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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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Dean's List - 2020 Jul 15
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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.
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Dean's List - 2020 Jul 15
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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.
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President's List - 2020 Jul 1
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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.
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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."
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Graduation - 2020 Jun 24

Madison Farr Receives Sibberson Award

Madison Farr is one of four Washburn University graduates to receive the spring 2020 Sibberson Award. The award is Washburn's highest academic honor, given to the highest-ranking members of the graduating class. Farr graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting. Sibberson awards are made annually, traditionally during commencement, with one award in December and four in May. For spring semester graduates, the highest-ranking member of the senior class from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Applied Studies, the School of Business and the School of Nursing receives the award. These four students were selected from 18 finalists.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 2
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Jacob Talkin Receives Sibberson Award

Jacob Talkin is one of four Washburn University graduates to receive the spring 2020 Sibberson Award. The award is Washburn's highest academic honor, given to the highest-ranking members of the graduating class. Talkin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in actuarial science. Sibberson awards are made annually, traditionally during commencement, with one award in December and four in May. For spring semester graduates, the highest-ranking member of the senior class from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Applied Studies, the School of Business and the School of Nursing receives the award.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 2
Representation of the achievement named 'Marcie Koch Receives Sibberson Award'.

Marcie Koch Receives Sibberson Award

Marcie Koch is one of four Washburn University graduates to receive the spring 2020 Sibberson Award. The award is Washburn's highest academic honor, given to the highest-ranking members of the graduating class. Koch graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in medical imaging. Sibberson awards are made annually, traditionally during commencement, with one award in December and four in May. For spring semester graduates, the highest-ranking member of the senior class from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Applied Studies, the School of Business and the School of Nursing receives the award.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 2
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Britnee Douglas Receives Sibberson Award

Britnee Douglas is one of four Washburn University graduates to receive the spring 2020 Sibberson Award. The award is Washburn's highest academic honor, given to the highest-ranking members of the graduating class. Douglas graduated with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and a minor in leadership studies. Sibberson awards are made annually, traditionally during commencement, with one award in December and four in May. For spring semester graduates, the highest-ranking member of the senior class from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Applied Studies, the School of Business and the School of Nursing receives the award.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 2

Washburn University Names Sibberson Award Nominees

Eighteen graduating students were named as Sibberson Award nominees in May 2020. The Sibberson Award honors the most deserving and high-ranking undergraduate students in the graduating class. Of the 18 nominees, four will be named as Sibberson Award recipients.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 29

Scholarships Awarded to Washburn Students in Education

Washburn University's education department awarded scholarships to some of its deserving students. The education department has more than 30 named scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 26
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Washburn Education Department Students Earn Scholarships

Washburn University's education department awarded scholarships to some of its deserving students. The education department has more than 30 named scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 26
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Anne & David Runyan Education Scholarship Awarded to Craig Thomas

Washburn University student Craig Thomas was awarded the Anne & David Runyan Education Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is awarded to deserving students studying in Washburn's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 20
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Two Students Earn Scholarships From Bill & Kathy McDonald Education Scholarship Fund

Two Washburn University students earned scholarships from the Bill & Kathy McDonald Education Scholarship Fund. These scholarships are for the 2020-2021 school year and are awarded to deserving students in Washburn's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 20

Benjamin & Helen Dirks Endowed Education Scholarship Awarded to Two Students

Two Washburn University students earned scholarships from the Benjamin & Helen Dirks Endowed Education Scholarship Fund. These scholarships are for the 2020-2021 school year. They are awarded to deserving students studying in Washburn's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 20

Kayla Hutzell Earns Donna & Max Woodall Education Scholarship

Kayla Hutzell earned the Donna & Max Woodall Education Scholarship from Washburn University for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is awarded to deserving students in Washburn's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 20
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Four Washburn Students Receive R. Joseph & Margaret Cox Whelan Scholarship for Teachers

Four Washburn students received the R. Joseph & Margaret Cox Whelan Scholarship for Teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is awarded to deserving students studying in Washburn's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 19
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Washburn University Students Receive Scholarships from Topeka Area Retired School Personnel (TARSPA) Fund

Three Washburn University students received a scholarship from the Topeka Area Retired School Personnel (TARSPA) Fund. These scholarships are awarded to deserving students studying in Washburn University's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 18
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Washburn University Students Receive Edna Steel Education Scholarship

Three Washburn University students received the Edna Steel Education Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is awarded to deserving Washburn students studying in the education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 18
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Sylvester A. Skoch Scholarship Awarded to Washburn Students

Washburn University education students earned the Sylvester A. Skoch Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is awarded to deserving students studying in Washburn's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 18

Washburn Students Earn Lala Tull Phillippi Scholarship Fund

Twenty Washburn University students earned scholarships from the Lala Tull Phillippi Scholarship Fund for the 2020-2021 school year. These scholarships are awarded to deserving students studying in Washburn's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 4

Ten Students Earn Scholarships from Martha Peyton Fensch Endowed Fund

Ten Washburn University students earned scholarships from the Martha Peyton Fensch Endowed Fund for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is awarded to deserving students studying in Washburn's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 4
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Thirteen Students Receive Delores A. Mueller Education Scholarship Fund

Thirteen Washburn University students were awarded the Delores A. Mueller Education Scholarship Fund for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is available for deserving students studying in the education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 4
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Washburn University Receive Esta Morgan Scholarship Fund

Six Washburn University students earned the Esta Morgan Scholarship Fund for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is available for deserving students studying in the education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 May 4
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Fred & Alice Lyon Scholarship Fund Awarded to Three Students

Three Washburn University Students earned the Fred & Alice Lyon Scholarship Fund for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is awarded to deserving students studying in the education department at Washburn.
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Scholarship - 2020 Apr 24

Six Students Receive Lois Holscher Elementary Education Scholarship

Six Washburn University students earned the Lois Holscher Elementary Education Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. These students are all studying to teach elementary or middle school.
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Scholarship - 2020 Apr 24

Katie Louise Hanson Scholarship Awarded to Three Students

The Katie Louise Hanson Scholarship was awarded to three Washburn University students for the spring 2020-2021 academic year. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be studying a program within the education department and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
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Scholarship - 2020 Apr 21
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Washburn University Students Receive Departmental Scholarships

Six Washburn University students received department of education scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year. These scholarships are available for students enrolled in programs within Washburn's education department.
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Scholarship - 2020 Apr 21
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Washburn University Students Receive Shirley Sue Summers Chamberlain Education Scholarship

Three Washburn University students were awarded the Shirley Sue Summers Chamberlain Education Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. This scholarship is awarded to students working toward a degree in education.
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Scholarship - 2020 Apr 20
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