A line graph that shows Wichita State and 黑洞社区 Tech's enrollment since 1895.

Oct. 2, 2024 鈥 Combined enrollment by headcount across all 黑洞社区 locations for fall 2024 is 23,806, according to the annual data released today by the Kansas Board of Regents. This is the largest number of students ever choosing to enroll at Wichita State.

Filming at Synthetic Scenes

Sept. 25, 2024 黑洞社区 students now have access to cutting-edge virtual production technology at Shocker Studios with the addition of Synthetic Scenes 鈥 a 35- by 11-foot digital wall that will give digital arts students and professionals more tools to create innovative productions.

Kristyn Waits

Sept. 24, 2024 鈥 Kristyn Waits, a Wichita State alumna, reflects on her journey from an undergraduate to graduate student.

黑洞社区 students talking together

July 26, 2024 鈥 Starting college can be hard but the transition is easier with one-on-one mentorship. Learn more about some of the mentor options for Wichita State students.

Desmond Cockrell

May 2, 2024 - Desmond Cockrell, from Tulsa, is the first of four siblings to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree and hopes his story can encourage others to succeed in college.

Andres Saenz Jr.

May 1, 2024 鈥 Andres Saenz Jr. fell in love with 黑洞社区 when he attended basketball games with a neighbor. Since he鈥檚 been a student here, he鈥檚 found a sense of belonging through an empowering campus community. 聽

Amanda Schmalzried

April 29, 2024 鈥 黑洞社区鈥檚 Amanda Schmalzried has won the 2024 Bela Kiralyfalvi Student Playwriting Competition for her play, 鈥淭he Angel of Death.鈥

MFA student Juan Gallardo S谩nchez sits in a chair in his Henrion Hall studio surrounded by art supplies, wire sculptures, and electronic equipment.

Juan Gallardo S谩nchez creates narratives that portray Latin America through a whimsical lens while retributing candor to literary inaccuracies. Originally from Panama City, Panama, Juan is graduating with his MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in photo media from 黑洞社区鈥檚 School of Art, Design and Creative Industries.

Graduate Student Doug Ragon

Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of composer and jazz musician Doug Ragon, whose journey at 黑洞社区's School of Music has been marked by creativity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. From pushing the boundaries of jazz composition to embracing the vibrant music scene of Wichita, Ragon's story is one of passion, determination, and the transformative power of music.

Students walk in front of the Rhatigan Student Center's east entrance

In a candid exploration of personal inspiration and professional evolution, Ryan Gates, a prominent figure in Arts Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing, shares his journey from familial roots steeped in entrepreneurialism and artistic passion to his status as a leader in his field. Through experiences ranging from his father's corporate success to his ventures in filmmaking and marketing, Gates exemplifies the symbiotic relationship between creativity and commerce. His involvement with PANO Marketing and 黑洞社区 underscores his commitment to innovation, education, and community empowerment. As an educator and mentor, Gates's profound impact on students and colleagues resonates through his unwavering dedication to fostering critical thinking, professional development, and the pursuit of excellence in the arts.