Wichita State University College of Education

The College of Education congratulates Dr. Lyndsey Brown, assistant clinical professor and school counseling coordinator at Wichita State University, on being recognized as a Wichita Business Journal 2026 Young Professional.

Through her work preparing future school counselors, supporting student success and serving as the College of Education's recruitment faculty fellow, Dr. Brown exemplifies the impact educators can have both on campus and in the community.

🔗: www.bizjournals.com/wichita/c/young-professionals-june-2026/44744/lyndsey-brown-wichita-state-university.html

Wichita State University is expanding its Teacher Apprentice Program™ (TAP) to include new middle-school-level math and science pathways to address critical teacher shortages across Kansas.

Learn more about this expansion at the link in the comments.

Wichita State University College of Education

We were truly honored to receive the Lifetime Distinction Award at this week's Fairmount Forever Society celebration. This wonderful evening celebrates supporters of Wichita State University and those who have made a meaningful difference for students and the campus community.

As an organization founded by educators, supporting education is at the heart of who we are. We deeply value our long-standing partnership with the Wichita State University College of Education, and are proud to support initiatives that help students and educators flourish.

Thank you, Wichita State University, for this heartfelt recognition. 💙

🎮 Level up this summer at the WSU Esports Experience Summer Camp!

Ages 13-18 | July 6-10 | 9am-4pm daily.

Train on pro equipment across Overwatch 2, Valorant, Rocket League & Smash and learn more about the collegiate esports space!

Register by July 3, link in bio!

Check out the latest edition of the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement "The Shocker" magazine!

It highlights the year-long centennial celebrations of Wichita State's College of Education, College of Fine Arts and Barton School of Business. Follow the link below to read the story on the College of Education and its 100-year history.

🔗: https://foundation.wichita.edu/we-are-100/

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Friend, dean of the College of Education at Wichita State University, on being recognized as a 2026 Wichita Business Journal Women in Business honoree. 🎉

Dr. Friend leads the college with a collaborative and student-centered approach focused on advancing student success, supporting faculty and staff, strengthening partnerships with schools and communities across Kansas, and creating innovative opportunities in education. Her leadership reflects her belief that education transforms lives and communities and a commitment to supporting educators and students in meaningful, lasting ways.

Through her leadership, mentorship and advocacy for education, Dr. Friend continues to make an impact at Wichita State and in schools and communities throughout Kansas. One of the most rewarding parts of her work is seeing students become educators and leaders who will make a difference in their communities.

The College of Education is proud to celebrate Dr. Friend and this well-deserved recognition!

Jennifer Friend, Wichita State University Jennifer Friend, Wichita State University

Dr. Kim and his colleagues (including Dr. Vermillion) delivered a presentation at the 2026 Annual North American Society for Sport Management Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His team shared findings of examining factors related to mental health challenges and stigma among Asian American administrators in intercollegiate athletics.

Check out the Shocker Zone during Wichita State Day at Riverfest on June 6!

Meet Haley Ensz

Through her time as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern, Haley has been able to strengthen her clinical counseling skills, including assessment, rapport-building, case conceptualization, documentation, and ethical decision-making.

This is what Applied Learning looks like at Wichita State University.

Wichita State University College of Education