Wichita’s neighborhoods are getting a fresh boost thanks to a city-funded, community-led effort managed by Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute.
Through the Healthy Corner Store Initiative (HCSI), Wichita State’s Center for Public Health Initiatives works alongside small store owners, local growers and neighborhood organizations to expand access to affordable, healthy and culturally familiar foods in areas that need them most.
The City of Wichita launched the initiative using a $950,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant, selecting Wichita State through a competitive process to manage the program. CEI oversees the budget and helps stores add new produce and healthy items with the goal of improving food access and strengthening Wichita’s food economy.
A new Scholars Walk on the Wichita State University campus honors the achievements of faculty and their roles as scholars, mentors and innovators.
Installed this month, the Scholars Walk is a series of banners along the northeast walkway from the Plaza of Heroines to Heskett Center highlighting faculty from each of WSU’s academic colleges. Each banner includes a QR code that links to a biography and additional information on each faculty member’s scholarly work.
“The Scholars Walk is a celebration of our faculty who propel Wichita State’s mission forward through discovery, creativity and teaching excellence,” said Dr. Monica Lounsbery, Wichita State senior executive vice president and provost. “Our faculty play an essential role in advancing our work and every day, they are a catalyst for the growth of our students, one another, and the communities we serve. This walkway honors and celebrates their many achievements.”
The 11 faculty members are selected by WSU’s academic colleges in coordination with the Office of Academic Affairs.
Each banner along the path tells part of Wichita State’s story, a narrative rooted in exploration, discovery and the advancement of human understanding.
Faculty Senate invites the Wichita State community to submit nominations for outstanding university faculty for the 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Award.
This award recognizes WSU faculty who demonstrate exceptional dedication, caring and service to the WSU community that exceeds the expectations of their duties and responsibilities. Any member of the Wichita State community may submit nominations. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible for nomination.
To nominate a deserving faculty member, complete the nomination form and upload the nominee’s most recent CV (service record) and a letter of support.
Nomination materials must be received by 5 p.m. Jan. 30, 2026.
Fix Your Content Day is an international accessibility competition among Blackboard institutions. Institutions demonstrating the most significant improvements in their Ally Dials will achieve top rankings. Wichita State secured second place last year. To help WSU reach first place, review your red dials in Blackboard today and implement the recommended enhancements.
Need more information on improving your Ally Dials? Visit the links below:
On Friday, Nov. 21, the College of Engineering will host about 200 high school seniors for the Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE) competition. The competition and associated events will take place in the Rhatigan Student Center and John Bardo Center throughout the day. Although a private event, WSU students, staff and faculty are encouraged to have positive interactions with high school students, parents and event volunteers when in common areas.
According to the College of Engineering, WISE is an exciting competition held each fall for eligible high school seniors interested in studying engineering or computing at WSU. Ten $30,500 Wallace scholarships will be awarded to the winners of the 2025 Wallace Invitational.
As part of a continued initiative to increase the security of university data and improve user authentication processes, the way that faculty and staff login to WSU Reporting is changing. In the coming weeks, employees will be prompted to enter their myWSUID@wichita.edu as their username and continue to use their current WSU password. Employees will also be prompted to enter a 3-digit code into the Duo mobile app when logging in.
If you are unable to login, contact the Technology Help Desk at 316-978-4357, option 1, or email helpdesk@wichita.edu.
CR Snap and the Chrome River Mobile App are being replaced by the Emburse Enterprise Mobile App. If you are currently using CR Snap or the Chrome River Mobile app, download the new app before Nov. 30 to continue capturing receipts and submitting expense reports on mobile.
What to do:
Download Emburse Enterprise from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Log in using WSU Single Sign-On (SSO)
Once you are set up, you may delete the old CR Snap / Chrome River apps.
Minimum device requirements:
IOS 17+ or Android 11+
Access the Comparison Chart to learn about the features of the new mobile app and the Quick Reference Guide to learn how to navigate the app to capture receipts, create pre-approvals and expense reports, and process approvals.
The Barton School of Business has announced the newest members of its 25 Under 25 class, an annual recognition program honoring exceptional Barton School students who are making a difference through academic excellence, leadership and community involvement.
“When the 25 Under 25 initiative was developed, our goal was simple: to spotlight the talent, drive and leadership already thriving within the Barton School,” said Cassandra Stevens, director of marketing and communications at the Barton School of Business. “I saw an opportunity, so the program is designed to elevate students’ stories so industry partners, the campus community and future Shockers can see the caliber of innovators being prepared here. Our students accomplish extraordinary things, often before they graduate, and 25 Under 25 helps shine a well-deserved light on their achievements.”
CourseLeaf will have a fresh look soon as it moves to a new version that introduces a user dashboard. Watch for updates and instructions in the next few weeks.
The new CourseLeaf dashboard provides:
Access to CIM, CLSS, CAT, Workflow and User Guides from one screen
A more personalized user experience
Easy-to-use filtering and sorting options
A visual thermometer to sort your proposals by status
The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC) welcomes Krystal Iseminger as its new director of ADA and Section 504 compliance. In this role, Iseminger will coordinate and monitor the university’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and other federal, state, and local laws pertaining to accommodations and accessibility.
Her formal education background is a Master of Arts in English language and literature and a Bachelor of Arts in secondary English education, both from Wichita State. She has also earned a Master Reviewer certificate from Quality Matters. Iseminger had previously served as the director of accessibility at the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) and as an instructional designer and online lecturer at WSU.
