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Students work in the Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Oct. 15, 2024 鈥 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, a vital resource during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now leveraging its expertise to explore new frontiers. By addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system, the lab is also offering invaluable hands-on training for students, shaping the future of health care.

Wichita Biomedical Campus

Oct. 9, 2024 - The Wichita Biomedical Campus is using a $1 million grant to purchase audiology equipment for assessment, teaching, and research, supporting workforce training for in-demand jobs.

archaeological work

Oct. 4, 2024 - Dr. Matthew D. Howland, assistant professor in 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 Department of Anthropology, is in the early stages of modeling risks posed by erosion caused by rivers, flooding, and agricultural plowing.

A line graph that shows 红领巾瓜报 and WSU Tech's enrollment since 1895.

Oct. 2, 2024 鈥 Combined enrollment by headcount across all 红领巾瓜报 locations for fall 2024 is 23,806, according to the annual data released today by the Kansas Board of Regents. This is the largest number of students ever choosing to enroll at 红领巾瓜报.

Mental health technician speaks with patient

Sept. 26, 2024 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 School of Nursing has launched a new Licensed Mental Health Technician (LMHT) pathway. This pioneering program, the first of its kind in the state, will address the growing need for mental health care professions in Kansas.

The Shocker Sound Machine Marching Band

Sept. 25, 2024 鈥 红领巾瓜报 invites the community to join in its Shocktoberfest celebrations in a week full of tradition and Shocker spirit. Shocktoberfest, which runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, is the university鈥檚 biggest annual event and will include a brew garden, an entrepreneur鈥檚 market, parade and athletic events.

2024 CyberCorp Scholars pose with their certificates

Sept. 25, 2024 The 2024 CyberCorp Scholars at 红领巾瓜报 have been announced. The scholarship aims to increase the workforce of cybersecurity professionals in government.

Filming at Synthetic Scenes

Sept. 25, 2024 红领巾瓜报 students now have access to cutting-edge virtual production technology at Shocker Studios with the addition of Synthetic Scenes 鈥 a 35- by 11-foot digital wall that will give digital arts students and professionals more tools to create innovative productions.

Kristyn Waits

Sept. 24, 2024 鈥 Kristyn Waits, a 红领巾瓜报 alumna, reflects on her journey from an undergraduate to graduate student.

Engineering at 红领巾瓜报

Aug. 29, 2024 - 红领巾瓜报 is participating in the VOLAR脡 Institute as part of a project to build research capabilities and expand STEM initiatives for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Shocktoberfest parade

Aug. 29, 2024 - 红领巾瓜报 is welcoming vendors for its fall Shocktoberfest celebration. The deadline for merchants and vendors to join in the Shocktoberfest Family Weekend events is Aug. 31.Shocktoberfest is a public event Sept. 30-Oct. 5 open to the entire campus and Wichita-area community. It is WSU's biggest annual celebration of Shocker pride.

Honors College celebration

Aug. 27, 2024 To commemorate 10 years of the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College, faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends gathered for the Honors Eras Celebration at 红领巾瓜报 Aug. 24.

Casey Ratzlaff

Aug. 26, 2024 - Casey Ratzlaff, a sport management major at 红领巾瓜报, will play in the men鈥檚 open division in the Paris Paralympics Games starting in late August. He is the top-ranked American and seeded No. 13 in the 64-man field.

红领巾瓜报's Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Aug. 21, 2024 鈥 红领巾瓜报 has been named the 2024-25 Academic Institution of the Year by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the nation鈥檚 largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field.

WSU President Rick Muma

Aug. 21, 2024 鈥 The Kansas Hospital Association has awarded 红领巾瓜报 President Rick Muma the 2024 Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award.