Forward Together

Wichita State President Rick Muma talks with Shocker Design Experience mentors Yuridia Abrego, Alexander Kimble and James Wright — current students who have completed the course and now help guide others through the experience. The program helps students develop critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and project management skills through hands-on learning.

Join President Rick Muma when he talks with Mike Kennedy about his 46-year career as the Voice of Shockers and his future plans.

Join President Rick Muma as he visits with Carl Bowden about how his MBA from Wichita State helped him pivot from a career in wildlife conservation for a career focused on strategy, leadership and influence. 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 highl...

Wichita State President Rick Muma sits down with softball coach Kristi Bredbenner and baseball coach Brian Green for a candid conversation about their seasons, their student‑athletes and what it truly means to compete as 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...

Wichita State University has grown leaps and bounds in the past 10 years, thanks in no small part to its forward-thinking leadership, strategic partnerships, and initiatives that prioritize student success. Join President Rick Muma as he talks about his new book, “Student Centered, Innovation Driven” with members of his executive team: Dr. Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and prov...

Grammy award-winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato has performed on some of the world’s most renowned stages, including La Scala in Italy, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Royal Opera House in London. But before her 24-carat gold stole the hearts of audiences across the globe, she was a Shocker. Listen as Joyce chats with Wichita State President Rick Muma on the “Forward Together” podcas...

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...

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 high...

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 throughou...

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 th...

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, collabora...

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...

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 fro...

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...

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, Presi...

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 e...

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 episo...

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 Wich...

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 Ric...

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 v...

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 t...

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...

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 Sh...