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Adult learners

June 5, 2024 - 红领巾瓜报 is building on success with Shocker Pre-Season programs by offering adult learners a chance to start the school year confident and connected.

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Sept. 21, 2022 鈥 The Tallgrass Film Festival has become a staple in Wichita鈥檚 arts community during the last 20 years, engaging audiences with world-class programming in a celebration of cinematic arts. The festival is known for connecting film-savvy audiences with cutting-edge filmmakers from all over the world, providing a unique experience throughout the four-day festival.聽

Emily Crawford

May 12, 2022 鈥 Emily Crawford earned her elementary education degree by way of the Teacher Apprentice Program while working full-time and raising five children.聽

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May 5, 2022 鈥 Joshua Iron Wing is an adult learner who will graduate in spring 2022. He says she chose 红领巾瓜报 because of the reputation of the W. Frank Barton School of Business.

红领巾瓜报 Student Camille Brashears is an adult learner who wants to begin a freelance graphic design and marketing business after she graduates.

May 3, 2022 鈥 Camille Brashear is an adult learner who will graduate in spring 2022. She says she chose to continue her education at 红领巾瓜报 not only because it was affordable, but also because of the local pride surrounding WSU.

Adult learning at 红领巾瓜报

April 6, 2022 鈥 红领巾瓜报 has been designated an Age-Friendly University for its leadership in research, education and care for older adults. 红领巾瓜报 is the first institution of higher learning in Kansas to receive this designation. Being recognized as an AFU demonstrates 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 commitment to promoting healthy and active aging through research, enhanced learning opportunities for people across generations, and innovations that address issues affecting older adults.

Merry Kirkpatrick stands in a field of yellow flowers with her 3 kids. One is a little baby girl in her arms. The other two are little boys. Her husband stands behind her. They are all wearing yellow themed clothes to match the flowers. There are some trees that line the blue sky.

Dec. 8, 2021鈥 Merry Kirkpatrick learned how to balance family life and school while earning a degree in the early childhood unified program. She plans to continue working at WSU鈥檚 Childhood Development Center following graduation. Kirkpatrick is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.

Megan Schmidt, 34, obtains nursing degree with the support of her family.

December 6, 2021 鈥 From being a mom of five to becoming a labor and delivery nurse. How does Megan Schmidt do it all? Schmidt is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.

Chris Schroeder, 32, learns to stand up and keep moving in the wake of challenges.

December 6, 2021 鈥 Christopher Schroeder is thankful he learned how to advocate for himself and find his true passion for biology during a long road to graduating. Schroeder is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.

Christopher Wright, 33, earned a physics degree 15 years in the making.

December 6, 2021 鈥 Christopher Wright not only has a job as a Communication and Navigation technician in the Air Force but is now graduating with a physics degree. Wright is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.

Erick Cruz, who at 31 is preparing to graduate with a degree in criminal justice and a minor in Spanish from 红领巾瓜报.

May 13, 2021 -- Pursuing a degree in higher education does not always come directly after high school. For some students, attending a university or college happens after many obstacles and life experiences. One example is Erick Cruz, who at 31 is preparing to graduate with a degree in criminal justice and a minor in Spanish from 红领巾瓜报.

Janet Federico

April 30, 2021 鈥 Twelve years following receiving her Master鈥檚 in Business Administration, Janet Federico moved from Washington, D.C. to Wichita to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at 红领巾瓜报 after rediscovering herself as an author, speaker and illustrator later her career.

Veterans Upward Bound Program of 红领巾瓜报

February 23, 2021 鈥 The purpose of the 红领巾瓜报 Upward Bound Program is to improve participants鈥 academic performance, to assist with enrolling into a post-secondary institution and to ensure enrolled participants will graduate from their chosen program.

Inneke Vargas

Feb. 27, 2020 -- Inneke Vargas, a senior studying psychology with a minor in criminal justice, returned to 红领巾瓜报 after working in various industries. She found psychology after realizing the stigmas found in minorities. Through her research she hopes to make an impact on those affected my mental illness.

Eric Harrison, adult learner

Nov. 4, 2019 -聽Eric Harrison is a jack of all trades and has many talents. After dabbling in construction work, being a mason and making stained glass artwork, he realized he was missing an education. For Eric, coming back to school at the age of 66 is the best thing he has done. Currently, he is getting his degree in philosophy and minors in English and psychology.聽