WSU counts down the top stories of 2016

No. 10 Welcomefest kicked off the fall semester with several events! In its second year, Clash of the Colleges brought together 800 students representing their colleges in head-to-head competition. http://bit.ly/2hyFh7u


No. 9 Shock the World, a campaign to raise $250 million in private funds toward Wichita State’s vision, launched this year. The funds raised will provide $115 million for student and faculty support, $101 million to build or renovate facilities and $34 million for Excellence Outside the Classroom initiatives. http://bit.ly/2dKnLHM


No. 8 Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, Gregg Marshall become the winningest head coach in Shocker history with win No. 221. http://bit.ly/2gtp2Uy


No. 7 Construction of a new Law Enforcement Training Center began this year. Located on WSU’s Innovation Campus, the center will provide unprecedented experience for students in WSU’s Criminal Justice Program. http://bit.ly/20xnmdH


No. 6 WSU and the Wichita community celebrated the accomplishments of Paralympians Deja Young, Nick Taylor and Liz Willis, as well as Olympian Nico Hernandez. http://bit.ly/2dsM5xx


No. 5 In 2016, WSU’s adult learning programs ranked in top 15 percent in the nation. http://bit.ly/2cwncmi


No. 4 The beloved Miro mural returned to WSU’s Ulrich Museum after a five-year restoration with a grand celebration on Sunday, Oct. 30. http://bit.ly/2hgmqxm


No. 3 In 2016, Wichita State enrolled the largest freshman class in history. http://bit.ly/2cGodZC


No. 2 Several counties in Missouri and Texas (http://bit.ly/2a5jqRZ) were added to the Shocker City Partnership list, which provides resident tuition rates to students from specific metropolitan areas. Full list and details: http://bit.ly/2ifaZDm.


No. 1 2016 was a huge year for Wichita State's Innovation Campus with even bigger plans for 2017! http://bit.ly/2hzjw7u