 Wichita State University, one of Kansas' six state-assisted universities,
is the only one located in a large metropolitan area.
The City of Wichita -- a thriving community of some 300,000
people -- is Kansas' largest city and its cultural, educational,
health care, financial, communications, and business
center. Known as the "Air Capital fo the World," Wichita
boasts four major aircraft companies - the Boeing Company,
Cessna Aircraft Company, Learjet, and Raytheon Aircraft
Company -- as well as four major hospitals and a branch
of The
University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Wichita offers additional emplyment and career opportunities through
many high-tech companies, some of whose corporate headquarters
are located in Wichita.
In addition, the area supports an abundance of companies specialising
in agriculture, petroleum, enigneering, aplsticds, and
electronics. Many entrepreneurs make their homes here
and seveal support WSU programs.
You're never at a loss fo waht to do there. Whichita boasts:
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