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Last chance to pre-register for the 2026 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference

The 2026 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference will be held March 6 at the Marcus Welcome Center. The conference is free and open to all students, faculty, and staff from Kansas colleges and universities as well as to surrounding communities. Organizers request that all attendees pre-register to help with the conference planning process, even if they plan to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/25/last-chance-to-pre-register-for-the-2026-kansas-gender-sexuality-conference/

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Spring 2026 K-INBRE applications are due Nov. 20

Applications are now being accepted for undergraduate research support during the spring semester from the Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) program. Students in this program are supported with an hourly wage for a ten-week period and mentors are allocated funds for lab supplies. To be eligible, students must identify a mentor…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/10/spring-2026-k-inbre-applications-are-due-nov-20-2/

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Flu vaccines now available at Student Health Services, including pop-up clinics Oct. 29/30

Student Health Services has flu vaccines available for WSU students, faculty and staff. Cost is $25 plus administration fee but may be free with your health insurance benefits (all plans are different). Financial assistance for self-pay students may be available for the administration fee. Walk-in to the Student Wellness Center 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/24/flu-vaccines-now-available-at-student-health-services-4/

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Award-winning Widener Global Leaders Program welcomes its fifth cohort at inspiring kickoff event

The Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP)— recognized by the Wichita Business Journal with its Innovation Award—celebrated the launch of its fifth cohort during a dynamic welcome event at Wichita State University. The new class features 12 exceptional students representing the Barton School of Business, the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/04/award-winning-widener-global-leaders-program-welcomes-its-fifth-cohort-at-inspiring-kickoff-event/

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WSU hosting North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad today

The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University is excited to host their first North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO) Competition for high school students 9 a.m.-noon today, Jan.27 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Lucas Room). The NACLO is a contest where high-school students solve linguistic puzzles. In…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/26/wsu-hosting-north-american-computational-linguistics-olympiad/

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View CARE Team Data for February

CARE Team exists to support students through difficulty by connecting them with the resources and help they need to succeed academically and personally. During February, the CARE Team witnessed an increase of 56.45% of cases. When comparing February 2021 to February 2022, there was no change. The CARE Team also provided a list of concerns they saw in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/11/view-care-team-data-for-february/

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Cohen Honors Faculty Fellows

…are expected to share their Honors work with their departments and colleges to promote additional understanding and collaboration. WHO THEY ARE in 2022-2023 Elaine BernstorfSchool of Music Kara McCluskyEngineering Technology Gary BrookingEngineering Technology Cohen Honors College Faculty Fellow Coordinator: Dr. Kimberly Engber, Dean & Associate Professor,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/academic_affairs/fare/honorsfacultyfellows.php

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Service-Learning Showcase announces award winners

The Service-Learning Showcase is a unique opportunity for students who participate in service-learning through applied learning opportunities to showcase their experience through a research or reflective poster about the application of their course work to current community issues. The showcase is an open forum for students to interact with faculty/staff,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/21/service-learning-showcase-announces-award-winners/

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Sign up for the 2026 Shocker Sprints Feb. 21

… from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Heskett Center gymnasium for a competitive and fun indoor rowing experience with the 2026 Shocker Sprints. This event is free for all students.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/09/sign-up-for-the-2026-shocker-sprints-feb-21/

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Adelante Juntos: 2026 Spanish Speaking Award nominations open

The Adelante Juntos Faculty & Staff Association at WSU is proud to honor and celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the third Annual Spanish-Speaking Graduation Ceremony. We are excited to recognize outstanding Shockers through the following awards: The Elisa Chacon Award – This recognition is named after Elisa Chacon, WSU’s first…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/11/adelante-juntos-2026-spanish-speaking-award-nominations-open/

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m102725_Senate_Minutes

… a minimum in the room due to the table mics. All Faculty Senate (FS) website files should now be available again. Approval of Minutes September 22, 2025 – correction to attendance report; no further comments, approved with correction. Informal Statements J. Dowling, Breast Cancer Awareness N. Hakansson, voiced concern regarding non-working accessible…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/facultysenate/2025-2026/_documents/m102725_Senate_Minutes.docx

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Passionate Leader, Student, and Father

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Ryan Littlejohn an adult learner, and an online student majoring in Organizational Leadership. He shares his journey and offers advice to fellow students. You won’t want to miss hearing from this inspirational leader.

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/passionate-leader-student-and-father/

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Join WSUFAE for Dr. Seuss Day

Dr. Seuss Day, celebrated annually on March 2, honors the birthday of the beloved children’s author. In partnership with USD 259, WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement invites faculty and staff to bring stories to life by reading to local students in their classrooms.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/09/join-wsufae-for-dr-seuss-day/

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Wichita State expands opportunities through GEAR UP and TRIO Programs

For more than 50 years, Wichita State through federally funded TRIO and GEAR UP programs continue to play a vital role in supporting students across Wichita and the state of Kansas helping them prepare for, enroll in and succeed in higher education. This year, WSU celebrates the expansion of its outreach with 17 active programs, including four new additions:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/wichita-state-expands-opportunities-through-gear-up-and-trio-programs/

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Shocker ID perks: Intramural sports

Do you and your friends want to compete against other students from across the university? Wichita State has several intramural sports for you to participate in, including 6v6 soccer, pickleball, dodgeball and more, or even games such as Madden, NBA2K and EAFC. Learn more and sign up at imleagues.com/wichita.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/17/shocker-id-perks-intramural-sports-2/

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Do you take steps to make transfer to WSU easy? You are advancing SEM Goal 2.4

… new SEM 2025 Plan, we need engagement campus-wide. We want to grow our student body and see greater student success through improved retention and more equity for our underserved students. Check out the featured strategy this week to see if it aligns with work in your area: Objective 2.4.7: Advance initiatives to smooth the process for students to transfer …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/09/do-you-take-steps-to-make-transfer-to-wsu-easy-you-are-advancing-sem-goal-2-4/

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Student Success Tip #3: Need time management help?

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for college life, but students can find resources for improving their time management skills from Student Success at wsu.news/SuccessTip3.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/30/student-success-tip-3-need-time-management-help-2/

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Campus community invited to legislative update session in the RSC

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the legislature relevant to Wichita State. The next meeting for the legislative session is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/10/campus-community-invited-to-legislative-update-session-in-the-rsc-2/

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Campus community invited to legislative update session in the RSC

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the legislature relevant to Wichita State. The next meeting for the legislative session is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/28/campus-community-invited-to-legislative-update-session-in-the-rsc/

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How can McNair change my academic life?

In this week’s episode, we talk with Ashley Cervantes, Director of the McNair Scholars Program at Wichita State. McNair is accepting applications now through the end of March 2023 for fall. There is a research component to the program. They accept 28 students. Not a scholarship program but can get a $2,800.00 stipend at the end.

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/how-can-mcnair-change-my-academic-life/