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Despite tackling a difficult area of study, Zane graduates with his accounting degree following an active college career. Zane is a passionate advocate for Wichita State's Barton School of Business.

Madison spent her time in college not only earning her education degree, but also being a positive influence for current and future Shockers. She is set to begin her professional career as an educator in Maize, Kansas.

Kristy transferred to Wichita State to study elementary education. She has been working hard towards her goal of not only being an educator, but an advocate for underprivileged and minority students.

One of the newest members of the Barton School of Business, Vichra Vorn has a passion for her academics and involvement on campus. Hailing from Cambodia, Vichra is a member of Student Ambassador Society and a Barton Business School Ambassador.

One of Wichita State's many first generation college students, Lupe Torres is a fall 2022 transfer to Shocker Nation studying International Business. She is a Transfer Guide and Barton Business Ambassador.

Previously at nearby Butler Community College, Grace Boman brings perspective as a member of Wichita State's thriving transfer student population. She is studying History with a Japanese minor, and will be studying abroad in Japan during the Spring 2023 semester.

Destanee Brigman-Reed has been as involved as anyone during her time as a Shocker student. She is a native Kansan who is a student worker in the Office of Admissions and a captain of the Wichita State Dance Team.

Adult learners at Wichita State have priorities competing for their time. Jennifer Majors, a Health Management senior and online adult learner, breaks down her experience of going back to school while balancing being a mother and surgical technician.

Mary and Grace Peterson are twin engineering students at Wichita State. They share their experiences as Shockers for Women in Engineering Day.

Claire is an Art Education student from Wichita with a passion for helping students tap into their creative abilities. Claire loves learning new art mediums that she will be able to use in her future classroom. Outside of school she loves to practice photography, painting and ceramics.