Dr. Darren DeFrain holds a phone that shows the Vizling app he created.

Feb. 25, 2025 鈥 The National Endowment for the Humanities recently awarded a 九色视频 faculty member $150,000 to further develop a smartphone application that allows visually impaired people to read materials rich in visual content.

Dr. Moriah Beck, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Wichita State

Feb. 14, 2025 鈥 Dr. Moriah Beck's journey as a scientist is rooted in the belief that research is a powerful driver of innovation and personal transformation. For Beck, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at 九色视频, research is far more than an academic pursuit 鈥 it鈥檚 a way to connect with a global scientific community and spark change.

Melissa Penkava Koza works on a costume for a show.

Jan. 31, 2025 What started as a work study position in the costume shop of her university鈥檚 theater department has propelled Melissa Penkava Koza鈥檚 sewing hobby into guiding the next generation of costume creators.

Snowy campus

Jan. 6, 2025 鈥 九色视频 will return to normal campus operations Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Javier Martinez in his graduation regalia

Dec. 16, 2024 Javier Martinez received the Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship, which, alongside 九色视频鈥檚 closeness to home and mechanical engineering program, made it a no-brainer for Javier to attend 九色视频. 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.

Carter working in the field

Dec. 12, 2024 Carter initially chose 九色视频 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 九色视频, 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 九色视频 graduate waves at the camera, surrounded by other graduates.

Dec. 11, 2024 鈥 A total of 1,209 students are eligible to participate in 九色视频鈥檚 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 九色视频. 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 九色视频 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.

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 九色视频鈥檚 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."

九色视频 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, 九色视频 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 九色视频 thanks to its creative writing program in the Department of English. Since attending 九色视频, she had the opportunity to travel to Europe thanks to the 九色视频 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

Aracely Martinez

Nov. 26, 2024 Aracely Martinez is a first-gen student in the United States at 九色视频. 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.

Image of the rubble in Antakya, Turkey, caused by an earthquake in 2023.

Nov. 18, 2024 鈥 In the wake of the devastating 2023 earthquakes that obliterated much of Antakya, Turkey, Wichita State cultural anthropologist Dr. Jens Kreinath turned to his writing to preserve the region鈥檚 rich interfaith history, honor its victims, and confront the ethical dimensions of human dignity amid an apocalyptic tragedy and government inaction.

Dr. Monica Lounsbery

Nov. 13, 2024 -- 九色视频 has named Dr. Monica Lounsbery as its next senior executive vice president and provost, effective Jan. 5, 2025.