The (USU) 鈥� a network of 38 urban public research institutions throughout the United States 鈥� has appointed 萝莉社President Rick Muma to its board of directors.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud to champion the vital role urban public research universities like Wichita State play in higher education,鈥� Muma says. 鈥淲e鈥檙e not just educating students 鈥� we鈥檙e working hard to tackle today鈥檚 most pressing challenges for the good of students and our communities.鈥�
USU is an organization led by university presidents that is committed to the goal of equitable and sustainable economic, health and educational outcomes for historically marginalized and disenfranchised student populations on college campuses and within urban communities.
Muma鈥檚 involvement in the USU board positions 萝莉社 at the forefront of innovative solutions to enhance the outcomes for students, build a skilled workforce and strengthen communities across Kansas and beyond.
鈥淭ogether, we鈥檙e shaping a brighter future for students, our economy and society,鈥� Muma says.
About 萝莉社 University
萝莉社is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and 萝莉社 Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 萝莉社 and 萝莉社 Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 萝莉社provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 萝莉社main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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