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Two Hands Corn Dogs at Braeburn Square

Two Hands Korean corn dog restaurant opening this week at WSU

Sept. 18, 2023 — The community will soon have a new restaurant to choose from when Two Hands Corn Dogs opens on Wichita State University’s campus Friday, Sept. 22.

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Community invited to take part in Wichita State's Shocktoberfest Parade

Sept. 11, 2023 — Wichita State University is holding a parade next month and is inviting anyone in the community to join in. Starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 on the WSU campus, the parade is part of the university’s annual Shocktoberfest celebration.

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Robotic food delivery service starts at Wichita State

Aug. 14, 2023 — Wichita State Dining is going high tech with the rollout of robotic food delivery on campus, thanks to a partnership with Starship Technologies.

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History students hope to illuminate history of LGBTQ community in Wichita

June 30, 2023 — A group of graduate students from Wichita State University’s Department of History is chronicling the history of the LGBTQ community in Wichita.

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Marie Bukowski named dean of WSU College of Fine Arts

May 19, 2023 — Marie Bukowski has been named the next dean of Wichita State University’s College of Fine Arts, effective July 9, 2023.

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WSU names students to fall Dean's Honor Roll

Feb. 21, 2023 — Congratulations to the fall 2022 Honor Roll recipients from Wichita State.

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Jennifer Friend named dean of WSU College of Applied Studies

Oct. 28, 2022 —Dr. Jennifer Friend has been named dean of Wichita State University’s College of Applied Studies (CAS), effective Jan. 9, 2023.

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Woolsey Hall, new home of the Barton School of Business, opens for classes soon

Aug. 12, 2022 - Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, the state-of-the-art facility that will be home to the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, is set to open for classes Aug. 22.

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WSU names students to spring Dean's Honor Roll

July 8, 2022 — Wichita State University has announced the list of students named to the spring 2022 Dean's Honor Roll.

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Wichita State researchers aim to educate, protect refugees from cyber-scams

June 20, 2022 — Wichita State's Dr. Mythili Menon was recently awarded $296,470 as part of the National Science Foundation’s EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) program to study how refugees respond to phishing and vishing attempts. EAGER offers exploratory funding for high-risk, high-reward research that investigates the nation’s pressing problems.

A member of the kitchen crew dumps food scraps into a bin at Shocker Hall.

Shocker Hall goes green with composting program

April 21, 2022 —There’s a whole world living inside your food waste — billions and billions of microorganisms — just waiting to make your landscaping bloom brighter and your vegetables grow heartier.

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World Art Day: 15 little known facts about sculptures on your campus

April 15, 2022 — Every day is a day to celebrate the art that enriches our lives. And in April – April 15 to be exact – we pay special tribute with World Art Day. Art at Wichita State University can be seen all over campus and is a vital part of WSU’s campus life.

Dr. Shirley Lefever

Dr. Shirley Lefever named next EVP/provost of Wichita State University

April 14, 2022 — Dr. Shirley Lefever has been named as Wichita State University’s next executive vice president and provost, effective immediately.

Rapper Wale

Rap star Wale performing live concert at Wichita State

March 28, 2022 — Grammy-nominated rap star, actor and advocate Wale will perform in concert at Wichita State University at 8 p.m. Friday, April 15, in Charles Koch Arena.

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Former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates to speak at Wichita State speaker series

March 23, 2022 — Robert M. Gates, U.S. secretary of defense from 2006-2011 and former director of the CIA, will kick off Wichita State University’s inaugural Craig W. Barton Speaker Series this spring.