Shocker Nation has a uniquely rich heritage that dates back to 1895, the year Fairmount College welcomed its first students to our hilltop campus. Much has changed through the years, including our name: from Fairmount to the University of Wichita in 1926 to, since 1964, Wichita State. But there are certain things — like the colors sunflower yellow and black — that have always marked us as Shockers.
From Hippodrome to Shocktoberfest, our traditions make the Shocker experience one-of-a-kind and unforgettable.
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From our Alma Mater, written in 1910 and updated in 1926, to our Fight Song, these lyrics unite Shockers — past and present.
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Wichita State sports a chronology of events that spans 130 years — and counting.
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Have you heard the story about Lincoln LaPaz and the Jinx Gang? Or the rumors about which campus buildings are haunted? Read on for more about traditions now gone, but not forgotten.
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