Noah DeVault stands next to WuShock and holds and oversized check for $50,000.

Derby High School student earns WSU's Mike and Mary James Scholarship

March 18, 2026 — Wichita State University has awarded the 2026 Mike and Mary James Scholarship to Derby High School senior Noah DeVault, who plans to study communication at Wichita State beginning in fall 2026.

Ellery Prothro, photographer

Wichita State siblings team up to document the Shockers basketball season

Owen and Ellery Prothro are enjoying an up-close look at their favorite sport. They are charged with chronicling Wichita State University’s most successful men’s basketball season since 2021 for The Sunflower, WSU’s independent, student-run news source.

Lauren Hughes

WSU student's cancer research earns her prestigious Goldwater Scholarship nomination

March 3, 2026 — Wichita State University student Lauren Hughes has been nominated for the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for undergraduates pursuing research careers in science, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

Samara Langley

Wichita State names winner of Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship

Feb. 16, 2026 — Samara Langley, a Colegio del Sol (Asunción Paraguay) graduate, is the winner of the 2026 Lenora N. McGregor Endowed Scholarship at Wichita State University.

Two women work on computers

WSU receives $2.5 million to launch paid humanities internship program

Feb. 9, 2026 — Wichita State University has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to create the Wichita HIREs program: Humanities Internships Reward Employers, an initiative designed to expand applied learning opportunities for students pursuing humanities degrees.

A graphic announcing the 2026 Gore Scholars from Wichita State University. Three portrait-style photos are displayed in a row against a yellow and black Wichita State background. Below each photo is a name: Mackenzie Bucl, Kayden Lankford, and Samantha McClintock. At the bottom of the graphic is an outdoor image of the large “Wichita State” campus sign under a blue sky.

WSU chooses 3 high school seniors as 2026 Gore Scholarship recipients

Jan. 30, 2026 — Wichita State University has selected the 2026 recipients of the $64,000 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships: Mackenzie Bucl, Kayden Lankford and Samantha McClintock.

A student dusts fingerprints look sat bullet casings under a microscope.

Wichita State launches forensic graduate programs to meet demand for evidence experts

Jan. 13, 2026 — Wichita State University will launch two graduate programs in forensic firearms and forensic biology in fall 2026, expanding the pipeline of trained specialists prepared for careers in federal, state and local crime laboratories.

Laura Santander Díaz

Meet a Shocker: Laura Santander Díaz

Dec. 9, 2025 — With a master's degree in biological sciences under her belt, Laura Santander Díaz is fulfilling her lifelong dream of being a scientist.

Andrea Acker dressed as Pete the Cat

Graduate social work student does her dream job

MSW student Andrea Acker gets to work on the mental health team and make a difference in childrens’ lives at Rainbows United

Scholars Walk banner

New Scholars Walk honors faculty excellence

Nov. 18, 2025 - The Scholars Walk at Wichita State University honors the achievements of faculty and their roles as scholars, mentors and innovators. Installed this month, Scholars Walk is a series of banners along the northeast walkway from the Plaza of Heroines highlighting faculty from the academic colleges.