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April 13, 2020 — Wichita State University and Kansas State University will launch a dual-degree program that will give students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science from the College of Health and Human Sciences at K-State and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the College of Health Professions at WSU. This is the first and only program of its kind in Kansas.

April 10, 2020 — - The economic impact of COVID-19 on the Kansas economy had an immediate effect on the manual service sectors like full-service restaurants and entertainment. As the demand for those services came to an abrupt halt, those industries laid off workers. According to Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR), the ripple effect of decreased demand along with public policies limiting activity continues to weigh down the economy.

April 10, 2020 — - The U.S. Department of Education released its official allocations yesterday (Thursday, April 9) for the newly passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Wichita State University will receive nearly $8.8 million. Half of the funds – nearly $4.4 million – will be allocated as emergency financial aid grants to students.

April 9, 2020 — - A coalition of businesses and government partners, the Ad Astra Coalition has joined together to answer some of the challenges being created in Wichita and Kansas by the COVID-19 pandemic. The coalition is co-led by Airbus Americas Engineering, Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, Wichita State University and WSU Tech.

April 3, 2020 — - Wichita State University has made the decision to move this summer's classes to an online or remote format. This is in response to the continued safety needs of the community during the COVID-19 crisis.