, Carla Patton is graduating from ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ and going to work for the Wichita Police Department as a crime scene investigator.

May 14, 2008 β€” By Dana Dinkel β€” California native Carla Patton, who is graduating from ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ with a master's in criminal justice, is the newest crime scene investigator for the Wichita Police Department.

Jill Pletcher, director of career services at ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ, said job prospects for college graduates are generally good despite the economy.

May 14, 2008 β€” By Joe Kleinsasser β€” Some say the economy is sluggish, while others call it a recession. But job prospects for college graduates this spring are generally good, according to ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ's Jill Pletcher.

Todd Walters as Mercury in ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ Opera and Musical Theatre's production of "La Calisto."

Jun 10, 2008 β€” By Shannon Littlejohn β€” Todd Walters will graduate from ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He hopes to be accepted to graduate school at Julliard or Rice University.

Hussam Aly, a student from Olathe Northwest, talks with ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ's Bobby Gandu during a trip to Wichita.

May 14, 2008 β€” By Dana Dinkel β€” High schoolers from Olathe, Kan., came to Wichita recently to see what the city and ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ have to offer. They left with a positive impression of both.

Jun 4, 2008 β€” By ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ News Services β€” ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ vice president Ron Kopita plans to retire in spring 2009 after 10 years at the university.

Richard Davies

May 30, 2008 β€” By Dana Dinkel β€” Richard Davies has been studying at ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ off and on for the past 30 years, and is earning his second degree from the university.

, ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ student Miki Masuda has secured a job with Cirque du Soleil.

May 14, 2008 β€” By Dana Dinkel β€” ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ student Miki Masuda is graduating this spring. She has already landed a job with Cirque du Soleil.

Wichita State's spring graduation is set for Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, at Charles Koch Arena.

May 22, 2008 — By Lainie Rusco — Wichita State’s 110th spring commencement ceremonies will be held Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, in Charles Koch Arena.

May 6, 2008 β€” By ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ News Services β€” Westridge Middle School from Shawnee Mission, Kan., won the LifeSmarts Junior Varsity State Championship with its victory over Maize Middle School in the final match.

May 5, 2008 β€” By Lainie Rusco β€” The annual Shocker Pride Celebration will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in the Rhatigan Student Center East Courtyard. Nine faculty and staff will receive awards.