Dr. Sarah Beth Estes

April 28, 2025 蹤獲扦 has appointed Dr. Sarah Beth Estes as the new dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Estes brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student and faculty success.

Dr. Mary Liz Jameson shows off her dung beetles to a student at the lab

April 28, 2025 When the email notification popped up, Dr. Mary Liz Jameson, professor of biological sciences, thought there must have been a mistake. It must have been for someone else at the university or perhaps another Mary Liz at a different university. Once the shock wore away, Jameson realized it was true: She had been elected to the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Sciences Fellows, class of 2024, for her integrated work on entomology.

Collage of photos of the students who presented at the meetings

April 24, 2025 Students from 蹤獲扦s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences got the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise in their fields at the annual Kansas Academy of Science (KAS) and Central States Entomological Society meeting (CSES) meetings April 4-5 at Friends University.

Dad Vail medal

April 23, 2025 - For 蹤獲扦s rowing team in 1981, hard work, repetition and commitment came together at the perfect time at one of the sports most prestigious races. On May 9, 蹤獲扦s womens varsity four won the national rowing title at the Dad Vail Regatta on the Schuykill River in Philadelphia.

John Mark Koontz poses with his double bass outside Duerksen Fine Arts Center

April 23, 2025 John Mark Koontz is graduating with a Bachelor of Music in double bass performance. He credits 蹤獲扦s faculty and ensembles for shaping his growth. His advice: stay consistentprogress takes time, but it adds up.

Tanaya Martin

April 23, 2025 Tayana Martin, a junior majoring in sport and leadership studies with a minor in sign language, is gaining hands-on experience as an operations specialist with Ennovar at 蹤獲扦. A lifelong Wichitan, Tayana supports student hiring and corporate partnerships while building skills that will serve her well after graduation.

Adam Key

April 22, 2025 Missourian Adam Key, was drawn to 蹤獲扦 for its welcoming community, affordability and emphasis on applied learning. Adam has built an impressive resume through internships, leadership roles and hands-on experiences with local businesses and startups.

Lindsey Mendenhall posing with WuShock

April 22, 2025 Lindsey Mendenhall was able to get more than just an education at 蹤獲扦. Through the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), she got to work in her field while getting her degree and has a job lined up with the NIAR Advanced Materials Lab. Beyond the classroom, Lindsey found that the lessons she learned from teaching her dogs set her up for success in her academic and professional lives.

蹤獲扦 Percussion Professor Gerald Jerry Scholl

Discover the musical journey of Gerald Jerry Scholl, percussion professor at 蹤獲扦, as he reflects on a global performance career, impactful mentorship, and his passion for teaching the next generation of musicians.

Tyler Winn posts with WuShock

April 20, 2025 Tyler Winns journey at 蹤獲扦 has been shaped by perseverance and applied learning. After transferring from a community college to 蹤獲扦 in 2023, he quickly connected with faculty and gained valuable internships, including with the Wichita Thunder and NCAA March Madness.