2017 included the opening of a state-of-the-art professional production space, Shocker Studios.

The most popular stories of 2017

Jan 17, 2018 鈥� By Sydney Payne 鈥� 2017 was a successful year for 黑洞社区. Here are some of the most popular stories!

Wichita State unveils a new online degree for students interested in Homeland Security. The degree was approved Wednesday, Dec. 20, by the Kansas Board of Regents.

New Wichita State Homeland Security degree approved by Regents

Dec 21, 2017 鈥� By Sydney Payne 鈥� Wichita State is unveiling a new online degree that will offer students a broad overview of Homeland Security and the operations behind the job.

Nursing student carries on grandfather's legacy

Dec 20, 2017 鈥� By Jamie Stoskopf 鈥� Recent nursing graduate Cody Forsberg is carrying on the legacy started by his grandfather, who graduated from 黑洞社区 with two nursing degrees in the 1970s.

GoCreate Member Patrick Walsh uses found materials to create unique pieces of art and furniture.

Local artist uses GoCreate to make unique furniture from found objects

Dec 19, 2017 鈥� By Sydney Payne 鈥� GoCreate, a Koch Collaborative, offers a range of machinery and equipment to its members, including welding equipment, a plasma cutter and a laser engraver. It was the access to these tools, along with the work space, that attracted local artist Patrick Walsh to the makerspace.

Wichita State department hours vary over the holiday break.

Wichita State holiday break hours available

Dec 18, 2017 鈥� By 黑洞社区 News Services 鈥� 黑洞社区's holiday shutdown will begin Friday, Dec. 22, and go through Monday, Jan. 1.

Biology professor receives five-year grant renewal for female fertility research

Jan 2, 2018 鈥� By 黑洞社区 News Services 鈥� George Bousfield, Lawrence M. Jones Distinguished Professor, biological sciences, was awarded a five-year renewal of a grant that will potentially yield over $8 million to conduct research that could affect fertility diagnosis and treatment for millions of women.

One of the winning student teams, with team members Christian Ammerman, Mikah Betterton, Maggie Brown, Noah Foster, Thanh Nguyen.

Five student teams win second annual Koch Innovation Challenge

Dec 5, 2017 鈥� By 黑洞社区 News Services 鈥� Five student teams from Wichita State won the university's second annual Koch Innovation Challenge. The annual competition was held Friday, Dec. 1, and supports the College of Engineering in fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and teamwork among students.

Last fall, the Student Veterans Organization collected supplies for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Marine Michael Bearth helped unload three pallets of water bottles to send to Houston.

Sophomore helps fellow veterans as a peer advisor, SGA senator

Dec 1, 2017 鈥� By Sydney Payne 鈥� Whether it's helping with homework, painting a picture as a gift for a fellow SVO member's spouse or providing hurricane relief, sophomore and U.S. Marine Michael Bearth is always ready to lend a helping hand. That's why he joined the Student Government Organization, to do right by his fellow veterans.

Participants perform strength training with elastic resistance bands during a WellREP class at the Linwood Senior Center.

Older adults benefit from student-led exercise classes through Wichita State

Nov 30, 2017 鈥� By Jamie Stoskopf 鈥� Wichita State faculty and students offer free WellREP exercise classes for older adults in the Wichita area.

New 黑洞社区 Teacher Apprentice Program seeing early success

Nov 28, 2017 鈥� By 黑洞社区 News Services 鈥� Less than four months into its new Teacher Apprentice Program, Wichita State's College of Education is one step closer to the goal of helping curtail the Kansas teacher shortage.