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Maximum Value

In 1904, F.B. Isely, who graduated in 1899 with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, penned a letter to the student editors of Parnassus, Fairmount College’s yearbook, detailing the formation and varied contributions of the Fairmount Debate League. The school’s first graduating class, for which Isely sat as class president, incepted the debate league …

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Good Karma

…and make this front entrance more home-like and welcoming for the people coming in.” Tidemann, who herself exudes a warm and engaging presence, is an exercise specialist, now retired from Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital. She holds two degrees in physical education from Wichita State and is a strong advocate for her alma mater, especially for its…

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Class Notes – Spring 2026

…recognized through many awards, including the WSU President’s Medal in 1997, the Alumni Achievement Award in 2002, and the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce’s Uncommon Citizen Award in 2007. A 2011 inductee into the Kansas Hall of Fame, he lives in Wichita. ROBERT E. SHIELDS ’68, POL SCI, was inducted into the WSU Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and…

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Viewpoints – Shocker Rockers

… a multi-instrumentalist, producer and writer. The Jerry Hahn Brotherhood’s unique country-blues-inspired jazz-rock sound, the herky-jerky postpunk lyricism of the Embarrassment, the “Madwest Theory” of rap group Danoiz, the synthpop revivalism of Brave Boy, the rock stylings of Provost Monica Lounsbery and so many others — they each have their own distinct …

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Q&A with Mary Mzubwa Ndaro ’11

…story Q: Please introduce yourself and share a little about your background. Where were you born? How did you come to choose Wichita State to study for your master’s degree in sociologist? A: My name is Mary Mzubwa Ndaro. I am a sister, a mother, a friend, and, in many ways, a citizen of the world. I am also a proud mother to three beautiful children, Faith,…

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Shock Art

…which opened fall 2025 at The Diver gallery and studio on Commerce Street in downtown Wichita, is the first exhibition of works by Connie ’95 and John ’90 Ernatt in the city in nearly a decade — and the first ever to feature fully collaborative pieces by the two artists. Connie is best known for her bronze sculptures, while John is known for his…

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Shocker News – Spring 2026

…as dean of the College of Engineering Ali P. Gordon will step in as the next dean of the College of Engineering, effective June 7. Currently serving as a professor and the associate dean of graduate affairs at the University of Central Florida’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, where he oversees more than 30 graduate programs and 2,500…

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Advocate for Change

Connie Kachel White Sociologist Mary Mzubwa Ndaro ’11 has been the executive director of HakiElimu — Kiswahili for “Right to Education” — since Jan. 9. She has been an advocate for quality, equity and human rights in education a whole lot longer. Born in northern Tanzania’s Mara administrative region, which runs along the shores of Lake Victoria and borders …

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The Hopkins family legacy of ten Shockers lives on through scholarship

…after retiring from the service to pursue a career in the medical field. Wichita State offered the programs he needed at a cost that made sense for a family of six. That decision would shape generations to come. Today, ten members of the Hopkins family have attended Wichita State. FRANK F. HOPKINS ’73/80, NURS ABBY HOPKINS ’85, ACCT VERA SUE PETERS ’92, …

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A place to belong: How one couple is supporting student veterans

…Herrin served in the U.S. Army’s 1st Ranger Battalion from 1999 to 2004, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and later spent more than a decade as a civilian contractor supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of State. When he arrived at Wichita State in 2011 to pursue his undergraduate degree, he quickly recognized the need for…

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Core Values Scholar builds her future on integrity

… away. Seeing that there are people who actually believe in me and the values that I hold myself to makes me very confident in the way that I live.” A first‑year health science student at Wichita State, Ta is the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement’s newest Core Values Scholar. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students who demonstrate teamwork,…

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Wichita State University receives $2.5 million grant to launch paid humanities internship program

… Wichita State University president. “This program will showcase to employers across Kansas the tremendous value humanities students can offer.” Through partnerships facilitated by the Shocker Career Accelerator, students will work with local nonprofits, government agencies and businesses with missions rooted in social justice, community engagement and…

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Remembering Shocker golf legend, Judy Bell ’61

Judith “Judy” M. Bell ’61 made history in 1996 when she became the first woman to lead the century-old United States Golf Association. What made Bell the perfect choice for that historic presidency was her lifelong commitment to golf, a savvy business sense that oversaw clothing stores and restaurants, and an attitude that melded commonsense with the bravura…

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‘Everyone’s a marketer,’ says Elliott School alumna

…isn’t just used for growing one’s own business; in fact, honing a brand identity, raising awareness and connecting with the right audience are the same principles behind effective community advocacy. “I do this professionally, but I believe we all have a responsibility to champion the organizations and businesses that we care about,” she says. “Sharing…

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Good Trouble

…“I want people to laugh at my concerts, I want them to cry. I want them to walk away thinking and walk away challenged.” He adds, “I just try to do that implicitly, rather than explicitly.” By every conceivable metric, Wilson has proved himself a good, if not legendary, artist. His ream of accolades — to name just a few: DownBeat’s “Rising Star Drummer” …

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Through Our Windows

…academics. Today, Andrae Carter and Aleesha Oden, who were photographed in front of Jardine Hall, represent the university’s thousands upon thousands of students whose special talents have been showcased through our campus windows over the years. Lille Nightingale ’25, a graduate of Wichita State’s dance program, and Xavier Bell ’24 were photographed by…

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Shocker News

…Valley, he was well aware of the significant challenges he would face in the undertaking. Resources were sparse. Following the collapse of Wichita’s economy in 1888, the city appeared an unassuming, even unpromising, field in which to put down roots. Fairmount College, for which Morrison held lofty aspirations, had no dormitories or library to speak …

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Health, Healing & Hands-On Learning

Connie Kachel White Sergio Garcia, a third-year nursing student at WSU with clinical experience at both Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph, is looking forward to graduating from the newly-named Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing — and to making a difference in the world. “To have our school of nursing named after…

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Remembering longtime professor Clark Britton and other Shockers

… his book designs, illustrations and films. A 2016 inductee into the College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame, Clark Britton died June 6, 2025, in Wichita. PATRICK L. CARTER ’65, sociology major active in ROTC at WSU; retired U.S. Air Force colonel and Kansas Air National Guard, 184th Tactical Fighter Group, 127th Tactical Fighter Squadron, McConnell AFB fighter…

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Core Values Scholar highlights importance of service

…not be the most noticeable work, I believe that this is where real change starts: people showing up and caring for others.” Last semester, she participated in the Alternative Spring Break program, a volunteer opportunity for WSU students to gain exposure to the complex social needs of communities across the country. Green and her peers visited Chicago,…

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