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TEACHING AND PROGRAM EXCELLENCE

Forever Enabling Success.

Washburn has always stood for practical, hands-on instruction by dedicated teachers as well as dynamic programs that go above and beyond to our students' success. With this campaign, we aim to make sure our programs have the flexibility to take advantage of new opportunities and provide the best classroom experience possible. 

Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Arts & Sciences Tile Image
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Arts & Sciences
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Law Tile Image
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Law
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Nursing Tile Image
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Nursing
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Applied Studies Tile Image
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Applied Studies
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Tech Tile Image
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - Tech
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - School of Business Tile Image
Dean's Fund & Scholarships - School of Business
Adopt-A-Turtle Tile Image
Adopt-A-Turtle
Art Program Enhancement: Jewelry and Metals Tile Image
Art Program Enhancement: Jewelry and Metals
Chemistry Department Equipment Fund Tile Image
Chemistry Department Equipment Fund
Washburn Cheerleading Tile Image
Washburn Cheerleading
Dancing Blues Nationals Costumes Tile Image
Dancing Blues Nationals Costumes
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Tile Image
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Ethical Leadership Certificate Program Tile Image
Ethical Leadership Certificate Program
Exercise Science Laboratory Fund Tile Image
Exercise Science Laboratory Fund
Explore Korea Study Abroad Program Tile Image
Explore Korea Study Abroad Program
Study Abroad: Religious Diversity in Canada Tile Image
Study Abroad: Religious Diversity in Canada
FHS Master's Program Textbook Scholarship Tile Image
FHS Master's Program Textbook Scholarship
Social Work Text Book and Education Fees Tile Image
Social Work Text Book and Education Fees
First Passport Project Tile Image
First Passport Project
Fraternity & Sorority Life: Community Programming Tile Image
Fraternity & Sorority Life: Community Programming
Ichabod Athletic Fund Tile Image
Ichabod Athletic Fund
IMA Student Leadership Conference Tile Image
IMA Student Leadership Conference
Learning Leadership Through Travel Tile Image
Learning Leadership Through Travel
Intellectual Property and Tech. Law Speaker Series Tile Image
Intellectual Property and Tech. Law Speaker Series
Mass Media Career Accelerator Fund Tile Image
Mass Media Career Accelerator Fund
Project Non Nobis Solum Tile Image
Project Non Nobis Solum
Office of International Programs Tile Image
Office of International Programs
Open Educational Resources Tile Image
Open Educational Resources
Political Science Study Abroad 2025 Tile Image
Political Science Study Abroad 2025
Psychology Client Evaluation Assessment Tools Tile Image
Psychology Client Evaluation Assessment Tools
SkillsUSA Chapter - Washburn Tech Tile Image
SkillsUSA Chapter - Washburn Tech
Stoffer Hall Native Plant Garden Tile Image
Stoffer Hall Native Plant Garden
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Tile Image
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
The World is Yours - International Business Tile Image
The World is Yours - International Business
Traveling to the Model UN Conference Tile Image
Traveling to the Model UN Conference
Wall Street Journal Subscription Tile Image
Wall Street Journal Subscription
Washburn Tech Student Common Area Enhancements Tile Image
Washburn Tech Student Common Area Enhancements
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Chemistry Department Equipment Match #2
Steve Weeks '72 will match dollar for dollar up to $2,000 donations for the Chemistry Department Equipment Match.
$15 MATCHED
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2
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Ethical Leadership Certificate Program - Match #2
An anonymous donor will match dollar for dollar up to $500 donations made to support the Ethical Leadership Certificate program in the School of Business.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Tech Student Area Enhancements and Furniture - Match #1
Lisa Harper will match dollar for dollar donations up to $1,000 in support of Tech Student Area Enhancements and Furniture for Washburn Tech.
Completed
2
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School of Applied Studies Scholarship Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of School of Applied Studies Scholarship Fund.
Completed
2
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Adopt-A-Turtle - Match #2
Bob, ba '63, & Helen Meinershagen will match dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 for the Adopt-A-Turtle project in the Biology Department
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Nursing Dean's Fund for Excellence - Match #1
Carrie '88 & Todd Lutz will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 for the Dean's Fund for Excellence project in the School of Nursing.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Adopt-A-Turtle Match #3
An anonymous donor will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 toward the Adopt-A-Turtle project in the Biology Department.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Exercise Physiology Laboratory Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for the Exercise Physiology Laboratory Fund project in the Kinesiology Department
Completed
2
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Mass Media Career Accelerator Fund - Match #2
An anonymous donor will match dollar for dollar donations up to $1,000 to the Mass Media Career Accelerator Fund in the Mass Media Department.
Completed
2
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Theatre - Match #2
Cherie Seckinger will dollar for dollar match donations up to $1,500 in support of the Theatre Edinburgh Fringe Festival project in the Music and Theatre Department.
