Wichita State's College of Engineering was one of only two engineering programs in
the state to make the national ranking of top 100 engineering graduate programs.WSU ranks in top 100 engineering grad schools, top 50 in engineering research dollars
In newly released national rankings of universities offering a Ph.D. in engineering, the College of Engineering at Wichita State University is ranked in the top 100 engineering graduate programs, one of only two institutions from the state of Kansas to make the list.
The 2020 rankings by U.S. News and World Report are based on a number of factors including reputation among peer institutions and industry recruiters, student selectivity, faculty resources and research expenditures – an area where Wichita State far outperforms peers. A recently released National Science Foundation report of FY2017 total engineering research expenditures ranked Wichita State 49th in the nation, far more than any other institution in Kansas.
President John Bardo: 1948-2019
We've created a package of stories, photos and tributes to President John Bardo. Read about his vision for the university and community, a timeline highlighting his contributions while president and what Shocker Nation has to say about our 13th president.
Read about Dr. Bardo's impactWe invite you to leave a comment or memory
Hundreds pay respect to President Bardo during his last ride through campus
Hundreds came out yesterday (Monday, March 18) to honor and mourn President John Bardo, who died March 12. Following a private service, Dr. Bardo took one last ride through the campus he dearly loved. The funeral procession paused at five locations throughout the university as students, faculty, staff and community members stood solemnly in observation.
President Bardo funeral procession
Memorial created through WSU Foundation to honor John Bardo
John and Deborah Bardo
Friends, family and colleagues of WSU President John Bardo are invited to contribute to a memorial fund created in his honor to support a scholarship named for his wife. Dr. Bardo died March 12 at the age of 70.
The Deborah J. Bardo Scholarship is given annually to an incoming freshman with financial need, with children of WSU faculty or staff the preferred recipients. The Bardos created the scholarship in 2012, their first year as president and first lady at Wichita State, and it was their philanthropic priority in the years that followed.
Donations to the scholarship may be made online at WSU Foundation Memorials.
Shockers selected for NIT; open Wednesday at Furman
Wichita State has been selected to compete in the 2019 National Invitation Tournament
(NIT).
The Shockers are seeded sixth and will travel to Greenville, S.C. on Wednesday for
a first round date with No. 3 seed Furman (25-7, 13-5 Southern). The 6 p.m. CT (7
p.m. ET) tip airs on ESPN3.
Dondlinger awarded contract for Phase V
Construction on Phase V of the Eck Stadium project will begin later this month by General Contractor Dondlinger Construction of Wichita, director of athletics Darron Boatright announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 12). An official groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the construction site.
Birzer to be panel moderator of Wichita Public Library’s Candid Conversations
Candid Conversations - The Position of Race within the Criminal Justice System: Strategies for Reform,” will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd Street in Wichita. Michael Birzer, professor in the School of Criminal Justice at WSU, will be the panel moderator.
The discussion will focus on the intersectionality of race and the criminal justice system. The panel will consist of criminal justice executives from the courts, corrections, and police. The panel is part of the Wichita Public Library’s “Candid Conversations on Race series.
WSU women in STEAM feature: Maggie Koops
To honor Women’s History Month, WSU Ventures and the Center for Entrepreneurship at Wichita State have collaborated to highlight influential WSU women who have made a difference in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Every week during March, we will feature an inspirational Shocker for her contributions and accomplishments.
Maggie Koops is this week's feature.
Maggie has had an incredible experience on campus learning about innovation and empathetic design. She began at Wichita State as an aerospace engineering freshman working in the NIAR Wind Tunnel, and has since transitioned into the Masters of Innovation Design program, where she collaborates with students and faculty across disciplines to make the world a better place.
Legislative update from Zach Gearhart
Read the current legislative update from Zach Gearhart, director of Government Relations at WSU.
Go to Legislative Update No. 8.
WSU presents “The Theory of Relativity," the musical
Wichita State University’s School of Performing Arts will present “The Theory of Relativity”, the musical (rated PG). The musical will take place 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 to Saturday, March 23 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in Wilner Auditorium.
