things in one place and reminds them of what’s [...]
J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc. makes $30,000 gift to benefit WSU Tech’s new Digital Marketing program WICHITA, KAN – J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc. has made a $30,000 gift to WSU Tech to support the college’s Digital Marketing program, which began in the Fall 2019 semester. Funds will be used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment [...]
Wichita, KAN - WSU Tech has issued an open call for artists to submit their original designs to be painted on several electrical box covers throughout their main campus, the National Center for Aviation Training (4004 N. Webb Rd.). Designs should be aviation or manufacturing themed and are due Monday, October 28. Boxes measure [...]
Can’t stop, won’t stop, WSU Tech sees strong enrollment growth for 7th consecutive semester Wichita, Kansas – Enrollment at WSU Tech is at an all-time high for the 2019 fall semester. This is the 7th consecutive semester the college has seen strong growth in enrollment. As reported by the Kansas Board of Regents; (KBOR), [...]
Demand for aviation workforce fuels AAR, WSU Tech partnership WICHITA, Kan.- AAR (NYSE: AIR), a global provider of aviation services, and WSU Tech today announced their new aviation maintenance education and training partnership to further enhance instruction as well as student job experiences and career prospects at AAR upon graduation. AAR’s EAGLE Career Pathway [...]
Architectural Drafting – Jeremy King Advisor James Spears – 7th Place Automated Manufacturing – Michael Corby/Jeremy King Advisor Team of Stephen Frazier, Benjamin Light, Jason Nelson – Bronze Medal 3rd place Aviation Maintenance – Dawn Kealey Advisor Ethan Coberly – 4th Place David Tarleton – 6th Place CNC Milling Specialist – Michael Corby Advisor [...]
WSU Tech reaches over $1M in scholarships awarded through Wichita Promise program Wichita, KAN -- It has been 3 years since WSU Tech, then Wichita Area Technical College, announced the launch of a new workforce initiative titled Wichita Promise. This scholarship program, aimed at removing the barriers that keep individuals from getting [...]
WSU Tech president named to national board Dr. Sheree Utash has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Community Colleges Wichita, KS – On Monday, in a national press release by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), it was announced that WSU Tech President Dr. Sheree [...]
What happens when a group of young women visit a WSU Tech campus to spend the day exploring career pathways in construction, climate and energy control technologies, and other career options that are typically male-dominated fields? Watch the videos below to find out! Hear from the students... [...]
Today, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump announced the 25 members of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board. Among those selected is Dr. Sheree Utash, President of WSU Tech. Established under Executive Order 13845, this Board will work directly with the National Council for the American Worker, leveraging [...]
Wichita Promise scholarship is changing lives thanks to financial support from Councilmen ... Thanks to special funds donated by District 1 Councilman, Brandon Johnson, and District 3 Councilman, James Clendenin, WSU Tech has been able to increase their offerings of the Wichita Promise scholarship to more students in their districts. Wichita Promise is designed to increase Wichita’s [...]
Are you interested in becoming a Metallica Scholar? We will soon be accepting applications for this rockin' scholarship. More information is coming. Submit the request for info below to be one of the first to receive details of this exciting opportunity on how to become a Metallica Scholar: Women in Manufacturing. [...]
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit on February 25–26, 2019, from a team of peer reviewers representing the Higher Learning Commission. The team will [...]
Dec 6, 2018, at the 2018 Honorary Commander Assumption of Command Ceremony, WSU Tech President, Dr. Sheree Utash, was recognized as one of the new honorary commanders at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS. President Utash was among 13 other individuals who received this honor. "I am extremely honored to be selected as an [...]
WSU Tech continues to see strong enrollment growth for 5th consecutive semester. Wichita, Kansas – Enrollment at WSU Tech, formerly Wichita Area Technical College, has reached new highs for the 2018 fall semester. This is the 5th consecutive semester the college has seen strong growth in enrollment. As reported by the [...]
WSU Tech ranked second fastest growing college among 952 two-year institutions in the nation. Wichita, Kansas - The Chronicle of Higher Education has ranked WSU Tech, formerly Wichita Area Technical College, at No. 2 among its “Fastest-Growing Colleges, 2006-2016” in its Almanac of Higher Education 2018. In the 10-year span, the college experienced a 418.3% [...]
New scholarship program will pay to move people to Wichita and train them to go to work at top aviation companies. At the National Center for Aviation Training, WSU Tech will pay tuition and fees, relocation and cost of living expenses and provide a guaranteed job interview with new “Wichita Promise Move” scholarship program. [...]
Wichita Public Schools, WSU Tech and Textron Aviation to partner with aviation industry and Kansas State Department of Education to launch Aviation Pathway Program to create new aviation industry options for high school students. WICHITA, Kan. – Aviation Pathway, a new proposed high school aviation curriculum, was announced today by Wichita Public [...]
