, Carla Patton is graduating from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and going to work for the Wichita Police Department as a crime scene investigator.

May 14, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — California native Carla Patton, who is graduating from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ with a master's in criminal justice, is the newest crime scene investigator for the Wichita Police Department.

Jill Pletcher, director of career services at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, said job prospects for college graduates are generally good despite the economy.

May 14, 2008 — By Joe Kleinsasser — Some say the economy is sluggish, while others call it a recession. But job prospects for college graduates this spring are generally good, according to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Jill Pletcher.

Todd Walters as Mercury in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Opera and Musical Theatre's production of "La Calisto."

Jun 10, 2008 — By Shannon Littlejohn — Todd Walters will graduate from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He hopes to be accepted to graduate school at Julliard or Rice University.

Hussam Aly, a student from Olathe Northwest, talks with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Bobby Gandu during a trip to Wichita.

May 14, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — High schoolers from Olathe, Kan., came to Wichita recently to see what the city and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have to offer. They left with a positive impression of both.

Jun 4, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ vice president Ron Kopita plans to retire in spring 2009 after 10 years at the university.

Richard Davies

May 30, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — Richard Davies has been studying at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ off and on for the past 30 years, and is earning his second degree from the university.

, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ student Miki Masuda has secured a job with Cirque du Soleil.

May 14, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ student Miki Masuda is graduating this spring. She has already landed a job with Cirque du Soleil.

Wichita State's spring graduation is set for Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, at Charles Koch Arena.

May 22, 2008 — By Lainie Rusco — Wichita State’s 110th spring commencement ceremonies will be held Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, in Charles Koch Arena.

May 6, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Westridge Middle School from Shawnee Mission, Kan., won the LifeSmarts Junior Varsity State Championship with its victory over Maize Middle School in the final match.

May 5, 2008 — By Lainie Rusco — The annual Shocker Pride Celebration will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in the Rhatigan Student Center East Courtyard. Nine faculty and staff will receive awards.