The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) assessments are now in progress. Freshmen and seniors who have been selected to participate can find a link to take the survey on Blackboard.

The NSSE provides Wichita State with important student feedback about campus activities and helps give Shockers the best experience possible. By taking the survey, you will also be entered into a drawing for Shocker Dollar gift cards.

Want to know if you’re eligible to take the survey? Learn more about the NSSE on WSU’s website.

Shocker women’s basketball hosts Rice starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 in Charles Koch Arena in the annual Champions for Literacy game. The partnership with United Way of the Plains will help every child in the Shocker Neighborhood learn to read.

WSU students can claim their student ticket for no additional cost, thanks to the Student Government Association, at any one of eight ticket pick-up locations.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop on campus

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is Sunday, Feb. 16 against Memphis, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

Participants run in the Engineering 5k.

The College of Engineering at Wichita State University is hosting a public 5k run/walk that is open to students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members. The 5k will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 on the WSU campus. Registration proceeds from the 5k will go toward the College of Engineering Needs-Based Scholarship Fund.

“The Needs-Based Scholarship Fund provides financial support to students in need,” said Dr. Jacob Mendez, the assistant dean for student success within the college. “Last year, we were able to raise several thousand dollars to help such students, so we would like to raise even more this year.”

Grace Naylor

Grace Naylor, senior at Prairie View High School, is the winner of the 2025 Lenora N. McGregor Endowed Scholarship at Wichita State.

The Lenora N. McGregor Endowed Scholarship awards up to $26,000 over four years to an incoming freshman student who has demonstrated academic excellence, has an academic vision for the future and who expresses an interest in advancing knowledge through individual learning. The McGregor Scholar agrees to maintain active membership in WSU’s Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College.

The Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP) have recognized Sgt. Efrain Rueda and Officer Tate Tilley-Bedick with Silver Valor Awards, one of the state’s most prestigious awards given to officers for service to their communities.

Sgt. Rueda and Officer Tilley-Bedick will be recognized for their exceptional service to the Shocker community and for keeping students, staff, faculty and visitors safe at a banquet in honor of the 2025 awardees Wednesday, April 16.

Grant Adler winds up a pitch at a game

Grant Adler is a busy student who is as devoted to baseball as he is his double major at Wichita State. Organization is key, and he admits he needed help to balance practice, travel, games and studies.

Korryn Hackney, his fiancée, is a nursing student at Butler Community College, and she helped him overcome a tendency to procrastinate. She played soccer at Butler, so the demands of athletics and academics are part of her life.

“She is on top of everything,” Adler said. “When I start falling behind and not doing what I’m supposed to do, she will sit me down and give me a talking to.”

A virtual ticket with the text "Join us for the campus viewing of Wichita State University's episode of 'The College Tour,' an Amazon Prime original series. Monday, Feb. 24 | Woolsey Hall Auditorium | 3:30 p.m. RSVP by February 20" and the Wichita State and College Tour logos

Be among the first to watch the Wichita State episode of “The College Tour” by attending the official viewing at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. RSVPs are requested by Feb. 20: wichita.edu/collegetourviewing.

The viewing is an opportunity to see the exciting lives our students have as proud members of Shocker Nation and the innovative research they are conducting. The full hour-long episode is broken up into 20 segments that highlight Wichita State’s student-centered, innovation-driven mindset.

The full episode and individual segments will be available on Wichita State’s website to share with others starting Feb. 25. The episode will be live on Amazon Prime May 27.

A virtual ticket with the text "Join us for the campus viewing of Wichita State University's episode of 'The College Tour,' an Amazon Prime original series. Monday, Feb. 24 | Woolsey Hall Auditorium | 3:30 p.m. RSVP by February 20" and the Wichita State and College Tour logos

Be among the first to watch the Wichita State episode of “The College Tour” by attending the official viewing at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. RSVPs are requested by Feb. 20: wichita.edu/collegetourviewing.

Check out what your fellows Shockers are up to on campus, including their recreational activities, their cutting-edge research and other exciting developments around Shocker Nation.

The full episode and individual segments will be available on Wichita State’s website to share with others starting Feb. 25. The episode will be live on Amazon Prime May 27.

The Japanese Culture Association invites you to join an afternoon of Japanese calligraphy from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room.

Whether you have no experience or are a seasoned master, everyone is welcome to come and learn or even show off mastery. The event’s theme will go along with Valentine’s Day, with love and heart related kanji.

Students enrolled in Japanese courses are welcome to come and make up their assignment.