Wichita State moves to remote operations on Feb. 18

Ainsley Smyth and Allison Campbell • February 17, 2025

Kyan Tenpenny, mechanical engineering major, and Damyin Allmond, aerospace engineering major, walk on campus together.

Wichita State University will move to remote operations on Tuesday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather.

According to a university announcement made Monday evening, critical campus operations will continue. These include student housing, campus police and facilities services.

Classes will continue remotely at the discretion of instructors. According to the announcement, “Instructors are encouraged to connect with their students regarding the status of their classes, and students should reach out to their instructors for questions.”

Wichita is expecting snow and temperatures in the single digits Tuesday, according to The Weather Channel. There is a chance of snow on Wednesday as well.

According to the university’s announcement, classes will resume in-person as soon as possible and “additional updates will be shared via Shocker Alert texts, WSU email and WSU social media.”

About the Contributors

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor

Ainsley Smyth is the news editor of The Sunflower. Smyth previously worked as a reporter. She is a junior pursuing a bachelor's in communications with an emphasis in journalism and media production.

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief

Allison Campbell is the editor-in-chief of The Sunflower. Campbell is a senior pursuing a journalism and media production degree with a minor in English. She served as one of the news editors during the 2023-2024 year. Campbell hopes to pursue a career in writing or editing after graduation. They use any pronouns.

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor

Mia Hennen is the managing editor for The Sunflower. Most recently, Hennen served as editor-in-chief for the 2023-2024 year. A senior English major, Hennen will graduate in May 2025.