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Sept. 2, 2026 - On May 3, a satellite prototype created at Wichita State was launched into low space orbit by NASA. On Aug. 4, when the first delivery of data came through, Professor Nickolas Solomey and his entire team of faculty and students breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Aug. 31, 2026 - Some of the newest and boldest ideas in space exploration will be featured Sept. 15-17 at the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Symposium at Wichita State University.   The symposium is free and open to the public at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex and available via livestream.

Aug. 18, 2026 — For the 15th consecutive year, more community college students chose Wichita State University to complete their academic goals than any other university in Kansas.

Aug. 3, 2026 — Police have issued an all-clear following a report of a suspicious device on campus.

July 31, 2026 — Five Wichita State University faculty and staff members will be featured in a weeklong takeover of NPR's "The Academic Minute," sharing research on topics that include public health, artificial intelligence in education, advanced space manufacturing and particle physics.