Forward Together

Join Wichita State University President Rick Muma for a conversation with ROTC students about how Wichita State and ROTC has shaped their Shocker journey, as well as their education and leadership development. NOTE: This podcast episode was recorded on April 3, 2025, and published on May 6, 2025. The views, opinions and information expressed in … Continue reading "Forward Together – Episode 34 | ROTC at Wichita State"

The Wichita Biomedical Campus is a cooperative effort among Wichita State, WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) and the University of Kansas to centralize health care education and research. Join Wichita State President Rick Muma when he sits down with WSU Tech President Sheree Utash and Greg Hand, dean of the WSU … Continue reading "Forward Together – Episode 33 | An Update on the Biomedical Campus"

The School of Digital Arts (SODA) in the College of Fine Arts is one of the fastest growing schools at Wichita State. Justin Rorabaugh, director for SODA joins President Rick Muma to talk about Shocker Studios and some of SODA’s unique offerings in degree programs, applied learning, new technologies, partnerships and infrastructure. The “Forward Together” … Continue reading "Forward Together – Episode 32 | Justin Rorabaugh – Shocker Studios and the School of Digital Arts"

Pierre Harter, associate vice president of research (interim) and industry engagement, joins President Rick Muma to discuss his role in promoting faculty research and his work with NIAR, including its innovative work in digital transformation. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will … Continue reading "Forward Together – Episode 31 | Pierre Harter – Research and Industry on Campus"

President Rick Muma sits down with Dr. Nick Solomey, professor of physics at Wichita State University, to discuss his innovative research efforts with NASA — including the development of a neutrino detector that will orbit the Earth — and the other projects the Department of Physics is engaged in. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the … Continue reading "Forward Together – Episode 30 | Dr. Nick Solomey – Physics and NASA research at WSU"

Dr. Monica Lounsbery, Wichita State University’s new senior executive vice president and provost, brings with her a wealth of experience in higher education leadership. Learn more about Dr. Lounsbery, her early impressions of WSU, and what she hopes to accomplish during her tenure.  The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State … Continue reading "Forward Together – Episode 29 | Meet Monica Lounsbery"

The Community Engagement Institute at Wichita State University recently celebrated its 40-year anniversary. President Rick Muma talks with its director, Scott Wituk, about how CEI collaborates with partners to facilitate learning, develop innovative solutions and build capacity to create real change. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In … Continue reading "Forward Together – Episode 28 | Scott Wituk – Community Engagement Institute"

There are many Student Life and extracurricular activities at Wichita State. Join President Muma when he sits down with the council presidents who represent 26 Greek-letter organizations at WSU. Tune in for an inside look at how Greek life shapes our campus community and student experiences. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission … Continue reading "Forward Together – Episode 27 | Greek Life @ Wichita State"

Join President Muma when he talks with Bobby Gandu, Wichita State’s associate vice president of Strategic Enrollment Management and applied learning, and director of admissions. As part of his role, Bobby oversees the Shocker Career Accelerator, which just moved into its permanent home inside the brand-new Milly Marcus Annex. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the … Continue reading "Episode 26 – Bobby Gandu: Applied Learning and The Shocker Career Accelerator"