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Fairmount Coffee Co., just south of the WSU campus

Sept. 30 - If you’re ever feeling uninspired, bored or overwhelmed and you need a little kick to keep you moving throughout the day, I have just the solution for you: Fairmount Coffee Co.’s Aztec mocha.

The creators of Alonzie pose with branded shirts on

Sept. 26, 2019 - Students Zeeshan Kahn and James Meli, along with alumni Emmanuel Daramola and Billi Meli, recently released their mobile application, aimed at connecting students through campus events. With more than 350 downloads so far, they are excited about the possibilities the app provides.

New jerseys at a WSU esports event

Sept. 25, 2019 - Agent Ink Apparel has partnered with Wichita State to become the official outfitter for WSU Varsity Esports. They recently delivered custom jerseys to the team and released the final design on social media.

Cybersecurity

Sept. 24, 2019 -- The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Wichita State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. The designation, which applies through academic year 2024, is in recognition of the WSU College of Engineering’s graduate certificate in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity.

Austin Nefzger, an electrical engineering student

Sept. 23, 2019 - Electrical engineering senior, Austin Nefzger, has been an engineering intern for LK Architecture in Wichita for over a year. He is a part of a team responsible for documenting the new and existing electrical diagrams for projects. He believes his hands-on applied learning experiences have provided a pivotal shift in his college career.

WSU Libraries donor Mike Smith recently received a special lifetime achievement award from the National Weather Association for nearly 50 years of creative and innovative service in the field of meteorology.

Sept. 20, 2019 -- The Wichita State University Library Special Collection and University Archives has received a large gift of scientific documents and artifacts from accomplished meteorologist Mike Smith.

Wichita State dean of students Aaron Austin

Sept. 17, 2019 - Aaron Austin, Wichita State associate vice present, student affairs and dean of students, joined in with Phi Beta Sigma members to stroll during a Yard Show to open the school year.

Students participate in 2019 Walk-A-Mile

Sept. 4, 2019 -- Walk-A-Mile is an international march to stop rape, sexual assault & gender violence. The event raises awareness about the serious causes and effects of sexual violence.

Khristian Jones stands in front of the Convair 990 jet parked in front of Mojave Air and Space port in California.

Sept. 9, 2019 -- Aerospace engineering senior Khristian Jones interned at Mojave Air and Space Port in California this summer through the Brooke Owens Fellowship program. Among the many experiences she received in her internship, she flew with a Space Shuttle commander and spoke with the NASA administrator.

Students dance at 2019 Yard Show

Sept. 4, 2019 -- One of Wichita State's most entertaining traditions - the annual Yard Show - was held Aug. 29. The event is put on each year by the WSU Multicultural Greek Council.

Collin Munson, graduate assistant for the Shocker Support Locker

Sept. 3, 2019 -- The WSU Student Government Association operates the Shocker Support Locker in Grace Wilkie 103 as a reservoir of donated items for students facing food insecurity. Now boasting steel shelves and continuous staff presence, the Shocker Support Locker has matured beyond recognition in the past year.

Student studying

Aug. 30, 2019 -- Learning how to study and take tests can be hard. Here are some handy college hacks to help out.

A cafe mocha latte at the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks

Aug. 27, 2019 -- This is just one coffee snob’s take on a popular campus coffee joint. This review will be one of a series of four, and at each place I will try a regular coffee and a mocha latte. I will also review the space and anything else that catches my eye.

College of Applied Studies students compete in 2019 Clash of the Colleges

Aug. 26, 2019 -- In an annual event that pits each of Wichita State's academic colleges against each other in friendly competitions, the College of Applied Studies won the 2019 Clash of the Colleges title, held Aug. 23.

Pardhasai Chadalavada, grad student

Aug. 26, 2019 - Pardhasai Chadalavada, a graduate student seeking a doctorate degree in aerospace engineering, and Atri Dutta, an assistant aerospace engineering professor, recently received a grant from NASA’s Earth and Space Science and Technology program.