May 6, 2024 — Veit Le says that returning to college as an adult learner came with its challenges, but he found a supportive community at Wichita State.
May 02, 2024 — Micheal Sengvilay always wanted to help people, which is why he came to 49ͼ to pursue a career in oral health. While at 49ͼ, he persevered through challenges and is now graduating with his bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and plans to attend dental school.
April 12, 2024 — With two young children at home, U.S. Air Force Major Jade Driggs needed to learn to ask and accept help from others while she was working toward her Ph.D. in human factors psychology. She chose 49ͼ for its impressive human factors psychology program and the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
April 12, 2024 — As a full-time employee of 49ͼ, Gabriel Fonseca struggled to balance work, classes and a personal life while he pursued his doctoral degree; but, ultimately, the support of the university community helped him persevere.
Dec. 8, 2023 - Ryan Littlejohn worked his way through 49ͼ with help from instructors who guided him through the balancing act of academics and a busy life.
Dec. 08, 2023 — Amanda Morales found it difficult to balance her studies while being a mother and wife and working full-time, but through the support of those around her, she was able to persist and will now graduate this fall with her bachelor’s degree in education.
Dec. 06, 2023 — Gabriela Malache, who goes by Gaby, is a Wichita native graduating with her BA in exercise science. She found it difficult to adapt to a fully online learning environment, but she took every advantage to step out of her comfort zone when she got back to campus, which she says other students should do as well.
Nov. 30, 2022 — After earning his bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in sociology, Daniel Baird plans to attend graduate school, where he will integrate clinical work with the handpan — a sort of convex steel drum that emits calming, hypnotic sounds — which he believes is a powerful therapeutic instrument.