Wichita State University Webcam (Wichita State University)
What the camera shows at Wichita University
The online camera broadcasts a view of the Wichita State University campus in real time. In the foreground is a large open grassy area, in the center of the frame is a modern multi-story academic building with panoramic glass facades, brick and gray cladding, and a glass entrance vestibule. In front of the building is a parking area with vehicles. To the left, another campus building is visible. Surrounding the area are trees, walkways, and landscaped zones. In the background are additional parking areas and university buildings.
History of Wichita State University
Wichita State University (WSU) was founded in 1895 as the private Fairmount College by the Congregational Church. In 1926, the college became the Municipal University of Wichita, and in 1964 it was renamed Wichita State University and placed under the governance of the Kansas Board of Regents.
The nickname "Shockers" was coined in 1904 by a Fairmount College football manager. The name is associated with the practice of "shocking" (threshing/harvesting) wheat — early students earned money for their education by working summer jobs in the wheat fields of Kansas. Early football games were played on a field with wheat stubble, and pep club members were called "Shockers" because of their work threshing wheat.
Wichita State University Campus
The main WSU campus sits on a hilltop overlooking downtown Wichita (5 miles to the southwest) and spans approximately 330 acres, combining historic and modern buildings. The university is classified as an R2 research university (Doctoral University – High Research Activity), offering more than 60 bachelor's programs and over 200 fields of study across nine colleges.
Innovation Campus is a large-scale project on 120 acres of the main campus, featuring partner buildings for companies (NetApp, Koch Industries), representing a "radically new vision for the coexistence of universities and industry." NIAR Hub (National Institute of Aviation Research) — the National Institute of Aviation Research, located on Innovation Campus, designed for advanced research and development in aviation and manufacturing.
Pizza Hut Museum on Campus
Located on campus is the Original Pizza Hut Museum — the original building of the first Pizza Hut restaurant, invented by WSU students Dan and Frank Carney in 1958. The building was moved to the university grounds as a museum. WSU is known as the birthplace of Pizza Hut — the pizza chain was founded by students Dan and Frank Carney in 1958 in Wichita, and the original restaurant building now sits on campus as a museum.
Sports Facilities: Cessna Stadium
Cessna Stadium is a historic multi-purpose sports stadium on the northwest corner of campus (intersection of 21st Street and Hillside), which served as the home venue for the Shockers track and field team. It is currently being renovated/renamed to Crossland Stadium. The stadium is under renovation (as of 2025, phase 1A of the east side is complete), which will proceed in three phases and transform it into a modern Crossland Stadium complex with an interactive Shocker Experience Walkway exhibit.
How to Get to Wichita State University
Wichita State University is located in Wichita, Kansas, USA. The campus sits on a hilltop overlooking downtown. You can reach the university by car — via the main entrance from 21st Street or Hillside Street. Campus parking is also available for visitors.
Wichita University Webcam at Night and During the Day
The online camera operates around the clock, allowing you to observe campus life at any time of day. During the day, you can see students hurrying to class, vehicles in the parking lots, and construction activity at Innovation Campus. At night, the campus is illuminated by streetlights, creating an atmospheric picture of university life. The Wichita State University live webcam is a great way to appreciate the scale of the campus and its infrastructure.
What the camera shows
The camera overlooking Wichita State University shows the central part of the campus. In the foreground is a large open grassy area, in the center of the frame is a modern multi-story academic building with panoramic glass facades, brick and gray cladding, and a glass entrance vestibule. In front of the building is a parking area with vehicles. To the left, another campus building is visible. Surrounding the area are trees, walkways, and landscaped zones. In the background are additional parking areas and university buildings.
