Category: News

KMUW’s free calendar stickers are back for the 2025-26 academic year. To request a calendar, send your name, campus box number and the quantity requested to cooper@kmuw.org. KMUW has limited quantities, so only order what you need.

Calendars available while supplies last. Remember to include the campus box number in your email.

Starting July 1, prospective students can now apply to Wichita State for the fall 2026 semester. Apply today at wichita.edu/apply.

The university offers more than 60 undergraduate degree programs in more than 200 areas of study in nine colleges. The university’s graduate school offers more than 50 master’s degrees in more than 100 areas and a specialist in education degree and 13 doctoral degrees.

Wichita State offers easy step-by-step guides for applying and enrolling in classes for:

• Graduating high school seniors
• Transfer students
• Adult and online learners through the Office of Online and Adult Learning
• Returning students through the Shocker Comeback program

Seniors and other students interested in learning more about campus can sign up for a campus visit through Admissions at wichita.edu/visit.

Prospective students can request additional information from Admissions. Admissions information is also available in Spanish.

OneStop Student Services has launched streamlined services for students, faculty and staff to get quick answers to questions about Admissions, Financial Aid, Records and Registration, Student Accounts and more. All services can still be accessed at wichita.edu/onestop or clicking the “OneStop” link at the top of Wichita State’s website.

• Chat experience:
  • Students can use the new chat tool to get quick answers.
  • If the chatbot can’t resolve the issue, users will be seamlessly connected to a live agent.
  • Every interaction will generate a ticket.
• Phone support:
  • Calls to the new OneStop number, 316-978-3909, will be routed through an AI-powered phone tree to the appropriate live agent.
• Self-help portal:
  • Huge kudos to the cross-campus teams who stood this up in under three months
  • The new knowledge base is hosted on TeamDynamix, offering a fresh layout and improved search functionality.

WSU West will host police training classes July 23-24 and July 30-31. All classes and operations in the building will proceed as currently scheduled July 23 and 30.

All classes and operations will be remote starting at 1 p.m. July 24 and 31. Anyone not participating in the police training will not be allowed to enter the building during this time.

If you have questions, contact WSU West at 316-978-6777 or email augustine.iacopelli@wichita.edu.

The Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Center is leaving Grace Wilkie Hall and moving to the second floor of Lindquist Hall. Offices will be closed the week of July 7 to facilitate the move.

The next issue of the myShockerhealth newsletter has been released. Finding accurate and relevant health education information is vital in today’s society. A trusted source like WSU Student Health Services will cover it all. For content requests, email student.health@wichita.edu.

Topics in this month’s edition include:

• Babesiosis
• Tick removal: What is the right way to remove a tick?
• SPF 30 or 50 sunscreen: Which is better?
• Employee Corner:
  • Bridge the slang gap and learn your student’s language!
  • Outside healthy events
  • PSA: Zepbound coverage
  • Weight loss journey wrap up 

Wichita State’s College of Engineering is ranked 12th in the country out of over 500 universities in the Cyber Power Rankings, which were created by Cyber Skyline in partnership with the National Cyber League (NCL). The rankings represent the ability of students to perform real-world cybersecurity tasks on the Cyber Skyline platform.

Students from across the College of Engineering, primarily cybersecurity and computer science majors in the School of Computing, competed in various team and individual competitions. The new ranking for Wichita State is up from 20th place in the fall.

In addition to the overall ranking, the student team Sky-Shoc-2025 — headed by Charles Hill and made up of students Joe Rehhop, Daniel Halbleib, Juan Barrientos, Harsh Subnani, Carlos RSF and Alexander Pickett — placed eighth out of nearly 5,000 teams. Other WSU teams include:

