Online & Adult Learning at Wichita State

⚠️ Don't forget! The 8-week add/drop deadline is June 5. Double-check your schedule before it's too late! 📚✨

Meet Paige Watts — a Shocker whose journey is built on love, loss, and unstoppable determination. She pushed forward for her son, leaned on her support system, and turned her grief into fuel. This spring, she crossed the stage with her Bachelor of General Studies in Criminal Justice — carrying not just a diploma, but a legacy of strength, hope, and family pride.

Congratulations, Paige! Thank you for sharing your strength with the WSU community. 🎉🎓😊

Read her story: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/cap_gown_stories/paige-grad26-story.php

Welcome to Day 1 of the Summer Semester — 4‑week and 8‑week classes are officially in motion, and it’s GO time 🌞📚😀

Big shout-out to our incredible Office of Online & Adult Learning team! From bringing home national recognition to sweeping multiple advising awards, our team is on a serious roll! 🏆✨🎉

We are beyond proud of everything you all accomplish, and so grateful for the passion and endless support you give our students every single day. Keep crushing it!

Image 1: Dr. Pam O’Neal honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from APLU & UALI for her leadership as an Urban Adult Learner Institute Fellow

Image 2: OAL brings home 3 awards at the TAN Academic Advising Awards Event: Champion of Advising – Dr. Pam O’Neal, Spirit Award – Jaime Mullins, Leadership in Advising – Jacquelyn Johnston. Advising nominations also included Devin Hamm for Rising Star Award and Jaime Mullins for Sustained Excellence.

Image 3: Jaime Mullins was awarded as the 2026 Student Champion Award Winner from the Kansas Higher Education Professional Association

For Daniela—a dedicated nurse, mom, and military service member—obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Wichita State is much more than a professional milestone. It is the ultimate culmination of a journey defined by an extraordinary balancing act.

Thank you for your service, Daniela, and congratulations! We can't wait to see what you achieve next. 🌾🎓🎖️

Read her Story: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/cap_gown_stories/daniela-grad26-story.php

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend as we honor and remember those who served our country. In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday.

Jana’s journey through WSU’s TAP program shows what happens when passion meets purpose. Today, she celebrates a degree earned through grit, sacrifice, and love for her students. Congratulations, Jana — the classroom is brighter because of you. 🎓🎉📚💛

Read more of her story: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/cap_gown_stories/jana-grad26-story.php

The celebration continues! 🎓✨

We’re proud to highlight another inspiring graduate — Pamela Nelson! She has been incredible at sharing her experience as an online and adult learner who returned through our Shocker Comeback Program. Her journey has encouraged others to take that next step and pursue their goals.

We couldn’t be more proud of her for reaching this milestone and earning her degree. 💛 🖤

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/05-may/mas_nelson_6.php