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Valeria Paunetto is standing in front of the brick laid Morrison Hall and there is a tree in the background. The sun is shining. Paunetto is wearing her shocker gear with some yellow earrings and she is smiling.

Adelante Scholar talks about her journey to WSU

Jan. 24, 2022 — Valeria Paunetto, originally from Puerto Rico, won the Adelante Scholarship in 2021, which has helped her pursue a degree in social work at Wichita State.

Aunjnae White, a first-generation student, posing with her degree in psychology.

Senior talks about the struggles and triumphs of being a first-generation student

Nov. 22, 2021 – New beginnings are usually an adjustment, and it can be a leap of faith if you are the first to go to college in your family.

Student smiling

Meet a Shocker: Caitlyn Hammack

May 1, 2021 – Caitlyn Hammack, from Russell, Kansas, came to Wichita State University because she wanted to be close to her family to see them often. During her time at Wichita State, she’s been involved in several organizations, including the Student Government Association.

Veterans Upward Bound Program of Wichita State University

Upward Bound program boosts veterans' academic, career success

February 23, 2021 — The purpose of the Wichita State Upward Bound Program is to improve participants’ academic performance, to assist with enrolling into a post-secondary institution and to ensure enrolled participants will graduate from their chosen program.

Students attend class wearing face coverings.

COVID-19 course content gives students opportunities for real-life applications

Feb. 4, 2020 — Amidst the chaos, confusion and grief of the coronavirus pandemic, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty are stretching their teaching skills and using the experience for teachable moments.

Felicia Smith

Meet a Shocker: Felicia Smith, Bachelor of Social Work

May 14, 2020 — With children and two full-time jobs, earning a degree was a herculean task for Felicia Smith. But through intensive time-management, family help, and the support of the Wichita State University community, she achieved her dream.

Sandra Sanchez

First-generation student finds success with help from WSU resources

Feb. 28, 2019  -- Sandra Sanchez is a first-generation student who will graduate with a degree in social work in May 2019

Suzie Wright

Student improves skills working in real-world classroom

Oct. 31, 2018 -- Wichita State student Suzie Wright, a social work major, had the opportunity to work with children through an applied learning experience at the Wichita State Child Development Center.

Rheanna Pierce

Grad student uses experiences to prepare for success

Oct. 19, 2018 -- Rheanna Pierce, a second-year graduate student at Wichita State University, didn't know how incredible her experience at WSU would be until she dove right in to a semester of applied learning geared toward her major in social work.

Rick Rangel

Senior pursues goals with out-of-the-box thinking, takes new opportunity

March 28, 2017--Rick Rangel, foreground, senior social work student at Wichita State University, volunteers at Cloud 9 Therapeutic Equine Foundation for his senior practicum.