Kelly Bielefeld, Monica Lounsbery, Sheree Utash and Josephine Garcia

Wichita State, WSU Tech, Wichita Public Schools partner to support Kansas' teacher workforce

May 8, 2025 — Wichita State University, WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) and Wichita Public Schools (WPS) have announced a new partnership designed to strengthen the region’s teacher workforce through the launch of the Future Teacher Academy and a 2+2 pathway program.

Richard Dinkel Becomes Barton School’s Dean’s Advisory Board Chair

Richard Dinkel Becomes Barton School's Dean's Advisory Board Chair

School of Performing Arts student

Paid applied learning helps Wichita State theater students build this stage of their careers

May 8, 2025 - Wichita State University students who work behind-the-scenes in the School of Performing Arts now earn money for their time and expertise, thanks to State of Kansas Applied Learning Funds. Twenty-three students work at jobs such as social media, costumes, fund-raising, lighting and scenes.

Michael Birzer works with several students in the UReCA office.

From law enforcement to mentorship: WSU professor is shaping research and student success

May 8, 2025 – WSU professor Michael Birzer blends law enforcement experience with research and mentorship, empowering students through hands-on learning and community-focused scholarship.

Lee Frank

Meet a Shocker: Lee Frank

May 7, 2025 — Lee Frank will attend the University of Kansas Law School of Law school after completing Wichita State University’s Legal Education Accelerated Degree. Her internship with a law firm got her started on her career with experience working alongside attorneys and attending trials.

Braden Webb

Meet a Shocker: Braden Webb

May 7, 2025 — Braden Webb, a Gore Scholar, capitalized on Wichita State’s strong engineering program and his passion for transportation issues. He worked at NIAR WERX, studied in London and interned for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in Washington, D.C.

Ella Anciaux

Meet a Shocker: Ella Anciaux

May 5, 2025 - Ella Anciaux stayed home to play basketball for the Shockers and major in exercise science. While compiling a cumulative grade-point average of 3.85, she earned American Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference honors twice and a spot on the 2024-25 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.

Hannah Copeland

Meet a Shocker: Hannah Copeland

May 5, 2025 — Hannah Copeland found her calling through years of involvement in WSU’s orchestra programs and youth music clinics. Her most rewarding experience has been student teaching in Wichita Public Schools, and she’s thrilled to continue that journey as the new orchestra teacher at Curtis Middle School.

Tina Khan Named Executive Director of the Barton School’s Office of Career and Professional Development

Tina Khan Named Executive Director of the Barton School's Office of Career and Professional Development

Corey Novascone at First Tee

Wichita State graduates help First Tee knock down barriers to golf

May 5, 2025 - Former Wichita State student-athletes Corey Novascone and Calvin Pearson credit golf with making college education possible and teaching them life lessons. They are giving back to the game through First Tee-Greater Wichita.