Forward Together

The Forward Together Podcast highlights Wichita State University's priorities, projects and people.

Forward Together - Episode 37 | Coach Paul Mills (MBB)

Wichita State President Rick Muma talks with Coach Paul Mills about plans for his third season with Shocker men’s basketball. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.

10-21
34:20

Forward Together - Episode 36 | Coach Chris Lamb (V) and Coach Terry Nooner (WBB)

Join Wichita State President Rick Muma when he talks with women’s basketball Coach Terry Nooner and volleyball Coach Chris Lamb about their seasons, athletes and what it means to be part of Shocker Athletics. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.

10-21
30:46

Forward Together - Episode 35 | Another Broken Egg Café

President Rick Muma is joined by proud Shocker alums and co-franchisees of Another Broken Egg Café in Wichita. Learn about Jacob O’Connor and Jon Peterson’s vision and the entrepreneurial spirit we strive to foster at Wichita State. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good. Follow Wichita State on social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wichitastateu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wichita.state […]

09-09
38:54

Forward Together - Episode 34 | ROTC at Wichita State

Join Wichita State University President Rick Muma for a conversation with ROTC students about how Wichita State and ROTC has shaped their Shocker journey, as well as their education and leadership development. NOTE: This podcast episode was recorded on April 3, 2025, and published on May 6, 2025. The views, opinions and information expressed in this episode are based on information available at the time of recording. Any references to current events, statistics or other time-sensitive information may have changed since the recording date. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, […]

05-07
20:49

Forward Together - Episode 33 | An Update on the Biomedical Campus

The Wichita Biomedical Campus is a cooperative effort among Wichita State, WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) and the University of Kansas to centralize health care education and research. Join Wichita State President Rick Muma when he sits down with WSU Tech President Sheree Utash and Greg Hand, dean of the WSU College of Health Professions, to talk about programs, collaborations, partnerships and progress of the Wichita Biomedical Campus. NOTE: This podcast episode was recorded on March 5, 2025, and published on April 8, 2025. The views, opinions and information expressed in this episode are based on […]

04-08
32:45

Forward Together - Episode 32 | Justin Rorabaugh - Shocker Studios and the School of Digital Arts

The School of Digital Arts (SODA) in the College of Fine Arts is one of the fastest growing schools at Wichita State. Justin Rorabaugh, director for SODA joins President Rick Muma to talk about Shocker Studios and some of SODA’s unique offerings in degree programs, applied learning, new technologies, partnerships and infrastructure. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver […]

03-19
30:37

Forward Together - Episode 31 | Pierre Harter - Research and Industry on Campus

Pierre Harter, associate vice president of research (interim) and industry engagement, joins President Rick Muma to discuss his role in promoting faculty research and his work with NIAR, including its innovative work in digital transformation. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.

03-05
37:13

Forward Together - Episode 30 | Dr. Nick Solomey - Physics and NASA research at WSU

President Rick Muma sits down with Dr. Nick Solomey, professor of physics at Wichita State University, to discuss his innovative research efforts with NASA — including the development of a neutrino detector that will orbit the Earth — and the other projects the Department of Physics is engaged in. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and […]

02-18
22:01

Forward Together - Episode 29 | Meet Monica Lounsbery

Dr. Monica Lounsbery, Wichita State University’s new senior executive vice president and provost, brings with her a wealth of experience in higher education leadership. Learn more about Dr. Lounsbery, her early impressions of WSU, and what she hopes to accomplish during her tenure.  The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.

02-04
21:37

Forward Together - Episode 28 | Scott Wituk - Community Engagement Institute

The Community Engagement Institute at Wichita State University recently celebrated its 40-year anniversary. President Rick Muma talks with its director, Scott Wituk, about how CEI collaborates with partners to facilitate learning, develop innovative solutions and build capacity to create real change. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good

12-03
25:54

Forward Together - Episode 27 | Greek Life @ Wichita State

There are many Student Life and extracurricular activities at Wichita State. Join President Muma when he sits down with the council presidents who represent 26 Greek-letter organizations at WSU. Tune in for an inside look at how Greek life shapes our campus community and student experiences. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.

11-12
42:07

Episode 26 - Bobby Gandu: Applied Learning and The Shocker Career Accelerator

Join President Muma when he talks with Bobby Gandu, Wichita State’s associate vice president of Strategic Enrollment Management and applied learning, and director of admissions. As part of his role, Bobby oversees the Shocker Career Accelerator, which just moved into its permanent home inside the brand-new Milly Marcus Annex. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and […]

10-24
23:34

Forward Together - Episode 24 | Iris Okere: Shocker Up

Join President Rick Muma in a conversation with outgoing Student Government Association President Iris Okere. Iris is graduating on May 11, 2024, with a degree in marketing and minors in management and Spanish. Iris will discuss her experiences as a Shocker and future plans. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.

05-07
17:51

Episode 23 - Go Baby Go @ Wichita State

Join President Rick Muma when he talks to representatives from WSU’s Go Baby Go. The Go Baby Go program modifies off-the-shelf ride-on toy cars for kids with disabilities at no cost to the family. Learn more about the collaborative interdisciplinary hands-on learning experience for WSU students and how their work benefits children with disabilities.  The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and […]

04-10
23:30

Episode 22 - Bobby Berry

Join President Rick Muma when he talks to Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean and assistant professor for the College of Applied Studies, about serving students and his research and work with first-generation students. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.

03-13
27:42

Forward Together Podcast - Episode 21: Women in STEM: Leanne Caret

Join Wichita State President Rick Muma when he talks with Leanne Caret, featured on Forbes Magazine’s Most Powerful Women list, about her career in the aerospace industry and women in STEM. While recording the podcast, Caret discovered several Easter egg photos on set featuring President Muma. Vote for your favorite at https://wichita.edu/voteforrick. The first 100 responses will be eligible for a vintage WuShock glass.   The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU […]

02-12
34:41

Episode 20 - Elizabeth H. King

Join Dr. Elizabeth H. King, president and CEO for the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, as she takes over the “Forward Together” podcast and interviews President Rick Muma about some of the work being done at Wichita State.  The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.

12-12
30:13

Episode 19 - Judge Stephanie Dawkins Davis

Join Wichita State President Rick Muma when he talks with the Honorable Stephanie Dawkins Davis about her career and her experience as a Shocker. Judge Davis serves on the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and has appellate jurisdiction over the federal district courts in Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and […]

11-13
20:55

Episode 18 - Wichita State and One Small Step

Join Wichita State President Rick Muma when he talks with Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps and One Small Step. Designed to “remind the country of the humanity in all of us,” One Small Step brings people with different political views together to record a facilitated 50-minute conversation. The moderator asks questions to keep the conversation moving. The focus is on the lives of the participants, not politics. Wichita is one of four anchor communities working closely with One Small Step and StoryCorps. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick […]

10-09
26:53

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