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$3.6 million estate gift will support WSU music students

Because of Marilyn Sue Smith’s passion for music and loyalty to her alma mater, music students at Wichita State University will have access to generous scholarships for generations to come. Mrs. Smith died in 2016 at the age of 82, leaving an estate gift valued at $3.6 million to Wichita State. She graduated from Wichita University in 1960 with a degree in…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/3-6-million-estate-gift-will-support-wsu-music-students/

WSU Newsletters

Celebrate community and tradition at the 2026 Shocktoberfest

Wichita State University invites the community to show its black-and-yellow spirit during 2026 Shocktoberfest, a weeklong tradition of Shocker pride, Sept. 28-Oct. 3. Shocktoberfest has been a Wichita State tradition since 1991 and offers something for everyone, with events for students, alumni and the greater Wichita community. Below is a sampling of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/25/celebrate-community-and-tradition-at-the-2026-shocktoberfest/

WSU Newsletters

Advance your career prospects with Environmental Science and Technology Career Expo Oct. 29

Attend the Environmental Science and Technology Career Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 in the Rhatigan Student Center. This is a unique chance to network and interact with private, state and federal employers, and open the door to countless opportunities in the field of environmental science. This event welcomes students from all majors and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/23/advance-your-career-prospects-with-environmental-science-and-technology-career-expo-oct-29/

WSU Newsletters

Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Molly Reichenborn Oct. 19

The Department of Biological Sciences’ fall 2026 seminar series continues from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 in 231 Hubbard Hall with Dr. Molly Reichenborn of Kansas State University. She will give a public lecture, “From Theory to Practice: Translating grassland research to land management change.” Seminars are open to the public and undergraduates are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/15/biological-sciences-seminar-continues-with-dr-molly-reichenborn-oct-19/

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WSU computer science junior wins $10,000 a year scholarship from High Touch

WSU computer science junior wins $10,000 a year scholarship from High Touch Polly Basore Wenzl 09/27/2018 02:38:44 PM Sept. 28, 2018 -- Zane Storlie, a junior majoring in computer science at Wichita State, has received a $10,000 a year scholarship from High Touch, a Wichita technology company. The scholarship is renewable and honors the memory of Pat Riddle,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/09-sept/hightouch-scholarship_release.php

WSU Newsletters

Hear from your vice president for Student Affairs in latest ‘Forward Together’ podcast

Dr. Jamarco Clark, vice president for Student Affairs, joins President Rick Muma’s “Forward Together” podcast to discuss his role and vision for the Division of Student Affairs at Wichita State. Clark and President Muma discuss leadership, innovation and creating a student experience that helps every Shocker thrive. The podcast is available on WSU’s YouTube …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/14/hear-from-your-vice-president-for-student-affairs-in-latest-forward-together-podcast/

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Roundhouse podcast with Iain Laymon on Shocker basketball

Wichita State basketball assistant coach Iain Laymon updates fans on the three-game win streak after Saturday’s win over Memphis. We discuss how the Shockers regrouped with some real talk before playing USF, how coaches think about shot selection for Kenyon Giles and why they encourage Brian Amuneke to fire away. We also talk about how the Shockers use…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-iain-laymon-on-shocker-basketball/

WSU Foundation

Shocker Happenings

Shockers from just about everywhere come together for celebrations of all sorts, everything from Wichita State sports watch parties to the first-ever yellow-and-BLACK tie Heritage Gala. Whatever the event, that one-of-a-kind, illimitable Shocker Spirit always shines through. “Our Alumni Engagement team wants to connect every one of our more than 215,000…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-happenings/

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Barton School of Business Appoints Nikki Beyrle as Hospitality Executive-in-Residence and Chair of the Hospitality Advisory Board

Barton School of Business Appoints Nikki Beyrle as Hospitality Executive-in-Residence and Chair of the Hospitality Advisory Board Barton School of Business 12/02/2025 06:35:34 AM The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has announced the appointment of Nikki Beyrle as its new Hospitality Executive-in-Residence and Chair of the Hospitality…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/12-02-25-nikki-beyrle-hospitality-executive-in-residence.php

WSU Newsletters

Grace Ryan brings performing arts workshops to Kansas schools

Receiving applied learning funds has allowed Grace Ryan, a junior music education and musical theater major, to act as the company manager for the Wichita State Performing Arts Company (WUPAC). Through this organization, university students across all majors in the School of Performing Arts bring workshops in voice, movement and acting to schools in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/21/grace-ryan-brings-performing-arts-workshops-to-kansas-schools/

