WSU News

WSU's request for no tuition increase approved for 2019-20

June 19, 2019 -- Wichita State University has modified its tuition request to the Kansas Board of Regents, asking to hold all tuition rates flat for the 2019-20 academic year – a 0.0% increase for undergraduate / graduate and resident / non-resident students. The Kansas Board of Regents approved the tuition increase today (Wednesday, June 19).

Q&A with Gordon Vadakin on Wichita State bowling, his memories and his plans

June 19, 2019 - Gordon Vadakin discusses his retirement from Wichita State bowling after building the program over 40-plus years as bowler and coach.

WSU Today: June 18, 2019

USS and UP Senates to hold joint meeting today (Tuesday, June 18)
WSU announces new Title IX Coordinator
Panopto to go down for maintenance this weekend
Coming soon – Shocker Printing Solutions
Training for preventing suicide to be offered
Shocker Store in RSC closing for inventory
Adult learners share their Shocker Stories
Volunteers sought for bicycle and pedestrian count
Three Former Shockers to be enshrined in KSHOF
Sale on tees and sweatshirt

Campus Connection: June 18, 2019

A temp with experience
Groundbreaking for new Student-Athlete Success Center today (Tuesday, June 18)
WSU wins $750,000 NASA grant to reduce aircraft noise
Get your tickets for KMUW’s Media Circus before June 25
Adult learners share their Shocker Stories
Admissions application for fall 2020 opens July 1
A SculpTour Affair – The biennial benefit event for the Ulrich Museum of Art
Engineering major ventures into patent law
Kudos to WSU’s Child Development Center
RH: VanVleet's story often incomplete
Three Former Shockers to be enshrined in KSHOF
Sale on tees and sweatshirt
BRAKES Teen Driving Courses coming to WSU
Volunteers needed for a research study
Have fun in the sun and get your adventure on!
Spirit Squad to host pickleball tournament and silent auction

WSU Today: June 17, 2019

A temp with experience
Parking lot closures this week
Kudos to WSU’s Child Development Center
Register for June 19 Service Standards training
Work begins on new shuttle stop shelter
WSU Foundation end of fiscal year schedule
Central Services and Duplication Station will be closed for inventory today (Monday, June 17) and Tuesday, June 18
Required fire drills to be held on campus the week of June 24-28
Shock Doc: Christian Yost, a music education major
RH: VanVleet's story often incomplete
BRAKES Teen Driving Courses coming to WSU
Volunteers needed for a research study
Have fun in the sun and get your adventure on!

Shocker Blast: June 17, 2019

Presidential search survey results are available
Parking lot closures this week
Admissions application for fall 2020 opens July 1
Groundbreaking scheduled for June 18
Make a difference by becoming a TRIO peer tutor
Adult learners share their Shocker Stories
Work begins on new shuttle stop shelter
Starbucks open for Transfer Orientation!
Required fire drills to be held on campus the week of June 24-28
Shocker Store Sales at Braeburn Square
Get your tickets for KMUW’s Media Circus before June 25
Kudos to WSU’s Child Development Center
Shocker Store in RSC closing for inventory
Engineering major ventures into patent law
Shock Doc: Christian Yost, a music education major
Sale on tees and sweatshirt
Shocker Street Speak: SAS senior send-off
Volunteers needed for a research study
BRAKES Teen Driving Courses coming to WSU
RH: VanVleet's story often incomplete
Have fun in the sun and get your adventure on!
Spirit Squad to host pickleball tournament and silent auction

WSU Today: June 14, 2019

Groundbreaking scheduled for June 18
WSU welcomes National Merit finalists, National Hispanic Recognition scholars
Admissions application for fall 2020 opens July 1
Adult learners share their Shocker Stories
Director of Disability Services Grady Landrum retirement party today (Friday, June 14)
WSU Foundation has new contact for fund administration and guidelines
Parking lot closures next week
Shocker Street Speak: SAS senior send-off
Engineering major ventures into patent law

WSU Today: June 13, 2019

WSU announces compensatory time changes
Some campus buildings won’t have cooling starting this afternoon (Thursday, June 13)
Progress continues at YMCA and Student Wellness Center construction site; Provines to get new title
Join the WSU Military and Veteran Center celebration
Retirement celebration for Wanda Holt today (Thursday, June 13)
Work to begin June 17 on new shuttle stop shelter
Celebrate Juneteenth ICT with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Register for June 19 Service Standards training
WSU Foundation end of fiscal year schedule
Sign up for Administrative Processes and Procedures informational event
Spirit Squad to host pickleball tournament and silent auction

