Students walk in front of the Rhatigan Student Center's east entrance

MAALM Spotlight: Madeline Norland

Introducing Madeline Norland, a lifelong learner from Winfield, KS. With a rich background in teaching art and museum work, she joined Wichita State University two and a half years ago, driven by her passion for continual learning. Now, at 67, she eagerly awaits her graduation on May 11, 2024, achieving her degree in Arts Leadership & Management, a testament to her unwavering commitment to education.

Gene Camarena Joins Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board

Gene Camarena Joins Barton School Dean's Advisory Board

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that Gene Camarena is joining the Dean’s Advisory Board. He currently serves as the president and CEO of La Raza Pizza, Inc. As a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, Camarena will help advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Barton School by strengthening, enriching, and enhancing programming, impact, and the student experience.

Students walk in front of the Rhatigan Student Center's east entrance

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Employees from the School of Social Work

Mental Health Advocate highlight: School of Social Work

April 05, 2024 — Suspenders4Hope is highlighting different departments and individuals on campus who are advocates for mental health and hopes their stories will inspire others to continue supporting one another in the community. The School of Social Work is being recognized for its support of the mental health of students, faculty, staff and health care professionals.

MFA student Scott Jones sits in a chair in his Henrion Hall studio surrounded by art supplies and multicolored ceramic sculptures.

ADCI MFA Spotlight: Scott Jones

Scott Jones’ work explores masculinity through the plasticity of clay. Originally from Bryan, Ohio, Scott is graduating with his MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in ceramics from Wichita State University’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries.

Beachner Grain Elevator mural “El Sueño Original – The Original Dream.

New Duerksen amphitheater mural will celebrate Wichita State's Hispanic influences

April 3, 2024 - A mural titled “Adelante Juntos – Forward Together,” will cover Wichita State's Duerksen Fine Arts Center Amphitheater soon.

Kansas APEX Accelerator with an outline of the state of Kansas in the background

WSU's Kansas APEX Accelerator surpasses $1 billion in government contract awards

April 2, 2024 — The Kansas APEX Accelerator, based at Wichita State University, announces a significant milestone in its decade-long history of empowering businesses: the attainment of more than $1 billion in government contract awards for its clients.

Zachary Brown with his daughter and WuShock

First-Gen at WSU: Zachary Brown

April 01, 2024 — Hear from Zachary Brown, director of strategic enrollment and student services in the Barton School of Business and a current employee at Wichita State who went to college as a first-gen student, about the first-gen experience.

Richard Sack and Nick Vasilescu

WSU staff and student recognized for their innovation through the John A. See Innovation Award

April 01, 2024 — A professor and graduate student from Wichita State University have been awarded the 2024 John A. See Innovation Award.

MFA student Zoë Gillis sits in a desk chair in her McKnight Art Center studio surrounded by prints.

ADCI MFA Spotlight: Zoë Gillis

Zoë Gillis’ work challenges the accuracy of memory through layered reconstruction of images. Originally from Eureka, Kansas, Zoë is graduating with her MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in printmaking from Wichita State University’s School of Art, Design, and Creative Industries.