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Wichita State will begin a search for the next dean of the Barton School of Business.
09/10/2026

Wichita State will begin a search for the next dean of the Barton School of Business.

Larisa Genin will be stepping down from her position as the dean of the Barton School of Business at the end of the fall semester. Wichita State will begin a search for her successor. In the meantime, former Provost Shirley Lefever will serve as the interim dean, starting in a limited capacity in mi...

Shocker volleyball lost to Kansas for the ninth-consecutive time Tuesday night in Lawrence. Wichita State was swept by K...
09/09/2026

Shocker volleyball lost to Kansas for the ninth-consecutive time Tuesday night in Lawrence. Wichita State was swept by KU and lost its third match in a row.

Shocker volleyball’s losing streak to the Kansas Jayhawks stretched to nine matches after a 25-9, 25-21, 25-14 sweep on Tuesday night at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence. After going 0-2 in the Buffs Invitational with setbacks to No. 23 Colorado and Big Sky Conference-favorite Northern ...

SGA Adviser Lauren Madison is taking a ‘leap of faith’ as she leaves her position at WSU for a new job at a law firm.
09/08/2026

SGA Adviser Lauren Madison is taking a ‘leap of faith’ as she leaves her position at WSU for a new job at a law firm.

Grace Naylor, Wichita State’s student body treasurer, went to visit Lauren Madison’s office one last time to say goodbye on Friday. Madison jumped up to pull Naylor into a warm embrace. The pair cried as they exchanged promises to stay in touch, and Madison assured Naylor that she would go on to...

A WSU professor wrapped up a chapter of his career by celebrating his memoir being published.
09/08/2026

A WSU professor wrapped up a chapter of his career by celebrating his memoir being published.

Watermark Books & Cafe held an author event with Jason Allen Friday. Those who attended had a few different reasons for being there. “A friend of mine just got a book published,” Jaryd Porter said. “It’s titled ‘Boys Without Fathers: a memoir.’” “Jason is one of my dearest professors...

Wichita State volleyball lost both matches, one against No. 23 Colorado, in Boulder this weekend. The Shockers face anot...
09/06/2026

Wichita State volleyball lost both matches, one against No. 23 Colorado, in Boulder this weekend. The Shockers face another ranked opponent next.

Prior to the start of the volleyball season, the team’s current road trip loomed as an extremely difficult portion of the schedule. So far, those fears have materialized. The Shockers were defeated in both matches at the Buffs Invitational, and the ranked Kansas Jayhawks are up next. Wichita State...

Here’s what students can expect for office and dining services hours impacted by Labor Day.
09/06/2026

Here’s what students can expect for office and dining services hours impacted by Labor Day.

This Labor Day, Sept. 7, students should prepare for limited hours for food services and offices on campus. The Shocker Dining Hall will be serving lunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. The Market at Groundhouse will be open 7 to 10 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m....

"Gossip isn’t inherently bad, and it most definitely isn’t talking behind people’s backs. Gossip is an important traditi...
09/06/2026

"Gossip isn’t inherently bad, and it most definitely isn’t talking behind people’s backs. Gossip is an important tradition, and being able to do it without shame can help to protect women," arts and culture editor Kiona Brown writes.

Gossip isn’t inherently bad, and it most definitely isn’t talking behind people’s backs. Gossip is an important tradition, and being able to do it without shame can help to protect women. Not everyone has the same definition of what gossip is, but to me, gossip is talking with your friends abo...

Each year, 12 students take their place on the Shocktoberfest Court. Nominees are reviewed based on leadership, academic...
09/05/2026

Each year, 12 students take their place on the Shocktoberfest Court. Nominees are reviewed based on leadership, academics and campus presence, and two are voted and crowned Shocker Royalty.

Shocktoberfest is approaching and Student Engagement and Belonging is looking for 12 students to take their place on the Shocktoberfest Court. Shocktoberfest is an annual event centered around campus pride. Starting in 1991, the celebration will take place from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3. Events include a p...

“Just a workout, not a race.”Senior Nicholas Kipchirchir used these words to describe his run at the 78th-annual JK Gold...
09/05/2026

“Just a workout, not a race.”

Senior Nicholas Kipchirchir used these words to describe his run at the 78th-annual JK Gold Classic, the team’s home-opening meet at Clapp Cross Country Course.

“Just a workout, not a race.” Senior Nicholas Kipchirchir used these words to describe his run at the 78th-annual JK Gold Classic, the team’s home-opening meet at Clapp Cross Country Course. Wichita State took first in both the men’s and women’s divisions at the meet. However, winning was ...

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