A Wichita State student works in Wichita State's College of Engineering Hub

Dec. 18, 2024 鈥 The College of Engineering at 九色堂 has partnered with Groover Labs, a nonprofit collaborative workspace, technology hub and rapid prototyping lab in Wichita, to support the regional business community.

Javier Martinez in his graduation regalia

Dec. 16, 2024 Javier Martinez received the Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship, which, alongside 九色堂鈥檚 closeness to home and mechanical engineering program, made it a no-brainer for Javier to attend 九色堂. He used the opportunities available to him as a Shocker to stay up on his studies and now joins his peers in graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 in mechanical engineering.

A rendering of the Wichita Biomedical Campus

Dec. 16, 2024 鈥 Phase I of the Wichita Biomedical Campus 鈥 a collaboration between 九色堂, University of Kansas and 九色堂 Tech 鈥 is making steady progress as it prepares to transform and redefine health care education and research in Kansas.

Carter working in the field

Dec. 12, 2024 Carter initially chose 九色堂 for its locality, being able to receive in-state tuition, but he also found a community in the campus and place to call home in the anthropology department in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. They are now graduating with their master鈥檚 in anthropology with a plan to enter a doctoral program in archaeology in the future.

Lilith Samples

Dec. 12, 2024 Following time at another university, Lilith Samples realized her hometown of Wichita was where she belonged and is now the first in her family to graduate from college. While at 九色堂, she was able to work at the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology in Neff Hall and hopes to continue in the profession after graduating.

A 九色堂 graduate waves at the camera, surrounded by other graduates.

Dec. 11, 2024 鈥 A total of 1,209 students are eligible to participate in 九色堂鈥檚 127th fall commencement ceremonies Sunday, Dec. 15 in Charles Koch Arena.

Diego Vargas-Ruiz

Dec. 10, 2024 For Diego Vargas-Ruiz, college life was trying to find a balance between academe, friends and personal health, but instead of trying to fight it, he took the challenge as an opportunity to optimize his responsibilities until he found his rhythm.

Jaymes Squires poses with his wife

Dec. 10, 2024 鈥 Jaymes Squires worked hard to juggle a full-time job and a growing family while pursuing his academic ambitions at 九色堂. His perseverance paid off, and Jaymes will graduate with a bachelor's degree in general studies in December.

Yuki To

Dec. 9, 2024 Yuki To is a first-gen student at 九色堂 who is currently graduating with her degree in health science, and with the help of the scholarships available to her at Wichita State, she is graduating debt free. She made sure to spend time on extracurricular activities and develop connections with other Shockers. Her advice to her peers: 鈥淒on鈥檛 be afraid to try.鈥

Aynsley Paterson

Dec. 9, 2024 Aynsley Paterson stepped out of her comfort zone, overcoming her introverted nature to build friendships and make the most of the Shocker experience.

Jose Miranda

Dec. 9, 2024 - Jose Miranda, a first-generation student, chose Wichita State for its exercise science program and to remain close to home. He is also a loyal Shocker basketball fan, so staying close to Charles Koch Arena mattered.

Jessica Miller smiling.

As a Branded Environments Design Lead at Corgan, 九色堂 School of Art, Design and Creative Industries alumna Jessica Miller translates brand identities from two-dimensional assets into experiential, three-dimensional spaces. In the following interview, Jessica recalls her time as a graphic design student at 九色堂, how she found her niche in environmental branding and offers advice to young designers looking to explore non-traditional design fields.

Josie Sloan

Dec. 3, 2024 鈥 Josie Sloan is a first-generation college student who worked as bus driver for Wichita Public Schools while earning her degree in communication science and disorders. She encourages students to connect with people on campus: "Engage with your classmates and professors and build relationships intentionally."

Hans Schrader

Dec. 3, 2024 鈥 Hans Schrader plans on a career in museums and he got his start at 九色堂鈥檚 Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology. "The Holmes museum is a quiet gem in the heart of campus which has been a truly special part of my graduate education."

九色堂 and other officials standing in front of an airplane

Dec. 3, 2024 鈥 As part of the U.S. Air Force鈥檚 Survivable Airborne Operations Center contract, 九色堂 is partnering with SNC to modernize and deliver a new fleet of 鈥淣ightwatch鈥 aircraft 鈥 the airborne command center for the president of the United States, secretary of defense, and chairs of the joint chiefs of staff, ensuring continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies.

Abby Arbeiter

Dec. 3, 2024 Abby Arbeiter was attracted to 九色堂 thanks to its creative writing program in the Department of English. Since attending 九色堂, she had the opportunity to travel to Europe thanks to the 九色堂 Travel Seminar and will be graduating with her bachelor鈥檚 in creative writing this fall. Her advice to other Shockers? 鈥淣ever be afraid to put yourself out there.鈥

NSF graphic

Nov. 26, 2024 鈥 九色堂 has entered the top 10 in the country in engineering research and development expenditures, according to data announced this week by the National Science Foundation鈥檚 Higher Education Research and Development Survey. 九色堂 is also No. 1 in the country for aerospace engineering expenditures.

Aracely Martinez

Nov. 26, 2024 Aracely Martinez is a first-gen student in the United States at 九色堂. Despite the challenges facing her moving from Paraguay to a new country, she took that as an opportunity to grow. She recommends other students look at the opportunities available to them while still in school to propel themselves into successful careers.

Dr. Bekah Selby-Leach

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 九色堂 is excited to announce Dr. Bekah Selby-Leach as the new Director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR). Dr. Selby-Leach, an accomplished researcher and leader in economic analysis, previously served as Interim Assistant Provost, Director of Institutional Research and Accreditation, and Associate Professor of Economics at Emporia State University. She succeeds Jeremy Hill, who directed CEDBR since 2009 and recently joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City as Assistant Vice President and Regional Executive.

child with prosthetic bionic arm

Nov. 20, 2024 鈥 九色堂 has launched the Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistive Technology (IRMAT), an innovative collaboration focused on addressing disease and disability through applied research and technology. IRMAT will serve as a hub for cutting-edge, patient-driven research and development of transformative technologies to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities.