Wichita State campus

Shockers United: The plan to slowly allow more people on campus

May 7, 2020 -- As our state begins to implement Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas, we too are beginning to develop and implement plans for the university’s short- and long-term future. This plan – Shockers United – is a culmination of seven working groups across campus, each comprised of students, faculty and staff, and each tasked with examining a different facet of university operations that must now be modified to a new normal as we seek to coexist with and thrive in spite of this virus.

Scholarship winner Irene Campos

2020 Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship recipient announced

May 7, 2020 -- Wichita State University is proud to recognize Irene Campos as the winner of the 2020 Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship.

WSU Today: May 7, 2020

  • Update on reopening of the Wichita State campus
  • Faculty and staff virtual town hall coming tomorrow
  • Wichita State launches new COVID-19 site
  • SEM Update - Year 3
  • University Faculty Awards will be announced tomorrow
  • Place your order by tomorrow for the limited edition 125th anniversary lapel pin
  • 2020 Kansas Employment Forecast
  • GRASP 2020 to be available until Friday
  • Join us for Lavender Graduation today
  • 'My (Home) Research Experience' by Graduate Student Council on May 8
  • Get your Blackboard classes ready for summer and fall with IDA’s help
  • Fun new Zoom backgrounds for professors and students
  • Congratulations on retirement to Marla Lindenmeyer in Human Performance Studies
  • Invitation Extended by Councilman Brandon Johnson, Wichita City Council, District 1

Linda Harl, an aerospace engineering junior.

$2.8 million grant allows WSU to continue to lead NASA in Kansas efforts

May 7, 2020 -- For the fourth consecutive time, the Wichita State College of Engineering’s NASA in Kansas program has secured a multi-year, multi-million-dollar grant. The latest four-year award is for $2.8 million.

Virtual Reality class presentation

Grad student presents complex blockchain concepts using virtual reality tools

May 7, 2020 -- Leading up to the university shut down, Wichita State instructor and innovation design alum, Max Hinman and current innovation design student, Jared Goering worked together to design a virtual reality presentation that can be joined from any VR headset or computer.

Camille Childers

Student Health director brings 40 years of nursing wisdom to WSU's COVID-19 response

May 7, 2020 — Camille Childers never thought she’d be leading the charge in Wichita State University’s battle against a pandemic. Nevertheless, she had a plan.

Jade Mursch

Meet a Shocker: Jade Mursch, communication grad

May 7, 2020 -- Jade Mursch, a first-generation student, chose Wichita State to be close to family and the affordability. During her time on campus, she has involved herself with her sorority and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. She's excited about the opportunities that are ahead after graduation.

Vinay Kadarla

Meet a Shocker: Vinay K. Kadarla, Ph.D in Chemistry

May 6, 2020 - Vinay K. Kadarla’s dissertation details his work to understand the mechanism and structure of the muscle protein myopalladin with the goal of helping design drugs or therapies to treat cardiomyopathy.

WSU Today: May 6, 2020

  • CARES Act funds: Students are encouraged to apply now
  • Faculty and staff virtual town hall coming Friday
  • Place your order by May 8 for the limited edition 125th anniversary lapel pin
  • University Faculty Awards will be announced May 8
  • Pandemic series speaker to discuss his work on COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics today
  • Join our Virtual Academic Excellence Celebration today
  • Invitation Extended by Councilman Brandon Johnson, Wichita City Council, District 1
  • Join us live for the 8th Annual Shocker Leadership Awards!
  • Sign up now for the National Science Foundation webinar on their CAREER program on May 13
  • Career Development Center invites you to engage with BKD tomorrow
  • Have questions for the Career Development Center? Join the live Q & A session tomorrow!
  • 'My (Home) Research Experience' by Graduate Student Council on May 8
  • Data retention in Microsoft Teams
  • Get your Blackboard classes ready for summer and fall with IDA’s help
  • Fun new Zoom backgrounds for professors and students
  • WSU philosopher featured on ‘The Planetary Society's Planetary Radio Podcast’
  • What is normal? The Atlanta Journal-Constitution interviews Usha Haley for her opinion on post-Covid society
  • Mother's Day Brunch Kit
  • Mother's Day Sale
  • Resources available to support students, staff, and community during this challenging time
  • Volunteers needed for a research study
  • Student Health Services has a YouTube Channel
  • ShockersUp - Emergency Fund relief for students
  • Shocker's sport management internship shifts focus after COVID-19 closures
  • Admitted student pennants

Bush Vo

Meet a Shocker: Bush Vo, Bachelor of Business in accounting

May 6, 2020 — Bush Vo was drawn the Wichita State University by the reputation of the Barton School of Business, and he has been able to leverage the school’s resources to create opportunities for himself.