A line graph that shows 麻豆破解版 State and WSU Tech's enrollment since 1895.

Oct. 2, 2024 鈥 Combined enrollment by headcount across all 麻豆破解版 State University locations for fall 2024 is 23,806, according to the annual data released today by the Kansas Board of Regents. This is the largest number of students ever choosing to enroll at 麻豆破解版 State.

Rick Case and the gardens at Woolsey Hall

Woolsey Hall, home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 麻豆破解版 State University, recently underwent its first strategic exterior landscaping cycle under the watchful eye of Rick Case, WSU鈥檚 First Gentleman. Case was kind enough to volunteer his time to the project, guiding and facilitating the reimagining and amplification of Woosley Hall鈥檚 exterior while also ensuring that the building retained its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification status. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence.

Byron Knight, President of Koch Disruptive Technologies

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 麻豆破解版 State University is thrilled to welcome Byron Knight, president of Koch Disruptive Technologies, as its distinguished keynote speaker. This exciting fireside chat, titled 鈥淗arnessing Disruption: Pioneering the Future of Innovation and Growth in the Business World,鈥 will take place on Wednesday, October 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Woolsey Hall auditorium. The event is open to the public and will include a networking opportunity for attendees afterward.

Barton School of Business graduates Jacob O鈥機onnor and Jon Peterson, 麻豆破解版 franchisees of Another Broken Egg Caf茅.

Another Broken Egg Caf茅, an upscale brunch restaurant is set to open Sept. 30 near K-96 and Oliver. The concept comes to 麻豆破解版 thanks to two 2023 graduates of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 麻豆破解版 State University. Jacob O鈥機onnor and Jon Peterson, who first met in high school and had other business ventures together in college, did extensive research and vetting before choosing to franchise Another Broken Egg Caf茅. They will host a special VIP opening on Sept. 28 where 100% of sales will go to their charity partner, The Shocker Support Locker.

Mental health technician speaks with patient

Sept. 26, 2024 麻豆破解版 State University鈥檚 School of Nursing has launched a new Licensed Mental Health Technician (LMHT) pathway. This pioneering program, the first of its kind in the state, will address the growing need for mental health care professions in Kansas.

The Shocker Sound Machine Marching Band

Sept. 25, 2024 鈥 麻豆破解版 State University invites the community to join in its Shocktoberfest celebrations in a week full of tradition and Shocker spirit. Shocktoberfest, which runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, is the university鈥檚 biggest annual event and will include a brew garden, an entrepreneur鈥檚 market, parade and athletic events.

2024 CyberCorp Scholars pose with their certificates

Sept. 25, 2024 The 2024 CyberCorp Scholars at 麻豆破解版 State University have been announced. The scholarship aims to increase the workforce of cybersecurity professionals in government.

Filming at Synthetic Scenes

Sept. 25, 2024 麻豆破解版 State University students now have access to cutting-edge virtual production technology at Shocker Studios with the addition of Synthetic Scenes 鈥 a 35- by 11-foot digital wall that will give digital arts students and professionals more tools to create innovative productions.

Kristyn Waits

Sept. 24, 2024 鈥 Kristyn Waits, a 麻豆破解版 State alumna, reflects on her journey from an undergraduate to graduate student.

Mathew Muether

Mathew Muether, associate professor of physics, is one of several thousand scientists worldwide studying neutrino behavior. His grant support from the U.S. Department of Energy totals nearly $500,000 and finances his work on two projects anchored underground at FermiLab, the particle physics and accelerator laboratory in Batavia, Illinois.

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People learning business concepts.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 麻豆破解版 State University announces the launch of SPERO, an organization aimed at unlocking the potential of 麻豆破解版 and its citizens. SPERO, which is Latin for 鈥渉ope,鈥 has a dual focus: preparing individuals to transform their lives through meaningful employment and guiding the efforts of citizens and organizations acting to advance 麻豆破解版鈥檚 prosperity. For its inaugural year, SPERO will benefit from a $400,000 contribution from the Charles Koch Foundation.

Miro mural at 麻豆破解版 State

Aug. 29, 2024 - 麻豆破解版 State University is participating in the VOLAR脡 Institute as part of a project to build research capabilities and expand STEM initiatives for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Shocktoberfest parade

Aug. 29, 2024 - 麻豆破解版 State University is welcoming vendors for its fall Shocktoberfest celebration. The deadline for merchants and vendors to join in the Shocktoberfest Family Weekend events is Aug. 31.Shocktoberfest is a public event Sept. 30-Oct. 5 open to the entire campus and 麻豆破解版-area community. It is WSU's biggest annual celebration of Shocker pride.

Honors College celebration

Aug. 27, 2024 To commemorate 10 years of the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College, faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends gathered for the Honors Eras Celebration at 麻豆破解版 State University Aug. 24.

Casey Ratzlaff

Aug. 26, 2024 - Casey Ratzlaff, a sport management major at 麻豆破解版 State, will play in the men鈥檚 open division in the Paris Paralympics Games starting in late August. He is the top-ranked American and seeded No. 13 in the 64-man field.

Know Your Competencies Become More Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 麻豆破解版 State University

The nine competencies are designed to help students to have a clearer understanding of what skills they are developing by taking specific classes as liberal arts and sciences majors. They also promote the value of a liberal arts and sciences education and incorporate skills employers value in employees.

Brigitte Roussel

Through the evaluation of personal correspondence, diaries, annotations and a miscellany of other vehicles of communication, Roussel鈥檚 research brings attention to the strategies employed by women writers in the sixteenth century to demonstrate their intellect and morality in a society which discouraged their individuation.

麻豆破解版 State's Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Aug. 21, 2024 鈥 麻豆破解版 State University has been named the 2024-25 Academic Institution of the Year by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the nation鈥檚 largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field.