WSU News

WSU lab takes virtual reality to a whole new level

May 20, 2019 -- Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research houses a virtual reality center, known as The Cave, which stands for computer-aided virtual environment.

WSU Today: May 20, 2019

Virgin Galactic lead test pilot to give talk at WSU tomorrow (Tuesday, May 21)
Opportunity to develop new First-Year Seminars on May 29 and June 13
SPTE evaluations available for pre-session courses
A video message to state employees from Gov. Kelly
Exhibit by WSU students to be featured in Valley Center
Parking lot update
Haley’s expertise cited on NBCnews.com
Submit your fall events for the Welcomefest listing
Meet a Shocker: Rexy Que, fine arts grad
Photovoice exhibit coming Wednesday, May 22
WSU Reads announcement for 2019-20
Seeking volunteer Jump!Star performers this summer
College of Applied Studies to host Shocker STEM Camp
Join us this summer at the Heskett Center
New Saturday hours for the RSC's Shocker Store
Sales on summer styles in Shocker Store

Meet a Shocker: Alexi Abi-Mikhael, psychology grad

May 17, 2019 -- Taking advantage of opportunities has taken Alexi Abi-Mikhael exactly where she wants to be. This Wichita Students graduate has some valuable advice to all WSU students.

Shocker Blast: May 17, 2019

WSU spring commencement schedule, speakers
Tuition increase request is Wichita State’s lowest in 30 years
WSUAA offers a toast
KBOR appoints members to Wichita State University Presidential Search Committee
Celebrate graduation night with the Wichita Force
Parking lot update
Now hiring - Student Graphic Artist
An anniversary Grady Landrum chooses not to celebrate
SGA seeking applicants for cabinet positions
Summer classes can help you graduate sooner
In case you missed it
Meet a Shocker: Julisa Martinez, business grad
Longtime successful bowling coach to retire
Shocker bowling coaching staff changes: Lewis & Harris elevated, Rick Steelsmith hired
Meet a Shocker: Rexy Que, fine arts grad
Participants needed for website evaluation
Join us this summer at the Heskett Center
Meet a Shocker: Rachel Ziska, criminal justice grad
LaunchPrep Demo Day to feature six businesses
Meet a Shocker: Colton Russell, engineering grad
Exhibit by WSU students to be featured in Valley Center
WSU Summer Choir rehearsals start June 3
Youth mentoring opportunity for three credit hours
Free HIV testing available June 4
Summer 2020 Travel Seminar: Costa Rica

WSU Today: May 17, 2019

Faculty-staff message from Interim President Andy Tompkins
KBOR appoints members to Wichita State University Presidential Search Committee
WSU spring commencement schedule, speakers
Plan to attend the All-Campus Faculty / Staff Party - Shockin’ Fun Friday
An anniversary Grady Landrum chooses not to celebrate
Opportunity to develop new First Year Seminars on May 29
Annualized Salary Spread for Academic Year 2019-20
May 14 joint senates meeting recap
Parking lot update
In case you missed it
Shocker bowling coaching staff changes: Lewis & Harris elevated, Rick Steelsmith hired
Meet a Shocker: Julisa Martinez, business grad
LaunchPrep Demo Day to feature six businesses
Participants needed for website evaluation
Help is available to guide transfer students to WSU
Exhibit by WSU students to be featured in Valley Center
Join us this summer at the Heskett Center
Registration for Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning is available

Meet a Shocker: Meghan Carver, communication grad

May 17, 2019 -- Meghan Carver was inspired to attend Wichita State after witnessing her mom's journey as a returning adult student. Now, Meghan prepared to follow in her mom's footsteps and graduate with a college degree.

Meet a Shocker: Rachel Ziska, criminal justice grad

May 16, 2019 -- Future intensive supervision officer is ready to graduate college and make the next step in her career.

Meet a Shocker: Julisa Martinez, business grad

May 16, 2019 -- As a business major at Wichita State, Julisa Martinez has learned the power of networking. Learn more about this WSU graduate.

WSU Today: May 16, 2019

Register for the Engaging a Multigenerational Workforce Training coming June 13
Tuition increase request is Wichita State’s lowest in 30 years
President John W. Bardo Celebration of Life - live stream
WSU's FirePoint Innovations Center supporting U.S. Army modernization priorities
Participants needed for website evaluation
WSU Summer Choir rehearsals start June 3
IDEA will not be available next year for course evaluations
Retirement reception for Rick Pappas today (Thursday, May 16)
Learn how to become a FUN presenter
Kouri Parcourse dedication to be held Tuesday, May 21
Longtime successful bowling coach to retire
Celebration of life service for professor emeritus Don Malzahn today (Thursday, May 16)
WSUAA offers a toast
Meet a Shocker: Devin Martin, math major
Celebrate graduation night with the Wichita Force
Outdoor Adventures announces Royals baseball game trip on June 22

Meet a Shocker: Rexy Que, fine arts grad

May 15, 2019 -- Some of Rexy Que's proudest moments at Wichita State involve the progress they made to help campus improve the experience of LGBTQ students. Now as they prepare to move on from WSU, Rexy is ready to continue taking on new challenges after they graduate.

