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Events
Pull A Plane for Education
Join forces with B-29 Doc and the WSU Tech Foundation for an unforgettable event: Pull a Plane for Education!
This exhilarating fundraiser puts your team to the ultimate test in a tug-of-war like no other—humans vs. an 80,000-pound plane! Gather your team of 25 and see if you have what it takes to pull Doc, a fully restored B-29, across the finish line. Teams will race against the clock, pulling nearly 40 tons by rope. The top fundraiser will win the grand prize—a once-in-a-lifetime ride in Doc!
Pull A Plane for Education
Join forces with B-29 Doc and the WSU Tech Foundation for an unforgettable event: Pull a Plane for Education!
This exhilarating fundraiser puts your team to the ultimate test in a tug-of-war like no other—humans vs. an 80,000-pound plane! Gather your team of 25 and see if you have what it takes to pull Doc, a fully restored B-29, across the finish line. Teams will race against the clock, pulling nearly 40 tons by rope. The top fundraiser will win the grand prize—a once-in-a-lifetime ride in Doc!
News
B-29 DOC and WSU TECH Foundation Pull a Plane 2026 Event Rescheduled
WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 13 – The 2026 B-29 DOC and WSU TECH Foundation Pull a Plane event has been rescheduled from March to April. The event to raise funds for WSU TECH student initiatives and [...]
WSU Tech Foundation Announces $10,000 Gift from Goodwill Industries of Kansas to Support FutureMaker Mobile Learning Lab
WICHITA, Kan. — The WSU Tech Foundation is proud to announce a $10,000 contribution from Goodwill Industries of Kansas to support WSU Tech’s FutureMaker Mobile Learning Lab, a signature outreach program raising awareness of Career Technical [...]
American Institute of Wine & Food, Wichita Chapter Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Support WSU Tech Culinary and Hospitality Students
The American Institute of Wine and Food, Wichita Chapter Inc. (AIWF–Wichita), has established a new endowed scholarship to support Wichita State University Campus of Applied Science and Technology (WSU Tech) students pursuing careers in culinary arts and hospitality. The [...]
Rusty Eck Ford Invests in WSU Tech Automotive Students with New Contribution
Wichita, Kan. — WSU Tech welcomed representatives from Rusty Eck Ford to campus this week as the dealership presented a philanthropic contribution in support of the college’s automotive technology program. The $16,000 gift, made to [...]
WSU Tech Foundation Celebrates Student Success and Donor Impact at 2025 Scholarship Luncheon
WICHITA, Kan. — October 29, 2025 — The WSU Tech Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29, at WAVE in downtown Wichita, bringing together students, donors, and community partners to celebrate the [...]
WSU Tech Unveils Kenworth Heavy Truck Lab, Expanding Opportunities for Mobile Equipment Students
WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) today celebrated the naming of the Kenworth Heavy Truck Lab, one of several state-of-the-art spaces created through the $3 million renovation [...]
Textron Aviation pledges lead gift to launch WSU Tech Foundation’s $8 million capital campaign
Textron Aviation pledges lead gift to launch WSU Tech Foundation’s $8 million capital campaign Investment supports expansion of National Center for Aviation Training to address workforce development in aviation and advanced manufacturing. WICHITA, Kan. (Aug. [...]
Air Capital Legacy Lives On Through Cessna 421 Donation to WSU Tech
This aircraft’s journey started in Wichita. And thanks to a recent in-kind donation, it’s staying right here to shape the future of aviation. Chris Marshall, a longtime pilot and Wichita State University graduate, along with [...]
True Blue Power and Mid-Continent Partner with WSU Tech Foundation to Equip Future Aviation Leaders
The WSU Tech Foundation is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power. As part of this growing collaboration, the company has made a first-year in-kind donation [...]
B-29 DOC and WSU TECH Foundation Announce Pull a Plane 2025 Event
B-29 DOC and the WSU TECH Foundation will host the fourth Pull a Plane for Education, March 8, 2025, at the B-29 DOC Hangar, Education and Visitors Center.The event raises funds for WSU TECH student [...]
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