Second Wichita State Student Arrested in Campus Rape Case

WHO:

Fox News - James Vandenberg was arrested on a rape charge.

NY Post - A Wichita State University spokesperson said, “Sexual violence has no place in any campus community, and we are committed to following all applicable laws, reporting, investigative and student-support processes.”

WHAT:

Fox News - Vandenberg was arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault at Wichita State University.

Fox News - The arrest was the second alleged sexual assault on campus in one month.

NY Post - Vandenberg was charged with rape; the article described him smiling in his mugshot.

NY Post - The article characterized the case as the second campus rape case that month.

WHERE:

Fox News - Vandenberg was arrested at a Wichita State University dorm.

Fox News - The alleged attacks took place on the Wichita State University campus.

WHY:

NY Post - The university spokesperson said the university was committed to following applicable laws and its reporting, investigative, and student-support processes in response to sexual violence.

(UPDATED October 26, 2026 18:03 UTC)

James Vandenberg was arrested at a Wichita State University dorm and charged with rape in connection with an alleged sexual assault on campus. The arrest marks the second alleged sexual assault at the university in one month. A university spokesperson said sexual violence has no place in a campus community and that the school is committed to following applicable laws and its reporting, investigative, and student-support processes.