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10 self-improvement tips for winter 2021

January 11, 2021 — Here are my 10 student self-improvement tips for winter break.

Self-improvement is important. Spend this summer becoming a better you.

June 17, 2020 - Developing friendships and entertainment are important to people’s wellbeing, but they shouldn’t be the only thing you focus on this summer. I think you should focus on self-improvement. Here are my 10 self-improvement tips for Summer 2020.

Summer orientation will be hosted virtually this year

May 21, 2020 -- Like most summer activities, the way Wichita State’s campus orientation is held looks different than it has in years past. The Office of Student Success will instead host summer orientation through online modules and virtual college connection sessions.

Graduation cap

May 12, 2020 -- Wichita State University looks forward to honoring the spring and summer 2020 graduates with the university’s first Virtual Celebration at 9 .m. Saturday, May 16.

Rija Khan and Mackenzie Haas

April 28, 2020 -- New student body President Rija Khan and Vice President, Mackenzie Haas want to focus on diversity, inclusivity, mental health and campus transparency during their term. The paid hopes to create change by being authentic and advocate for the student body.

Campus during summer

April 24, 2020 -- After all the essays, projects and exams have been completed, college student's minds retreat to summer. But before you write off summer courses completely, here are 10 great reasons to return to school during the summer months. Whether it's to get ahead or graduate early, summer school might be the best decision made.

Wichita State University Police Department

Feb. 12, 2020 -- Wichita State University Police Department has over 30 commissioned officer and 18 support staff members. WSUPD offers many resources  across campus which help protect and keep students, faculty and staff safe.

University Police, students and staff

Jan. 16, 2020 -- The Wichita State University Police Department has been named as one of the Top 25 programs in the country for its focus on safety.

Interim president Andy Tompkins and Wichita State students

Dec. 11, 2019 -- In nine months, interim president Andy Tompkins impressed almost everyone by putting a full-time effort into a temporary job, walking the campus almost every morning, touring every building, learning names and backgrounds and using his avuncular personality to put people at ease during a time of transition at Wichita State University.

Wichita State University

Dec. 10, 2019 -- Wichita State University's holiday shutdown hours will begin on Monday, Dec. 23 and go through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Some department hours will vary.

Jay Golden, the 14th President of Wichita State

Oct. 31, 2019 -- Jay Golden has been named the 14th President of Wichita State University. The announcement was made Thursday, Oct. 31, by the Kansas Board of Regents.

Wichita State

Oct. 29, 2019 -- The Kansas Board of Regents has announced a meeting of the board at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Rhatigan Student Center, Room 233 (Santa Fe Trail Room). The board plans to hold a public vote to name the next President of Wichita State University, with a reception following.

Chris Stoneberger, and Quinn, the Goose Dog

Sept. 4, 2019 - Say goodbye to the poop-covered walking paths on campus and hello to the newest member of campus, Quinn, the mighty goose dog.

Two women graduation from WSU

Dec. 20, 2018 -- On Dec. 16, Wichita State University students walked across the stage in Charles Koch Arena for their graduation ceremony.

Wichita Campus

Dec. 18, 2018 -- Wichita State department hours vary over the holiday break.