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Cayleigh Beshears in her white coat

June 19, 2019 - Cayleigh Beshears, a recent graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, has let her circumstances guide her, but never define her.

Wichita State campus

June 19, 2019 -- Wichita State University has modified its tuition request to the Kansas Board of Regents, asking to hold all tuition rates flat for the 2019-20 academic year – a 0.0% increase for undergraduate / graduate and resident / non-resident students. The Kansas Board of Regents approved the tuition increase today (Wednesday, June 19).

Riverfest parade float

June 5, 2019 -- Ever wonder how the floats are chosen for the Wichita Riverfest Sundown Parade? Turns out the people working behind the scenes to make one of Wichita’s iconic events a success are none other than a Wichita State instructor and a group of art students.

Students in Kansas African American Museum library

May 24, 2019 -- Wichita State University Work Systems students helped the Kansas African American Museum change to a database that is more streamlined and adaptable than its previous system.

Alexi Abi-Mikael

May 17, 2019 -- Taking advantage of opportunities has taken Alexi Abi-Mikhael exactly where she wants to be. This Wichita Students graduate has some valuable advice to all WSU students.

Meghan Carver

May 17, 2019 -- Meghan Carver was inspired to attend Wichita State after witnessing her mom's journey as a returning adult student. Now, Meghan prepared to follow in her mom's footsteps and graduate with a college degree.

Rachel Ziska

May 16, 2019 -- Future intensive supervision officer is ready to graduate college and make the next step in her career.

Wichita State

May 15, 2019 -- Wichita State University is requesting approval for a 1% tuition increase, which would be WSU’s lowest tuition percentage increase in at least 30 years. The increase amounts to $34 more a semester for an undergraduate taking 15 hours of courses, paying in-state tuition.

Wichita Campus

May 15, 2019 -- A device for the visually impaired has won the 2019 Koch Innovation Challenge, an annual competition for Wichita State University students.

Devin Martin

May 13, 2019 -- Struggle has built character for Devin Martin, a math major at Wichita State University.

Karen Abshire-Gordon

May 13, 2019 -- After dropping out of high school and working her way back to a GED, Karen Abshire-Gordon wasn't sure she was college material. This month, she graduates with a bachelor's in psychology from Wichita State University.

Caleb Gimar

May 7, 2019 - Wichita State graduate student Caleb Gimar is gaining amazing hands-on learning experience working on a research project with NASA.

Jason DeGarmo

May 7, 2019 -- Boosted Ideas Lab, a shot-art developer and confidence booster for developing basketball players, was the winner of the 2019 Shocker New Venture Competition at Wichita State University.

Dale Small

May 2, 2019 -- Art history student Dale Small served as the art director for Horizontes, which sought to connect two north Wichita populations.

Chris Rempe

April 30, 2019 -- Wichita State alumnus Chris Rempe graduated just seven years ago, but is already making an impact on WSU and local industry.