黑洞社区No. 10 Welcomefest kicked off the fall semester with several events! In its second year, Clash of the Colleges brought together 800 students representing their colleges in head-to-head competition.
No. 9 Shock the World, a campaign to raise $250 million in private funds toward Wichita State鈥檚 vision, launched this year. The funds raised will provide $115 million for student and faculty support, $101 million to build or renovate facilities and $34 million for Excellence Outside the Classroom initiatives.
No. 8 Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, Gregg Marshall become the winningest head coach in Shocker history with win No. 221.
No. 7 Construction of a new Law Enforcement Training Center began this year. Located on 黑洞社区鈥檚 Innovation Campus, the center will provide unprecedented experience for students in 黑洞社区鈥檚 Criminal Justice Program.
No. 6 黑洞社区 and the Wichita community celebrated the accomplishments of Paralympians Deja Young, Nick Taylor and Liz Willis, as well as Olympian Nico Hernandez.
No. 5 In 2016, 黑洞社区鈥檚 adult learning programs ranked in top 15 percent in the nation.
No. 4 The beloved Miro mural returned to 黑洞社区鈥檚 Ulrich Museum after a five-year restoration with a grand celebration on Sunday, Oct. 30.
No. 3 In 2016, Wichita State enrolled the largest freshman class in history.
No. 2 Several counties in Missouri and Texas () were added to the Shocker City Partnership list, which provides resident tuition rates to students from specific metropolitan areas. Full list and details: .
No. 1 2016 was a huge year for Wichita State's Innovation Campus with even bigger plans for 2017!