Veterans Upward Bound at Wichita State University

09/17/2026

TODAY is the day! Join us for WSU’s Founders Day of Giving and help us serve those who served! 🪖

We have a goal of $1,000! Every dollar given goes directly back to help supporting veterans and military-affiliated students.

🔗 Use this link to donate today: https://give.wichita.edu/schools/WichitaStateUniversity/founders-day/pages/specialized-support/veterans-upward-bound/?a=13644774

09/02/2026

Join us for our Open House! Learn more about our newest program, Veteran Student Support Services, meet the team and tour our new office!

Looking for resources, connections, and a little fun? Join us for our Veteran Student Support Services Open House! Meet our team, learn about available resources, enjoy refreshments, participate in a campus scavenger hunt, and enter to win raffle prizes! We hope to see you there!

📍Location: Grace Wilkie Hall, room 320
⏰Time: 12:30pm - 4pm
🗓️Date: 8 September 2026

08/07/2026

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Honoring Service, Crafting Community 🧵❤️

We are so grateful to Wichita Area Quilts of Valor for presenting us with a gorgeous quilt to display in our office! Each stitch represents a deep respect for our military community, and having it in our space is a constant reminder of the strength and resilience of the veteran students we serve every day.

Even better news? This is just the beginning! We are officially collaborating with Quilts of Valor on a custom quilt designed specifically for our department. We can’t wait to watch this piece come together and share its story with all of you.

Thank you to the incredible hands and hearts at Quilts of Valor for wrapping our veterans in gratitude, comfort, and support. Stop by the office soon to check out the current display! 🇺🇸✨

07/21/2026

Honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice of America's combat-wounded and fallen heroes. 🇺🇸💜
Governor Laura Kelly will sign a statewide proclamation designating August 7 as Kansas Purple Heart Day at the Kansas Statehouse Rotunda in Topeka.
📅 Date: August 7
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 2nd Floor Rotunda, Kansas State Capitol
The ceremony is open to the public — drop by to pay tribute to our Purple Heart recipients and veteran community!

07/13/2026

Join us on Wednesday!

07/07/2026

Join us for Shocker Pre-Season! Get the resources you need for success at Wichita State! 🎓💛🌾

Join us for Shocker Pre-Season! This event helps incoming college freshmen start college feeling confident and connected.

06/15/2026

To honor their service, Meta will donate free Ray-Ban Meta glasses to every blind veteran in America.

Follow link for more info:

Free Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses For Every Blind Veteran in America BVA Member Richard Lane sporting Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses. Meta has announced that it is donating Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to 130,000 blinded veterans across the country.This donation will be paired with training created by BVA to ensure....

04/28/2026

Join us in celebrating the next generation of service members! 🇺🇸

We will be honoring outstanding high school seniors who have chosen to enlist in the United States Armed Forces after graduation. Their commitment, courage, and dedication to serving our country deserve recognition from our entire community.

Come show your support as we recognize these future service members and send them off with pride!

📍 Hubbard Hall (on WSU Campus)
📅 29 April 2026
⏰ Doors Open: 1715, Ceremony begins: 1745

04/20/2026

Learn more about AI TOMORROW!

The world of artificial intelligence is touching every aspect of life, and none more than academia. In this webinar, we will explore how AI can be used effectively by students. We will answer questions like: • What is AI and how does it work? • When is it appropriate to look to AI for help with ...

04/06/2026

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🎓New Scholarship Opportunity for Military-Affiliated Students! 💸

Wichita State students who are veterans, active-duty, National Guard/Reserve, or military family members may be eligible for the new Service to Scholars Supplemental Grant. This funding can help cover essential academic expenses such as textbooks, transcripts, placement tests (CLEP), school computers, and even groceries.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get extra support while pursuing your education!

https://www.wichita.edu/services/TRIO/upward_bound_veterans/service_2_scholars.php

📲 Scan the QR code or visit the link to learn more and apply.