WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State will embark on a $7.3 million Phase 1 renovation of Wilkins Stadium, home of Shocker softball, that will be made possible in part through a substantial $1.1 million estate gift from long-time Shocker athletic supporter and fan Linda Parke and a generous $100,000 gift from Jeanie and Ricky Brotherton.
Of Parke's estate, a total of $500,000 will be evenly allocated between endowed scholarships supporting students majoring in math and men's basketball athletes. Parke designated the remaining portion to support Wichita State's area of greatest capital need.