Episodes

  • Forward Together - Episode 39 | "Student Centered, Innovation Driven"

    Forward Together - Episode 39 | "Student Centered, Innovation Driven"
    Dec 11 2025
    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 provost; Dr. Shelly Coleman-Martins, vice president of strategic communications and marketing; and Andy Schlapp, vice president of strategy and government relations. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will […]
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    30 mins
  • Forward Together - Episode 38 | Mezzo-Soprano Joyce DiDonato

    Forward Together - Episode 38 | Mezzo-Soprano Joyce DiDonato
    Nov 13 2025
    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 “Foward Together” podcast. Follow Wichita State on social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wichitastateu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wichita.state X: https://twitter.com/wichitastate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/wichita-state-university/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wichitastateu/ Ready to become a Shocker? Visit https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/
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    27 mins
  • Forward Together - Episode 37 | Coach Paul Mills (MBB)

    Forward Together - Episode 37 | Coach Paul Mills (MBB)
    Oct 21 2025
    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.
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    34 mins
  • Forward Together - Episode 36 | Coach Chris Lamb (V) and Coach Terry Nooner (WBB)

    Forward Together - Episode 36 | Coach Chris Lamb (V) and Coach Terry Nooner (WBB)
    Oct 21 2025
    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.
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    31 mins
  • Forward Together - Episode 35 | Another Broken Egg Café

    Forward Together - Episode 35 | Another Broken Egg Café
    Sep 9 2025
    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 […]
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    39 mins
  • Forward Together - Episode 34 | ROTC at Wichita State

    Forward Together - Episode 34 | ROTC at Wichita State
    May 7 2025
    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, […]
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    21 mins
  • Forward Together - Episode 33 | An Update on the Biomedical Campus

    Forward Together - Episode 33 | An Update on the Biomedical Campus
    Apr 8 2025
    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 […]
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    33 mins
  • Forward Together - Episode 32 | Justin Rorabaugh - Shocker Studios and the School of Digital Arts

    Forward Together - Episode 32 | Justin Rorabaugh - Shocker Studios and the School of Digital Arts
    Mar 19 2025
    The School of Digital Arts (SODA) in the College of Fine Arts is one of the fast-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 for […]
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    31 mins