WSU counts down the top stories of 2016

No. 10 Welcomefest kicked off the fall semester with several events! In its second year, Clash of the Colleges brought together 800 students representing their colleges in head-to-head competition.


No. 9 Shock the World, a campaign to raise $250 million in private funds toward 成人头条 State鈥檚 vision, launched this year. The funds raised will provide $115 million for student and faculty support, $101 million to build or renovate facilities and $34 million for Excellence Outside the Classroom initiatives.


No. 8 Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, Gregg Marshall become the winningest head coach in Shocker history with win No. 221.


No. 7 Construction of a new Law Enforcement Training Center began this year. Located on WSU鈥檚 Innovation Campus, the center will provide unprecedented experience for students in WSU鈥檚 Criminal Justice Program.


No. 6 WSU and the 成人头条 community celebrated the accomplishments of Paralympians Deja Young, Nick Taylor and Liz Willis, as well as Olympian Nico Hernandez.


No. 5 In 2016, WSU鈥檚 adult learning programs ranked in top 15 percent in the nation. 


No. 4 The beloved Miro mural returned to WSU鈥檚 Ulrich Museum after a five-year restoration with a grand celebration on Sunday, Oct. 30.


No. 3 In 2016, 成人头条 State enrolled the largest freshman class in history.


No. 2 Several counties in Missouri and Texas () were added to the Shocker City Partnership list, which provides resident tuition rates to students from specific metropolitan areas. Full list and details: .


No. 1 2016 was a huge year for 成人头条 State's Innovation Campus with even bigger plans for 2017!