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JuliAnn Mazachek will be replaced by interim president Keith Lamb for the Spring 2023 semester.

Mazachek returns to Washburn; Keith Lamb appointed interim president

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2023

After less than a year in the position, JuliAnn Mazachek vacated the presidential chair at MSU Jan. 11  to take the same position at Washburn University. Mazachek came to MSU after three decades at Washburn,...

Courtesy of Hani Michael Annabi.

Welcoming the TTU System family back to campus

Hani Michael Annabi, Texas Tech University System Student Regent September 12, 2022

Dear Texas Tech University System students, Welcome back to campus – and for all the new students at our universities: welcome to our TTU System family! My name is Hani Michael Annabi, and...

JuliAnn Mazachek is the sole finalist for MSU's presidency, Mar. 7.

The search is over! JuliAnn Mazachek is the sole finalist for MSU’s presidency

Cecil Witherspoon, Reporter March 11, 2022

After a months-long closed search, MSU and the Texas Tech system finally pulled the curtain back to reveal JuliAnn Mazachek as the sole finalist for the position of president. The news first came out during...

Previously Diversity and Inclusion Chairwoman, Brittany Roberts has becomethe Vice President of SGA, Feb. 7, 2021.

New SGA administration brings change to MSU

Samuel Koone, Managing Editor February 25, 2022

As MSU nears a halfway point in the spring semester, the members of the new student government administration inch closer and closer to completing their terms. With each new administration comes new officers,...

El sistema de Texas Tech le da la bienvenida a MSU Texas

Tedd L. Mitchell and Gabriela Saldaña February 25, 2022

Tedd L. Mitchell, Rector del Sistema Universitario de Texas Tech Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D es el quinto rector del sistema universitario de Texas Tech y previamente ejerció como el presidente del Centro...

Apparel resembling that of early MSU clothing decorates a table at the Century of MSU Kick-Off Celebration, Jan. 27.

MSU commemorates 100 years with Centennial Kick-off Celebration

Stephanie Robledo, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2022

Midwestern State faculty, staff, students, alumni and other members of the Wichita Falls community came together at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall to kick-off the university's centennial celebration. Founded...

Interim president James Johnston interviews with The Wichitan Editor in Chief Amos Perkins

Search committee announced for 12th university president

Joseph Nelson, Entertainment Editor September 29, 2021

The search committee to choose the next president of Midwestern State University was announced on Sept. 16.  They will immediately begin their process of choosing the first Midwestern State University...

MSU students and faculty celebrate the university's joining with the TTU system

Board of Regents meeting brings big changes to the university

Emily Beaman, News Editor September 4, 2021

Texas Tech On Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents met on Midwestern State University's campus to hold a ceremonial special meeting to officially welcome MSU as...

Maverick considers a jump into Bolin Fountain, but decides to pose instead

MSU Texas celebrates joining Texas Tech with snow cones and jazz

Fisher Seigler, Reporter September 3, 2021

Effective midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 1, by legislative order and signature of Gov. Greg Abbot, Midwestern State University officially joined the Texas Tech University System. The union began with a...

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BREAKING: MSU to officially join the Texas Tech University System in the fall

Amos Perkins, Editor in Chief June 8, 2021

Starting Sept. 1, MSU Texas will be designated the fifth member institution of the Texas Tech University System following Governor Greg Abbott's signing of House Bill 1522 Tuesday, June 8. Abbott's...

President Suzanne Shipley discusses with media reporters after the press conference about thier favorite local places to go out to eat. Photo by Rachel Johnson

President Shipley to retire in August as university looks to the future

Amos Perkins, Editor in Chief June 2, 2021

Suzanne Shipley, MSU Texas president, announced via postmaster Wednesday, June 2 that her intended retirement date is August 31, 2021, after holding the position since August of 2015. She informed the...

The Wichitan's top stories of the year.

The Wichitan’s top stories of the year

The Wichitan Staff May 24, 2021

With the 2020-2021 academic year officially in the books, let's take a look back at some of the biggest news stories covered by The Wichitan over the year. Professor clashes with Black Student Union Original...

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