Aerial photo of campus

Help Wichita State welcome 12 new faculty members who are joining the Shocker family this spring semester.

They hail from three of WSU’s academic colleges, including:

  • College of Fine Arts: 2
  • College of Health Professions: 9
  • College of Innovation and Design: 1
Alejandra Campoverdi

The campus community will have the chance to hear from Alejandra Campoverdi, author of the awarding-winning memoir, “First Gen,” at a featured speaker event on campus. Campoverdi will discuss her memoir at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom.

A best-selling author, Campoverdi has received national acclaim for “First Gen,” including receiving the California Independent Booksellers Alliance Martin Cruz Smith Award. Her memoir was also chosen as the 2024 Opportunity Matters Book Club selection for the Council for Opportunity in Education. Campoverdi previously served as the first White House deputy director of Hispanic media for Former President Barack Obama.

The event is sponsored by the National Institute of Student Success and Academic Affairs.

As you are likely aware, there have been many recent executive orders and federal actions. Our campus leadership is closely monitoring all these actions, and we are evaluating their potential effects on our students, faculty, staff and operations. We are diligently gathering information and assessing the full scope of all orders, proposals and recent developments to determine both the short- and long-term implications to better understand how we will need to respond and, if possible, mitigate impacts.

We understand questions are arising from our campus community. Please understand that executive orders will be followed by government and expert guidance, and possibly court challenges. Therefore, immediate and comprehensive communication is challenging. We value the importance of receiving timely direction, and we are working to balance those needs with providing accurate and meaningful answers and information through the appropriate campus community channels.

Dr. Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost

There have been a lot of questions concerning the impact at Wichita State of recent executive orders and federal actions. Please know that we are closely monitoring all actions and evaluating their potential effects on our students and the rest of campus.

This includes reviewing legal and policy implications, engaging stakeholders, promoting open communication and involvement, and working to mitigate operational impacts. Right now, we are assessing the full scope of all orders, proposals and recent developments to determine both the short-term and long-term implications.

Please understand that most executive orders will be followed by government and expert guidance and possibly court challenges. We know how important it is to receive timely direction, but we are also balancing that with providing accurate and meaningful answers and information.

As we work hard to support students, please expect additional resources and communication from the appropriate departments and administrative offices.

Dr. Teri Hall, vice president of Student Affairs

For the Wednesday, Jan. 29 Shocker men’s basketball game, a number of lots in the vicinity of Charles Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking beginning at 3:30 p.m. During this time, signage will be in place alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes.

Anyone previously parked in these lots will need to move their cars by 3:30 p.m. Any unauthorized parking in a game day lot carries a $50 citation fine.

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 Wednesday, Feb. 12 against UTSA, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

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 new 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 Wednesday, Jan. 29 against North Texas, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

The 12 finalists for the 2025 DSI

Wichita State University has selected the top 12 finalists in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI).

They are:

  • Kit Boor, Eisenhower High School
  • Tyllor Childers, Wichita Northwest High School
  • Elijah DeFore, Wichita Northeast Magnet
  • Luke Hoy, Valley Center High School
  • Mei-Li Hunt, Wesclin Junior-Senior High School (Illinois)
  • Lane Lamping, Basehor-Linwood High School
  • Maci Morgan, Wichita Heights High School
  • Vy Nguyen, Wichita East High School
  • Lakshmishree Sivakumar, Wichita East High School
  • Maddie Sohm, Russell High School
  • Beckett Sollars, Park Hill High School (Missouri)
  • Aidan Thibodeau, Herington High School

The announcement of the Gore Scholars will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in the Marcus Welcome Center. All finalists will receive competitive scholarship packages to attend Wichita State in the fall of 2025.

The Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event is an annual opportunity for students to present their research experiences with state lawmakers and campus leaders in Topeka. All currently enrolled undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible. Students in all majors and of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

The event showcases the work of up to 40 Kansas undergraduate student projects representing each of the state’s eight public four-year institutions. The event aims to demonstrate the unique opportunities undergraduate students have to participate with faculty members in research at all state institutions and emphasizes higher education’s role in developing educated citizens and preparing a workforce with the necessary skills to further the economic growth of the state.

The Cohen Honors College will coordinate travel and pay for all expenses. Students are invited to submit a research abstract or brief description of creative activity here by 5 p.m. Jan. 28.

For questions, email undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu.

A set of vintage WuShock T-shirts from Homefield

WuShock’s look, no matter the era, is distinctive. Depending on your age, Wu might bring back memories of the Final Four or other big moments.

Wichita State University’s mascot, created in 1948 by junior Wilbur Elsea, evolved over decades into today’s modern design. That doesn’t mean previous versions of Wu fell out of style.

Vintage WuShock logos, from as far back as the 1950s, are enjoying a comeback. In December, Wichita State announced its partnership with Homefield, an Indianapolis company dedicated to vintage college clothing.