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Anthropology sophomore contributes to the unearthing of lost city in Kansas

Anthropology sophomore Lucy Walters has been interested in anthropology since her dad introduced her to Indiana Jones when she was little. Now, much like Indiana Jones, Walters has contributed to the unearthing of a lost city ー only instead of being a fictional character in Egypt, she did so as a Wichita State University freshman in Kansas.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/30/anthropology-sophomore-contributes-to-the-unearthing-of-lost-city-in-kansas/

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Rhonda Williams

Rhonda Williams, RN-BSN program coordinator and teaching professor in the Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing, was featured in: “Nurse Educator Tips for Teaching” in the “Nurse Educator” podcast “Transforming RN-Baccalaureate Education Using Insights From a National Faculty Needs Assessment” in Nurse Educator

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/rhonda-williams/

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Texas Shocker Spotlight: Lexi Jensen

Lexi Jensen enjoys the amenities available in Wichita and the campus environment and academic offerings at Wichita State University. In her first months on campus, she dove into activities such as rowing and the Immersive Leadership Institute. Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/14/texas-shocker-spotlight-lexi-jensen/

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Rhonda Williams at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference

Rhonda Williams, RN-BSN program coordinator and teaching professor in the Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing, presented “Overcoming Obstacles: IRB Barriers in Multi-Institution Research Initiatives” at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference April 10. Description: Rhonda Williams co-authored of poster presentation at the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/rhonda-williams-rn-bsn-program-coordinator-and-teaching-professor-at-western-institute-of-nursing-conference/

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Faculty and teaching staff are invited to WSU AAUP Chapter update Oct. 17

All faculty and teaching staff are invited to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting for updates on campus issues including Market-Based Compensation. The meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 in 209 Hubbard Hall. Bring a friend or two for updates on events around the campus and state. For questions, contact…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/14/faculty-and-teaching-staff-are-invited-to-wsu-aaup-chapter-update-oct-17/

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Remembering those lost in the Jan. 29 plane crash

The crash of American Airlines 5342 has had a devastating and profound effect on many people and communities around the world. Here in Wichita – and at Wichita State University – it has sadly hit too close to home as we have learned over the past three weeks about individuals with ties to WSU who were on the flight to Washington, D.C. We deeply mourn their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/17/remembering-those-lost-in-the-jan-29-plane-crash-2/

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Medical Laboratory Sciences hosting information session Sept. 26

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) is hosting an information session from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 via Zoom. The session will review career opportunities in the MLS profession, an overview of the MLS program at Wichita State and the application process. Medical laboratory scientists play an important role in the healthcare system,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/24/medical-laboratory-sciences-hosting-information-session-sept-26/

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Upcoming 2026 benefits Open Enrollment events

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in Open Enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections. Virtual and in-person presentations will be offered: Oct. 22: Virtual presentation at 3 p.m. Oct. 27: Virtual presentation at 10 a.m. Please take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/21/upcoming-2026-benefits-open-enrollment-events/

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Jepkoech named American Conference Athlete of the Week

Wichita State’s Mercy Jepkoech claimed her first American Conference weekly award, the conference announced Oct. 7. The freshman from Eldoret, Kenya was named the American Conference Athlete of the Week following a top-10 finish at the Chile Pepper Festival. She ran 16:54.2 in the 5,000-meter race, recording the best finish by an American Conference runner…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/08/jepkoech-named-american-conference-athlete-of-the-week/

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Kick-off Shocktoberfest at the RSC Sept. 29

Kick-off Shocktoberfest at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center. Shocktoberfest is Wichita State’s annual celebration of Shocker Pride and the kick-off features music, food, activities and giveaways. WSU students can check-in for a chance to win an Insta360, receive a food ticket for the walking taco bar and pick-up…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/29/kick-off-shocktoberfest-at-the-rsc-sept-29/

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10 new Open/Alternative Textbook courses approved for spring 2026

Wichita State’s Open/Alternative Textbook (OAT) Committee would like to congratulate: Amy Drassen Ham Anastasia Smith Andrea E. Banke Carolyn Speer On their successful creation and approval of 10 new OAT-Z (zero-cost) and OAT-L (low cost of under $50) courses and on their commitment to making higher education within reach for more students. If you would like…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/07/10-new-open-alternative-textbook-courses-approved-for-spring-2026/

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Open Positions | Neuroimaging Lab, Dr. Yuanyuan Gao, WSU

Available Positions in the Neuroimaging Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant We are seeking highly motivated Undergraduate Research Assistants who would like to gain research experience to participate in a number of ongoing projects in our lab. If you are interested, please email your CV/resume to: Yuanyuan.gao@wichita.edu. We are only recruiting URAs to do …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/biomedical/research/neuroimaging-lab/positions.php

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Roundhouse podcast – NIT semifinal preview with Bob Hull

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-nit-semifinal-preview-with-bob-hull/

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HyperCAT | Hypersonics Lab, College of Engineering

Welcome to the HyperCAT Lab HyperCAT stands for Hypersonic Computational AeroThermodynamics. The main goal is to develop computational methods that provide consistently accurate results for aerothermodynamic loading (i.e., surface pressure, heat transfer, and skin friction) at hypersonic speeds. Sections Our Research Our People Publications Open Positions…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/aerospace/research/hypersonics-lab/index.php

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All-District Tune-Up

…Register Today! All-District Tune-Up Play it. Hear it. Get ready for what’s next. Get ready to play with confidence! WSU’s All-District Tune-Up gives high school string, brass, woodwind and percussion students a supportive place to prepare for their Kansas All-District auditions. Bring your instrument, music and current audition materials to practice …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/music/003_Attend_an_Event/all-district_tune-up.php

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Military and Veteran Student Center rededication: Honoring Captain Riley L. Pitts

Join the Military and Veteran Student Center as Wichita State honors the legacy of Captain Riley L. Pitts, the first African American officer to receive the Medal of Honor, during the rededication of the center at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in 318 Shocker Success Center. Program of events will include remarks from campus leadership, a presentation to the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/22/military-and-veteran-student-center-rededication-honoring-captain-riley-l-pitts/

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The Sunflower recognized as Pacemaker from Associated Collegiate Press

The Sunflower student newspaper at Wichita State was awarded three Pacemakers from the Associated Collegiate Press at the National College Media Convention in October. The team was awarded the Newspaper Pacemaker, Multiplatform Pacemaker and the Innovation Pacemaker. The Sunflower is one of two college newspapers who have been awarded five consecutive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/21/the-sunflower-recognized-as-pacemaker-from-associated-collegiate-press/

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Mark your calendars for Shocker Madness Oct. 4

At 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, it’s the return of Shocker Madness at Charles Koch Arena. Get ready for an electric night as Shocker Nations kicks things off with a Shocker cheer national champions banner drop, introductions of all Wichita State teams, a three-point competition, and both men’s and women’s basketball scrimmages giving you the first look at the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/01/mark-your-calendars-for-shocker-madness-oct-4/

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Learn more about drug policy at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of April, it is discussing drug policy. Did you know that the drug policy has multiple points? They are defined as: Unauthorized possession, use and/or misuse of drugs and/or other substances: Unauthorized…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/14/learn-more-about-drug-policy-at-wsu-4/

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2026 benefits Open Enrollment starts Oct. 1

This is once again an active enrollment, meaning that all covered state employees must participate, or be enrolled in a default plan. Upcoming events: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24: SEHP’s final Open Enrollment presentation is online. Register to attend. Wednesday, Oct. 1: SEHP will begin opening enrollment portals throughout the day. All benefit-eligible…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/23/2026-benefits-open-enrollment-starts-oct-1/