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Destiny Masters laughs after a high jump of 1.76 meters on March 30, 2024. (File photo)

Shocker track and field earns multiple All-America honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Mack Smith, Reporter June 16, 2025

Five Wichita State track and field athletes competed in the NCAA Outdoor Championships last Wednesday to Saturday in Eugene, Oregon. Three were named Second Team All-Americans and two earned All-America...

The large crowd standing as “Home on the Range” is played by the Kansas City Symphony. It is tradition to stand, take your friends and family arm-in-arm and sway to the music during “Home on the Range.” 
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One last family gathering in the Flint Hills

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 16, 2025

The Symphony in the Flint Hills' Signature Event has, in a lot of ways, remained true to what inspired the organization’s annual event, when Jane Koger hosted a “Symphony on the Prairie” in 1994...

Miniature pride flags fly outside various vendors' tents at the Big Gay Market. The event takes place annually in Wichita during pride month.

‘There’s no place like’ Wichita pride in 2025

Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor June 13, 2025

June is celebrated as Pride Month for the LGBTQ+ community and has been since the Stonewall riots in 1969.  In Wichita, there are several events throughout June to celebrate Pride. This year’s theme...

The desks of the Kansas Board of Regents members during their meeting hosted on May 15, 2024 in Topeka.

KBOR approves 3.5% tuition rate increase at Wichita State, fees remain flat

Taliyah Winn, Editor in Chief June 12, 2025

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved a 3.5% tuition rate increase for the upcoming year at Wichita State University at Wednesday’s meeting. The approved increase is expected to cost $131.76...

Graduate student Lauren Lucas smiles while jogging to first base. Lucas was walked in all four of her plate appearances.

Former Shocker softball player Lauren Lucas makes big-league debut

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 12, 2025

Another former Wichita State athlete has made it to the big leagues. A little over a month after ending her collegiate softball career for the Shockers, Lauren Lucas debuted for the New York Rise on...

SGA Senators are sworn in at the 2025 inauguration. (File photo)

Wichita State Student Government courts investigating International Student Union election

Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor June 10, 2025

Wichita State's Student Government Association (SGA) announced Monday that it is conducting an investigation into the International Student Union's (ISU) election process. In a statement posted to its...

Pride colors were placed in various vendors' tents for the Big Gay Market on June 8. The event takes place annually in Wichita.

PHOTOS: Big Gay Market

Garima Thapa, Photographer June 9, 2025

Flags of different countries surround WuShock in the office of international education. The office of international education locates at the Shocker Success Center.

WJC: Wichita State professors worry as university silent on Trump immigration crackdown

Kylie Cameron, Wichita Eagle Reporter June 9, 2025

This story was initially published May 16, 2025 by The Wichita Eagle.  Wichita State University is persisting in not saying publicly how many of its international students have had their visas revoked...

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50 years in the making

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 8, 2025

Wichita State track and field’s men’s 4x400-meter relay team is bearing the fruits of its labor in a way the Shockers haven’t since 1975 — a qualification for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.  Despite...

Students use computers in Ablah Library. (File photo)

Webpages on wichita.edu related to DEI and research flagged for review due to federal and state changes

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief June 6, 2025

Update: June 10, 1:46 p.m. A previous version of this story contained incorrect information related to Wichita State’s federal research funding and review methods.  In 2024, Wichita State...

Charles Koch Arena on Jan. 12, 2022 during a men's basketball game against Tulane. Men's and women's basketball and volleyball play home games in Charles Koch. (File photo)

Charles Koch Arena selected for 2026, 2027 WBIT Semifinals, Finals

Owen Prothro and Taliyah Winn June 5, 2025

Charles Koch Arena was announced as the 2026 and 2027 host of the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) semifinals and finals at a Mayor’s Briefing on Thursday morning. “The WBIT is...

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