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Washburn students into Phi Kappa Phi national honor society

Forty-two Washburn  University  graduate and undergraduate students were recently inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi national honor society.

Professor retires after 39 years

Gary Forbach, a psychology professor at Washburn University, is retiring after teaching for 39 years.

Folkerts signs deal with Saints

Former Washburn Ichabods offensive tackle Brian Folkerts announced via Twitter Sunday that he has signed a free agent contract with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints.

Aperion showcases of students’ projects

On April 20, Apeiron sought to exemplify its slogan “Know no limits, transcend all boundaries.” Apeiron provides students a showcase of their research, scholarship and creative activities in a setting similar to a professional meeting.

Washburn Graduates and Business Tycoons Donate Six Million Dollars to Washburn University

On April 27th, Washburn University President Jerry Farley and Washburn Foundation President JuliAnn Mazachek held a news conference in Mabee Library to announce that Washburn will be receiving a generous donation.

WU student wins NOTO logo contest

The NOTO Arts District recently announced Angela Broadhead, a local artist, as the winner for their logo contest that was held in February.

Students showcase verbal skills in the annual 'speak off'

On April 4, Washburn University hosted its annual spring “Nall Speak Off.”

SAGL honors students, devotion to Washburn

On April 10, in the Washburn A Room, Student Activities and Greek Life honored 20 Washburn University student organizations, five student programs and several students in the annual SOAR Awards.

VIDEO: Washburn Debate Wins National Championship

This last Friday Washburn University President Jerry Farley and the Washburn campus congratulated the Washburn debate team on capturing the 2012 Parliamentary Debate National Championship in the Living Learning Center (LLC).

VIDEO: Student excellence recognized

On Thursday, Feb. 16, Washburn held its annual Who's Who Among Students award ceremony.

Washburn Founders Day winners

Washburn University celebrated 147 years on Founders Day Monday, Feb. 6. The Founders Day celebration activities included two week-long contests.

Biology and chemistry students present research at state meeting

Eleven Washburn University students studying biology and chemistry and one alumnae presented the results of research at the recent Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence Symposium in Kansas City, Mo.

Pryor wins $500 Nall Speak Off scholarship

Round one of the Speak Off was held in Morgan Hall on the Washburn University campus, where 12 students performed in front of select judges. Then, six were eliminated as the competition moved to the Henderson Learning Center.

VIDEO: From One Bod to Another Free Store

Washburn University student Vonnita Elliott was inspired after an idea in her communications class to start a free store for low income students and single parents to help them financially through their college career and is now seeking for someone to take over as she graduates at the end of the fall 2011 semester.

Washburn University staff members receive eminentes universitatis honors

Four Washburn University staff members were honored with eminentes universitatis status during a staff and faculty awards event.

Living Well at Washburn award goes to Carla Rasch

Carla Rasch, Washburn University registrar, university registrar's office, has been awarded the Living Well at Washburn award.

Greek award winners at Washburn University named

TOPEKA – Greek Awards were recently distributed to members of Washburn University's fraternities and sororities at the annual banquet sponsored by the Student Activities and Greek Life office.  The awards recognize and honor those chapters and members who have demonstrated excellence in a variety of categories.

Nonoso inducts new members at Washburn University

Eleven collegiate members and three honorary members were recently inducted in Nonoso, an alumnae women's honorary society at Washburn University.  The honorary organization recognizes outstanding Washburn senior women based on their moral integrity, merit, community involvement, leaderships qualities and academic achievements.