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College of Health Professions

…nursing, physical therapy and physician associate. The primary emphasis of the college’s health professions programs is the preparation of entry-level health professionals. Additionally, the college provides such services as continuing education and graduate education for health professionals. The curricula of the health professions programs build upon a…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/health-professions/

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Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College

…Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Webpage The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College serves as an academic resource center for all students and offers particular benefits for students pursuing an honors curriculum distinction. High school, transfer and current Wichita State students may apply to join the Cohen Honors College to work toward a…

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First-Generation Coordinating Council

At Wichita State, a first-generation college student is defined as one whose parents/guardians have not completed a four-year college degree. Named a FirstGen Forward Network Leader Institution for its 50+ years of transformative work increasing access and success for first-generation students, Wichita State is committed to removing barriers by providing…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/wichita-state-resources/academic-resources/first-generation-coordinating-council/

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Student Success Resources

Shocker Success Center Located between Ablah Library and the Rhatigan Student Center, the Shocker Success Center serves as an all-inclusive facility that supports students throughout their academic journeys. The building houses 18 offices aimed at student success such as OneStop, Office of International Education, Shocker Learning Center, Office of Student…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/wichita-state-resources/academic-resources/student-success-resources/

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Centers and Institutes

Wichita State maintains a focus on research in all of its colleges. Much of that work, as well as other academic pursuits, takes place in our many centers and institutes. Here is a comprehensive listing of these vital entities. 3DExperience Center Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems Aircraft…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/wichita-state-resources/campus-resources/centers-institutes/

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Information Security

The Information Security (InfoSec) team, led by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), helps decrease risk for the University, protects computing and information assets, and complies with laws, regulations and policies. Responsibilities include: third party vendor vetting; compliance (FERPA, PCI, HIPPA, etc.); data governance; general consulting and …

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/wichita-state-resources/campus-resources/information-security/

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Rhatigan Student Center

The Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) is the community center for Wichita State University. Through its facilities and services, the RSC serves students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Wichita community. The RSC Food Court features Panda Express, Chick-Fil-A Express®, FujiSan, Starbucks and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. The Shocker Store, on the first …

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/wichita-state-resources/campus-resources/rhatigan-student-center/

WSU Foundation

WSUFAE welcomes new Board and Advisory Council members

Beginning July 1, Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement is proud to welcome new members to the WSUFAE Board of Directors and National Advisory Council (NAC). These accomplished leaders bring a wide range of professional expertise, experience and passion for Wichita State that will help advance the university’s mission and strategic…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wsufae-welcomes-new-board-and-advisory-council-members/

WSU Foundation

Our run in the NIT

Photos by Steve Adelson The Shockers rode down two reckonings of Cowboys in their drive to the quarterfinals of the 2026 National Invitation Tournament, corralling the Wyoming Cowboys 74-70 in first-round NIT action on March 17 in Koch Arena and then dominating the Oklahoma State Cowboys 96-70 on March 22 at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. But they came…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/our-run-in-the-nit/

WSU Foundation

Q&A with Marcus Pyles

More Class Notes Q: What first got you interested in pursuing a career as an engineer? Why aerospace engineering and what was it that made you decide on Wichita State? Any favorite college memories? A: As a child, I always created things and always used my hands. From K’nex and Legos to working on my own vehicles and renovating houses. I was also great at…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/qa-with-marcus-pyles/

WSU Foundation

A century of learning (x3)

President’s Message Celebrating a centennial is a rare and meaningful moment. It offers us the chance to pause, honor the journey that brought us here, and acknowledge the people whose lives and achievements have shaped an institution across generations. Milestones like these remind us that progress is not achieved in a single moment, but built over decades …

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WSU Foundation

Good Karma

The main entrance to the Wichita Biomedical CampusSM downtown isn’t a warm and welcoming space — yet. But you can be sure it will be by opening day in 2027 if Karma Tidemann ’87/94 has anything to say about it. And she does. Amid the WBC’s construction tumult of ladders, plywood, buzz saws, safety cones and other tools of the trade, Tidemann eyes the hard,…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/good-karma/

WSU Foundation

Our Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Education Center

“Being listed on the National Register of Historic Places is an acknowledgement that this building is a vital piece of our cultural and educational heritage.”EMILY PATTERSON, WSU executive director of facilities planning Wichita State’s Corbin Education Center was dedicated on Sunday, June 28, 1964, in honor of Harry F. Corbin ’40 (1917-1990). A political…

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WSU Foundation

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 …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/advocate-for-change/

WSU Foundation

Support locker alleviates food insecurity at WSU, say student workers

Nationwide, an estimated 23% of college students will experience food insecurity annually. As defined by the American Psychological Association, food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate foods, and it is often associated with detrimental, at times debilitating, consequences. In addition to increased academic…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/support-locker-alleviates-food-insecurity/

WSU Foundation

Good Trouble

Lily Parker ’23/25 Matt Wilson ’86 has something to say. But, as is the case with any good artist, he doesn’t just tell you outright. “By nature, the arts deal with human expression, and it’s the job of every artist to find their way, sonically or otherwise, to convey a message,” he says. “I want people to laugh at my concerts, I want them to cry. I want…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/good-trouble/

WSU Foundation

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…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/health-healing-hands-on-learning/

WSU Foundation

Acts in the life of Tom Frye, WSU performing arts alum

Performer, playwright, educator and two-time Shocker grad Tom Frye ’71/83 adds a new credit to his resume—author—with the release of his autobiography, “Stages: The Life & Times of a Kansas Actor.” Although he had long planned to pen a memoir, he was deterred by his attention span, which he says is “like a gnat’s.” “I figured I’d write for two or three days …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/tom-frye-wsu-performing-arts-alum/

WSU Foundation

WSU alum named executive director at Second Light homeless shelter

Within his newest position at Second Light, a low-barrier homeless shelter located in the heart of Wichita’s downtown area, collaboration is everything to Dan Clifford ’15/16. “The entirety of the success of this model can be attributed to the collaboration we have received from our community partners,” says the alumnus. In August, Clifford was named…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/dan-clifford-second-light/

WSU Foundation

‘Like the ceiling can’t hold us’

…during the Shocker men’s basketball team’s historic, undefeated run to the NCAA Final Four in 2013: “Can’t Hold Us,” by hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. “It’s a little cheesy, but I think it still rings true,” Huslig says with a laugh. “We shouldn’t put a cap or a ceiling on all that we can accomplish.” It’s clear that’s been Huslig’s mentality…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/landon-huslig/