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After stealing the ball from Tulsa, Sophomore guard Jaron Pierre Jr. goes up for a two pointer.

[Photo] ‘Just stay together and win the game:’ Men’s basketball rallies together for second conference win

January 14, 2023
Sophomore Nhug Bosch Duran drives to the basket against USF on Jan. 7 in Charles Koch Arena.

Junior point guard DJ McCarty drives to the basket against USF on Jan. 7 in Charles Koch Arena.

Senior forward Jane Asinde goes up for a basket during the game against USF on Jan. 7 at Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Women's basketball versus USF

January 9, 2023
Freshman forward Daniela Abies shoots a free throw against USF on Jan. 7 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore Nhug Bosch Duran dribbles the ball at half-court against USF on Jan. 7.

Jeniah Thompson goes up for a basket during game against USF on Jan. 7 at Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore Nhug Bosch Duran guard drives to the basket against USF on Jan. 7 in Charles Koch Arena.

The women's basketball team lost to Wyoming 61-56 in Charles Koch Arena on Dec. 20. Senior forward Trajata Colbert tied a career high of 16 rebounds and scored 14 points.

[Photo] Women's basketball suffers first home loss this season

December 21, 2022
Junior guard Jeniah Thompson tries to pass away from the Southern player guarding her.

Sophomore center Ella Anciaux gets ready to shoot a free throw against Southern.

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[Photo] PHOTOS: Women's Basketball vs Southern

December 21, 2022
Senior forward Jane Asinde gets ready to pass the ball to senior guard Curtessia Dean. Asinde had 15 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal.

Junior point guard tries to shoot the ball in the lane against Southern. University McCarty helped her team to a 72-42 win.

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Chase Billingham, at-large senator and associate professor in sociology talks to the Faculty Senate about the implications of Emporia State University's plan to terminate tenured professors on Sept. 12.

[Photo] Faculty Senate supports ESU faculty facing termination

September 13, 2022
Chase Billingham, at-large senator and associate professor in sociology talks to the Faculty Senate about the implications of Emporia State University's plan to terminate tenured professors on Sept. 12.

[Photo] Faculty Senate supports ESU faculty facing termination

Mia Hennen, News Editor
September 13, 2022
Students, staff and faculty sit in on the "Teaching Matters" luncheon on Sept. 9 in the RSC.

[Photo] Teaching Matters delves into how to improve student retention

September 12, 2022
Anthony Muscat, dean of engineering, speaks at NSF-GRFP application preparation event. The event was hosted by the graduate school on Sep 8.

[Photo] National Science Foundation aims to fund future leaders of STEM

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 11, 2022
Xu Zhang, an associate professor at Oklahoma State University. delivers a lecture series at Jabara Hall on Sept. 2. The lecture was titled "Immersed Finite Element Methods for Three-Dimensional Interface Problems"

[Photo] OKC associate professor visits WSU to share his research

Jaycie Nelson, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2022
Xu Zhang, an associate professor at Oklahoma State University. delivers a lecture series at Jabara Hall on Sept. 2. The lecture was titled "Immersed Finite Element Methods for Three-Dimensional Interface Problems"

Senior Brett Herrman gets ready to hit the ball at a team table tennis practice on Aug. 16. Herrman has been on the team during his entire academic career.

[Photo] Seniors encourage others to get active outside of common sports

August 30, 2022
Members of WSU Army Aviation Panel cut a ribbon after the announcement of the third digital twin project between WSU and the U.S. military.

[Photo] Wichita State partners with US military for third digital twin project

July 30, 2022
Brigadier General Robert speaks at the WSU Army Aviation panel for the announcement of a new program.

Major General Walter Wally Rugen speaks at the WSU Army Aviation panel for the announcement of a third digital twin project.

Major General K. Todd Royar speaks at the WSU Army Aviation panel for a new program announcement.

Senator Jerry Moran speaks at the WSU Army Aviation panel for a new program announcement.

WSU President Rick Muma speaks at the WSU Army Aviation panel for the announcement of a third digital twin project.

