Author: Caelin Bragg

Philosophy of Medicine (PHIL 410), CRN: 21064, tackles the big questions behind modern medicine: What counts as a disease? Who decides? And how do we balance data, judgment and the human experience? How will AI change health care? Enroll by Monday, Jan. 26 for the spring 2026 semester.

Justin Neel is the guy you want in charge of the menu.  

“Pizza is what I love. It’s what I do,” said Neel, co-owner of Social Tap, which has a location at Wichita State’s Braeburn Square. Neel has more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry — 17 of those specifically in pizza.  

Now, Neel and partners Luke Luttrell and David Hopkins are bringing another pizza option to Braeburn Square: Pizza Shuttle.  

Pizza Shuttle aims to start serving the public sometime during the week of Jan. 26 and will initially be open from 11 a.m. to midnight. Though if demand necessitates it, the restaurant will extend its late-night hours.  

Students can now apply to join the first cohort of WSU’s new TRIO SSS STEM program. The program provides academic support, financial guidance, tutoring, conference travel opportunities and graduate school prep for eligible STEM majors, such as first-generation college students, income-eligible students and students with a documented disability.

You can encourage students to apply at wichita.edu/sss-stem. TRIO SSS STEM is a community that helps students stay on track academically, explore career paths and prepare for graduate school, all while connecting them with resources and opportunities that make their college experience richer.

Encourage students to start the semester off warm and cozy by enjoying hot cocoa with the colleges. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, the academic colleges at WSU will serve Shockers hot cocoa to ring in the new semester.

Each college will serve hot cocoa in their respective buildings:

• College of Applied Studies: Hubbard Hall
• Barton School of Business: Woolsey Hall
• College of Engineering: John Bardo Center
• Fairmount College/Cohen Honors College: Lindquist Hall
• College of Fine Arts: Duerksen Fine Arts Center in the Miller Concert Hall
• College of Health Professions: Ahlberg Hall
• Graduate School: Jardine Hall

For questions, contact the Division of Student Affairs at 316-978-3021.

Join the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing for the ninth annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for faculty and staff from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 29. And if your team is looking to order promo items for your office, visit the Vendor Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The opening session, breakout sessions and Vendor Fair will all be held on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Gain additional insights, tools and tips to help you improve your marketing and communication efforts. Attendees may choose to attend two of five sessions.

Think you have what it takes to be a pioneer in the world of business? The Entrepreneurial Experience (ENTR 310) explores the entrepreneurial mentality and philosophy toward risk-taking, innovation and creativity. Multiple sections are available to take to help fit it into your schedule.

Looking to get a deeper insight into current issues this upcoming spring? Check out Emerging Technologies (HNRS 365), CRN: 20637. Learn about AI, VR and AR as well as the challenges and solutions they create. And don’t worry, any student can take a class in the Cohen Honors College, and you can still enroll in spring 2026 classes until Monday, Jan. 26.

Now, more than ever, it is important to make connections with your fellow classmates, instructors and helpful WSU staff. Try arriving a little early to class to get to know other students and your instructors.

Shockers — it’s time to complete your 2026-27 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The FAFSA helps you unlock thousands of dollars to help fund your college education, and the earlier you submit, the more likely you are to receive all the scholarships you are eligible for.​

Don’t know where to start? Reach out to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in 203 Jardine Hall, who will assist you in completing your FAFSA and going over your financial plan.

Did you know students like you can use the bus routes on campus for free with your Shocker ID? These buses can take you to your classes or to the Innovation Campus during bad weather or during busy times of the semester.

The buses also can take you to our other campuses, including WSU South/Shocker Studios, WSU West, WSU Old Town or WSU Tech, or simply to downtown Wichita.

Learn more and find the route maps at wichita.edu/transit.