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3 days ago · Sophia Best, Reporter. November 10, 2024. News. Pickleball courts relocation halted as student government denies extra funding. Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • November 7, 2024. Plans to rebuild Wichita State’s pickleball courts are up in the air after the Student Government Association voted against providing $137,000 to help... Continue Reading.
Students say they understand WSU’s academic integrity policy, but ...
6 hours ago · Most students who passed by the Student Conduct table during Academic Integrity Week said they are aware of the “basics” of academic integrity policies, but large numbers of violations are still reported every year. The topic of academic integrity made headlines last month after allegations of academic misconduct were brought against Wichita State President Richard...
Campus housing rates to go unchanged, meal plans to increase
1 day ago · Wichita State students living in on-campus housing in 2025-2026 can expect to pay the same rates as this year, but students will see a meal plan price increase. Housing rates Katie Austin, the director of Housing and Residence Life, said keeping housing rates stagnant is part of her department’s efforts to make housing affordable for...
Wichita State’s new provost selected, set to start in January
1 day ago · Wichita State has announced its newest provost. Monica Lounsbery will replace Shirley Lefever, as the latter retires. The change will go into effect on Jan 5. Lounsbery comes from California State University Long Beach where she worked as the dean of the College of Health and Human Services. She previously served as an associate dean...
Shocker Sound Machine brings spirit, traditions to home games
4 days ago · Mallonee is a member of the Shocker Sound Machine and has been performing at WSU home basketball games since 2021. Bags of rice, old copies of The Sunflower, a rendition of “The Wheels on the Bus,” and a rallying war cry. These are just some traditions you might see or hear in action at a Wichita State basketball game in Charles Koch Arena.
Pickleball courts relocation halted as student government denies …
Nov 7, 2024 · Plans to rebuild Wichita State’s pickleball courts are up in the air after the Student Government Association voted against providing $137,000 to help with the project. After students raised concerns about the courts’ proposed new location in August, plans were made to change the area in order to preserve trees. But the new plan created...
Academic misconduct allegations against Wichita State president …
Oct 10, 2024 · Wichita State University students and faculty are considering what academic misconduct allegations made earlier this week against the president may mean — if anything — for the integrity of the university. Some at the university are questioning the severity and validity of the plagiarism accusations facing President Richard Muma. “Looking at the evidence, honestly, I...
Key takeaways from SGA’s October town hall – The Sunflower
Nov 4, 2024 · University leaders addressed the student body in a virtual town hall, sharing updates on construction, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and campus safety. Student government leaders spoke with President Richard Muma, Vice President for Student Affairs Teri Hall, Provost Shirley Lefever and WSU’s Chief of Staff Zach Gearhart. 10-year master plan and current construction developments...
WSU to increase tuition to combat inflation, predicted decrease in ...
May 20, 2024 · Wichita State University President Richard Muma proposed a 3.9% increase in tuition to the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) during its meeting earlier this week. If approved, undergraduate, in-state tuition would increase by $9.43 per credit hour, from $241.55 to $250.97. While the requested value is less than what was proposed last year — a...
Student Government sees low turnout in first midterm election
Oct 8, 2024 · Gigi Dominquez reads the uncertified election results on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Abby Whisler livestreamed the annoucement on the Student Government Association’s Instagram. Wichita State’s Student Senate held its first midterm election last week, with just 77 students — less than 0.6% — participating out of more than 14,000 eligible students.