Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public institution in the heart of Topeka, Kan. Washburn has more than 8,000 students and a thousand faculty and staff involved in more than 200 academic programs. Washburn’s programs lead to certification, associate, bachelor, master's degree or doctor of nursing practice and juris doctor degrees.
(see more)Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public institution in the heart of Topeka, Kan. Washburn has more than 8,000 students and a thousand faculty and staff involved in more than 200 academic programs. Washburn’s programs lead to certification, associate, bachelor, master's degree or doctor of nursing practice and juris doctor degrees.
Graduated from Washburn University
Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its fall 2022 graduating class. These students completed their courses for certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees.
Graduation -
2023 Jan 19
Spring 2022 Dean's List
To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99.
Dean's List -
2022 Jun 15
Spring 2022 President's List
To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.
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2022 Jun 14
Spring 2022 Graduate
Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its spring 2022 graduating class. More than 800 students completed their courses for certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. "These students have worked hard to not only better themselves but they are the best representation for Washburn. We know they will continue to uphold our standards long after graduation," said Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn University president.
Graduation -
2022 Jun 13
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Honor Society -
2022 May 17
Washburn University Announces Fall 2021 Dean's List Honorees
Washburn University has announced its fall 2021 Dean's List honorees. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99.
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2022 Jan 26
Washburn University Announces Graduates for Fall 2021
Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its fall 2021 graduating class. More than 700 students completed their courses for certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. "This class of students has accomplished great things while at Washburn and I know they will continue to succeed in their careers. I congratulate all of them on their hard work and dedication to success," said Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn University president.
Graduation -
2022 Jan 19
High School Students Make Dean's Honor Roll for College Coursework in Spring 2021
High school students in Shawnee county are being honored for their exceptional college coursework during the spring 2021 semester. These students took courses through Washburn University while still in high school as part of a concurrent enrollment program (CEP). They made the CEP Dean's List by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or better on those college courses.
Academic Award -
2021 Jul 16
Washburn University Announces Fall 2021 President's List Honorees
Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the fall 2021 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0. Almost 750 students qualified for the President's List. Washburn University is proud of these students and their commitment to excellence.
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2022 Jan 26
High School Students Make Dean's Honor Roll for Year-Long College Coursework
High school students in Shawnee County are being honored for their exceptional college coursework during the 2020-2021 school year. These students took year-long courses through Washburn University while still in high school as part of a concurrent enrollment program (CEP). They made the CEP Dean's List by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or better on those college courses.
Academic Award -
2021 Jul 16
Washburn University Announces Spring 2021 Graduates
Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its spring 2021 graduating class. Nearly 700 students completed their courses for associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.
Graduation -
2021 Jun 4
Spring 2021 President's List Honorees
Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the spring 2021 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0. More than 600 students qualified for the President's List.
President's List -
2021 Jun 3
Spring 2021 Dean's List
Washburn University is proud to announce their spring 2021 Dean's List honorees. More than 800 students on the Dean's List completed at least 12 credit hours in the spring semester with a grade point average of 3.4 - 3.99.
Dean's List -
2021 Jun 3
Washburn University Awards Presidential Scholarship
Washburn University has awarded the Presidential Scholarship to 17 incoming students for the 2021-2022 school year. The Presidential Scholarship is a $1,000 renewable scholarship awarded to select students from each Shawnee County high school or home school. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be nominated by their high school guidance counselor.
Scholarship -
2021 Apr 23
Washburn Awards Richey Scholarship to Three Students
Washburn University has awarded the Richey Scholarship to three incoming freshmen for the 2021-2022 school year. The Richey Scholarship is Washburn's premier scholarship. Renewable for four years, the $7,000 award can provide $28,000 in assistance toward an undergraduate degree. Students who have achieved at the highest academic levels and demonstrate potential to contribute to the Washburn community are invited to apply for the Richey Scholarship.
Scholarship -
2021 Apr 23
Bryden Scholarship Awarded to Taylor Romanchek
Washburn University awarded the prestigious Bryden Scholarship to Taylor Romanchek for the 2021-2022 school year. The Bryden Scholarship, provided by the Blanche Bryden Foundation, goes to one outstanding student from Shawnee County. The scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship, renewable annually.
