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Interim President Rick Muma and Interim Provost Shirley Lefever spoke at a virtual faculty and staff town hall on April 2.

[PHOTO] Muma doesn’t foresee campus COVID-19 vaccine mandate

April 3, 2021
On Wednesday March 31 Wichita State hosted a virtual panel discussion titled “Speaking Freely on Freedoms of Expressions” discussing the right students have through the First Amendment to share their viewpoints without retaliation from the university.

[PHOTO] Freedom of Expression Panel highlights what student should know about their First Amendment rights

April 1, 2021
SGA released a statement against Kansas Senate Bill 208 on Tuesday, March 23.

[PHOTO] Student leaders advocate against bill that would ban trans women from competing in women’s sports

March 24, 2021
In light of the Kansas governor’s proposed $42 million cut from KBOR universities, Wichita State Student Government Association passed a resolution Wednesday in support of higher education funding. 

[PHOTO] SGA passes resolution supporting higher education funding in light of a proposed cut

February 28, 2021
The Student Government Association voted to transfer $507.2k from Student Health Services to the RSC debt service during their meeting Wednesday.

[PHOTO] SGA transfers $507.2k from Student Health Services to RSC Debt Service

February 25, 2021
The Kansas Board of Regents authorized Wichita State's request to renovate Clinton Hall into a Student Success Center during their Wednesday meeting.

[PHOTO] KBOR authorizes WSU’s request to renovate Clinton Hall, take five buildings ‘offline’

February 17, 2021
SGA Chief of Staff Kathlynn Short gave an update on Higher Education Day 2021 during the senate meeting Wednesday.

[PHOTO] SGA chief of staff gives update on Higher Education Day 2021

February 11, 2021
Screenshot of the SGA meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4 held over Zoom. The Student Senate passed a bill setting aside $4,000 to purchase 200 flu shots for students.

[PHOTO] SGA puts aside $4,000 to buy 200 flu shots for students

November 6, 2020
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[PHOTO] School of Performing Arts debuts their first online-only show

October 30, 2020
During Wednesday's Student Government meeting held over Zoom, the student senate passed a resolution encouraging the university to cancel classes on election day.

[PHOTO] SGA passes resolution encouraging the university to cancel classes on election day

October 22, 2020
The March for RBG on October 2 brought people together from Wichita and beyond to celebrate and commemorate the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The online March for RBG was streamed live because of concerns about safety and the spread of COVID-19.

[PHOTO] March for RBG celebrates life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

October 5, 2020
Screen shot of the Fields of Screams website, scaryprairiepines.com.

[PHOTO] Local haunted attraction to look different this year due to COVID-19

October 3, 2020
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion held the

[PHOTO] “Latinx or Nah” virtual panel discusses the new gender neutral term

October 2, 2020
SGA granted four student organizations RSO status during their meeting Wednesday, held via zoom.

[PHOTO] SGA grants RSO status to four student organizations

September 18, 2020
Screenshot of Kylie Jo's single,

[PHOTO] WSU alumna displays her views and voice in new single

September 10, 2020
Senator Maggie Hole speaks to the senate during the SGA meeting Wednesday.

[PHOTO] SGA passes resolution suspending travel funding due to COVID-19

September 10, 2020
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion held a facebook live virtual panel for Women's Equality Day Wednesday.

[PHOTO] Women’s Equality Day virtual panel discusses the future of women in leadership roles

August 28, 2020
This screenshot shows a TikTok video from the Wichita State Office of First-Year Programs. With most of orientation online, transition mentors are using social media and other tools to connect with new students.

[PHOTO] With WSU’s orientation online, TMs find new ways to connect with students 

June 19, 2020
Members of the Student Government Association’s emergency legislative council discuss two bills aimed at supporting Wichita State’s COVID-19 response during the council’s June 3 meeting.

[PHOTO] SGA puts combined $17K toward masks, COVID-19 relief for students

June 18, 2020
WSU administrators and faculty met for a virtual town hall on Friday. Left to right: Matt Houston, Jeffrey Jarman, Julie Scott, Rick Muma and Teri Hall.

[PHOTO] WSU plans for residence halls to be ‘pretty much at occupancy’ this fall

May 22, 2020
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly speaks on Tuesday at a news conference about the coronavirus. She said the state will move into a

[PHOTO] Kansas to enter Phase 2 of reopening plan Friday: Theaters open, bars stay closed

May 19, 2020
Artists Angie Evans and Lindsey Kernodle posted photos of their artwork during the Virtual Final Friday event on March 27.

[PHOTO] Virtual Final Friday showcases local artists in the age of social distancing

March 29, 2020
Chairman Pete Meitzner announces during a March 24 briefing that the county health director has signed a stay-at-home order.

[PHOTO] Sedgwick County health director signs stay-at-home order

March 24, 2020
The Sedgwick County Commission discusses a stay at home order at a special meeting on March 23, 2020. The recommendation for the order was passed and sent to the county health director for consideration.

[PHOTO] County commission recommends county health director issue stay-at-home order

March 23, 2020
Ivanka Trump and Mike Pompeo's visit cost WSU Tech almost $12,000, but an anonymous donor gave their foundation $10,000 to cover most of the costs.

[PHOTO] Who helped pay for Trump, Pompeo visit? It’s a secret, WSU Tech says

November 22, 2019
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[PHOTO] Josaphat Bilau commits to Wichita State

June 23, 2019
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