Mock up image of Shocker Success Center with students surrounding building.

Former Wichita State University students might remember Clinton Hall as a dark and cold building, but starting in September, it will begin its metamorphosis into the bright and welcoming Shocker Success Center.

This project will completely transform Clinton Hall into a holistic resource for student services, said Elizabeth King, president and CEO of the WSU Foundation. Centralizing access to these services will help students stay on course to graduate.

While the renovations will bring about remarkable opportunities for students, the construction will cause some temporary disruptions and closures of the sidewalks and parking areas adjacent to Clinton Hall. We’ll be making every effort to minimize the inconvenience for our students, faculty, and staff.

The College of Health Professions’ human simulation laboratory features Syndaver cadaver manikins, ultra-high-fidelity synthetic simulation models that are made entirely out of silicone.

The Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Health Professions (CHP) met April 29 to discuss the significant impact of simulation and robotics on the training of healthcare professionals.  A major limitation to training in most health professions programs has been the ability to identify and recruit hospitals and health clinics to provide practical experience working with patients in a clinical setting.

Recently, the availability of high-fidelity manikins and robotics has allowed programs to provide practical experience to students through simulated situations in a safe environment for learning.  Simulation training has been shown to better prepare trainees for interacting with human patients and result in better health outcomes.

The CHP has invested over $1 million in new simulation facilities and equipment that will allow the College to provide cutting-edge training to students from undergraduate through doctoral programs.

“High-fidelity robotic simulation will continue to be an important and growing part of training in the health professions,” said Dr. Gregory Hand, dean of CHP. “Our goal is for the college to be second-to-none in providing health science simulation across our programs.”

Image of three graduates with a large group of graduates behind them at Hughes Metro Complex.

More than 2,400 Shockers are eligible for graduation in spring 2022. While each of their journeys is unique, they all share a common connection to Shocker Nation. Here’s what some of our graduates have to say about their time at Wichita State and the future.  

Image featuring Sierra Bonn, Carly Overacker, Brittany Wojciechowski, Amulya Lomte and Maria Jose Carillo Munoz

Six Wichita State University women were honored with the Women for Women Innovation Award for spring 2022. The Women for Women’s Innovation Fund is awarded to Wichita State University female students to support innovative ideas that show promise of commercialization.

The Women for Women fund was established in 2020 with contributions to the Wichita State University Foundation to support women leaders and entrepreneurs in moving their ideas forward by providing recipients a boost to “Shock the World.” 

The National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation (NIRDT).

The steel columns and beams rising on the east edge of the Innovation Campus will soon provide a physical centerpiece for the ongoing work of digital transformation at Wichita State University.

The National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation (NIRDT) will occupy the building at 18th Street and Oliver by spring 2023. Construction on the 37,000-square-foot building began in January.

Image of Pamela and Alex Ammar receiving with Fairmount Founders’ Award

Pamela Clancy Ammar and Alex Ammar were named recipients of the 2022 Fairmount Founders’ Award at the annual Fairmount Society dinner held on May 5 at Mark Arts. The WSU Foundation gives the award out annually to recognize those who provide outstanding service and generosity to Wichita State University.

“I have a soft place in my heart for Wichita State,” said Pam. “It’s near and dear to me and I want to see it thrive and continue to flourish.”

Jordan Glover sits at his cubicle at 3S. TEXT: Thursdays with 3S/ Jordan Glover / Aerospace Engineering Major

Continuing the Shocker Career Accelerator’s Thursdays with 3S series, Jordan Glover recounts his experience moving to Wichita from Kansas City, his internship with 3S, and the lessons he shares with his engineering mentees.

Image of Credit Union of America representatives Lea Ann Gabbert, Kym Money and Bradley Dyer.

Credit Union of America was recognized today as a 2022 Champion for Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies, honoring its ongoing engagement and financial support of the future educators of Kansas. CUA has pledged an additional $250,000 to the college to continue funding the Corbin Connect program, ongoing technology needs, scholarships, and programming for CAS students.

Image of five students chatting on couch.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is helping Butler Community College students interested in furthering their business education with $40,000 in scholarships. These scholarships will help amplify and activate the coordinated “2+2” program between the two schools where Butler students can receive their associates degree and pursue a business degree at WSU.

777 Freighter taking off

Monday, you may have seen a 777 Freighter over the Wichita skies. It was the first test flight of the new NIAR WERX passenger-to-freighter conversion program.