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Recent WSU grad will 'launch' her arts career this summer

Recent WSU grad will 'launch' her arts career this summer Emily Christensen Thursday, June 17, 2021 8:28:14 AM PDT Studio art major Shaunte’ Levine is the recipient of the fourth annual Launch Award through Harvester Arts and the Wichita State School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI). Shaunte’ Levine is the recipient of the fourth annual Launch…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/adci/news/2021/shaunte_levine_launch_award.php

WSU Foundation

In Memoriam: Celebrating the legacy of Wayne Woolsey

Wayne Woolsey may not have graduated from Wichita State, but he left a lasting legacy at the university and for the thousands of students who will walk its campus. Born and raised in Texas, Wayne earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and his master’s from Texas A&M. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force before embarking on …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/in-memoriam-celebrating-the-legacy-of-wayne-woolsey/

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Coleen Pugh named new dean of WSU Graduate School

…Communications 05/30/2019 02:33:59 PM May 30, 2019 -- Coleen Pugh, a professor of Polymer Science at the University of Akron (Ohio), has been named the new dean of the Wichita State University Graduate School and associate vice president for Research and Technology Transfer, effective July 28. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/05-may/grad_school_pugh.php

WSU Foundation

Kung Chi Kang Silver supports Shocker Success Center to give back to WSU studentsThe project is WSU President Rick Muma’s top capital project priority

The engineering degree Kung Chi Kang Silver earned at Wichita State in 1997 never led to a career in engineering, yet in Silver’s estimation, his student days at WSU were among the most valuable in his life. “I would say those years in Wichita were a turning point for me, going from a naive young boy to becoming a grown-up with independent solution-finding…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/kung-chi-kang-silver-supports-shocker-success-center-to-give-back-to-wsu-students/

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Roundhouse podcast with Jason Foster on Shocker baseball

Jason Foster, Wichita State’s Pitching Strategist and Director of Analytics, joins the podcast to discuss life as a conduit between technology and a pitcher. We talk about why he chose the analytics path into coaching, why he coaches and where he operates during games. We talk about how he works with athletes to understand how they can benefit from…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-jason-foster-on-shocker-baseball/

WSU Newsletters

Cultivating workshops with WUPAC: Colton Farmer’s applied learning experience

Colton Farmer, a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in performing arts with a concentration in acting, is gaining experience as a performer, educator and mentor through the Wichita State Performing Arts Company (WUPAC). WUPAC is a community outreach organization that hosts events, workshops and performances for K–12 students in Wichita and surrounding…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/02/cultivating-workshops-with-wupac-colton-farmers-applied-learning-experience/

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Kathy Sexton Joins PPMC

Kathy Sexton Joins PPMC Team PPMC 09/22/2022 10:28:25 AM The Public Policy & Management Center (PPMC) at Wichita State University welcomes Kathy Sexton as the newest member of Team PPMC. The PPMC is honored to further expand resources and capabilities with Kathy's expertise. WICHITA, KS - The Public Policy & Management Center (PPMC) at Wichita State…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/sexton-joins-ppmc.php

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Roundhouse podcast with Darragh Glavin, Jacob Eddins on Shocker tennis

Wichita State men’s tennis coach Darragh Glavin and women’s coach Jacob Eddins join us to talk about the new home for Shocker tennis, coming in 2027. The six-acre tennis complex, built to NCAA national championship specifications, features 12 outdoor and six indoor courts, team accommodations and a spectator capacity of 1,500.  It will be located on the…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-darragh-glavin-jacob-eddins-on-shocker-tennis/

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WSU and WSU Tech names and symbols can’t be used in political campaigns

WSU and WSU Tech names and symbols can't be used in political campaigns WSU Strategic Communications 07/31/2019 04:20:23 PM July 31, 2019 -- Wichita State University and WSU Tech don’t endorse political candidates or allow the use of their names, logos, trademarks, facilities or other resources for political purposes. This is the first bullet. Use what you…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/07-july/political_logo_usage.php

WSU Newsletters

The final 2027 benefits Open Enrollment event is today

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in Open Enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal at sehp.member.hrissuite.com to make your elections. The final virtual presentation is today at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Visit the Open Enrollment Presentations page to access the meeting link. During this busy time, the HR Total Rewards…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/21/the-final-2027-benefits-open-enrollment-event-is-today/