Senator Jerry Moran speaks at the WSU Army Aviation panel for a new program announcement.

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WSU Senior V.P. for Industry & Defense Programs John Tomblin speaks at the WSU Army Aviation panel a for new program announcement.

NetApp Vice President of Core Software & Data Management Robin Huber cuts the NetApp ribbon along with others involved with NetApp.

[Photo] NetApp on WSU’s Innovation Campus officially opens

Mia Hennen, News Editor
June 15, 2022
NetApp Vice President of Core Software & Data Management Robin Huber

The crowd listens to NetApp figures give speeches at the official NetApp opening.

Governor Laura Kelly gives a speech at the NetApp opening on June 15, 2022.

Mayor of Wichita Brandon Whipple gives a speech at the official opening of the NetApp building on the Innovation Campus.

Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever gives a speech at the official opening of the NetApp building on the Innovation Campus on June 15, 2022.

[Photo] Guest Column: Lean on student resources on your path to success

August 24, 2022
NetApp Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer Harvinder Bhela gives a speech during the official opening of the NetApp building at Wichita State on June 15, 2022.

NetApp Vice President of Core Software & Data Management Robin Huber gives a speech during the opening of the NetApp building on WSU's campus.

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Author Vanessa Whiteside tells a local about her new book "100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die." during a signing event at the Pizza Hut Museum on campus.

Author Vanessa Whiteside tells a local about her new book "100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die" during a signing event at the Pizza Hut Museum on campus.

[Photo] Local writer holds a book signing at Pizza Hut Museum on campus

June 15, 2022
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[Photo] Sydney McKinney hosts her first softball camp

Rachel Rudisill, Sports Reporter
June 10, 2022
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Smart Factory Leader Stephen Laaper gives opening remarks before embarking on a tour of The Smart Factory.

[Photo] The Smart Factory officially opens, plans to tackle toughest problems in manufacturing

Mia Hennen, News Editor
June 7, 2022
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The Smart factory Dashboard.

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Musuem-goers speak in the Reemergence and Reconnecting exhibition. The exhibition was curated by Youth Arts Council members.

Interim Director Rodney Miller speaks about the newest exhibitions at the Ulrich: Reemergence and Reconnecting and Deep Dive.

Musuem-goers speak to Ulrich Alliance member Emily Scott. The Ulrich Alliance was a volunteer group dedicated to promoting the arts.

Museum-goers examine a piece in the Deep Dive exhibition during the Summer 2022 Exhibition Opening Celebration.

Museum-goers talk at the Summer 2022 Exhibition Opening Celebration on May 26.

A museum-goer examines the work on display in the Deep Dive exhibition room. The exhibition featured selections from the museum's permanent collection.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Ulrich Museum of Art Summer 2022 Exhibition Opening Party

May 26, 2022
Preparator Denise DeBusk and Exhibition Designer and Production Manager James Porter stand together in their matching jumpsuits. The theme of the evening was based on the Wes Anderson film "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou."

[Photo] Ulrich puts a Wes Anderson spin on opening celebration

Mia Hennen, News editor
May 27, 2022
Musuem-goers examine the art on display inside the Ulrich during the Summer 2022 Exhibition Opening Celebration.

Two individuals at the Summer 2022 Exhibition Opening Celebration hug. Two exhibitions opened: Reemergence and Reconnecting: A Youth Arts Council Takeover and Deep Dive: Selections from the Permanent Collection.

Julie Ann Baker Brin reads "WOBBLY," an original poem, during the release party for Mikrokosmos 68.

[Photo] Mikrokosmos releases its “return” issue

May 20, 2022
SGA Treasurer Zachary James gives a report at the SGA meeting on April 13.

[Photo] Shiftspace charged with violating SGA election code, appealing to the Student Supreme Court

April 14, 2022
Payton Tolle throws a pitch during WSU's game against New Mexico on March 19 inside Eck Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball drops first home series to New Mexico

March 20, 2022
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