Larry Burks, Sr.

November 9, 2020 - KPTS recognized Wichita State University Military & Veteran Services with its Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Business Award in a special program that aired on Nov. 5 on Channel 8. WSU’s Military & Veteran Services provides assistance with Veteran Affairs educational benefits, provides counseling, testing and other service. It connects military students with opportunities for campus involvement. Larry Burks Sr., is the director of Military & Veteran Services.

  • The Graduate School's 3rd Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition is today
  • The KMUW podcast Hindsight: Looking Back at 100 Years of Women's Suffrage is back with a new episode
  • Register to attend next week's Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop!
  • No-cost entrepreneurship webinars to help your small business succeed
  • Attention future Shocker Adelante Scholars
  • Ulrich Virtual Stories book discussion next week examines 'Last Night at the Lobster'
  • Call for graduate student abstracts for CGRS 2021
  • Friday's ISME Colloquium features Dr. Ruben Favela from Textron Aviation
  • Economics Bites on the Go: Dr. Ginny Choi talks about Austrian and experimental economics
  • Attention first-generation students! Want to maximize your potential for success?
  • Join us for our upcoming Real Talk! Debriefing the 2020 Elections
  • RBOS Distinguished Guest Artist Isabelle Demers to perform in Wiedemann Hall
  • State Employee Health Plan updates in response to COVID-19
  • Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes November Rewards Special
  • National Nacho Day at Fuzzy's!
  • Purchase your cardboard cutout for the 2020-21 sport seasons at Koch Arena
  • Student Involvement Ambassador nominations
  • Please help less fortunate children this Christmas
  • Bake sale at the SAE House! Preorders accepted until Nov. 8
  • The American Red Cross Club of Wichita State is hosting an upcoming blood drive!
  • Students learn more about STEM with ‘Expanding Your Horizons’
  • Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
  • Register to receive 5 Days of DIYs!

  • Join the team
  • The KMUW podcast Hindsight: Looking Back at 100 Years of Women's Suffrage is back with a new episode
  • Say ‘Thank You’ for your scholarship!
  • Are you stressed?
  • Join us for our upcoming Real Talk! Debriefing the 2020 Elections
  • Attention students! How can we better our parking system?
  • Leadership opportunity: Catalyst on Nov. 14
  • No-cost entrepreneurship webinars to help your small business succeed
  • A guide to avoid late fees
  • Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
  • Students can vote for a WSU tartan!
  • Apply now for LAS Scholarships / Fellowships available in 2021/22
  • Join us for the last Community Service Board meeting of the semester!
  • Friday's ISME Colloquium features Dr. Ruben Favela from Textron Aviation
  • Economics Bites on the Go: Dr. Ginny Choi talks about Austrian and experimental economics
  • First Generation Student Organization & Imposter Syndrome
  • Students learn more about STEM with ‘Expanding Your Horizons’
  • Attention first-generation students! Want to maximize your potential for success?
  • Event listing: Part three
  • Ulrich Virtual Stories book discussion next week examines 'Last Night at the Lobster'
  • RBOS Distinguished Guest Artist Isabelle Demers to perform in Wiedemann Hall
  • Register to receive 5 Days of DIYs!
  • Join Wu's Big Challenge
  • Purchase your cardboard cutout for the 2020-21 sport seasons at Koch Arena
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • Save with regalia packages from the Shocker Store
  • Help support First-Generation Student Organization with Digital Dozens!
  • Tacos and Trivia at Fuzzy's!
  • Bake sale at the SAE House! Preorders accepted until Nov. 8
  • Business students are collecting canned food and personal hygiene products for those in need

Kaitlyn Larsen

November 6, 2020 - Kaitlyn Larsen, from Haysville, chose a career that makes her essential to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Rathman is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.

BAASE students with Kaye Monk-Morgan of Wichita State

Nov. 5, 2020 -- BAASE started in 2018, and the partnership between Wichita Public Schools and Wichita State began in fall 2019 with the goal of creating a stronger system of support for African American and Hispanic students who want to pursue post-secondary education.

WSU spring campus flowers

Nov. 5, 2020 – Spring 2021 registration begins Nov. 9. Here are the benefits of registering for classes earlier rather than later.

  • Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and for expressing gratitude
  • Dennis Livesay accepts dean position in Michigan
  • Information on Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs from the WSU Fire Safety Office
  • Respondus LockDown browser now available for Chromebook
  • Wichita State director started as first-gen, limited-income student
  • Parking lot will be closed to all traffic Nov. 11-13
  • Service Recognition 2020 at Wichita State
  • Receive sales tax guidance for your small business
  • Facemasks now available for purchase at the Heskett Center
  • Join us for our upcoming Real Talk! Debriefing the 2020 Elections
  • Event listing: Part three
  • Friday's ISME Colloquium features Dr. Ruben Favela from Textron Aviation
  • Students learn more about STEM with ‘Expanding Your Horizons’
  • November HealthQuest upcoming events
  • Watch the distinguished program of achievement for our veterans
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • Student Organization advisors needed
  • Join us in stocking the Shocker Support Locker
  • The American Red Cross Club of Wichita State is hosting an upcoming blood drive!
  • Applied Learning Highlight of the Week - Luan Nguyen
  • First-generation student overcomes hurdles to succeed

Dr. Nikki Keen Woods (right) at a conference in 2019.

Nov. 5, 2020 — A team of researchers at Wichita State University is working to promote health equity among vulnerable populations. The all-woman, cross-disciplinary team is focusing its initial efforts on issues related to obesity among underrepresented groups.

  • Interim President Rick Muma congratulates College of Health Professions for 50th anniversary
  • Convergence Sciences team helps communities predict, prepare for disasters
  • 2021 Wichita State University Dynamic Impacts Across Kansas released
  • Students and faculty - get up to $20,000 from the John A. See Innovation Award
  • Activating the University Strategic Plan
  • Snacks with success coaches - today!
  • Shockers Abroad Series: Video playlist
  • The Graduate School's 3rd Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition is Nov. 6
  • Earn credit for solving national security issues!
  • Receive sales tax guidance for your small business
  • First-generation student seized grad school opportunity
  • Are you a parent of a teenager?
  • November workshops are here to strengthen Shocker research
  • Call for graduate student abstracts for CGRS 2021
  • Join us for our upcoming Real Talk! Debriefing the 2020 Elections
  • Physics Seminar Series presents Francesco Brizioli today
  • WSU Ceramic Guild invites you to join us at our annual holiday sale!
  • College of Health Professions to host blood drives as part of 50th anniversary celebration
  • Virtual panel series tackles social inequality research in relation to the pandemic
  • Join Wellness Services in this week's virtual and in person events
  • RBOS Distinguished Guest Artist Isabelle Demers to perform in Wiedemann Hall
  • WSU philosopher interviewed on Space Café Podcast
  • WSU Police Department position open to WSU employees only
  • New clear bag Gameday Bundle from the Shocker Store
  • Celebrate F1rst-Gen students with "F1rsts" Zoom backgrounds
  • All call for The Wheat Shock Leadership Society judges
  • Please help less fortunate children this Christmas
  • Bake sale at the SAE House! Preorders accepted until Nov. 8
  • Attention future Shocker Adelante Scholars
  • Students learn more about STEM with ‘Expanding Your Horizons’
  • Attention first-generation students! Want to maximize your potential for success?
  • Register to receive 5 Days of DIYs!

Wichita State campus with water tower and sunflowers

Nov. 4, 2020 -- Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an economic impact analysis of Wichita State University. This report gives an analysis of the dynamic impact WSU has on Wichita, the region and the state economies.