Jun 29, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Starting Saturday, July 1, Wichita State University and all of its satellite locations and WSU-owned properties will be tobacco free. The new tobacco-free campus policy -- passed in August by President John Bardo's executive team -- eliminates the use of any tobacco product, including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, hookah and electronic cigarettes. Wichita State joins more than 1,100

Jun 27, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Research has indicated a highly common theme among students who ultimately choose to enroll at WSU: receiving a recommendation from someone about the quality of the Shocker experience. In an effort to showcase the many changes on our campus and to bring outdated perceptions of the university up-to-speed -- the Office of Admissions will host campus tours for WSU alumni, community members and high s

Jun 27, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Heskett Center will be closed Tuesday July 4. We hope you have a wonderful Independence Day!

Jun 27, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The University Bookstore will be closed for inventory today (Wednesday, June 28) through Friday, June 30. The bookstore will reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Jul 17, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Kansas City Royals are excited for the return of Wichita State Night this season. Join your fellow Shocker fans for an evening of big league action to watch your Royals take on the Seattle Mariners at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Wichita State Night special edition Shocker / Royals hats will only be distributed at Gate A. Arrive early to receive a cap, limited to the first 1,750 Shocker fans th

Jun 30, 2017 — By WSU News Services — A new food service contract at Wichita State University will bring new and healthier dining options for the campus community. Effective July 1, Chartwells is the new food contractor for Wichita State. The contract with Sodexo Inc. expired June 30, and after a request for proposal (RFP) process, Chartwells was awarded the 5-year contract. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5651 for more information

Jul 3, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Envision is hosting a Jose Andre Montano Family Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Montano, 13, may have been born blind and with cerebral palsy, but it is his natural ability as a musician that has everyone's attention. Hailed as a jazz prodigy, he has performed at such famed venues as the Kennedy Center in New

Jun 30, 2017 — By WSU News Services — A new food service contract at Wichita State University will bring new, healthier dining options for the campus community. Starting July 1, Chartwells will be the new food contractor for Wichita State. The contract with Sodexo Inc. expires June 30, and after a request for proposal (RFP) process, Chartwells was awarded the 5-year contract. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5651 for more informatio

Jun 28, 2017 — By WSU News Services — * On July 1, the university exemption to the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act expires, mandating that all state universities allow concealed carry of handguns and prohibit possession of other weapons and open carry of firearms. Safety is the No. 1 priority at Wichita State University, and our goal is to work together to ensure that the entire campus community has the tools necessary to un

Jun 29, 2017 — By WSU News Services — A new food service contract at Wichita State University will bring new, healthier dining options for the campus community. Starting July 1, Chartwells will be the new food contractor for Wichita State. The contract with Sodexo Inc. expires June 30, and after a request for proposal (RFP) process, Chartwells was awarded the 5-year contract. Here's what will change: The Taco Bell in the Rhat