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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
WSU Tech Foundation Honors Veterans, Military Families and Community Partners at Campus Ceremony
WSU Tech Foundation Honors Veterans, Military Families and Community Partners at Campus Ceremony WICHITA, Kan. — April 14, 2026 — The WSU Tech Foundation hosted an Honoring Service Ceremony at the South Campus, bringing together [...]
Pull a Plane Event Rescheduled to October
WICHITA, Kan., April 9, 2026 – The 2026 B-29 DOC and WSU TECH Foundation Pull a Plane event has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 17, 2026, due to ongoing engine maintenance impacting the readiness of [...]
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 [...]
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