Jan 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Kansas economy is improving, albeit slowly. Jeremy Hill, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University, has announced a revised economic forecast for 2012.

Jan 9, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University's Counseling and Testing Center is offering workshops to help high school students prepare for the ACT from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 21, at WSU. The workshops will present general test-taking tips and practice questions for the English, reading, math and science test sections. The cost for the workshops is $28, and registration can be done online at www.registerblast.com

Jan 4, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University has chosen the top 11 finalists in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI). The announcement of the Gore Scholars will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Marcus Welcome Center.

Jan 4, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Maize South High School senior Denning Gerig has won Wichita State University's Ark Valley Chisholm Trail Scholarship. Maize High School senior Whitney Roelfs has been selected as the runner-up. The scholarships are awarded annually at WSU.

Dec 20, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State women's bowling team brought home top honors this week in the 25th annual Collegiate Shoot-Out, beating 15 other teams. The men finished fifth in a field of 36.

Dec 16, 2011 — By WSU News Services — 'Tis the season to be thankful, jolly and possibly stressed out. Wichita State University psychologist Greg Buell suggests some ways to keep the Grinch from stealing Christmas.

Dec 19, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Lake Afton Public Observatory will present "Women in Astronomy" on the evenings of Jan. 13-14 and 20-21; and Feb. 10-11 and 17-18.

Dec 19, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Most Wichita State offices will be closed at some point for the holiday shutdown from Friday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Jan. 2.

Dec 21, 2011 — By WSU News Services — David Berry, a senior at Trinity Academy in Wichita, is the winner of Wichita State University’s 2012-2013 Clay Barton Scholarship in Business. Berry will receive $11,000 a year for four years to attend WSU.

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.