$1,225 MATCHED
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2
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Ethical Leadership Certificate Program - Match #1
Roger '70 & Joanie Underwood will match dollar for dollar up to $500 donations made to support the Ethical Leadership Certificate program in the School of Business.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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The World is Yours SOBU Travel - Match #1
Michael and Karen Elpers will match dollar for dollar up to $1,500 donations made to support The World is Yours Travel program in the School of Business.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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The World is Yours SOBU Travel - Match #3
Mayo Schmidt '80 & Zahra Al-harazi will match dollar for dollar up to $3,000 donations made to support The World is Yours Travel program in the School of Business.
Completed
2
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Tech Student Area Enhancements and Furniture - Match #2
An anonymous donor will match dollar for dollar donations up to $500 in support of Tech Student Area Enhancements and Furniture for Washburn Tech.
Completed
2
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Project Non Nobis Solum Match
Paul '71 & Rita Etzel will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 donations to support Project Non Nobis Solum in the Office of Student Life.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Washburn Cheerleading - Match #2
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 to support Washburn Cheerleading in the Office of Student Life.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Dancing Blues Nationals Costumes - Match #2
Jim '61 & Kathy '64 Maag will match dollars for dollar donations up to $500 in support of the Dancing Blues Nationals Costumes project in the Office of Student Life.
Completed
2
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Learning Leadership Through Travel Match
Jeff & Brenda Mott will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 toward the Learning Leadership Through Travel project in The Aleshire Center for Leadership & Community Engagement.
Completed
2
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SkillsUSA Participation Match
Greg and Jaena Greenwood will match dollar for dollar up to $500 in donations to support the SkillsUSA program at Washburn Tech.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Open Educational Resources Match
Greg and Jaena Greenwood will match dollar for dollar up to $500 in donations toward the Open Educational Resources project through the University Libraries.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Applied Studies Dean's Fund for Excellence Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of School of Applied Studies Dean's Fund for Excellence.
Completed
2
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School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence - Match #2
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Law Dean's Fund for Excellence Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of School of Law Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Nursing Scholarship Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of School of Nursing Scholarship Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Washburn Institute of Technology General Scholarship Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of Washburn Institute of Technology General Scholarship Fund.
Completed
2
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Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Tim, bba '75, jd '79, and Margaret, ba '72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for gifts made to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee fund.
Completed
2
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Chemistry Department Equipment Match
The Washburn University Board of Trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 in gifts made to the Chemistry Department Equipment Fund.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Political Science Study Abroad in Europe Summer 2025 Match
The Washburn University Board of Trustees will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the Political Science Study Abroad in Europe Summer 2025 project.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
2
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2025 Explore Korea Study Abroad Program Match
The Washburn University Board of Trustees will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the 2025 Explore Korea Study Abroad Program.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Social Work Text Book and Education Fees Match
The Washburn University Board of Trustees will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the Social Work Text Book and Education Fees project.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Law Dean's Fund for Excellence - Match #2
Tim, bba '75, jd '79, and Margaret, ba '72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 in gifts toward the School of Law Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Washburn Institute of Technology General Scholarship Fund - Match #2
Tim, bba '75, jd '79, and Margaret, ba '72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 in gifts toward the Washburn Institute of Technology General Scholarship Fund.
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Leaderboard
Highest Dollar Total
Your generosity shapes Washburn University's future and the opportunities available to students. Thank you for giving to these projects and departments!
Rank Department Raised
1 Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen $29,080.00
2 Football $28,805.00
3 Basketball - Men's $15,600.00
4 Dean's Fund & Scholarships - School of Business $14,455.00
5 Baseball $14,150.00
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Model UN Match
The Washburn University Board of Trustees will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to Model United Nations project.
Completed
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Mass Media Career Accelerator Fund - Match #1
Bill & Malinda Malloy will match dollar for dollar donations up to $5,000 to the Mass Media Career Accelerator Fund in the Mass Media Department.
Completed
2
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SkillsUSA Participation - Match #2
Tim, bba '75, jd '79, and Margaret, ba '72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 in gifts toward the SkillsUSA Participation project.
Completed
2
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College of Arts and Sciences General Scholarship Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of College of Arts and Sciences General Scholarship Fund.
Completed
2
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Adopt-A-Turtle Match - Match #1
Bill & Emilie Gahnstrom will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500 toward the Adopt a Turtle project in the Biology Department.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Nursing, Dean's Fund for Excellence - Match #2
An anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1000 for the Dean's Fund for Excellence project in the School of Nursing.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Stoffer Hall Native Plant Garden Match
Bill & Emilie Gahnstrom will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 toward the Stoffer Hall Native Plant Garden project in the Biology Department.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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First Passport Project - Match #1
Beth and Stephen O'Neill will match dollar for dollar up to $500 donations in support of the First Passport Project.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Theatre - Match #1
Bill & Emilie Gahnstrom will provide a dollar for dollar match up to $2,000 for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival project.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Theatre - Match #3
An anonymous donor will provide a dollar for dollar match up to $500 for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival project in the Music and Theatre Department.
