Author: Caelin Bragg

Dr. Mathew Muether, professor and graduate coordinator for physics, has been selected as associate vice provost for faculty affairs.

Muether has been with Wichita State since 2014, first as an assistant professor, then an associate professor in 2019. He was also president of the Faculty Senate last year.

“I’m honored to serve as Wichita State’s first associate vice provost for faculty affairs and help launch this new office, which will bring dedicated focus to the needs and success of our faculty,” Muether said. “We have exceptionally talented faculty, and I’m excited to help unlock their full potential.”

In his new role as associate vice provost for faculty affairs, Muether will provide strategic leadership and oversight for faculty appointments including scope of work as well as faculty-related policies, programs and initiatives at Wichita State. The role supports the advancement, retention and excellence of faculty through collaborative governance, equitable workload and compensation practices, and robust evaluation and recognition systems.

“Dr. Muether cares deeply about creating an environment where faculty feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work,” said Dr. Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost. “His leadership will strengthen our ability to attract and retain outstanding faculty — which directly benefits our students.”

Muether will begin his new role on Jan. 3, 2026.

Applications are now being accepted for undergraduate research support during the spring semester from the Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) program. Students in this program are supported with an hourly wage for a ten-week period and mentors are allocated funds for lab supplies.

To be eligible, students must identify a mentor and a research lab in which to work. For full announcement and eligibility requirements, email Meris Carte, research laboratory manager for biological sciences, at meris.carte@wichita.edu. Applications are due at end of day Nov. 20.

Registration for spring 2026 classes is now open. Go to the myClasses tab in your myWSU portal and find “Student Registration (Banner 9)” to begin registration.

If you have any holds that prevent your registration, you may not be able to register until those holds are lifted. Find out if you have holds on your account by checking the Student Holds channel on the myClasses tab in myWSU.

Please refer to the timeline for when registration opens for each classification:

• Monday: Seniors (90+ earned credit hours), Honors College members, student athletes and graduate students
• Tuesday: Juniors (60-89 earned credit hours)
• Wednesday: Sophomores (30-59 earned credit hours)
• Thursday: Freshmen (0-29 earned credit hours)
• Friday: Non-degree bound students

If you would like additional help or have questions regarding spring registration, please make an appointment with your advisor.

Jose Miguel Ramirez posted three rounds under par to tie for eighth, leading the Shocker men’s golf team to a fifth-place finish Nov. 6 in the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational.

The Shockers posted rounds of 291, 285 and 290 for an 866 (+2) team score. No. 31 West Virginia won the team title 23 strokes ahead of the Shockers with an 843 (-21) score. Wichita State earned another top-five finish on the year, its fourth in a row.

Ramirez bagged his fourth top-20 finish of the year and his second top-10 mark. He has finished in the top-20 in 10 of his last 12 tournaments, going back to last season. His 212 (-4) was one stroke shy of tying his season-best, but his four-under-par mark was his best of the season.

Remember that the University Police Department is available 24/7 on campus during emergencies. If you see something, say something by calling UPD at 316-978-3450. Add the number to your contacts list so you always have immediate access to emergency services.

The University Police Department is here to support students and ensure they feel safe and supported on campus.

Finals can be a stressful week for students, but it doesn’t have to be. Using proper preparation to avoid stress by getting plenty of rest adjusting your work schedule can help you manage your workload. And don’t forget you can reach out to your success coach for more help.

Explore the wide range of events hosted by nearly 300 on-campus student organizations. The ShockerSync calendar is your go-to resource for finding activities that match your interests: wichita.edu/shockersync.

Do you have a class in Woolsey Hall and need a quick bite to eat or some fresh coffee from Reverie for a boost before your next outing? Woolsey Hall has the Cargill Café on the first floor, open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cargill Café features a rotating menu of warm drinks and other breakfast items to get you recharged.

The Ulrich Museum of Art is a landmark of Wichita State’s campus and is home to roughly 7,000 unique modern and contemporary artworks.

Adorned with “Bird People” by Joan Miro, it stands as one of the most recognizable sights on the campus and is surrounded by even more gems of WSU, including Millie the Millipede and the LOVE Sculpture, both of which are icons of the campus.

You can start getting a look at Shocker basketball starting this week, with Prairie View A&M at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 in Charles Koch Arena. Remember that all students with a Shocker ID get admission to all home athletics events at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association. Stay up to date on Shocker Athletics at goshockers.com.