WSU Today: June 12, 2019

WSU wins $750,000 NASA grant to reduce aircraft noise
SEM Snapshot – Status toward goals
Follow up to the AMCA data security incident: What you need to know
Wichita State to sign articulation agreements in Garden City
Opportunity to develop new First-Year Seminars tomorrow (Thursday, June 13) and July 10
Duplication Station machines will not be operational on Friday, June 14
Central Services and Duplication Station will be closed for inventory June 17-18
Training for preventing suicide to be offered
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Westar Energy provides grant for youth economic and financial literacy
Get your tickets for KMUW’s Media Circus before June 15
Members-only Happy Hour

Campus Connection: June 11, 2019

Air Force awards WSU-NIAR $23.5 million contract for fleet sustainment
In search of strong candidates for WSU President
Presidential search survey results are available
WSU faculty awarded grant to host NASA Celebration Conference
WSU’s James Schwartz featured in ‘Futures’ human space settlement article
Volunteers needed for a research study
KMUW Literary Feast coming Wednesday, June 19
Get your tickets for KMUW’s Media Circus before June 15
RH: Wedge's teammates remember a leader
Shocker Store sales in time for Father’s Day
Intramural Sports invites you to play in the PickleBall Tournament
Members-only Happy Hour
Outdoor Adventures Worlds of Fun trip
Burger of the Month

Stella Yang, WSU Student Government Association treasurer during the 2018-2019 academic year

Funding fellow Shockers' dreams is the top priority for Stella Yang

June 11, 2019 - Senior Stella Yang has applied her experience as an economics major to helping fellow Shockers through her dedication to Student Government Association and many other student organizations.

WSU Today: Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Air Force awards WSU-NIAR $23.5 million contract for fleet sustainment
Presidential search survey results are available
Some campus buildings won’t have cooling capabilities later this week
Sign up for Administrative Processes and Procedures informational event
WSU faculty awarded grant to host NASA Celebration Conference
Celebrate Juneteenth ICT with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Grow, Learn, Connect event coming tomorrow (Wednesday, June 12)
Director of Disability Services Grady Landrum retirement party coming June 14
Parking lot closures this week
Register for the Engaging a Multigenerational Workforce Training coming June 13
Blood drive coming to WSU tomorrow (Wednesday, June 12)
KMUW Literary Feast coming Wednesday, June 19
WSU Dining Job Fair coming Thursday, June 13
Heskett Center has new summer hours
Topham finishes with First Team All-American Honors

Shocker Blast: June 10, 2019

In search of strong candidates for WSU President
KMUW Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap
Panopto to go down for maintenance
Celebrate Juneteenth ICT with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
WSU Dining Job Fair coming Thursday, June 13
Blood drive coming to WSU on June 12
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Intramural Sports invites you to play in the PickleBall Tournament
Submit your fall events for the Welcomefest listing
Outdoor Adventures Worlds of Fun trip
Meet the minds behind the Riverfest Sundown Parade
Volunteers needed for a research study
Training for preventing suicide to be offered
Shocker Store sales in time for Father’s Day
A SculpTour Affair – The biennial benefit event for the Ulrich Museum of Art
Pizza Hut Museum undergoing operational changes
Members-only Happy Hour

WSU Today: June 10, 2019

Classroom Technology Training Schedule – Fall 2019
Position for First Year Seminar Faculty Coordinator
Panopto to go down for maintenance
Grow, Learn, Connect event coming Wednesday, June 12
Tenure and Promotion Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, June 11) and July 16
Opportunity to develop new First-Year Seminars on June 13 and July 10
KMUW Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap
Registration for WSU Service Standards training is available for June 19!
WSU Foundation end of fiscal year schedule
SolidWorks meeting coming June 13 at Experiential Engineering Building
Retirement celebration set for Wanda Holt
Volunteers needed for a research study
Shocker Store sales in time for Father’s Day

WSU Today: June 7, 2019

In search of strong candidates for WSU President
Three university policies have been updated
Celebrate WSU at Shockerfest
Blood drive coming to WSU on June 12
Register for June 19 Service Standards training
Register for the Engaging a Multigenerational Workforce Training coming June 13
Meet the minds behind the Riverfest Sundown Parade
Intramural Sports invites you to play in the PickleBall Tournament
Outdoor Adventures Worlds of Fun trip

WSU Today: June 6, 2019

All welcome at campus forums to share feedback on presidential search
Sign up for Administrative Processes and Procedures informational event
2018 KPERS annual statements now available online
University of Kansas and Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology recognized in Data Quality Awards
WSU’s James Schwartz featured in ‘Futures’ human space settlement article
Changes made to ITS Desktop Ticketing System (Team Dynamix) web portal are live
Fall tuition assistance is open
Training for preventing suicide to be offered
RH: Wedge's teammates remember a leader
A SculpTour Affair – The biennial benefit event for the Ulrich Museum of Art

Meet the minds behind the Riverfest Sundown Parade

June 5, 2019 -- Ever wonder how the floats are chosen for the Wichita Riverfest Sundown Parade? Turns out the people working behind the scenes to make one of Wichita’s iconic events a success are none other than a Wichita State instructor and a group of art students.