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Celebrating Faculty Excellence at Wichita State University

Wichita State University’s Scholars Walk, founded in 2025, recognizes some of the exceptional research and classroom accomplishments of our award-winning faculty.

Located near the heart of campus, the Scholars Walk runs along a prominent walkway extending northeast from the Plaza of Heroines, with selected faculty displayed on banners along the way. The banners have QR codes that lead to biographies and other information.

The faculty featured in the Scholars Walk were chosen by each of WSU’s academic colleges in coordination with the Office of Academic Affairs.

See the Scholars Walk interactive map

 

Meet the Scholars

The Scholars Walk highlights faculty from every college at WSU. Click on the image to learn more about each faculty member and their achievements.

Scholars Walk: Ryan Beeken

Dr. Ryan Beeken

Director of Choral Activities and Associate Director, School of Music

Scholars Walk: Dr. Gaylen Chandler

Dr. Gaylen Chandler

W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship

Scholars Walk: Rachel Crane

Rachel Crane

Associate Professor, University Libraries

Scholars Walk: Shuang Gu

Dr. Shuang Gu

Sam Bloomfield Chair and Professor in Engineering

Scholars Walk: Nikki Keene Woods

Dr. Nikki Keene Woods

Chair and Professor, Public Health Sciences

Scholars Walk: Erin O'Bryan

Dr. Erin O'Bryan

Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Scholars Walk: Catherine Searle

Dr. Catherine Searle

Professor of Mathematics

Scholars Walk: Clay Stoldt

Dr. Clay Stoldt

Professor, Sport Management / Faculty Athletics Representative

Scholars Walk: Robert Weems Jr.

Dr. Robert Weems

Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History

Scholars Walk: Bayram Yildirim

Dr. Bayram Yildirim

Professor, Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering

Scholars Walk: Robert Zettle

Dr. Robert Zettle

Professor of Clinical-Communicy Psychology