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Guests gather to listen to opening remarks by Ulrich Advisory Board member Lee Starkel at the Ulrich50 Gala. The Ulrich Museum originally opened in 1974.

Ulrich 50 Gala commemorates half a century of art, memories and community

Mya Scott, Assistant News Editor May 18, 2025

Fifty years ago, the Ulrich Museum of Art was opened on Wichita State’s campus. It was designed to help support the university’s educational goals through applied learning experiences.  Now, in...

Sophomore Jacob Meyers makes the first turn of the men's 800-meter. Meyers ran time of 1:57.32 at the Shocker Open on May 9, good for second place.

Track and field’s men’s team takes second, women’s team takes sixth at AAC Championships

Mack Smith, Reporter May 18, 2025

During the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the Shockers picked up multiple podium finishes and personal records. The Outdoor Championships ran from May 15 to May...

Shovels and hard hats sit at the location for the Connected Nations Internet Exchange Point. Connected Nations members, local and state officials and WSU President Richard Muma broke ground on the new facility Thursday.

WSU hosts project to speed-up internet across the region

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor May 18, 2025

Wichita State will be home to Kansas's first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point, intended to help speed up internet access for the region. The Internet Exchange Point groundbreaking brought together...

Senior Jack Mount screams after striking out a Tigers batter to strand the bases loaded in the eighth inning. The Shockers beat Memphis, 3-1, on May 17.

Shocker baseball sweeps Memphis, sneaks into AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 17, 2025

Senior Mauricio Millan called his at bat in the ninth inning of game two of a weekend series against Memphis the best at bat of his career. He stepped up to the plate with the game tied at five...

Faculty raise their glasses in a toast to the research projects presented at an event hosted by the office of Faculty Advancement, Retention and Excellence. Despite uncertain funding after a federal grant was cut, the teams said they plan to continue with alternative funding if possible.

Canceled federal grant halts Wichita State faculty inclusion initiatives, research

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor May 15, 2025

An office at Wichita State dedicated to faculty development is left in limbo after a $1 million federal grant was canceled.  Faculty members said the grant from the National Science Foundation —...

Miranda Marler plays the marimba at her senior recital. Marler will be graduating from Wichita State at the end of this semester.

Miranda Marler’s wildfire passion for percussion

Kass Lewis, Reporter May 15, 2025

On an old piano in her grandparents’ house, Miranda Marler felt a spark of passion. When she picked up a violin, that passion grew. Over time, that passion would fan into the wildfire that burns inside...

President of KWEA student chapter Shyanne Eckis talks about what opportunities students can have through KWEA. Eckis said she wanted to state WSU's chapter to help students connect to professionals.

Student environmental club expands to Wichita State

Kami Steinle, Reporter May 14, 2025

The Water Environment Federation launched a new student chapter at Wichita State University to address issues that affect the quality of Kansas’ water and public health. Kansas Water Environment Association...

Beadworker Michelle Conine helps Araylius Coronado tie off his spiral stitch bracelet during the beadworking class on May 1. The event was one of four collaborative beadworking sessions hosted by the Indigenous Student Collective and the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging.

Healing, crafting and connection — all in one bracelet.

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2025

For attendees of the Indigenous Student Collective’s beadworking classes, the Native American art form holds many meanings and serves several purposes.  Holly Byers beads to maintain her sobriety,...

Senior Cole Dillon fist bumps junior Caleb Anderson on May 13. The Shockers beat Oral Roberts, 13-9, in their final midweek game this season.

Baseball’s midweek nightmares end against Oral Roberts

Evan Tong, Reporter May 13, 2025

Until Tuesday evening, the Shockers had struggled in their midweek matchups. However, piggybacking off of an 18-run performance to close out a conference series loss to Rice last weekend, WSU’s...

Senior Caroline Tallent stretches to try and make an out against Oklahoma State University. Wichita State did not commit an error in the 11-2 loss against the Cowgirls on Feb. 27.

Caroline Tallent shows off hard work for WSU’s softball team and in the classroom

Mack Smith, Reporter May 13, 2025

Caroline Tallent forged a path to Wichita State softball that is distinct from most other players. Instead of being recruited, she reached out to WSU head coach Kristi Bredbenner as a high schooler to...

Wichita State University’s Provost Monica Lounsbery addresses the Faculty Senate on May 12. Lounsbery discussed the university directive requiring WSU to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programming and funding, as well as pronouns in employee email signatures.

WSU to eliminate DEI programming and funding, tells employees to remove pronouns from email signatures

Allison Campbell and Ainsley Smyth May 12, 2025

Wichita State University’s Provost Monica Lounsbery announced to faculty and staff on Monday afternoon that WSU will begin taking steps to comply with a recent Kansas Senate bill and federal policies...

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