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Paul Carney, vice president candidate, speaks on increasing marketing for the liberal arts aspect of Midwestern State University at the Candidate Forum in Dillard 101 on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Paul Carney first to visit campus in search for new vice president

Justin Marquart, Visuals Editor April 18, 2018

Since January, the vice president for enrollment management search committee members have met with an academic search consultant, narrowed the pool from 43 candidates to 10 candidates and video interviewed...

Before you say “You need to know English”

Rachel Johnson February 13, 2018

When I was in the eighth grade, I lived in Mexico for eight months. Later when I was 18, I went to three countries in Europe. In both experiences I had little to no knowledge when it came to their...

New Health Science building over budget

Justin Marquart, Design Editor December 20, 2017

The university is using money obtained from a tuition revenue bond, consisting of $58.4 million, to update the campus, a new health science building. Administrators set a budget for this project at...

Kyle Owen, facilities services associate vice president, presents to the board with budget cuts to the original plans for the new Health Science Building, held in the Board Room in Hardin, Wed., Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Board scales back plans for new health sciences building

Tyler Manning December 14, 2017

  Board members approved revised design and budgetary plans for the news health sciences and human services building on at a special meeting Dec. 13. After budgetary problems plagued the...

Zarya Maitao, mass communication sophomore, Jessie Tidwell, education sophomore and Zaquera Wallace, biology junior, flashes color and march in the Resist Hate Rally held in Sunwatcher Plaza on Sept. 1.

LGBTQ students’ journey from discrimination to acceptance

Tyler Manning December 4, 2017

They are just like everyone else on campus. They have the same likes, dislikes and struggles. They eat in the same cafeteria, walk in the same halls and attend the same classes. Though they are just...

Meaghan Rose, biology senior, and Salvator Capotosto, biology senior, present their research on bacterial endophytic diversity during EUREKA on April 27, 2017. File photo by Arianna Davis

EURECA forum to take place on Nov. 16

Justin Marquart November 15, 2017

Through the Enhancing Undergraduate Research Endeavors and Creative Activity forum, students showcase their research through oral or poster presentations. According to Magaly Rincón-Zachary, director...

Sign up for ski, snowboarding trip

Yareli Lora November 7, 2017

Students, faculty and staff can sign up to go on a ski and snowboarding trip in Colorado from Dec. 17-22. The trip will take place in Wolf Creek Ski Area and will include four days of sliding, travel,...

Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, during the Board of Regents meeting Feb. 13 to approve future plans of MSU. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Board to vote on search for new VP

Kara McIntyre November 7, 2017

Suzanne Shipley, university president, will ask the Board of Regents members for permission to launch a search for a new vice president of enrollment management at the meeting on Nov. 9. Keith Lamb,...

Felisa Nihof, pre-vet sophomore, stops by to greet comfort dog Elijah on her way out of Moffett library on Sept. 20. Photo by Harlie David

Furry friend comforts in time of need

Yareli Lora September 26, 2017

Elijah isn't an ordinary golden retriever. And he doesn't have an ordinary job — for a dog. Elijah is an 18-month-old golden retriever that is part of the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He...

Spanish Club leaders looking for new members

Yareli Lora September 13, 2017

Joining a student organization may be the last thing on students' minds as they begin to adjust to a hectic schedule, but that should not be the case. One organization in particular, Spanish Club, is accepting...

Former Provost Betty Stewart thanks the crowd after a room in Bolin was dedicated in her honor April 27. Contributed photo by Bradley Wilson

Bolin lab named after former provost

Sarah Graves April 27, 2017

Faculty gathered to honor Betty Stewart, former provost and vice president of academic affairs, by renaming room 301 in Bolin Hall to the Betty H. Stewart Instrumental Lab on April 27. Betty Stewart...

Radiologic sciences major Kyle Morford celebrates after the ceremony at Midwestern State University fall graduation Dec. 17, 2016. Photo by Brendan Wynne

707 degrees awarded at fall graduation

The Wichitan December 17, 2016

On Dec. 17, 2016, 707 students walked the stage at Kay Yeager Coliseum and received what they've been waiting four years (or five for those who took a "victory lap") to get — a college degree. "It's...

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