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2021 Apr 23
Washburn Community Participates in February WUmester Challenges
Sustainability is the theme for WUmester 2021, and the Washburn community is stepping up to make sustainable changes. Students, faculty and staff were invited to participate in monthly sustainability challenges. Thirty people took action in February to show their support for sustainability and the world around us.
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2021 Apr 9
Washburn Community Participates in March Sustainability Challenges
Sustainability is the theme for WUmester 2021, and the Washburn community is stepping up to make sustainable changes. Students, faculty and staff were invited to participate in monthly sustainability challenges. Twenty-four people made at least three changes in their lifestyle to reduce energy consumption in March.
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2021 Apr 9
WU's Who of Washburn Students: 2020-2021
The WU's Who of Washburn Students is one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs at Washburn University. Recipients of this award are engaged on campus, involved in community service and show leadership initiative. Students are nominated by a faculty or staff member and must have senior status with a 3.0 GPA. Thirty-six students were awarded WU's Who for the 2020-2021 school year.
Academic Award -
2021 Mar 12
Washburn Community Participates in January Sustainability Challenges
Sustainability is the theme for WUmester 2021, and the Washburn community is stepping up to make sustainable changes. Students, faculty and staff were invited to participate in monthly sustainability challenges. Thirty-four people made at least three changes in their lifestyle to support sustainability in January.
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2021 Mar 1
High School Students Make Dean's Honor Roll for College Coursework
High school students in Shawnee County are being honored for their exceptional college coursework during the fall 2020 semester. These students took courses through Washburn University while still in high school as part of a concurrent enrollment program (CEP). They made the CEP Dean's List by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or better on those college courses.
Academic Award -
2021 Feb 19
Fall 2020 President's List Honorees
Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the fall 2020 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0. More than 600 students qualified for the President's List.
President's List -
2021 Jan 22
Washburn University Announces Fall 2020 Dean's List Honorees
Washburn University has announced its fall 2020 Dean's List honorees. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99. More than 900 students qualified for the Dean's List. Congratulations to all of these students, Washburn University is proud of their hard work and commitment to their education.
Dean's List -
2021 Jan 22
Washburn University Announces Fall 2020 Graduates
Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its fall 2020 graduating class. Nearly 400 students completed their courses for associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. "These students worked diligently to complete their studies," said Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn University president. "We were not able to celebrate with a ceremony in December, but I have no doubt that they will accomplish great things."
Graduation -
2021 Jan 11
High School Students Make Dean's Honor Roll for Year-Long College Coursework
High school students in Shawnee county are being honored for their exceptional college coursework. These students took year-long (two-semester) courses through Washburn University while still in high school as part of a concurrent enrollment program (CEP). They made the CEP Dean's List by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or better on those college courses.
Dean's List -
2020 Jul 15
High School Students Make Dean's Honor Roll for College Coursework in Spring 2020
High school students in Shawnee county are being honored for their exceptional college coursework during the spring 2020 semester. These students took courses through Washburn University while still in high school as part of a concurrent enrollment program (CEP). They made the CEP Dean's List by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or better on those college courses.
Dean's List -
2020 Jul 15
High School Students Make Dean's Honor Roll for College Coursework in Fall 2019
High school students in Shawnee county are being honored for their exceptional college coursework during the fall 2019 semester. These students took courses through Washburn University while still in high school as part of a concurrent enrollment program (CEP). They made the CEP Dean's List by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or better on those college courses.
Dean's List -
2020 Jul 15
Spring 2020 President's List Honorees
Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the spring 2020 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0. More than 750 students qualified for the President's List.
President's List -
2020 Jul 1
Washburn Announces Spring 2020 Dean's List
Washburn University has announced its spring 2020 Dean's List honorees. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99. Almost 900 students qualified for the Dean's List. Congratulations to all of these students, Washburn University is proud of their hard work and commitment to their education.
Dean's List -
2020 Jun 30
Washburn University Announces Graduates for Spring 2020
Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its spring 2020 graduating class. More than 600 students completed their courses for associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. "These students persevered to complete their studies, never more so than in the last few months," said Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn University president. "We weren't able to properly celebrate their accomplishments with a ceremony in May, but I have no doubt that their futures are bright."
Graduation -
2020 Jun 24
