Students in the middle of filming in front of the Wichita State mural in the RSC.

The Wichita State episode of “The College Tour,” an Amazon Prime original series, is now live on WSU’s website. You can watch the full hour-long episode or explore the 20 individual segments at wichita.edu/thecollegetour.

This episode offers a unique opportunity to experience campus through the eyes of Wichita State students, highlighting WSU’s student-centered, innovation-driven mindset. Share it with prospective students, families, alumni and anyone interested in life at WSU to give them a glimpse of what it means to be part of Shocker Nation.

The episode will premiere on Amazon Prime starting May 27.

K-12 Student Organization students. Left to right: Bailey Spencer, Ian Stevens (President), Bramwell Slaven (VP), Ben Patterson, Madison Ammerman, Julia Mead, Charlize Lichlyter

WSU K-12 student organization members led an engaging P.E. session at South High School’s professional development in-service Feb. 14. Inspired by their Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) conference presentation, they introduced innovative games like soccer bowling, H-ball and soccer hockey to over 60 P.E. teachers. These interactive sessions followed an Olympic-style format that the students have successfully used in their own classes.

The goal was to provide educators with fun, creative strategies to enhance student engagement in physical education. Teachers participated in activities and a Q&A session.

This hands-on experience allowed WSU students to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting, strengthening their academic and professional development while making a meaningful impact on local educators.

Round Shockers Vote logo with a check mark in the middle.

Today is election day, and the Shockers Vote Coalition encourages Shockers to get out and vote.

Do you have questions about the election and voting? Shockers Vote has you covered:

Do you still have questions? Email Shockers Vote at CivicEngagement@wichita.edu.

Students in the middle of filming in front of the Wichita State mural in the RSC.

The Wichita State episode of “The College Tour,” an Amazon Prime original series, is now live on WSU’s website. You can watch the full hour-long episode or explore the 20 individual segments at wichita.edu/thecollegetour.

This episode offers a unique opportunity to experience campus through the eyes of Wichita State students, highlighting WSU’s student-centered, innovation-driven mindset. Share it with prospective students, families, alumni and anyone interested in life at WSU to give them a glimpse of what it means to be part of Shocker Nation.

For campus marketers, a SharePoint toolkit is available with everything needed to promote the episode and individual segments, including social media and newsletter copy, downloadable segments and more.

The episode will premiere on Amazon Prime starting May 27.

Students in the middle of filming in front of the Wichita State mural in the RSC.

See what your fellow Shockers are up to in Wichita State’s episode of “The College Tour,” an Amazon Prime original series. Visit wichita.edu/thecollegetour to watch the full hour-long episode or explore the 20 individual segments.

Share it with your friends and family to give them a glimpse of what life at WSU is all about. And while you’re watching, keep an eye out — you might spot some familiar faces.

The episode will premiere on Amazon Prime starting May 27.

Multiple opportunities to engage with the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College are available to faculty and staff. Spring is a good time to consider proposing a new Honors seminar or request to teach an existing Honor seminar course topic such as HNRS 351 Survey of Leadership, HNRS 352 Survey of Law and Public Policy or HNRS 486 Collaborative Research.

How to propose an Honors course: Submit a course proposal through Course Information Management (CIM) system that includes information about what makes the course an Honors-level experience, or submit a course proposal form for more preliminary ideas and discussion with the faculty council. For more information about Honors curricula, visit the undergraduate catalog.

Departmental honors courses: Departments may offer an honors (H- suffix) section of any existing department course by adding a cross-listed course through the CIM. These courses are reviewed by the faculty council and, if approved, scheduled and supported by the department. Department chairs are welcome to contact Kimberly Engber, dean of the Cohen Honors College, or contact your college’s honors faculty council member with any questions.

And, if you’d like to receive the honors weekly update, a Friday email bulletin with honors news, information and opportunities, email honors@wichita.edu.

There is a photo of Elizabeth Kelley in Paraguay with a Paraguayan flag wrapped around her back and she is standing in front of many eucalyptus trees. There is also information about Elizabeth Kelley. Her major is Psychology and her minors are Honors and Theatre. She studied abroad summer 2024 in Asuncion Paraguay with the Paraguay Honors Travel Seminar

Elizabeth Kelley, psychology major, studied abroad in Asuncion, Paraguay in summer 2024 as part of the Honors Paraguay Service-Learning Seminar. Learn more about Elizabeth’s experience in South America in her spotlight.

Wichita State’s Open/Alternative Textbook (OAT) Committee would like to congratulate:

  • Samantha Corcoran
  • Trevor R. Nelson

For their successful creation and approval of new OAT-Z (zero-cost) courses for fall 2025 and on their commitment to making higher education within reach for more students.

If you would like more information on OAT courses, visit the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative, where you can also access the OAT course designation request forms.

The deadline to submit OAT designation request forms for spring 2026 is Sept. 30, 2025.

Shockers Got Talent! Friday, March 28

Do you have a special skill/talent? Want to win a $1,000 scholarship for it? Then apply for the second annual Shockers Got Talent show. Last year’s stage welcomed singers, rappers, pianists, dance groups and a three-piece band.

Submit your five-minute audition video and application by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. The top three winning acts receive scholarship dollars in the amounts of $1,000, $800 and $500. Additionally, SAC is looking for a student with amazing energy and stage presence to keep the audience entertained between acts. Learn more about performing or the emcee position at wichita.edu/SGT. For more information or question, email traditions@wichita.edu.

Shockers Got Talent is at 7 p.m. March 28 in the CAC Theatre.

Upward Bound Math and Science is looking for students to mentor and inspire high school students this summer. Students can apply for one of four spots by March.

Students who want to learn more can contact Lorene Berg at lorene.berg@wichita.edu.