Jade Driggs

April 12, 2024 鈥 With two young children at home, U.S. Air Force Major Jade Driggs needed to learn to ask and accept help from others while she was working toward her Ph.D. in human factors psychology. She chose 麻豆视频 for its impressive human factors psychology program and the university鈥檚 commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Gabriel Fonseca

April 12, 2024 鈥 As a full-time employee of 麻豆视频, Gabriel Fonseca struggled to balance work, classes and a personal life while he pursued his doctoral degree; but, ultimately, the support of the university community helped him persevere.

Morgan Campbell

April 29, 2024 鈥 The military brought Morgan Campbell and her family to Wichita, and she decided to make it her home. She has earned a master鈥檚 degree in social work, and she plans 鈥渢o promote safety, growth, and opportunities鈥 for families in her practice.聽

MFA student Juan Gallardo S谩nchez sits in a chair in his Henrion Hall studio surrounded by art supplies, wire sculptures, and electronic equipment.

Juan Gallardo S谩nchez creates narratives that portray Latin America through a whimsical lens while retributing candor to literary inaccuracies. Originally from Panama City, Panama, Juan is graduating with his MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in photo media from 麻豆视频鈥檚 School of Art, Design and Creative Industries.

Sierra Marie Bonn with her Shocker regalia

April 30, 2024 Sierra Marie Bonn struggled to balance her work and education, but with the help of scholarships from the Miss Kansas Organization, she was able to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree from 麻豆视频. She graduates with her Master of Innovation Design and following graduation, she will compete in the 2024 Miss Kansas Competition and continue working on the non-profit organization she founded while she was a student, Let鈥檚 Go Full STEAM Ahead.

Christen Brouillette

April 30, 2024 Christen Brouillette came to 麻豆视频 from Texas, which they found hard to transition to, but with the help of peers, faculty and the resources available at WSU, they were able to find success. They hope to work as a historian or archivist following graduation. Christen is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2024 graduation. Learn more about their time at 麻豆视频 and what's next for the grad.

Graduate Student Doug Ragon

Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of composer and jazz musician Doug Ragon, whose journey at 麻豆视频's School of Music has been marked by creativity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. From pushing the boundaries of jazz composition to embracing the vibrant music scene of Wichita, Ragon's story is one of passion, determination, and the transformative power of music.

Max Proctor poses with two Hercules beetles

April 22, 2024 鈥 Three 麻豆视频 students have secured the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation 鈥斺痑n award worth $159,000 over three years.

Employees discussing a presentation they will give

April 22, 2024 麻豆视频 has offered the traditional educational pathways for over 125 years, typically ending at the point of graduation, but the need for learning continues throughout a person鈥檚 lifetime. In a rapidly changing world, continuing education has never been more important. More and more jobs require skill-based certification of learning, which includes the attainment of validated durable and technical skills. To meet those needs, WSU was the first in Kansas to create badge courses for non-degree seeking students in 2015, after approval from the Kansas Board of Regents.

Barton School Accepting Nominations for 鈥淏eyond鈥 Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees

The Barton School of Business at 麻豆视频 is poised to host its esteemed 鈥淏eyond鈥 Hall of Fame 2026, dedicated to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating industry executives and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their communities and the advancement of the Barton School. The illustrious inductees of the inaugural Hall of Fame in 2024 were Frank Barton, Clark Bastian, and Fran Jabara. Nominations for this prestigious event's next group of inductees are being welcomed until Friday, May 10, 2024.