As you return to campus after spring break, you will notice ongoing and new construction across Wichita State’s 330 acres and beyond.
Main campus:
Corbin Education Center
Corbin Education Center remains closed with repair work underway this spring to replace equipment in mechanical room damaged by a chilled water line break in 2024. The College of Applied Studies will move back into Corbin at the end of the spring 2025 semester.
University Stadium Phase 1A
Construction is underway on Phase 1A on the east side of University Stadium (formerly Cessna Stadium). The first phase of construction includes bleacher seating, a pavilion building that will house ticketing, restrooms, and concessions as well as a plaza and parking lot between the stadium and Devlin Hall.
Phase 1A completion is scheduled for May 2025 before KSHSAA Track and Field State Championship on May 30-31. Phase 1B will begin in June 2025 after KSHSAA Track and Field State Championship. Phase 1B will consist of widening the field and installing a nine-lane track.
Wilkins Stadium
Construction on the softball indoor practice facility next to Wilkins Stadium is underway. The facility is scheduled to be complete in April 2025.
Pickleball courts
Construction is underway for three pickleball courts on the lawn area between Heskett Center, Hubbard Hall and Lindquist Hall. It is anticipated that the pickleball courts will be ready for use in late April.
McKnight Art Center
Construction is underway for ventilation upgrades on the second floor of McKnight North. Work is scheduled to finish by the fall of 2025.
Duerksen Fine Arts Center
Construction is complete on adding a single occupancy restroom and lounge area in the B wing.
Brennan I, II and III demolition
Demolition of the three buildings is planned for summer 2025. Office relocations for staff are scheduled for late May/early June.
Innovation Campus:
NIAR Hub for Advanced Manufacturing Research
Construction on the NIAR HAMR building continues to progress. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.
The 170,000-square-foot building is partly funded by an EDA grant and will house advanced manufacturing research labs and associated offices. The building will be located on Innovation Boulevard between the Partnership Building 1 and The Suites. The first floor is primarily labs with offices on the second floor.
Partnership Building 3B
P3B, located between Partnership Building 3 and The Smart Factory @Wichita, is under construction. It will house the Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
