Category: Fall Address

Save the date for the 2026 Fall Address at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 2 p.m. After the Fall Address, light refreshments will be available in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

Look for the formal invitation in WSU Today later in July.

President Rick Muma with other university leadership held the 2025 Fall Address Aug. 13 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center.

Speakers discussed what’s coming up for the university and the campus community’s efforts that have led to tremendous progress on the university’s priorities:

• Helping families through access and affordability
• Supporting Kansas businesses with a talent pipeline that meets employer needs
• Increasing economic prosperity with higher education that benefits the Kansas economy

If you were unable to catch it live, you can find the livestream archive on Wichita State’s YouTube channel.

For those who aren’t able to attend in person, you can watch the livestream of the 2025 Fall Address later today starting at 2:30 p.m., where President Rick Muma, Provost Monica Lounsbery, Kevin Saal, Jenn Friend, Ashlie Jack, Chris Stone and Jacob Mendez will outline key focus areas for the coming year.

The 2025 Fall Address for will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Doors will open at 2 p.m. Attendees will also have the opportunity to pick up a copy of Wichita State’s new book, “Student Centered, Innovation Driven: A Guide to Transforming Higher Education,” at the reception following the address, while supplies last.

Join President Rick Muma and guest speakers Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost; Kevin Saal, director of athletics; Jen Friend, dean of the College of Applied Studies; Ashlie Jack, senior associate vice president for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Enrollment Management; Chris Stone, Faculty Senate president and chair/clinical associate professor, Department of Management; and Jacob Mendez, assistant dean for Student Success in the College of Engineering; as they outline key focus areas for the coming year.

Following the address, refreshments will be available at 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Refer to the faculty/staff parking map for nearby lots.

The 2025 Fall Address for will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Doors will open at 2 p.m.

Join President Rick Muma and guest speakers Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost; Kevin Saal, director of athletics; Jen Friend, dean of the College of Applied Studies; Ashlie Jack, senior associate vice president for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Enrollment Management; Chris Stone, Faculty Senate president and chair/clinical associate professor, Department of Management; and Jacob Mendez, assistant dean for Student Success in the College of Engineering; as they outline key focus areas for the coming year.

Following the address, refreshments will be available at 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Refer to the faculty/staff parking map for nearby lots.

Save the date for the 2025 Fall Address at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 2 p.m. After the Fall Address, light refreshments will be available at 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

Look for the formal invitation in WSU Today in mid-July.

President Rick Muma with other university leadership held the 2024 Fall Address Aug. 14 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center.

Speakers discussed the 10-year anniversary of the Innovation Campus, the developments at Wichita State during that time and what’s on the horizon for the university, highlighting the university’s priorities:

• Helping families through access and affordability
• Supporting Kansas businesses with a talent pipeline that meets employer needs
• Increasing economic prosperity with higher education that benefits the Kansas economy

If you were unable to catch it live, you can find the livestream archive on Wichita State’s YouTube channel.

Join President Rick Muma and other university representatives for the 2024 Fall Address at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 2 p.m. After the Fall Address, light refreshments will be available at the Shocker Success Center in the former Clinton Hall.

Can’t make it in person? Watch online via YouTube.

Join President Rick Muma and other university representatives for the 2024 Fall Address at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 2 p.m. After the Fall Address, light refreshments will be available at the Shocker Success Center in the former Clinton Hall.

Save the date for the 2024 Fall Address at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 2 p.m. After the Fall Address, light refreshments will be available at the Shocker Success Center in the newly renovated Clinton Hall.

Stay tuned in the newsletter for a way to RSVP.