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Celebrate 10 years of innovation at annual Koch Innovation Challenge

…of Engineering in fostering a vibrant culture of creativity, innovation and teamwork among students of all majors. This competition serves as the “freshman capstone” of the Shocker Design Experience. This year, 32 teams of students are participating. The public is invited to watch the finalists as they face the clock in this high-energy elevator pitch…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/04/celebrate-10-years-of-innovation-at-annual-koch-innovation-challenge/

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Try the Mediterranean chicken pizza in April

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in April to try the Pizza of the Month, the Mediterranean Chicken Pizza! It’s topped with red pepper pesto, mozzarella, grilled chicken, olives, tomatoes, banana peppers and feta cheese.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/10/try-the-mediterranean-chicken-pizza-in-april/

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India Travel Seminar

…purchasing their own roundtrip flight, which provides the student flexibility on when they would like to arrive/depart from Kochi in the case they would like to travel to other cities or have more time in India before or after the program. Students will have the option to travel with the professors, Dr. Mythili Menon and Dr. T.J. Boynton or you can…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/studyabroad/programs/india_travel_seminar.php

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New Duerksen amphitheater mural will celebrate Wichita State’s Hispanic influences | Wichita State News

…Local artist Armando Minjárez originally brought Gallego to Wichita as a Knight Cities Challenge winner with the Horizontes Project. He is also producing this new mural for the Ulrich Museum of Art. “We had some great partnerships with Wichita State for that project,” Minjárez said. “We wanted to bring that same spirit onto campus.” When Gallego arrives, she…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/03-march/mural_7.php

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President Muma congratulates spring 2026 graduates

Hello Shockers, On behalf of all of us at Wichita State University, I extend our warmest congratulations for your achievements. Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this moment, and we couldn’t be prouder. As you take the next step, know that everyone in Shocker Nation is proud of you, and we are rooting for your success every step of the way.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/13/president-muma-congratulates-spring-2026-graduates/

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Attend baseball vs. Rice for a football jersey giveaway

Join Shocker baseball at 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, during the NFL Draft, for a special football jersey giveaway to the first 700 fans through the gates. It’s the perfect crossover event for fans of both the diamond and the gridiron with a nod to WSU’s football history.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/21/attend-baseball-vs-rice-for-a-football-jersey-giveaway/

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Join an evening of bowling, billiards, pizza and fun

Join the Fairmount College Student Advisory Council and the Office of Student Success for some “Fun Before Finals!” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center and enjoy free pizza, bowling, billiards, drinks and more.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/27/join-an-evening-of-bowling-billiards-pizza-and-fun/

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International stoles are available for pre-order

Students, would you like to represent your home country during commencement? The RSC Shocker Store now carries various stoles in store from different countries and can order stoles from over 100 more countries/territories. To see the selection of countries the Shocker Store can order stoles for, visit the online storefront. The store will place orders after …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/25/international-stoles-are-available-for-pre-order/

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A-Z Index

…Department of Art History, Department of Art, Design and Creative Industries, School of Arts and Culture Ascension Via Christi - Wichita State University School of Nursing Ask a Shocker Student Assessment of Academic Programs and Student Learning ASSURE Center of Excellence for Composites and Advanced Materials B Back to the index Barton School (W. Frank…

https://www.wichita.edu/directories/directory-a-z.php

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Join the Choir fall kick off event

Join Shocker Choir and WU Choir, under the direction of Dr. Tom Wine, in a display of individual expression at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 in Wiedemann Hall. The WU Choir has prepared music written using a first-person voice. The message ranges from personal reflection (“Bonny Wood Green”) and expressions of love (“Unforgettable”), to sense of community (“One…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/06/join-the-choir-fall-kick-off-event/

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Dance finishes runner up in spirit rally at National Dance Alliance championship

The Shocker dance team earned a runner-up finish in the Spirit Rally Division 1 category at the National Dance Alliance National Championships April 11 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The performance marks the team’s first appearance in the Spirit Rally Division, and was the first season under the head coach Amy Pollard-Yarberry

