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Katie Stanford, Speech Pathology student and senior at Wichita State.

[Photo] Speech-pathology major joins improv group to help kids learn English

May 12, 2022
Katie Stanford, senior, is graduating with a bachelors in communication sciences and disorders with a minor is ASL. After graduation, she will begin graduate school at WSU to earn a masters degree in speech pathology.

Jacob Tubach, former Speaker of the Student Senate observes campus life on April 29, 2022.

[Photo] Previous Speaker of the Senate hopes to change voting culture in America

May 15, 2022
Jacob Tubach, former speaker of WSU student senate. Apr 29, 2022.

Jacob Tubach, former speaker of WSU student senate. Apr 29, 2022.

A panel held on Earth Day to discuss sustainability at WSU on April 22, 2022 in room 208 of Hubbard Hall.

[Photo] Committee focuses on sustainability efforts at WSU

April 28, 2022
Alex Limon (L), reads a Haiku he wrote out loud at a Japanese Culture Association meeting, as Association President Joshua Keese (R) listens , April 15, 2022 at the Rhatigan Studnet Center.

Koki Murakami (L) and Alex Limon (R) write Haikus at a Japanese Culture Association meeting on April 15, 2022 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

[Photo] Japanese Culture Association teaches students about Japanese history and culture

April 26, 2022
Koki Murakami (L) and Alex Limon (R) write Haikus at a Japanese Culture Association meeting, April, 15 2022, at the Rhatigan Student Center.

Artist Annabel Daou speaks at the Ulrich Museum of Art, Apr. 5th

Artist Annabel Daou speaks at the Ulrich Museum of Art, Apr. 5th 2022. Daou is known for her use of language, poetry, and history to create messages people can learn from in everyday life.

[Photo] Lebanese-American artist, Annabel Daou talks current events and DECLARATION sound installation with current exhibition

April 6, 2022
Artist Annabel Daou speaks at the Ulrich Museum of Art, Apr. 5th 2022. Daou is known for her use of language, poetry, and history to create messages people can learn from in everyday life.

Artist Annabel Daou speaks at the Ulrich Museum of Art, Apr. 5th 2022. Daou is known for her use of language, poetry, and history to create messages people can learn from in everyday life.

Artist Annabel Daou speaks at the Ulrich Museum of Art, Apr. 5th 2022. Daou is known for her use of language, poetry, and history to create messages people can learn from in everyday life.

Dr. Glen Krutz speaks at an open forum Apr. 5th 2022 at Hubbard Hall. Krutz is a canadate for Executive Vice President/Provost for WSU. He is dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State.

Dr. Glen Krutz speaks at an open forum Apr. 5th 2022 at Hubbard Hall. Krutz is a canadate for Executive Vice President/Provost for WSU. He is dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State.

Dr. Glen Krutz speaks at an open forum Apr. 5th 2022 at Hubbard Hall. Krutz is a canadate for Executive Vice President/Provost for WSU. He is dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State.

Dr. Glen Krutz speaks at an open forum Apr. 5th 2022 at Hubbard Hall. Krutz is a canadate for Executive Vice President/Provost for WSU. He is dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State.

An Exhibit about speaking out against rape culture, Mar 23rd, 2022, in Shift Space, a WSU student run art gallary in downtown Wichita.

An Exhibit about speaking out against rape culture, Mar 23rd, 2022, in Shift Space, a WSU student run art gallary in downtown Wichita.

An Exhibit about speaking out against rape culture, Mar 23rd, 2022, in Shift Space, a WSU student run art gallary in downtown Wichita.

An Exhibit about speaking out against rape culture, Mar 23rd, 2022, in Shift Space, a WSU student run art gallary in downtown Wichita.

An Exhibit about speaking out against rape culture, Mar 23rd, 2022, in Shift Space, a WSU student run art gallary in downtown Wichita.

Artist Ann Resnick (Right) speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum. speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum. speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum.

Artist Ann Resnick speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum.

Artist Ann Resnick (Right) speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum.

[Photo] Wichita-based artist, Ann Resnick, talks love and loss with current exhibition

March 10, 2022
Artist Ann Resnick (Right) speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum.

Artist Ann Resnick speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum.

Artist Ann Resnick speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum.

Artist Ann Resnick speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum.

Artist Ann Resnick speaks to guests about her works and the inspiration behind them, Mar. 8th, 2022 at the Ulrich Museum.

WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever answer questions regarding Covid policies and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

[Photo] Muma: University 'getting close' to relaxing COVID mandates

February 23, 2022
WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever answer questions regarding Covid policies and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever answer questions regarding Covid policies and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

Students ask WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever questions regarding local and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

Students ask WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever questions regarding local and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

Students ask WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever questions regarding local and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever answer questions regarding Covid policies and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever answer questions regarding Covid policies and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever answer questions regarding Covid policies and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

Lawrence Ross, author, historian and activist, speaks to students, staff and public figures about the nature of racism and discrimination on college campuses. Feb. 10th, 2022 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

Lawrence Ross, author, historian and activist, speaks to students, staff and public figures about the nature of racism and discrimination on college campuses. Feb. 10th, 2022 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

Lawrence Ross, author, historian and activist, speaks to students, staff and public figures about the nature of racism and discrimination on college campuses on Feb. 10th, 2022 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

[Photo] Author Lawrence Ross speaks to students about campus racism

February 12, 2022
Lawrence Ross, author, historian and activist, speaks to students, staff and public figures about the nature of racism and discrimination on college campuses. Feb. 10th, 2022 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

Lawrence Ross, author, historian and activist, speaks to students, staff and public figures about the nature of racism and discrimination on college campuses. Feb. 10th, 2022 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

Lawrence Ross, author, historian and activist, speaks to students, staff and public figures about the nature of racism and discrimination on college campuses. Feb. 10th, 2022 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

Bobby Berry, new assistant dean of diversity and outreach for the college of applies studies, wants to create a culture of empathy on campus in his position. He said everything he does at the university is for the students.

[Photo] Bobby Berry aims to make an impact on inclusivity in his new position

January 28, 2022
Bobby Berry, Assistant Dean of the College of Applies Studies January 26th, 2022 at the Corbin Education Center.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion held their first Black Excellence listening session on January 25th, 2022 in the RSC. Faculty members rotated between tables of students to facilitate conversation and write down comments.

[Photo] Black Excellence listening sessions give students a place to voice their perspective

January 26, 2022
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion holds a meeting as part of Wichita State's Black Excellence Living Learning Community, January 25th, 2022 at the RSC.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion holds a meeting as part of Wichita State's Black Excellence Living Learning Community, January 25th, 2022 at the RSC.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion holds a meeting as part of Wichita State's Black Excellence Living Learning Community, January 25th, 2022 at the RSC.

Ryan Barnes of the Shocker Bowling team, during team practice on January 25th, 2022 at the RSC.

Ryan Barnes of the Shocker Bowling team, during team practice on January 25th, 2022 at the RSC.

Ryan Barnes of the Shocker Bowling team, during team practice on January 25th, 2022 at the RSC.

[Photo] Shocker bowling releases 2022-23 schedule

August 29, 2022
Nerdology contestants win a tub of cheese balls, January 21st, 2022, at the CAC Theater on Wichita State's campus.

Friends with the Group name "The Bonzos" win the Nerdology gameshow, January 21st, 2022, at the CAC Theater on the Wichita State campus.

Nerdology host Kim announces game topics and trivia, January 21st, 2022 at The CAC Theater on Wichita State's campus

Nerdology host Thomas dancing to Bardcore, a medieval take on popular modern songs, January 21st, 2022 at the CAC Theater on Wichita State's campus.

The West parking lot at Koch Arena is heavily used on gamedays.

The West parking lot at Koch Arena is heavily used on gamedays.

The West parking lot at Koch Arena is heavily used on gamedays.

The West parking lot at Koch Arena is heavily used on gamedays.

Roger David, a Wichita State Madrigal singer, reads a scroll during dress rehearsals for the WSU Madrigal Feast in the RSC Beggs Ballroom. Dec. 3, 2021. A Madrigal Feast is a Renaissance-style dinner theater sometimes held by schools during the holidays.

The Wichita State Madrigal Singers at the dress rehearsal for the WSU Madrigal Feast in the RSC Beggs Ballroom, Dec. 3, 2021. A Madrigal Feast is a Renaissance-style dinner theater sometimes held by schools during the holidays.

The Wichita State Madrigal Singers at the dress rehearsal for the WSU Madrigal Feast in the RSC Beggs Ballroom, Dec. 3, 2021. A Madrigal Feast is a Renaissance-style dinner theater sometimes held by schools during the holidays.

The Wichita State Madrigal Singers at the dress rehearsal for the WSU Madrigal Feast in the RSC Beggs Ballroom, Dec. 3, 2021. A Madrigal Feast is a Renaissance-style dinner theater sometimes held by schools during the holidays.

The Wichita State Madrigal Singers at the dress rehearsal for the WSU Madrigal Feast in the RSC Beggs Ballroom, Dec. 3, 2021. A Madrigal Feast is a Renaissance-style dinner theater sometimes held by schools during the holidays.

The Wichita State Madrigal Singers at the dress rehearsal for the WSU Madrigal Feast in the RSC Beggs Ballroom, Dec. 3, 2021. A Madrigal Feast is a Renaissance-style dinner theater sometimes held by schools during the holidays.

Aaron Tollefson, a sophomore in Sport Management, describes his first year at Wichita during COVID-19.

[Photo] 'Hit the Ground Running:' Sophomore doesn't let COVID-19 keep him from following passions

October 15, 2021
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