• 41th place: Club Penguin – Aidan McGillivray, Sophia Hunt, Koral Richardson, Divy Patel, Hyacinthe Howell, Jack Delmar, Morgan Stewart
• 106th place: Beggs Badgers – Brynn Potter, Ashe Pate, Andrew Sauls, Jessica Methman, Bryden Young, Jason Kurtz, Andrew G.
• 156th place: Wuber Drivers – John Sanburn, John Dugan, Agustin, Andrew Lisenby, Juan Herrera, Preston Elliott, Klayton Carroll
• 174th place: Apun – Sophie Clarke, Sean Dugan, Liam Moore, Remington Derksen, Hannah Nikkel, Kyra Rolen, Reilly Waller
• 220th place: WuRu? – Adrien Banuelos, Adrian Ceballos, Ike Wells, Tyler Crabtree, Alex Caldwell, Joseph Damato, Sheikh Mohamed Ragib Ahsan
• 229th place: WULUGNUTS – Arpan Dey, Clementine Maldonado, Chelsia MathewJudin, Brett Blasi, EnmaAisha User
• 230th place: Noble – Joshua Penka, Matthew Larsen, Mason Lang, Luke Stenzel, Juan Banales, Luke Stenzel, Cece Marquez
• 244th place: CVE 316 – Benjamin Gerstenkorn, Set Htut, Spencer Russell, Hon Luu, Fabian Gracia, Ryan Buck-Carlson, Dylan Busby
• 314th place: WuGotThis – Braden McCaig, Jacob Rutt, Vicky Li, Lena Moore, Marshal Underwood, Tyler Scholl, Conner Schinkus
• 415th place: Wubynumbers – Waleed Qaki, Eduardo Rodriguez, Chukwuemeka Iweha, Zac Reichuber, Austin Hall, Dylan Insixiengmay

Individuals were also recognized, with seven Wichita State students breaking the top 500 of over 8,500 individuals:

• 84th place: Aidan McGillivray
• 149th place: Joe Rehhop
• 177th place: Daniel Halbleib
• 249th place: Juan Barrientos
• 304th place: Sophie Clarke
• 448th place: Sophia Hunt
• 470th place: Arpan Dey

The Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award honors institutions that foster a culture of mental health wellness and belonging by providing innovative support for the emotional well-being of students, faculty and staff.

Awardees demonstrate campus-wide integration of mental health initiatives, including accessible services, peer support, emotional resilience and proactive policy. Along with an inspiring group of peers, Wichita State receives this national higher education honor with an ongoing commitment to being a positive influence in the lives of all students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Returning to college isn’t always easy, but Aria’s journey proves it’s worth it. Through the Shocker Comeback Program, Aria re-enrolled at Wichita State to pursue a more stable career with greater earning potential. Financial challenges and time constraints made the process daunting, but the Comeback Scholarship helped relieve the burden while WSU’s flexible online accounting program made balancing life and school possible.

The Division of Student Affairs proudly announces the recipients of the inaugural Divisional Staff Excellence and Pillar Awards, honoring the exceptional individuals who embody the heart and mission of Student Affairs through their unwavering dedication to student success and community impact.

These awards are more than recognition — they are a celebration of the passion, perseverance and purpose that drive staff to connect every student through the division’s guiding pillars: equip, educate, empower and engage. In launching the Divisional Staff Excellence Awards, Student Affairs is elevating a culture of appreciation and belonging.

This year’s honorees were selected from a highly competitive group of nominees, each representing diverse roles, departments and contributions across campus. These individuals inspire all to lead with integrity, show up with heart and serve with excellence.

Staff Excellence Award recipients

• Rising Star Award: Clarence Albury
• Milestone Award: Tia Hill
• Outstanding Supervisor Award: Samantha Rowan
• Unsung Hero Award: Kimberly Vermillion
• Transformational Leader Award: Dr. Christopher Leonard
• Excellence in Belonging Award: Caitlin Nolen

Pillar Award recipients

• Equip: Emily Zimmerman
• Engage: Vanessa Bell
• Empower: Kennedy Rogers
• Educate: Cora Olson

Honoring a legacy: The Dr. Teri Hall Connecting Every Student Award

In tribute to a legacy that has shaped the very foundation of Student Affairs at Wichita State, the Division of Student Affairs is honored to present the inaugural Dr. Teri Hall Connecting Every Student Award. For years, Dr. Teri Hall has led with fierce compassion, intentional care and a deep-rooted belief in the power of connection. Her commitment to inclusion, balance, student-centeredness and staff well-being has touched every corner of the division.

This award, named in her honor, celebrates a leader whose heart, vision and advocacy have made a lasting impact. Because of Dr. Hall, Shocker Nation is more connected, more courageous and more committed to the mission of serving students with empathy and excellence. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations of student affairs professionals for years to come.

The Division of Student Affairs celebrated these outstanding team members during its annual summer retreat on June 18, with a special presentation by Dr. Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost, who joined in honoring the award recipients.