Dec 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Teams representing Kansas BEST dominated the regional competition once again at Frontier Trails BEST competition at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Dec. 9-10.

Dec 12, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University convened its fall commencement ceremony in Charles Koch Arena on Sunday, Dec. 11. More than 1,300 graduates participated. Here's information on two of those students, Benjamin Michael Jung and Heath Misak.

Dec 5, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Shopping for Christmas gifts has changed dramatically in the past decade. Online sales continue to chip away at those who prefer shopping at retail stores. Wichita State University marketing expert Cindy Claycomb says many shoppers are taking advantage of avoiding taxes by shopping on online-only sites.

Dec 5, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Off Broadway play "The Bus," which recently played to sold-out houses in New York City, will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the CAC Theater at Wichita State University. Tickets are $10, general admission, for the general public, and $5 for the WSU community. Tickets will be sold at the door, beginning one hour prior to the show.

Dec 2, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Regional Economic Area Partnership of South Central Kansas, in partnership with 10 local governments and 20 other partners, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a regional plan for sustainable growth.

Dec 8, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University will hold its fall ceremony of the 114th commencement in Charles Koch Arena at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. More than 1,300 graduates are eligible to participate in the December ceremony.

Nov 23, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The world population reached 7 billion people about Oct. 31, according to United Nations estimates. Wichita State University sociologist Charles Koeber says we’re dependent on growth for our economy and to sustain our population, but with finite resources, there are some important questions about how much we can grow.

Nov 21, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Warm to the holidays by attending a free mini-organ concert with Lynne Davis performing on the great Marcussen organ from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Wiedemann Recital Hall at Wichita State University.

Nov 21, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Five-year-old prodigy Jonathan Okseniuk will join the St. Petersburg String Quartet and its new chamber group, Suprima Orchestra, in a benefit concert to support the St. Petersburg International Music Academy at Wichita State University. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets are $25 with discounts available; contact the Fine Arts Box Office at (316) 978-3

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.