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01/08/2025

01/02/2025

WSU Tech will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.

WSU Tech will resume normal operating hours on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Wichita State University will also be closed Thursday, Jan. 9, following Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order closing state offices in honor of President Carter.

This observance follows similar closures for the National Day of Mourning for Presidents Ronald Reagan in 2004, Gerald Ford in 2007, and George H.W. Bush in 2018.

WSU Tech will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. All full-time employees are required to record their time as holiday pay for this day. Please coordinate with your supervisor to add...

12/26/2024

"An innovative work-based program is helping the Wichita ecosystem by granting businesses access to affordable marketing services while also providing Wichita State University and WSU Tech students with hands-on experience in web design, graphic design and more."

Recently, the ShockStarter program was featured in an article by HirePaths, showcasing its impact on our community. By empowering students with real-world opportunities and supporting businesses with creative solutions, ShockStarter is truly a win-win for Wichita!

Check out the article to learn more about how this program is shaping the future of marketing and design in our region. 👉 https://hirepaths.com/blog/2024/12/10/wsu-tech%E2%80%99s-shockstarter-program-is-win-win-for-wichita

12/24/2024

Elf is packing up today to head back to Santa at the North Pole, ready for a busy night of delivering joy! We can’t wait to see where his holiday adventures take him next year. 🎄 Happy Holidays!!

12/23/2024

Congratulations to the students of cohort nine from the WSU Tech Veterinary Nurse program! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we are so proud of your accomplishments. Recently, we celebrated this milestone with a special pinning ceremony🎉

12/23/2024

ELF, NO! We caught Elf trying to make decorations with some of the composite material in the Composites Lab! While we need that for the aircrafts, Elf clearly has other plans...

🎄 Join us every morning until Dec. 25th to see where Elf pops up next!

12/22/2024

"No need to Claus a scene!!" Elf luckily found his way to the Emergency Medical Technician lab, and when we asked how he was feeling, he said, ‘I’m JUST PINE!’

🎄 Join us every morning until Dec. 25th to see where Elf pops up next!

12/21/2024

Elf was feeling a little Claus-trophobic at the North Pole, so he got to work on building a new home in the construction lab… He has always been good at the building blocks!

🎄 Join us every morning until Dec. 25th to see where Elf pops up next!

12/20/2024

Last week at the WSU Tech Board meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing Ethan Sweberg, an EMT student at WSU Tech's FutureReady Healthcare Center and a senior at Wichita Northwest High School, for his incredible, lifesaving efforts. Ethan was presented with a Sedgwick County EMS Challenge Coin and a Citizen Hero Certificate for his heroic actions during a cardiac arrest emergency on October 28th.

That evening, Ethan arrived at a choir concert and was met at the door with an urgent request for help. He quickly retrieved his medical bag and found an older gentleman in distress—pale, blue, and unresponsive. Ethan immediately instructed bystanders to call 911 and grab an AED while he began chest compressions. While EMS was en route, Ethan and those assisting performed CPR and used the AED, ultimately reviving the patient. By the time EMS arrived, the gentleman had regained a pulse and was breathing on his own.

The recognition was made even more special with the presence of Chief Kevin Lanterman, Deputy Chief Angela Hamilton, Col. Shannon Reed, and members EMS crew who responded to the call. Together, they honored Ethan with heartfelt gratitude for his quick thinking and skillful response.

WSU Tech President Dr. Sheree Utash also presented Ethan with a WSU Tech challenge symbolizing the college's immense pride in his bravery, quick thinking, and commitment to saving lives and Heather Krull from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, the lead sponsor for the FutureReady Center, was there to congratulate Ethan and his family.

Ethan, your dedication to making a difference inspires us all, and we’re so proud to have you as part of the WSU Tech family. 💙

12/20/2024

❄️ NOTICE: All WSU Tech campuses will be closed for Winter Break from December 21 through January 5.

Campuses will reopen on January 6 with normal business hours.

12/20/2024

Licensed to spread holiday cheer—Elf is in the Walser Automotive Service Lab at City Center, armed with a toolbox full of festive spirit and ready to rev up the holiday magic!

🎄 Join us every morning until Dec. 25th to see where Elf pops up next!

12/19/2024

Congratulations to our Practical Nurse graduates! Your hard work and compassion have paid off, and the healthcare world is lucky to have you. Here's to a future of making a difference! 🌹

12/19/2024

Elf is enrolling in the Para Educator program and made a stop at the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center to get trained so he can teach all the other elves at the North Pole! He’s ready to spread some holly jolly knowledge! ☃️

🎄 Join us every morning until Dec. 25th to see where Elf pops up next!

12/18/2024

Elf is signing up for GED classes at NexStep Alliance (a partnership between WSU Tech and Goodwill Industries of Kansas) — Gingerbread, Eggnog, and Decorating classes, of course! He’s absolutely jolly with excitement to get started!

🎄 Join us every morning until Dec. 25th to see where Elf pops up next!

12/17/2024

Join us live to celebrate the Practical Nurse Class of 2024 on December 17th. Celebrate virtually on Facebook, or Youtube. The ceremony will begin at 6pm.

12/17/2024

🎄 A Special Holiday Message for Our Students from Dr. Sheree Utash

As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to celebrate you. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance inspire all of us at WSU Tech every day. Whether you’re starting your journey, reaching new milestones, or preparing for what’s next, you are the reason we do what we do. I am so proud of everything you’ve accomplished this year and can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll achieve in the future.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a bright new year!

12/17/2024

Speaking of Santa's sleigh, Elf is borrowing the WKI Kenworth truck from City Center to help transport toys from the North Pole! Hold on tight, because Elf’s got the pedal to the metal, and jingle all the way!

🎄 Join us every morning until Dec. 25th to see where Elf pops up next!

12/16/2024

"What do you mean you don't have to make toys by hand?" Elf was amazed when he learned how to operate the CNC machines in the Gene Haas Foundation Innovation Lab to speed up toy-making time! And of course, all the red made it extra festive!

🎄 Join us every morning until Dec. 25th to see where Elf pops up next!