Category: Podcasts

Wichita State University has grown leaps and bounds in the past 10 years, thanks in no small part to its forward-thinking leadership, strategic partnerships and initiatives that prioritize student success. Join President Rick Muma as he talks about his new book, “Student Centered, Innovation Driven” with members of his executive team: Dr. Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost; Dr. Shelly Coleman-Martins, vice president of strategic communications and marketing; and Andy Schlapp, vice president of strategy and government relations.

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Grammy award-winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato has performed on some of the world’s most renowned stages, including La Scala in Italy, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Royal Opera House in London. But before her 24-carat gold voice stole the hearts of audiences across the globe, she was a Shocker. Listen as Joyce chats with Wichita State President Rick Muma on the “Forward Together” podcast.

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Wichita State President Rick Muma talks with Coach Paul Mills about plans for his third season with Shocker men’s basketball.

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Join Wichita State President Rick Muma when he talks with women’s basketball Coach Terry Nooner and volleyball Coach Chris Lamb about their seasons, athletes and what it means to be part of Shocker Athletics.

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President Rick Muma sat down with Paul Suellentrop on the Roundhouse podcast to discuss his book “Student Centered, Innovation Driven: A Guide to Transforming Higher Education,” the changes to the university over the past decade, as detailed in the book, and why President Muma believes those moves represent the future of education.

They also discussed how much time he spends each week on athletics, its importance to the university and community, and how athletics is more strategic in how it operates under Kevin Saal, director of athletics.

President Rick Muma is joined by proud Shocker alums and co-franchisees of Another Broken Egg Café in Wichita. Learn about Jacob O’Connor and Jon Peterson’s vision and the entrepreneurial spirit we strive to foster at Wichita State.

Additionally, in partnership with Another Broken Egg Café, students, faculty and staff can get 10% off when ordering by presenting their Shocker IDs.

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Join President Rick Muma for a conversation with ROTC students about how Wichita State and ROTC have shaped their Shocker journey, as well as their education and leadership development.

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Listen to Dr. Nick Solomey, professor of physics, as he sits down with Dr. Austin Nelsen, post-doc in the Jefferson Lab at the University of Virginia and graduate from Wichita State, to discuss what he’s been up to following his time at WSU.

Justin Rorabaugh, director of the School of Digital Arts (SODA) and Shocker Studios, joins President Rick Muma on his newest podcast. SODA in the College of Fine Arts is one of the fast-growing schools at Wichita State. Listen as Rorabaugh and Muma talk about Shocker Studios and some of SODA’s unique offerings in degree programs, applied learning, new technologies, partnerships and infrastructure.

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Pierre Harter, associate vice president of research (interim) and industry engagement, joins President Rick Muma to discuss his role in promoting faculty research and his work with NIAR, including its innovative work in digital transformation.

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