The Common Read Committee is excited to announce that Wichita State’s Common Read for the 2025-26 academic year is “Eat Like a Fish: My Adventures Farming the Ocean to Fight Climate Change” by Bren Smith.
Common Read is integrated into all First-Year Seminar courses and will be accompanied by a series of interdisciplinary programs and events throughout the year, including panel discussions, workshops and additional engagement opportunities.
The memoir chronicles Smith’s journey from commercial fishing to pioneering sustainable ocean farming, offering insights into environmental resilience, food justice and innovative approaches to climate solutions.
For any questions related to the Common Read, contact the committee at commonread@wichita.edu.