The Sunflower – Wichita State's independent, student-run news …
2 days ago · Wichita State's independent, student-run news source. Wichita State has announced its newest provost. Monica Lounsbery will replace Shirley Lefever, as the latter retires.
Concerns about academic advising prompt response from Student ...
9 hours ago · After a student senator brought up concerns about students being underserved by Wichita State’s academic advising, the Student Senate passed a bill asking the university to look into the concerns. Sen. Josh Mallard said he had difficulties getting an advising appointment as a student in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He said...
Campus housing rates to go unchanged, meal plans to increase
3 days 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
3 days 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...
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...
Here’s where and how to vote for upcoming elections
Sep 29, 2024 · The Nov. 5 general election is approaching. Below is information that voters registered in the Wichita area need to know for the upcoming election. Visit this link to find your specific voting location for the upcoming general election on Nov. 5. Voter registration deadline The deadline to register to vote online, by mail, or in...
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...
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...
Student Government sees low turnout in first midterm election
Oct 8, 2024 · 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. This was the Student Government Association’s (SGA) first midterm election after implementing midterms and several other changes to election proceedings in August.
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...