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After 40 years, computer science professor says goodbye to MSU

Khirstia Sheffield, Feature Editor October 16, 2020

In 1973, she was a wide-eyed student in the field of mathematics who was dedicated to her studies. In 1976, her dedication and continuous desire to learn earned her a graduate teaching assistant position...

International student drowns at Turner Falls

International student drowns at Turner Falls

Wichitan Staff May 11, 2020

The sister of a Midwestern State University graduate student who drowned Sunday at Turner Falls, OK, is asking for help to raise funds to send her brother's body home to be buried in India. Naga Subhash...

Computer Science professor retires after 39 years

Elizabeth Mahan, Reporter May 1, 2019

After 39 years of teaching, Richard Simpson, assistant professor of computer science, is ready to retire. To celebrate this and reminisce about memories together, about 10 students and 40 faculty members...

Gayatri Bhimani, Keerthi Reddy Gangidi and Tejaswi Singman, computer science graduate students, enjoy the celebration of the traditional holiday Diwali at the Sikes Lake Center, Sat, Nov. 6, 2017. Photo by Sara Keeling

About 200 students celebrate Diwali

Herbert McCullough November 7, 2017

To honor the Hindu celebration, the Midwestern Indian Students Association organized a Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebration for students at the Sikes Lake Center on Nov. 4. Gyaneshwar Malba,...

Able-Olu Jordan, computer science sophomore, practices with his professional recording equipment. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Computer science sophomore releases personal debut album

Vincent Lusk March 8, 2017

Now this is a story all about how his life got flipped, turned upside down... In west Nigeria born and raised, on the playing fields is where he spent most of his days, chilling out, maxin', relaxing...

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