The College of Health Professions is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Wichita State University. Since our founding in 1970, the college has been highly renowned for its innovative approaches to education and supplying the health care industry with skilled, passionate professionals.
Our 50th anniversary celebration is Nov. 2 - 7, and coincides with the annual CHP Week celebration.
Our College wouldn't be where we are today without the people. In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we are highlighting some of our longtime faculty members.
Join the celebration on social media using the hashtag #CHP50
Wichita State celebrates 125th anniversary
In September 1895, Fairmount College, the forerunner of Wichita State University, held its first classes just northeast of 17th Street and Hillside. Now, 125 years later, we celebrate the ever-expanding role of our institution as a pillar of cultural and academic excellence, a vital engine of economic growth and a positive force in the lives of millions.