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As the largest city in Kansas and the economic hub of the region, Wichita is a thriving and diverse community. Over the years, Newman University has built strong relationships with many of the city's large corporations. Many of these companies offer students internships and part-time or full-time jobs.
Facts and Figures
(Courtesy of the Greater Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau  http://www.visitwichita.com/)
- Size: 139 square miles
- Population: 582,781 (metropolitan area)
- Founded: 1870
- Air Capital of the World - 70 percent of U.S. general aviation aircraft is produced in Wichita
- General Aviation Aircraft Production
- Hawker Beechcraft (formerly Beech)
- Bombardier (formerly Learjet)
- Cessna
- Commercial and Military Aviation Production
- Spirit Aerosystems (formerly Boeing commercial division)
- Boeing (military division)
- Airbus
- Most affordable city in the Midwest, Forbes Magazine Online
- Easiest commute in the U.S. - 16 minutes on average, Small Market Meetings
- Ranked 35th in "America's Top 100 Places to Live in 2004," RelocateAmerica.com
- "All American City 1999," National League of Cities
Famous From Wichita
- Pizza Hut
- White Castle
- Koch Industries - Second largest privately held company in the U.S., Forbes Magazine Online
- The Coleman Company
- 1992 America's Cup winner
- Kirstie Alley, actress
- Don Johnson, actor
- Joe Walsh, guitarist, The Eagles
- Barry Sanders, former Detroit Lions football player, Heisman trophy winner and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Jeff Probst, host of "Survior"
- Dan Glickman, Secretary of Agriculture, President of Motion Picture Association
- William "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Big time attractions COMING SOON:
- Home of the nation's newest WaterWalk canal district and amphitheater. Opening in phases throughout 2005-2007.
- Downtown arena for world-class entertainment, seating 15,000. Opening December 2008.
(Additional Information and Resources: City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, State of Kansas) |
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