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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) has invested $2.5 million in Wichita State University (WSU), with $1.8 million dedicated to the Wichita Biomedical Campus and $700,000 allocated to create two endowed nursing scholarships.

According to Matt All, president and CEO of BCBSKS, “Most of the biggest moments in our lives are tied to health care in some way. The Wichita Biomedical Campus will help make those moments better for Kansans by training the health care workers of the future and empowering them with the best tools and research. We’re thrilled to be a part of making it happen.”

The $1.8 million gift will support the remaining $16 million project cost, ensuring the inclusion of clinical space in the $222 million Phase 1 of the Wichita Biomedical Campus construction. This clinical space will provide applied learning opportunities for students while increasing access to medical services.

Dr. Richard Muma, WSU president, expressed gratitude for the investment, saying, “We are thankful for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas’ investment that will provide clinical space in the same building that contains our labs and classrooms and puts hands-on learning opportunities right in front of every student in the College of Health Professions. It’s a direct application of our university’s vision to provide impactful applied learning experiences.

The support for this clinical space demonstrates the commitment of WSU and BCBSKS to invest in critical infrastructure for health care access in Kansas and to cultivate a diverse and skilled health care workforce.

Telly McGaha, president and CEO of the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, highlighted the long-standing partnership between WSU and BCBSKS, saying, “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas have been an important partner to WSU for more than 40 years. They have demonstrated a continuous commitment to the education of health care providers, from empowering nursing students to creating community education opportunities. We are thrilled to have their partnership in this ground-breaking project for Wichita State and the Wichita community as a whole.”

The two endowed nursing scholarships created by BCBSKS will support students pursuing degrees in nursing. The Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Scholarship will be designated for nursing students enrolled in WSU’s RN-BSN online programs, while the Nursing Scholarship will support students who have documented economic hardship or have overcome socioeconomic challenges.

Dr. Gregory Hand, dean of the WSU College of Health Professions, expressed gratitude for the scholarships, saying, “The School of Nursing extends its gratitude to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas for their visionary support and investment in nursing health care providers of today and tomorrow. Their commitment to fostering a diverse and skilled nursing workforce, while also enhancing workforce development in rural and underserved areas of Kansas, is a significant step towards improving health care access and availability for all Kansans.

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