WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

09/07/2026

The inaugural Wichita State University 35 Under 35 cohort represents the impact young alumni are making across business, education, healthcare, technology, public service, the arts and nonprofit leadership.

We’re pleased to announce the five finalists for the 2026 Young Alumni Award:

Dalton Glasscock ’17, City of Wichita- Government
Ellë Kabler ’20, Heartland Coca-Cola
Gabriel Fonseca ’24, Student Engagement & Belonging - Wichita State
James Krstolich ’15, IdeaTek
Rahim Thompson ’16, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

All five finalists will be recognized at Heritage Gala on Oct. 2, where this year’s Young Alumni Award recipient will be announced.

Congratulations to our finalists and to all 35 members of the inaugural 35 Under 35 cohort!

09/04/2026

What an incredible night celebrating the inaugural 35 Under 35 cohort!

We loved bringing together all 35 honorees to celebrate their accomplishments and the impact they're making in their communities and professions.

One of these outstanding young alumni will be named the 2026 Young Alumni Award recipient at Heritage Gala on Oct. 2.

Get your tickets at the link in the comments.

09/04/2026

Join us for WSU Night at the Wichita Wind Surge on Thursday, Sept. 10, and enjoy an evening at the ballpark with alumni and friends.

Your discounted ticket includes a guaranteed Wichita Wind Surge/Wichita State University giveaway item, plus alumni can join us for a private pregame gathering in the Pump House beginning at 4:30 p.m. to mingle and catch batting practice before the gates open to the public.

First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. and Thirsty Thursday specials run all night with $3 beers.

Get your tickets at the link in the comments and join us at the ballpark!

09/03/2026

Have you RSVP'd for the WSU Alumni and Friends Back-to-School Teacher Bash? 🍎

We're getting closer to an evening of celebrating 100 years of Wichita State University College of Education with fellow educators, alumni and friends.

Join us Sept. 15 for live music, drinks and appetizers, networking, giveaways and our Teacher Through the Eras Costume Contest. Plus, one lucky guest will win $1,000 from Credit Union of America!

🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 15 🕕 6–8 p.m. 📍Marcus Welcome Center

If you haven't RSVP'd yet, there's still time to join us. Register at the link in the comments

08/31/2026

Don't forget to join the Shocker alumni directory!

Shocker Central is your place to stay connected with Wichita State University alumni. Add your information to the Alumni Directory and make it easier for fellow Shockers to find you. You can also explore alumni communities, mentorship opportunities and more through Shocker Central.

Alumni are pre-registered using the current email address we have on file.

Join Shocker Central and stay connected at the link in the comments.

08/28/2026

Today, we're celebrating the final seven members of Wichita State University's inaugural 35 Under 35 cohort.

From professional achievements to community impact, these outstanding young alumni represent the leadership, creativity and Shocker pride that make this cohort so special.

Congratulations to today's honorees:

Sarah Jack '15
Sarah Myose '20
Shala Johnson '24
Shelby Kellerman '16
Stephanie Robinson '22
Talha Khan '25
Wynn Hukle '17/21

Join us in celebrating all 35 members of the inaugural 35 Under 35 cohort! 💛

Read more at the link in the comments.

08/28/2026

What a great evening at the first Elevate this year! 💛

Thank you to our panelists Amber Dunn, Bill Gardner and Pierre Harter for sharing their experiences, insights and advice. And thank you to Wichita State University President Rick Muma for guiding the conversation.

We're grateful to everyone who joined us for an evening of ideas, connection and Shocker community. Here's to putting great ideas into action!

08/26/2026

We're excited to introduce seven more members of Wichita State University's inaugural 35 Under 35 cohort.

These young alumni are building careers, serving their communities and finding new ways to make an impact. We're proud to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the next generation of Shocker leaders.

Congratulations to today's honorees:

Natanya Ordoñez '23
Nathan Gash '18
Pardhiv Marella '20
Pedro Cupertino '25
Rahim Thompson '16
Samantha Tedder '18
Sara Magnasco '19

Stay tuned as we continue celebrating the inaugural 35 Under 35 cohort!

Read more at the link in the comments.

08/25/2026

Teachers, this one’s for you! 🍎 Join the WSU Alumni Back-to-School Teacher Bash as we celebrate 100 years of education at Wichita State University College of Education and kick off another school year.

Enjoy an evening of live music, drinks and appetizers, networking, giveaways and a few surprises, including a $1,000 giveaway from Credit Union of America!

🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 🕕 6–8 p.m.📍 Marcus Welcome Center

And don't forget to start planning your look for our Teacher Through the Eras Costume Contest! Dress as a teacher from any era for a chance to win.

RSVP at the link in the comments.

08/24/2026

Early bird pricing for the 2026 Heritage Gala ends this Friday, Aug. 28. Get your tickets today to join us Oct. 2 for an evening celebrating our 2026 Alumni Award winners and their achievements.

Get your tickets before early bird pricing ends at the link in the comments.

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