Tuition increase request is Wichita State's lowest in 30 years

May 15, 2019 -- Wichita State University is requesting approval for a 1% tuition increase, which would be WSU’s lowest tuition percentage increase in at least 30 years. The increase amounts to $34 more a semester for an undergraduate taking 15 hours of courses, paying in-state tuition.

Device for the visually impaired wins student Koch Innovation Challenge

May 15, 2019 -- A device for the visually impaired has won the 2019 Koch Innovation Challenge, an annual competition for Wichita State University students.

Shocker Blast: May 15, 2019

Shocker women win program's first AAC outdoor title
WSU spring commencement schedule, speakers
SGA seeking applicants for cabinet positions
Participants needed for website evaluation
Thanks for participating in the National Student Survey of Engagement
Want to win $500 in textbooks?
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Textbook Buyback and Rental Return dates
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature legislative update
Meet a Shocker: Chris Rempe supports industry in 3D
New Japanese class to be offered in fall 2019
Celebrate graduation night with the Wichita Force
WSU Summer Choir rehearsals start June 3
Student expands his 'horizons' with community-based project
Learn how to become a FUN presenter
Outdoor Adventures Worlds of Fun trip
LaunchPrep Demo Day to feature six businesses
Youth mentoring opportunity for three credit hours
Photovoice exhibit coming Wednesday, May 22
Personal Trainer summer course to be offered
Outdoor Adventures announces Royals baseball game trip on June 22
Outdoor Adventures offers OKC Riversport Adventures
Shocker Blast to take a break after Friday, May 17

WSU Today: May 15, 2019

Keeping Kansas dollars in Kansas
IDEA will not be available next year for course evaluations
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature legislative update
Openings posted for fall 2019 Recruitment Faculty Fellows - Application deadline is Friday, May 17
Register now for the 2nd Annual Academic Resources Conference
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Meet a Shocker: Chris Rempe supports industry in 3D
Special Collections has Fiske Hall web exhibit
New Japanese class to be offered in fall 2019
Memorial service for Helen J. Throckmorton this Saturday, May 18
Fall tuition assistance is open
Outdoor Adventures Worlds of Fun trip
Admitted high school seniors receive personalized pennants
Shocker Blast to take a break after Friday, May 17

Campus Connection: May 14, 2019

General John M. ‘Mike’ Murray visits NIAR
WSU names Larisa Genin dean of Barton School of Business
Here are updated employment forecasts for Kansas, Wichita, Topeka and Kansas City
WSU spring commencement schedule, speakers
Top 10 reasons to become a summer Shocker
WSU men's and women's tennis offers free tennis clinics on Wednesdays
Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch today (Tuesday, May 14)
Senior Wednesday - 2019 ADCI MFA graduates
World Trade Council of Wichita to feature look at USMCA trade agreement
Kouri Parcourse dedication to be held Tuesday, May 21
WSU Summer Choir rehearsals start June 3
Learn how to become a FUN presenter
Device to improve basketball shot wins student business competition
LaunchPrep Demo Day to feature six businesses
Participants needed for website evaluation
Shockers shaping the next gen at Martens
Photovoice exhibit coming Wednesday, May 22
Seeking volunteer Jump!Star performers this summer
Shocker women win program's first AAC outdoor title
Student expands his 'horizons' with community-based project
Outdoor Adventures announces Royals baseball game trip on June 22
My career starts here
Outdoor Adventures Worlds of Fun trip
Sale on Uscape merchandise

WSU Today: May 14, 2019

WSU spring commencement schedule, speakers
Joint UP and USS General Meeting today (Tuesday, May 14)
Join University Libraries for Trademark Tuesday
Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch today (Tuesday, May 14)
Learn how to become a FUN presenter
World Trade Council of Wichita to feature look at USMCA trade agreement
LaunchPrep Demo Day to feature six businesses
Participants needed for website evaluation
Opportunity to develop new First Year Seminars on May 29
Training for preventing suicide to be offered
Photovoice exhibit coming Wednesday, May 22
Seeking volunteer Jump!Star performers this summer
Fall tuition assistance is open
Shocker women win program's first AAC outdoor title
Easterling to succeed Jones as head men’s golf coach
Student expands his 'horizons' with community-based project
Textbook Buyback and Rental Return dates
Personal Trainer summer course to be offered
Save the date for the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference
Outdoor Adventures announces Royals baseball game trip on June 22
WSU men's and women's tennis offers free tennis clinics on Wednesdays
Sale on Uscape merchandise

An anniversary Grady Landrum chooses not to celebrate

May 13, 2019 -- Nearly 48 years ago, Grady Landrum was in a car accident that paralyzed him. His journey is both inspirational and a testament to his never-quit attitude. This June, he retires after 27 years as director of Disability Services at Wichita State University.