“The Theory of Relativity” is a song cycle written in 2016 by the Drama Desk Award-nominated team Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. It is a musical written for and about college-age youth and is sure to offer audiences a new perspective on the millennial generation and the idea of infinite uncertainty combined with the logical certainty of mathematics and physics. It is an emotional and highly accessible show that examines love, friendship, parental expectations, personal aspirations and human connection.
The cast of the musical features 13 musical theatre majors (Ariel Glorsky, Natalie Carrera, Ari Chandler, Grace Roush, Courtney Wages, Katriana Kisner, Jackson Dorris, Nora Dooley, Philip Hanson, Jacob Kramer, Trevor Seyl, William Day and Lucas Lowry).
Along with the cast, the musical features a variety of talent from the design team, including Associate Professors David Neville (lighting design) and Ed Baker (set design and technical direction); and student design and technical theatre majors include Erin Mittman (stage manager), Sydney Jordan (sound design), Ali Miro (asst. lighting designer), Emily Evans (costume coordinator) and Wesley Sweigart (props).
Tickets are $20, $18 and $10. WSU students receive one free ticket with WSU student ID.
For more ticket information, call the WSU Box Office at 316-978-3233 or online at Theory of Relativity tickets.
Faculty Artist Series presents the Orfeo Trio
The Orfeo Trio – Julie Bees, piano; Leonid Shukaev, cello; and Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin (guest) – will present a Faculty Artist Series concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in Wiedemann Hall. The trio will perform works by Mozart, Turina and Beethoven.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for students, and free for students with a current WSU ID.
For tickets, go to Fine Arts Box Office or call 978-3233.
T-shirt Madness at the Shocker Store
The Shockers have made postseason play, so the Shocker Store is celebrating with T-shirt Madness this week! Now through Saturday, take 20 percent off T-shirts in store at Braeburn Square or Rhatigan Student Center locations. The sale excludes tie-dye T-shirt. Not applicable with other discounts. Good luck, Shockers!
Mark your calendar for Edible Book Festival on April 1
Are you a fan of the Great British Baking Show or Nailed It? Mark your calendar for the University Libraries' first annual Edible Book Festival on Monday, April 1. The worlds of books and food will collide in creative and delicious ways!
You are invited to create an edible work of art inspired by your favorite book or author. Entries will be displayed in Ablah Library. Let your imagination run free. Have fun with puns or create something in the shape of a book. Entries may be made from anything that is edible (cake, bread, crackers, gelatin, fruit, vegetables, candy, etc.) as long as it can be displayed for a few hours without melting or spoiling.
Students, faculty, staff, student organizations, departments, community members - all are welcomed to enter! Please also join us for a reception.
Registrations are due by Wednesday, March 27. See our website for full rules and registration information.
Upcoming events at University Libraries
Upcoming events at the University Libraries include “Tech Tuesdays: Google Home” and “Graphic Design Tools for Your Small Business.”
“Monday Technology: Required skills for Mixed/Virtual/Augmented Reality” from 1-2 p.m. Monday, March 18, in C-Space, Ablah Library. See workshop details.
“Tech Tuesday: Google Home” from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in C-Space, Ablah Library. See workshop details.
“Graphic Design Tools for Your Small Business” from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in C-Space, Ablah Library. See workshop details.
“Monday Technology: Software Defining Network” from 1-2 p.m. Monday, March 25, in C-Space, Ablah Library. See workshop details.
“Tech Tuesday: Virtual Reality” from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in C-Space, Ablah Library. See workshop details.
“Trademark Basics: Protect Your Business Name” from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in C-Space, Ablah Library. See workshop details.
“Advanced Searching: How Do I Go Beyond Basic Search?” from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in 217 Ablah Library. See workshop details.
“Understanding Population: Where Do I Find Demographic Data for Social Research?” from noon-1 p.m. Friday, March 29, in 217 Ablah Library. See workshop details.
For more information and event registration, go to library events. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
Tournament central is Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Looking for a place to watch all the NCAA tournament games? The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is tournament central in the RSC! Stop by to catch the games on one of our many TVs.
Watch the new Study Abroad video
Check out the new Study Abroad video featuring Shockers who participated in Study Abroad programs in 2018.
Thank you to all of the students who provided photos from their experiences abroad!