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Incoming University President Suzanne Shipley, now president of Shephard University, answers questions at a forum Feb. 24. Photo by Rachel Johnson.

Shipley: ‘Welcome home to Midwestern State University’

Brianna Sheen August 13, 2015

Welcome home to Midwestern State University. I am your new president, and I hope you are as thrilled as I am to join the MSU family. By the time you read this I should be settled into my office and ready...

Norman Horner, director of Natural Laboratories and Jesse Rogers, university president, at the Dalquest Desert Research Station in Marfa, Texas July 1. Photo by Kristina Abeyta.

All roads lead to Dalquest: Professor’s dream comes true in the Chihuahuan Desert

Kristina Abeyta July 3, 2015

The Marfa, Texas highway becomes a rocky, turbulent, might-have-to-pull-over-if-you-get-car-sick kind of road leading to an off-the-grid extension of MSU — the Dalquest Desert Research Station. The dream...

Regents approve the ad used in the presidential search at the Board of Regents meeting Sept. 22, 2014. FIle photo by Lauren Roberts

Regents update election, amendment by-laws

Brianna Sheen June 1, 2015

At their June 1 meeting, members of the Board of Regents unanimously approved two revisions to the board's bylaws, according to Debbie Barrow, director of board and government relations. The first...

Francisco Martinez and Rachel Johnson spent Saturday covering graduation for The Wichitan.

648 degrees awarded at spring graduation

The Wichitan May 16, 2015

Facts and figures (compare fall of 2013) DATE | May 16, 2015 LOCATION | Kay Yeager Coliseum SPEAKER | Jesse Rogers, retiring university president Listen to the Jesse Rogers Podcast —...

Campus leaders members of the Philosophical Society of Texas

Kristina Abeyta May 13, 2015

Houston. 1836. The new Republic of Texas had just won freedom. Years of tension with Mexico followed by what comes with revolution: detrimental battle leading to Texas blood shed for the liberty and victory...

Biology professor exemplifies new generation of teachers

Brianna Sheen May 12, 2015

Although he's retiring this August after 48 years with Midwestern State, University President Jesse Rogers is confident he's leaving the school in good hands, due in large part to some of the younger faculty...

Hunter Wolf, a Kappa Alpha member and a biology sophomore, and Tristen Cunningham, management information systems freshman, perform a dance to Fergalicious by Fergie at the Mr. MSU Male Pageant in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Entry required a package of diapers for entry, April 14, 2015. File photo by Francisco Martinez

Greeks give members sense of purpose

Naomi Skinner May 12, 2015

The Greek community on campus makes up about 431 students which is about 9 percent of the student population. These students create friendships, interact through social gatherings and help out around...

Graphic design students to present at first annual portfolio night May 8

Graphic design students to present at first annual portfolio night May 8

Haleigh Wallace May 7, 2015

Graphic design students from all levels will be presenting their design portfolios to promote their creativity to the community. This will be the first time graphic design students have been able to...

Kalen Ryden, former student, heads the ball towards the Midwestern State University goalie at a match against West Texas A&M University Oct. 11, 2014 at the soccer field. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Former MSU student signs to play in Major League Soccer

Jessalyn Castro May 7, 2015

Kalen Ryden was just a mass communication senior and a defender on the soccer team last semester when his life threw him a surprise. Ryden was drafted to play in the Major League Soccer on January...

Jesse Brown, criminal justice junior and SGA president.

New SGA president looks to update bylaws, procedures

Serah Welborn May 6, 2015

All successful politics require communication, preparation and respect on the part of its members. This applies to all levels of participation, especially in models like the Student Government Association...

Expanded parking lot will cost basketball court

Ethan Metcalf May 6, 2015

Expanded parking lot will cost basketball court from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The university’s outdoor basketball court will be paved over this summer when construction begins to extend a nearby...

The pavilion outside the Wichita Falls Museum of Art, under construction on April 7. The pavilion will be open May 15 for Arts at the Pavilion. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Rogers: Pavilion a success for Priddy, the arts

Serah Welborn May 6, 2015

The Wichita Falls Museum of Art will host "Arts at the Pavilion" on May 15-16, a grand opening event for the new pavilion at Sikes Lake. Many community productions will be featured, from the Zavala...

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