WSU News - All Stories

For WSU News and WSU Today content older than July 2018, search the WSU News Archive.

WSU News Archive   Return to WSU News Home

Filter by:

All students Applied Learning Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty/Staff College of Engineering Alumni Community Engagement Talent Pipeline pandemic Research Access and Affordability Graduate Profiles community COVID-19 Innovation Scholarships College of Applied Studies College of Health Professions Athletics Innovation Campus Campus Life Growing Innovation and Research College of Fine Arts Diversity/Inclusion W. Frank Barton School of Business Barton School of Business Economic Prosperity Engineering Elliott School of Communication Graduate School
Brianna Escoto

First-Gen at WSU: Brianna Escoto

Nov. 6, 2023 — Wichita State University is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren't able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

Aunjnae sits in front of purple-pink flowery bush. She has her graduation cap on and is wearing a white blouse and a silver heart locket.

Meet a Shocker: Aunjnae White

Dec. 6, 2021— Aunjnae White, a first-generation student, will work at a domestic violence shelter following graduation with a degree in psychology from WSU. White is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.

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.

Dr. Linda Rhone and Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd

TRIO programs connect first-gen, limited-income students with vital education support systems

Sept. 8, 2020 — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded two of Wichita State University’s TRIO programs — Student Support Services (SSS) and Disability Support Services (DSS) — grants totaling more than $3.9 million to help limited-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities.