• ITS team working on technical issues
  • Total Compensation Statement available in myWSU
  • Manager review for 2025-26 myPerformance evaluations is due Feb. 28
  • FARE On-Ramp for early-career faculty will focus on finding mentors March 4
  • TIAA in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations available at WSU
  • Kansas participating in Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 2-6
  • Remember to fill out Test Information Forms
  • URCAF abstract submissions are now open
  • Abby Rexford: Clearing new heights
  • WSU’s 2025 annual report highlights key areas of interest and growth for the university
  • Wichita Police Department conducting Honor Guard training at Hughes Metropolitan Complex March 2
  • Donate and have your fines forgiven with Food For Fines
  • 14th annual Shocker Leadership Awards nominations are now open
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Jill Mikucki, University of Tennessee, March 2
  • Join the political science department for Pizza and Politics March 3
  • Register to attend the annual Kansas Higher Education Professionals Conference
  • WSU AAUP Chapter update on budget cuts and the state of Higher Education in Kansas
  • Educators are invited to an Art Dive Saturday with the Ulrich Museum and Kirby’s
  • Begin your entrepreneurial journey over lunch, with ‘Market Research for New Ventures’
  • Volunteer at the Storytime Village annual Youth Summit
WSU Today: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
  • Staff can register now for the annual Shocker STRIVE Conference March 27
  • Join Adelante Juntos at its next general meeting Feb. 26
  • Student Success and Persistence Coalition recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards
  • The power of media – connecting everyone, everywhere: Ananda Smith’s applied learning experience
  • Register to attend the annual Kansas Higher Education Professionals Conference
  • Wellness Expo invites campus departments to be a vendor
  • SEB hosting Women’s Words of Wisdom event celebrating Women’s History Month
  • WSU is an official partner in the Accessibility Summer Camp virtual conference
  • Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood is coming back
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering is hosting a seminar by Larry Kiliszewski Feb. 27
  • Wichita State Opera Theater presents Aaron Copland’s American opera, ‘The Tender Land’
  • Student Outreach & Support closed part of Feb. 26
  • A new distribution box at the RSC provides free opioid reversal medication
  • Summer 2026 K-INBRE applications are due March 12
WSU Today: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
  • TIAA in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations available at WSU
  • Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic available on campus
  • Ombuds training is open to faculty and staff: Sign up today
  • Listen to ‘Teaching Matters,’ a podcast for faculty, by faculty
  • Five undergraduate students to represent WSU at Research Day at the Capitol
  • Donate and have your fines forgiven with Food For Fines
  • Adelante Juntos: 2026 Spanish Speaking Award nominations open
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering is hosting a seminar by Larry Kiliszewski Feb. 27
  • Wichita artist Taiomah Rutledge will give a talk at the Ulrich
  • Dr. Varun S. Kamboj from MIT will present a talk Feb. 25
  • Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Dr. Cheng Li from Oak Ridge National Laboratory Feb. 25
  • WSU AAUP Chapter update on budget cuts and the state of Higher Education in Kansas
  • Educators are invited to an Art Dive Saturday with the Ulrich Museum and Kirby’s
  • Last chance to pre-register for the 2026 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference
  • Connect and engage at Open Streets ICT: WSU & Shocker Neighborhood
  • Join the political science department for Pizza and Politics
  • Staff and faculty Substance Use and Mental Wellness Training available March 4
  • Share new TAP scholarship opportunity with students
  • Volunteer with the Community Service Board at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse
  • Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
  • Important update: Complete your assigned Information Security and Compliance training
  • Staff Senate launches Listening Sessions
  • Manager review for 2025-26 myPerformance evaluations is due Feb. 28
  • Learn more about the course evaluation tool: CES
  • Ombuds training is open to faculty and staff: Sign up today
  • Next FARE Faculty Research & Writing Sprint coming over Spring Break, March 17-19
  • Voya Financial in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations to be available at WSU
  • FARE Faculty Research Collaborative highlights engineering partnerships Feb. 25
  • Weekly FARE writing groups help faculty meet career goals
  • URCA proposals due by April 3 to the Office of Research
  • Opportunities to engage with Cohen Honors College are available to faculty and staff
  • Episode 41 of ‘Forward Together’ podcast features WSU alum Carl Bowden
  • WSU is an official partner in the Accessibility Summer Camp virtual conference
  • Join President Muma and the President’s Executive Team for Employee Appreciation Day
  • Five undergraduate students to represent WSU at Research Day at the Capitol
  • RIA requests for proposals for up to $25k for research projects
  • Nominate an adult learner or an online learner for an award
  • Let your students know about the Student Stories audition form
  • Stay informed on WSU’s weather response process
  • Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Dr. Cheng Li from Oak Ridge National Laboratory Feb. 25
  • Rie Bloomfield Organ Series season finale set for March 24
  • Women’s basketball hosts North Texas for Senior Night and Fan Appreciation Night March 3
  • Harding breaks single-season threes school record, women’s basketball defeats UTSA, 62-61
  • Encourage students attend online Savvy Scholar workshop on R statistical computing
  • Spots still available for Dr. Seuss Day March 2
  • Enjoy $2 Tuesdays in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
WSU Today: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
  • Voya Financial in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations to be available at WSU
  • Staff can register now for the annual Shocker STRIVE Conference March 27
  • Join Adelante Juntos at its next general meeting Feb. 26
  • FARE Faculty Research Collaborative highlights engineering partnerships Feb. 25
  • Summer 2026 Tuition Assistance deadline is April 15
  • Save the date for Ombudsperson training opportunity
  • Donate and have your fines forgiven with Food For Fines
  • Wichita State’s College of Engineering names 10 Wallace Scholars
  • Update to WSU login process protects university data and standardizes authentication procedures
  • 14th annual Shocker Leadership Awards nominations are now open
  • Rho Beta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. will host third annual Paddles for Purpose
  • Join the political science department for Pizza and Politics
  • Join President Muma and the President’s Executive Team for Employee Appreciation Day
  • Responses needed from faculty and research staff on survey regarding HPC at WSU
  • Women’s bowling wins Big Red Invite title
  • Learn more about effective teaching methods
  • Watkins speaker to discuss turtles
  • Attend the Beyond the Lab Workshop on evidence-based practice tools
  • Encourage students to complete the National College Health Assessment survey
  • Invite your students to next Savvy Scholar workshop on writing literature reviews
WSU Today: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
  • Wichita State Connect partners with Campus Recreation to host PreK-12 students on campus
  • Wichita State shares class of fall 2025 graduates and honor roll students
  • Wichita State’s College of Engineering names 10 Wallace Scholars
  • WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for spring semester
  • Game day parking enforced Feb. 21
  • WSU Reporting will be unavailable part of Feb. 21
  • Staff Senator Spotlight: Monica Bergkamp
  • Learn more about effective teaching methods
  • Watkins speaker to discuss turtles
  • Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Sorin Dragomir from Università degli Studi della Basilicata
  • Women’s tennis ranked No. 24 in ITA Rankings
  • Registration for the 2026 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference is now open
  • SAC hosts annual Fairmount Formal on Feb. 20
  • Mental wellness and preventing suicide training for veterans and service members available
  • Take a naloxone administration training Feb. 23
  • Encourage students to complete the National College Health Assessment survey
  • Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
  • Weekly FARE writing groups help faculty meet career goals
  • URCA proposals due by April 3 to the Office of Research
  • Join President Muma and the President’s Executive Team for Employee Appreciation Day
  • Andrew Gibson’s applied learning experience: Creativity in science
  • Hengzhou Sookie Liu from Florida Polytechnic University will present a talk Feb. 19
  • Attend upcoming geology seminar with professor from Oklahoma State University
  • Women’s basketball faces UTSA for Play4Kay Game Feb. 21
  • Adelante Juntos: 2026 Spanish Speaking Award nominations open
  • Encourage students to apply for the URCA Hub Research Grant
  • HALA Scholarship for Community Service now open to applications
WSU Today: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
  • Important update: Complete your assigned Information Security and Compliance training
  • Staff Senator Spotlight: John Keckeisen
  • Manager review for 2025-26 myPerformance evaluations is due Feb. 28
  • Communications sciences and disorders recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards
  • Join President Muma and the President’s Executive Team for Employee Appreciation Day
  • Participate in Civic Canvases: A monthly hands-on art series
  • Begin your entrepreneurial journey over lunch, with ‘Introduction to Intellectual Property’
  • Barton School surprises Belle Plaine senior, first-generation college student with $50,000 Clay Barton Scholarship
  • Update to WSU login process protects university data and standardizes authentication procedures
  • New arcade station available at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • WSU Reporting will be unavailable part of Feb. 21
  • Encourage students to complete the National College Health Assessment survey
  • Invite your students to next Savvy Scholar workshop on writing literature reviews
  • Hengzhou Sookie Liu from Florida Polytechnic University will present a talk Feb. 19
  • Dr. Bin Liu from the University of Michigan will present a talk Feb. 18
  • Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry hosting seminar by Professor Christopher Solis from Florida State University
  • Strengthen your research skills with the Beyond the Lab Workshop on recognizing and avoiding junk science
  • Learn about your role in WSU’s systems of internal control and earn a free Territorium digital credential
  • Ramirez fires second-best round in program history; Shockers finish fourth at the Border Olympics
  • Try the Hawaiian Punch Pizza in February
  • Volunteer with the Community Service Board at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse
  • Attend the Master of Public Administration informational session
  • Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
  • University Staff Senate meeting set for Feb. 17
  • Summer 2026 Tuition Assistance deadline is April 15
  • Check out the updated brand templates
  • Faculty and staff can take advantage of benefits as part of institution in AAC&U
  • Promoting fairness and respect with the Faculty Ombuds
  • Faculty and staff are invited to the next meeting of the WSU Faculty/Staff Club
  • Wichita State names winner of Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship
  • City of Wichita issues official proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the Barton School of Business
  • February myShockerhealth newsletter in now available
  • WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for spring semester
  • It’s time to submit information for summer camps
  • 14th annual Shocker Leadership Awards nominations are now open
  • SEAS the day reminder
  • Students are invited to Savvy Scholar Workshop on professional practices in research
  • Responses needed from faculty and research staff on survey regarding HPC at WSU
  • Join WSUFAE for Dr. Seuss Day
  • Participants needed for doctoral research project
  • Attend upcoming geology seminar with professor from Oklahoma State University
  • Dr. Bin Liu from the University of Michigan will present a talk Feb. 18
  • Don’t miss Eyal Redler and Omer Nagar, Venture Capitalists in Residence, live March 12
  • Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry hosting seminar by Professor Christopher Solis from Florida State University
  • Grab the official T-shirt of the women’s basketball Play4Kay Game
  • Participate in Civic Canvases: A monthly hands-on art series
  • Mental wellness and preventing suicide training for veterans, service members
  • Barton School of Business hiring three academic advisors
WSU Today: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
  • Confirm your interest for WSU Day at Wichita Riverfest by Feb. 17
  • Staff Senator Spotlight: Courtney Henry
  • Leave Administration email address updated effective Feb. 16
  • Manager review for 2025-26 myPerformance evaluations is due Feb. 28
  • Summer 2026 Tuition Assistance deadline is April 15
  • Faculty and staff are invited to the next meeting of the WSU Faculty/Staff Club
  • WSUPD offers advice for protecting property on campus
  • Save the date for the Barton Speaker Series with Lieutenant General (Ret.) H.R. McMaster
  • Academic Advising award nominations are open now
  • Teaching Tomorrow’s February 2026 issue is out now
  • Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Sorin Dragomir from Università degli Studi della Basilicata
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Esben Kjaer, Oklahoma State University, Feb. 16
  • Women’s basketball faces UTSA for Play4Kay Game Feb. 21
  • Registration for the 2026 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference is now open
  • SAC hosts annual Fairmount Formal on Feb. 20
  • Take a naloxone administration training Feb. 23
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences is hosting a virtual info session Feb. 27
  • Kansas Science Olympiad needs volunteers for the state event on April 4
  • Take advantage of hot deal on select hoodies and crews from the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026