The Innovation Campus at Wichita State University continues to grow with the addition of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Wichita field office in Partnership Building 11.
The field office will open in Partnership Building 11, becoming the third building and operational space for the ATF on campus and further integrating the WSU School of Criminal Justice into the Innovation Campus ecosystem. This strategic co-location strengthens WSU’s nationally recognized applied learning model by embedding federal, state and local law-enforcement partners directly within the university’s interdisciplinary environment — creating expanded pathways for internships, case-based learning, collaborative research, laboratory engagement and hands-on investigative experience for students.
The addition of the field office further aligns with WSU initiatives to advance crime-gun-intelligence capabilities, enhance interagency collaboration and grow the criminal justice and forensic science talent pipeline for agencies regionally and across the nation.
Growing the relationship with the ATF means more opportunities for WSU students to learn from federal law enforcement professionals, contribute to meaningful work and discover career pathways. At the same time, the region gains talent, and our partners gain the workforce they need.
The ATF’s presence on campus strengthens our mission as a public research university and supports the safety and security of our community, our state and our nation.