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/24/dance-finishes-runner-up-for-spirit-rally-at-national-dance-alliance-championship/

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Shockers retire from university deanships after exceptional careers

Wichita State salutes two truly exceptional Shocker university deans as they retire from Wichita State: Rodney Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts, and Kathy Downes, dean of University Libraries. Kathy Downes arrived at Wichita State in 1979 armed with a bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences and library sciences from Mississippi University for…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shockers-retire-from-university-deanships-after-exceptional-careers/

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Women’s tennis earns at-large bid to NCAA Tournament

After spending each of the last 10 weeks ranked in the ITA top 40, Shocker women’s tennis received an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Shockers are the No. 3 seed in the Norman Regional, hosted by Oklahoma. Wichita State is set to face No. 2-seeded and No. 25 SMU in the first round Saturday, May 2. For Wichita State, it marks its first…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/28/womens-tennis-earns-at-large-bid-to-ncaa-tournament/

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Luke Samuelson: Designing his future in virtual production and game development

Luke Samuelson, a senior majoring in game design, has found a unique intersection of creativity, technology and applied learning through his role at Shocker Studios. As an LED volume and game design lab technician, he is already laying the foundation for a career that blends the immersive world of game development with the rapidly evolving field of virtual…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/22/luke-samuelson-designing-his-future-in-virtual-production-and-game-development/

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Looking ahead to the holiday season

Greetings, Shocker family! This year has flown by, and we’re already looking toward the holiday season. I want to thank you all for your hard work and dedication to Wichita State University. As a token of my appreciation, I’m happy to remind you of the following announcements for our hardworking faculty and staff: First, the university will be giving all…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/07/a-special-presidential-announcement/

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President Muma’s ‘Forward Together’ podcast launches today

President Muma’s ‘Forward Together’ podcast launches today A new podcast about all things Shocker Nation has launched. “Forward Together” will be hosted each month during the fall and spring semesters by President Rick Muma. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Muma will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/11/president-mumas-forward-together-podcast-launches-today/

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Head out to WSU night at the Wind Surge April 24

… of baseball and community spirit at the Wichita Wind Surge stadium at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, April 24. Wichita State will be taking over the ballpark for a night filled with fun and Shocker pride. The Wind Surge play against the Springfield Cardinals with gates opening at 5:35 p.m. The first 2,000 people through the gate will receive an exclusive WSU/Wind…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/21/head-out-to-wsu-night-at-the-wind-surge-april-24/

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Join your fellow Shockers for WSU night with Wichita Wind Surge

…for an evening of baseball and community spirit at the Wichita Wind Surge stadium April 24. Wichita State will be taking over the ballpark for a night filled with fun and Shocker pride. Enjoy a game between the Wind Surge and the Springfield Cardinals. Wear your black and yellow to show your Shocker spirit and cheer on the home team. Tickets are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/12/join-your-fellow-shockers-for-wsu-night-with-wichita-wind-surge/

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Episode 32 of ‘Forward Together’ podcast features Justin Rorabaugh

Justin Rorabaugh, director of the School of Digital Arts (SODA) and Shocker Studios, joins President Rick Muma on his newest podcast. SODA in the College of Fine Arts is one of the fast-growing schools at Wichita State. Listen as Rorabaugh and Muma talk about Shocker Studios and some of SODA’s unique offerings in degree programs, applied learning, new…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/17/episode-32-of-forward-together-podcast-features-justin-rorabaugh/

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Wilson breaks Wichita State career stroke average record

Mackenzie Wilson broke the program record for career stroke average as Shocker women’s golf finished eighth at the American Championship April 22 at Southern Hills Plantation Club. Wilson’s career stroke average of 75.22 broke the previous record of 75.55 set by Taryn Torgerson, who played at Wichita State from 2014 to 2018. Kate Tilma also surpassed…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/23/wilson-breaks-wichita-state-career-stroke-average-record/