Yellow badge graphic with the text U.S. News & World Report with cartoon wheat stocks on both sides. Wichita State University on a black stripe. A white ribbon folds in front of the badge with the text Best Public Affairs, Speech Language Pathology, Engineering, Physical Therapy. The rest of the badge has the text Graduate School 2026 rankings and three stars, the middle one being larger than the others

Wichita State has been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Graduate Schools in the following categories:

  • #58 in Engineering
  • #67 in Speech Language Pathology
  • #92 in Public Affairs
  • #97 in Physical Therapy
President Rick Muma sits down with Gust Applequist and Sydney Collins

President Rick Muma joined Gust Applequist and Sydney Collins on the “Ask a Kansan” podcast. Applequist and Collins came to Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus to talk with President Muma about his journey from PA to university president and how WSU has become a powerhouse for innovation.

Students take part in the foam party at night with a purple light shining across them

College life can be overwhelming between family, friends, classes and studying that you may feel you’re missing out. That’s why ShockerSync is your hub for student organizations and sports clubs for a variety of majors, hobbies and interests.

Beat the FOMO and check out all the events coming up on campus and find your community at wichita.edu/shockersync.

Students using the indoor swimming pool inside the Heskett Center

All students with a Shocker ID get automatic memberships to Campus Recreation. What’s that mean for you? You have access to a wide range of wellness and recreation facilities in the Heskett Center, including five courts for basketball, volleyball or badminton; an indoor swimming pool; racquetball and squash courts; F45; esports computers; and much more.

As a Shocker, you have access to all of the following resources with the Shocker Career Accelerator to get applied learning experience and build skills:

LinkedIn Learning has thousands of courses that teach you skills in topics such as business, technology and creativity, which makes you more competitive in your field of study and career. And SCA has a guide to interviewing with companies that walks you through the process before, during and after so you can ace your first job interview.

For small work experiences, Forage connects you to top companies in the nation to develop skills using industry tools, ending with a certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile. Micro-Internships are short-term paid assignments with companies year-round, which are a great way to ease into your career.

Looking to practice before your first big job interview? You can schedule an appointment with an SCA career coach through Shocker Central, emailing sca@wichita.edu or calling the office at 316-978-3688.

4, 6 or 8 week summer classes enrollment is open. Students dance on top of a roof with the text DANC 140 - Online. Dance Appreciation

Discover the art of dance from the audience’s point of view in Dance Appreciation (DANC 140), CRN 31035. This online gen‑ed course explores dance through lectures, discussion, readings, videos and films, with optional studio participation. Open to everyone and perfect for students curious about movement, culture and performance.

4, 6 or 8 week summer classes enrollment is open. A student in the College of Health Professions in a lab coat using a stethoscope on a patient with the text PHS 101 - Online. Introduction to Public Health.

Explore how public health protects and shapes communities in Introduction to Public Health (PHS 101), CRN: 30931, offered online this summer. This course covers core principles, key concepts and the social, environmental and biological factors that influence health outcomes. Learn how public health tools are used to tackle today’s biggest local, national and global challenges.

John Hammond, senior educator and director of GTA instruction in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, received the 2026 Sunflower Award for Corequisite Innovation from the Kansas Board of Regents.

The Sunflower Award for Corequisite Innovation recognizes Kansas faculty leaders who are advancing student access and success through the implementation of corequisite reform. Rooted in the priorities of the Building a Future strategic plan, this award highlights faculty whose work is helping remove barriers to gateway course completion and strengthening student momentum toward degree attainment.

Dr. Justin Keeler, director of the Business Analytics Graduate Program and clinical associate professor in the Department of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences, published “Chatbots and human-human relationships: the need for research on potential downstream harms from generative AI” in Community, Work & Family on Feb. 2, 2026.

President Rick Muma poses with a sign that says WSU Rick Rewards and members of the interdisciplinary group that were awarded this month

President Rick Muma visited a collaborative meeting of individuals from Information Technology Services, Industry and Defense Programs, and the Department of Physics to recognize them as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. The interdisciplinary team supported faculty researchers’ ability to access research computing resources and put in place processes that will support future research at Wichita State.

Rick Rewards is awarded by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.