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Complete Shocker Athletics fan experience survey for chance to win prizes

The 2022-23 athletic year has concluded, and Shocker Athletics is seeking feedback to improve its fan experience at all ticketed athletic events including volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball. Survey participants will be entered into drawings for various prizes including free tickets, unique experiences, Shocker apparel, and home…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/16/complete-shocker-athletics-fan-experience-survey-for-chance-to-win-prizes/

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Shop the Shocker Athletics Garage Sale Sept. 30

Shocker Athletics is hosting its annual garage sale from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 inside the Aetna Multi-Purpose Facility (enter through the exterior doors on the east side of Charles Koch Arena). Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis and include jerseys and uniforms, assorted apparel, bags, and equipment. Prices listed are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/26/shop-the-shocker-athletics-garage-sale-sept-30/

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What are athletics like at Wichita State University?

Athletic traditions at WSU are abundant! In fact, it was on our campus in 1905 when the very first night football game was played west of the Mississippi River, thanks to a field lined with Coleman gas lanterns. Since then, WSU division I teams have been to the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four, won the Baseball College World Series and Men's Basketball…

https://wichita.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/3627/OneStop/KB/ArticleDet?ID=166272

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Show your Shocker spirit by supporting athletics during Shocktoberfest

Shocker Athletics is hosting multiple events during Shocktoberfest. Showcase the spirit of Shocker Nation and support the Shockers as they face off against other universities from around the nation: Volleyball vs. Temple – 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Charles Koch Arena Softball vs. Emporia State – Noon Oct. 7, Wilkins Stadium Baseball Intersquad Scrimmage – 1 p.m. Oct.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/show-your-shocker-spirit-by-supporting-athletics-during-shocktoberfest/

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Wichita State Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Council hosting Black History Month athlete panel

Wichita State’s Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Council is hosting a Black History Month panel with former student-athletes 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 at Koch Arena. The panel will include Dr. Eric Sexton, WSU golf (1983-1986) and athletic director (2008-2015); Angela Buckner, WSU’s women’s basketball (2000-04); and DePaul Brewer, WSU men’s track and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/27/wichita-state-athletics-diversity-and-inclusion-council-hosting-black-history-month-athlete-panel/

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Courtney Calder leads Wichita State Esports with background in athletics, business | Wichita State News

Courtney Calder leads WSU Esports with background in athletics, business Paul Suellentrop 06/09/2021 06:28:07 AM June 9, 2021 - Wichita State’s Esports director Courtney Calder played soccer more often than video games growing up in California. Those experiences, however, helped prepare her for running the Esports program, as did her time working in sales…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/06-jun/calder_5.php

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President Muma joins the Roundhouse podcast to discuss his book, the university and athletics

…past decade, as detailed in the book, and why President Muma believes those moves represent the future of education. They also discussed how much time he spends each week on athletics, its importance to the university and community, and how athletics is more strategic in how it operates under Kevin Saal, director of athletics.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/10/president-muma-joins-the-roundhouse-podcast-to-discuss-his-book-the-university-and-athletics/

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Natasha Fife’s determination started women’s athletics on its path to success

On Monday afternoon, Shocker volleyball coach Chris Lamb explains back-spin and top-spin to a group of 60 young women during a serving drill at camp. Across campus, work continues on locker rooms and offices at Wilkins Stadium, soon to be connected to an indoor practice facility, opened last fall, that allows the Shockers to work on softball skills…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/07/natasha-fifes-determination-started-womens-athletics-on-its-path-to-success/

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Volunteers help visitors around campus at state athletics events

Thank you to all those who volunteered to drive visitors May 29-30 on campus during the high school state baseball, softball and track events and providing guests a welcoming and positive experience. Mark your calendars for next year’s events, May 28-29, 2027.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/02/volunteers-help-visitors-around-campus-at-state-athletics-events-4/

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Volunteers help visitors around campus at state athletics events

Thank you to all those who volunteered to drive visitors May 29-30 on campus during the high school state baseball, softball and track events and providing guests a welcoming and positive experience. Mark your calendars for next year’s events, May 28-29, 2027.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/01/volunteers-help-visitors-around-campus-at-state-athletics-events-3/

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Roundhouse podcast with Wichita State’s Becky Endicott

Senior associate athletic director Becky Endicott is retiring after a career at Wichita State that started in 1993 as an intern. She helped steer Shocker women’s athletics to its successes of the past 20 years and earned a reputation as a wise guide through the NCAA manual and an effective advocate for women’s athletics. Endicott discusses her time at…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-wichita-states-becky-endicott/

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Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Nov. 25)

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. The Shocker basketball teams are in Florida this week. Shocker volleyball learns its NCAA destination on Dec. 1 after its AAC Championship on Sunday. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-rundown-a-weekly-glance-at-shocker-athletics-nov-25/

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Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics

Get set for the week at your favorite Shocker venue with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions.Shocker men’s basketball is home on Thursday to face former MVC rival Northern Iowa. It’s a fitting night to recognize former Shocker coach Mark Turgeon for his induction into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. The Shocker…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-rundown-a-weekly-glance-at-shocker-athletics-2/

Majors

Sport Management, Master's

…Sport Management College of Education Sport and Leadership Studies Wichita State's fully online Master of Education (MEd) in sport management program takes your passion for athletics and combines it with the practical skills and professional connections needed to work around the globe in the management of intercollegiate athletics, minor- and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/index.php?program=sport_management_med_98

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Roundhouse podcast S1E16 – Becky Endicott on Wichita State’s success in women’s athletics

Senior associate athletic director Becky Endicott joins the podcast to talk about landmark year for Wichita State women’s teams – an American Athletic Conference title for volleyball, NCAA appearances for tennis and softball and more. She discusses changes coming to the American volleyball schedule and the addition of a post-season tournament and how…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-s1e16-becky-endicott-on-wichita-states-success-in-womens-athletics/

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Roundhouse podcast with Brent Kemnitz of Shocker athletics

Brent Kemnitz is one of the inductees into the Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame. We talk about his 38-year career as pitching coach, starting with a detailed response from Gene Stephenson that directed him away from a career teaching history and driver’s education in high school to college baseball. Kemnitz details his “Brain” and “Flow” meetings, two…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-brent-kemnitz-of-shocker-athletics/

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Letter from the AD: Name, image and likeness at Wichita State

It is with great enthusiasm, energy and humble gratitude that I write to you, the community of Wichita, on behalf of Wichita State University and Shocker Athletics. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to connect with hundreds of passionate Shocker Athletics fans, generous supporters and campus/community partners. Within our conversations, you have consistently…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/22/letter-from-the-ad-name-image-and-likeness-at-wichita-state/

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Volunteers help visitors around campus at state athletics events

Thank you to those who volunteered to help with the high school state baseball, softball and track events that took place on campus recently. There were over 35,000 students, coaches and spectators in attendance, a record number. Volunteers gave over 6,000 people golf cart rides and helped staff Fan Alley, providing additional food, activities and other…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/04/volunteers-help-visitors-around-campus-at-state-athletics-events-2/

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Sport Management, Major

Major Sport Management College of Education Sport and Leadership Studies Wichita State's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sport Management program takes your passion for athletics and combines it with the practical skills and professional connections needed to work around the globe in the management of intercollegiate athletics, minor- and major-league franchises,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/index.php?program=sport_management_ba_42