¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ audiologist Ray Hull says adults with untreated hearing loss is becoming a growing national epidemic.

Untreated hearing loss: A growing epidemic

Jun 21, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Hearing loss might be most common among older adults, but hearing loss is a growing problem for young people as well. In fact, the number of Americans with hearing loss is staggering, according to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ audiologist Ray Hull.

A past group of students participate in the Kodaly Children's Choir camp at Wichita State.

Kodaly Choir to perform for ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ presidential couple, city staff

Jun 12, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The Kodaly Children's Choir at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has been invited to give two additional performances this year: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, in tribute to Don and Shirley Beggs; 4 p.m. the same day in honor of Wichita’s city employees. Its seventh annual culminating concert will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 15. All performances are free.

'Kansas -- In the Heart of Tornado Alley'

Jul 3, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Two ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty and three graduate students have co-authored the photo-based, local history book "Kansas -- In the Heart of Tornado Alley." The book is not a comprehensive listing of all major tornadic events in the state; rather, it shows the varied ways in which the tornado has shaped the lives of Kansans, and will likely continue to do so in the future.

Wichita State's president and first lady, Don and Shirley Beggs, are leaving after more than 13 years at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. Shirley says,

A fond farewell from Don and Shirley Beggs

Jun 25, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — After 13 1/2 years at Wichita State, Don and Shirley Beggs are moving on. Joe Kleinsasser, longtime director of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's news and media relations, recently had the opportunity to interview this extraordinary presidential couple in the president’s office. Following are highlights from that interview.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ sport management programs get accreditation

Jun 12, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's sport management programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees have recently earned accreditation, joining only eight other universities worldwide with COSMA-accredited programs.

State's high schoolers fill spots for AEGD Dental Camp

Jun 11, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The Advanced Education in Dentistry (AEGD) Dental Camp, June 13-15, filled up faster than expected with high school students from across the state and from Wichita. The 20 participants will get plenty of hands-on experience and shadow dental residents in AEGD's first-time camp.

Special Father's Day weekend at the observatory

Jun 11, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — In honor of fathers everywhere, the Lake Afton Public Observatory is featuring a Father's Day Weekend special Friday, June 15, and Saturday, June 16.

Younkin takes her graphic design talent to Hallmark Cards

Jun 29, 2012 — By Joe Kleinsasser and Joe Hartup — Lauren Younkin honed her artistic skills through courses at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and an internship with Gardner Design.

Telescope night at public observatory June 15

Jun 4, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The Lake Afton Public Observatory and the Kansas Astronomical Observers (KAO) are hosting "Bring Your Own Telescope" night Friday, June 15.

Education students Aubrey Lyman, Lara Dodson, Robert Briley and Krystal Spangler (not pictured) were selected to attend the NASA Pre-Service Teachers Institute this summer.

Education students selected for NASA training

Jun 1, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Four students in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's College of Education were selected to attend the NASA Pre-Service Teachers Institute at Johnson Space Center in Houston this summer.