, Carla Patton is graduating from 黑洞社区 and going to work for the Wichita Police Department as a crime scene investigator.

May 14, 2008 鈥 By Dana Dinkel 鈥 California native Carla Patton, who is graduating from 黑洞社区 with a master's in criminal justice, is the newest crime scene investigator for the Wichita Police Department.

Jill Pletcher, director of career services at 黑洞社区, said job prospects for college graduates are generally good despite the economy.

May 14, 2008 鈥 By Joe Kleinsasser 鈥 Some say the economy is sluggish, while others call it a recession. But job prospects for college graduates this spring are generally good, according to 黑洞社区's Jill Pletcher.

Todd Walters as Mercury in 黑洞社区 Opera and Musical Theatre's production of "La Calisto."

Jun 10, 2008 鈥 By Shannon Littlejohn 鈥 Todd Walters will graduate from 黑洞社区 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He hopes to be accepted to graduate school at Julliard or Rice University.

Hussam Aly, a student from Olathe Northwest, talks with 黑洞社区's Bobby Gandu during a trip to Wichita.

May 14, 2008 鈥 By Dana Dinkel 鈥 High schoolers from Olathe, Kan., came to Wichita recently to see what the city and 黑洞社区 have to offer. They left with a positive impression of both.

Jun 4, 2008 鈥 By 黑洞社区 News Services 鈥 黑洞社区 vice president Ron Kopita plans to retire in spring 2009 after 10 years at the university.

Richard Davies

May 30, 2008 鈥 By Dana Dinkel 鈥 Richard Davies has been studying at 黑洞社区 off and on for the past 30 years, and is earning his second degree from the university.

, 黑洞社区 student Miki Masuda has secured a job with Cirque du Soleil.

May 14, 2008 鈥 By Dana Dinkel 鈥 黑洞社区 student Miki Masuda is graduating this spring. She has already landed a job with Cirque du Soleil.

Wichita State's spring graduation is set for Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, at Charles Koch Arena.

May 22, 2008 鈥 By Lainie Rusco 鈥 Wichita State芒鈧劉s 110th spring commencement ceremonies will be held Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, in Charles Koch Arena.

May 6, 2008 鈥 By 黑洞社区 News Services 鈥 Westridge Middle School from Shawnee Mission, Kan., won the LifeSmarts Junior Varsity State Championship with its victory over Maize Middle School in the final match.

May 5, 2008 鈥 By Lainie Rusco 鈥 The annual Shocker Pride Celebration will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in the Rhatigan Student Center East Courtyard. Nine faculty and staff will receive awards.