Meet a Shocker: Fall 2019 graduates

More than 1,100 Wichita State students are eligible for fall 2019 graduation. Hear what some of them have to say about their time as Shockers and what their futures hold.

Shocker graduate stories

Michaela Marioni

Video game design grad

Originally a veterinarian medicine major, Michaela Marioni discovered her talent for video editing in a class. Read about how she pursued her new goal with a passion.

Gabrielle Owens

Aging studies grad

For Gabrielle Owens, a summer prep class hosted by WSU while she was in high school led her to become a Shocker. Read how she succeeded even when she doubted herself.

Nayeli Cano

Health professions grad

Nayeli Cano wants to work with underrepresented communities to provide equal access to health care. Read how she got to where she is today.

Madison Davis

Criminal justice grad

Madison Davis took advantage of the different hands-on learning opportunities offered at WSU. Read how those experiences prepared her for her career.

Andrew Martin

Communication grad

Andrew Martin has held many titles while attending Wichita State: PR director, pilot, student... Read how his time at WSU changed his life.

Sydney Easterberg

Sociology grad

Sydney Easterberg encourages students to take a variety of courses while in college. Read how some "eye-opening" classes influenced her career path.

Indonesia-native Gavrilla Arya is an All-American golfer, an NCAA qualifier and a biology and chemistry major. Read about how she juggled it all while at the same time adjusting to being in a new country.

The Holloways

Education grads

Couples who get their degrees together stay together. Read about husband-and-wife Noah and Shauna Holloway and how they juggled parenthood, life and college.

Stella Yang

Economics grad

Stella Yang believes that a smile is a powerful asset for being successful wherever you go. Read about what motivated Stella and what she'll do after she walks across the stage.