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Dean of University Libraries Brent Mai speaks at a campus visit prior to being hired at WSU in 2023 (File photo).

History or copyright infringement?: Wichita State’s dean of libraries sued for use of German genealogy work

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2025

Wichita State’s Dean of University Libraries Brent Mai has been accused of copyright infringement, false endorsement and unfair competition for using the work of researcher Margreatha Hein, the proprietor...

Anthony Muscat, the dean of the College of Engineering, talks to a student at the Pre-Party on Aug. 23. Muscat will leave WSU in June.

‘Established roots here’: Engineering dean prepares to leave Wichita State

Mya Scott, Assistant Editor April 30, 2025

Just short of four years ago, Anthony Muscat became the dean of the College of Engineering at Wichita State University. He had moved from the hot deserts of Arizona to the middle of tornado alley. Now,...

Sarah Beth Estes presents to Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and staff on March 31. "So the ‘Why Wichita?’ is because Wichita State; that's just the answer to that. And there is no parallel, I think. It's not like I want to join an institution like yours. It's that yours is the only one like this," Estes said.

Sarah Beth Estes named as new Fairmount College dean

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2025

Wichita State University announced the appointment of Sarah Beth Estes as the new dean for the university’s largest school of study, the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Monday morning. Estes...

WSU Student Delaney Jones asks a number of questions about the Ablah Library's management of its collection. While the event covered a number of topics, collection management was by far discussed the most.

‘We shouldn’t have to be in a dumpster’: WSU faculty and students react to trashed books and primary sources

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2025

Students and faculty at Wichita State are questioning the ethical, historical and professional obligations of Ablah Library after thousands of literary materials were discarded without their consultation...

Chief Justice Lesly Hernandez swears-in Student Body President Jia Wen Wang.

Wichita State inaugurates new Student Government

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 26, 2025

Wichita State has a new student body president and vice president. Jia Wen Wang and Amy Nguyen were sworn into office Thursday morning, along with new senators and justices and returning Chief Justice...

Student Body President Kylee Hower gives her official farewell to SGA. Hower was granted emeritus status by the Student Senate during the final meeting of the 67th Session.

SGA closes 2024-2025 session with focus on association, campus culture

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 25, 2025

Among tearful goodbyes by graduating student leaders, Wichita State’s Student Government Association closed out its 67th session on Wednesday night. The student body president, adviser, chief...

Undergraduate Advocate Annie Wasinger gives her closing remarks at the April 23 meeting, the last of the 67th session.

SGA proposes amendments to Student Bill of Rights

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 25, 2025

Wichita State students have their own Bill of Rights, aimed at protecting students against any potential discrimination by the university or faculty. The Student Senate voted Wednesday night, during its...

An Office of Student Accommodations & Testing golf cart. OSAT has one golf cart and a van it uses for a mobility assistance program that transports students with disabilities across campus.

Mobility assistance program to expand at Wichita State with added golf carts

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor April 24, 2025

More golf carts will soon be roaming Wichita State as the university begins to update a program that aids students with disabilities on campus. The additional golf carts are the first step in expanding...

Eason Bryer, director of Facilities Services at Wichita State, opens his Earth Day presentation. Bryer discussed they ways WSU is trying to be more sustainable.

Wichita State has a goal of becoming more sustainable, but some challenges have slowed improvements

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 24, 2025

Wichita State is working toward several sustainability goals, but setbacks, including recent tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump, put the university short of those goals. In a presentation...

Parking lot 19E on April 9.

Two parking lots to close this week

Sophia Best, Reporter April 23, 2025

Part of Lot 19E on Wichita State’s campus will close from Thursday through Sunday. Lot 5 will be closed on Saturday.   The northern half of Lot 19E, located by Eck Stadium, will close for an event...

Spring graduation 2023. (File photo)

Wichita State commencement is quickly approaching

Megan Bailey, Reporter April 23, 2025

Many students’ time at Wichita State is coming to a close this May. There are a few things graduating seniors should do before the May 16 and 17 graduation ceremonies.  Commencement for graduate...

President Richard Muma addresses the attendees of the James J. Rhatigan Tree Dedication ceremony on Tuesday, April 22. The canaert juniper and a plaque in Rhatigan's memory were unveiled by Rhatigan's wife, Beverly, his daugher, Becky, and his son-in-law, Joe.

New life takes root in tree dedication ceremony for former dean of students

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2025

New life is taking root on Wichita State University’s campus following the death of one of the college’s most influential figures: James “Jim” Rhatigan. The life and legacy of Rhatigan, Wichita...

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