Barton School of Business graduates Jacob O’Connor and Jon Peterson, Wichita franchisees of Another Broken Egg Café.

Barton School Graduates Open New Brunch Spot in East Wichita

Another Broken Egg Café, an upscale brunch restaurant is set to open Sept. 30 near K-96 and Oliver. The concept comes to Wichita thanks to two 2023 graduates of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. Jacob O’Connor and Jon Peterson, who first met in high school and had other business ventures together in college, did extensive research and vetting before choosing to franchise Another Broken Egg Café. They will host a special VIP opening on Sept. 28 where 100% of sales will go to their charity partner, The Shocker Support Locker.

Mental health technician speaks with patient

Wichita State announces Licensed Mental Health Technician pathway

Sept. 26, 2024 — Wichita State University’s School of Nursing has launched a new Licensed Mental Health Technician (LMHT) pathway. This pioneering program, the first of its kind in the state, will address the growing need for mental health care professions in Kansas.

The Shocker Sound Machine Marching Band

Bring your Shocker pride to Wichita State for Shocktoberfest 2024

Sept. 25, 2024 – Wichita State University invites the community to join in its Shocktoberfest celebrations in a week full of tradition and Shocker spirit. Shocktoberfest, which runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, is the university’s biggest annual event and will include a brew garden, an entrepreneur’s market, parade and athletic events.

2024 CyberCorp Scholars pose with their certificates

Four students named 2024 CyberCorp Scholars, receive tuition scholarship and yearly stipend

Sept. 25, 2024 — The 2024 CyberCorp Scholars at Wichita State University have been announced. The scholarship aims to increase the workforce of cybersecurity professionals in government.

Filming at Synthetic Scenes

Shocker Studios has new views with the Synthetic Scenes digital wall

Sept. 25, 2024 — Wichita State University students now have access to cutting-edge virtual production technology at Shocker Studios with the addition of Synthetic Scenes — a 35- by 11-foot digital wall that will give digital arts students and professionals more tools to create innovative productions.

Kristyn Waits

Grad School profile: Kristyn Waits, College of Innovation and Design

Sept. 24, 2024 — Kristyn Waits, a Wichita State alumna, reflects on her journey from an undergraduate to graduate student.

Rachael Goodman-Williams

Fairmount College faculty: Rachael Goodman-Williams uses scholarship as activism

Rachael Goodman-Williams uses scholarship as activism

“There’s a lot of literature on why survivors in general choose not to report,” Goodman-Williams said. “But there’s very little that’s specific to this group, the survivors who go to a hospital, have evidence collected and then choose not to use that evidence in a case.”

Construction, Master Plan , parking updates for fall semester

As the fall semester continues, you will notice ongoing and new construction across Wichita State’s 330-acres and beyond.

People learning business concepts.

Barton School of Business Launches SPERO, Announces $400,000 in Support

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University announces the launch of SPERO, an organization aimed at unlocking the potential of Wichita and its citizens. SPERO, which is Latin for “hope,” has a dual focus: preparing individuals to transform their lives through meaningful employment and guiding the efforts of citizens and organizations acting to advance Wichita’s prosperity. For its inaugural year, SPERO will benefit from a $400,000 contribution from the Charles Koch Foundation.