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Brent Mai stands in front of a bookcase

Brent Mai named dean of Wichita State University Libraries

Sept. 6, 2023 — Brent Mai has been named the next dean of Wichita State University’s Libraries, effective Oct. 15.

Kathy Downes

From books to screens, Kathy Downes helped Wichita State students find information for 43 years

Aug. 28, 2023 - Kathy Downes, dean of University Libraries since 2017, came to Wichita State in 1979 as a biomedical librarian. She will retire this fall semester. Downes played a central role as Ablah Library expanded and the digital services of University Libraries grew in number and importance.