WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement invites the Wichita State community to submit nominations for the 2026 Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes a current or retired WSU faculty or staff member whose commitment and contributions have helped shape, strengthen and sustain WSU. The award is intended to recognize a career of meaningful service rather than a single achievement or project. Nominees must have a minimum of 10 years of service to WSU. Nominations close Dec. 17.
The recipient will be honored at the Retired Faculty and Staff Luncheon on April 15, 2027.
To learn more about the award and to nominate a deserving individual, visit the nomination webpage.