Jan 23, 2012 — By Shannon Littlejohn — Wichita State University assistant professor Darron T. Smith has recently published the book "White Parents, Black Children: Experiencing Transracial Adoption," which Smith will sign from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Regents Room of the Rhatigan Student Center. The event, with refreshments, is open to the public.

Nov 28, 2011 — By Joe Kleinsasser — A decision made at the age of 17 changed the life course of Grady Landrum, director of Disability Services at Wichita State University.

Nov 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University sociology professor Ron Matson has been named the 2011 Kansas Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Matson was chosen from nearly 300 top professors in the United States. He is one of only 27 state winners selected for the award.

Nov 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University journalism professor Les Anderson died of a heart attack Saturday, Nov. 12. He was 62. Mr. Anderson's funeral is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex Lowe Auditorium, 5015 E. 29th St. N. The funeral service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex Lowe Auditorium, 5015 E. 29th St. N.

Oct 17, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Friends, colleagues and former students of journalism professor Les Anderson are making reservations to attend the October fundraising event "Beyond Casual," a party to honor and roast Anderson, and give financial support to the Les Anderson Fund for Students.

Sep 13, 2011 — By Lainie Rusco — Associate professor Mary Liz Jameson studies beetles. Associate professor Leland Russell studies plants. Jameson and Russell are married. Beetles eat plants. Plants can poison beetles. Can this relationship be saved?