WSU Today is the internal communication daily for Wichita State University faculty and staff.  WSU Today is produced by the office of Strategic Communications.

A rendering of Phase I of the Wichita Biomedical Campus

Aug. 28, 2025 — Wichita State University is pleased to announce the naming of the Ascension Via Christi Wichita State University School of Nursing, reflecting a decades-long partnership between the university and one of the state’s leading health care providers. 

NIAR

Aug. 27, 2025 — Several groundbreaking manufacturing research programs from Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) have been named finalists for the industry’s top honors by the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) and the American Composites Manufacturers Association’s (ACMA) Awards for Composites Excellence (ACE).

Shocker Volleyball kicks off its 2025 campaign Friday night at Koch Arena.

Wichita State was picked third in the American Conference preseason poll announced this month. The Shockers open their season at 7 p.m. Friday, August 29 against Kennesaw State in the Shocker Volleyball Classic.

A rendering of the Wichita Biomedical Campus

Aug. 7, 2025 — The Wichita State University Board of Trustees has approved up to $750,000 to fund a comprehensive feasibility study exploring the creation of Kansas’ first dental school. This is inclusive of support from Fort Hays State University, a partner in the project, which aims to address the state’s shortage of dentists, particularly in rural communities.

Gabey Norris

Aug. 7, 2025 - Gabey Norris grew up watching her father work as a K-9 unit officer for Saline County in central Kansas. That upbringing sparked her interest in law enforcement and led her to Wichita State University. Norris, a sophomore majoring in forensic science, sees many opportunities in law enforcement after exploring the profession through paid applied learning at the Midwest Criminal Justice Institute at Wichita State.

The School of Music puts on a recital in Wiedemann Hall wit the text 'Mental Health Advocate' and

Aug. 5, 2025 The School of Music, in the College of Fine Arts, is being recognized as a Suspenders4Hope mental health advocate for its ongoing commitment to student well-being, its leadership in raising awareness and its creative use of music to express the importance of hope, healing and human connection.

Rashard Kelly

August 4, 2025 - Wichita loves nothing more than a good basketball reason to fill up Charles Koch Arena. This summer, the AfterShocks gave people six good reasons and fans responded in increasing numbers all the way to confetti and a championship trophy.

Students collaborate on research

July 31, 2025 — Wichita State and Groover Labs received a state grant to boost student innovation and help bring Kansas ideas to market. The funding expands hands-on learning, prototyping and outreach across the state.