$0 MATCHED
Ended
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IMA Student Leadership Conference Match
Lance '12 & Emma Cahill will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 donations made to support the IMA Student Leadership Conference project in the School of Business.
Completed
2
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The World is Yours SOBU Travel - Match #2
Lonnie Hossfeld will match dollar for dollar up to $1,500 donations made to support The World is Yours Travel program in the School of Business.
Completed
2
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Intellectual Property and Technology Law Speaker Series Match
John Kober '83 will match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 donations made to support Intellectual Property and Technology Law Speaker Series program in the School of Law.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Fraternity and Sorority Life: Community Programming Match
Scot '85 & Anna Ferrell will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500 for Fraternity and Sorority Life: Community Programming.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Washburn Cheerleading - Match #1
Jim '61 & Kathy '64 Maag will match dollars for dollar donations up to $500 in support of the Washburn Cheerleading program in the Office of Student Life.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Dancing Blues Nationals Costumes - Match #1
Lisa Harper will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for the Dancing Blues Nationals Costumes project in the Office of Student Life.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Dancing Blues Nationals Costumes - Match #3
Mark '77 & Sheree Yardley will match dollars for dollar donations up to $1,000 in support of the Dancing Blues Nationals Costumes project in the Office of Student Life.
Completed
2
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First Passport Project - Match #2
Samuel and Lorrie Bryant will match dollar for dollar up to $500 donations in support of the First Passport Project.
Completed
2
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Washburn Cheerleading - Match #3
Greg and Jaena Greenwood will match dollar for dollar up to $500 donations in support of the Washburn Cheerleading program.
Completed
2
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College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Fund for Excellence Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence Match
Scot and Anna Ferrell will match donations dollar for dollar up to $5,000 in support of School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Business General Scholarship Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of School of Business General Scholarship Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Law General Scholarship Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of School of Law General Scholarship Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Washburn Institute of Technology Dean's Fund for Excellence Match
An anonymous donor will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in support of Washburn Institute of Technology Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Ichabod Athletic Fund Match
The Washburn University Board of Trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the Ichabod Athletic Fund.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Art Program Enhancement Jewelry and Metals Match
Tim, bba '75, jd '79, and Margaret, ba '72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 in gifts towards the Art Department Equipment Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Study Abroad: Religious Diversity in Canada Match
The Washburn University Board of Trustees will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the Study Abroad: Religious Diversity in Canada project.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Psychology Client Evaluation Assessment Tools Match
The Washburn University Board of Trustees will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the Psychology Client Evaluation Assessment Tools project.
Completed
2
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Family and Human Services Master's Program Textbook Scholarship Match
The Washburn University Board of Trustees will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the Family and Human Services Master's Program Textbook Scholarship.
Completed
2
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School of Business General Scholarship Fund - Match #2
Tim, bba '75, jd '79, and Margaret, ba '72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 in gifts toward the School of Business General Scholarship Fund
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Diary of the American Dream - Wall Street Journal Match
Tim, bba '75, jd '79, and Margaret, ba '72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 in gifts toward the Diary of the American Dream - Wall Street Journal project.
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Leaderboard
Highest Number of Gifts
Gifts of any size matter and they all add up to make a major difference at Washburn University. These projects or funds have the highest number of gifts making an impact today!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,000 Basketball - Women's 124
2 $1,750 Explore Korea Study Abroad Program 110
3 $1,250 Mass Media Career Accelerator Fund 88
4 $500 Adopt-A-Turtle 83
5 $500 Golf - Men's and Women's 79
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Day of Giving Projects
Forever Washburn Fund for Excellence Tile Image
Forever Washburn Fund for Excellence
Scholarships Tile Image
Scholarships
Teaching and Program Excellence Tile Image
Teaching and Program Excellence
Real World Learning and Community Impact Tile Image
Real World Learning and Community Impact
Building and Optimizing Spaces Tile Image
Building and Optimizing Spaces
Athletics and Campus Spirit Tile Image
Athletics and Campus Spirit
Dean's Funds for Excellence Tile Image
Dean's Funds for Excellence
Expanding Travel Tile Image
Expanding Travel
Leadership & Honors Tile Image
Leadership & Honors
Student Life Tile Image
Student Life
The College of Arts and Sciences Tile Image
The College of Arts and Sciences
The School of Applied Studies Tile Image
The School of Applied Studies
The School of Business Tile Image
The School of Business
The School of Law Tile Image
The School of Law
The School of Nursing Tile Image
The School of Nursing
Washburn Tech Tile Image
Washburn Tech
University Libraries and Student Success Tile Image
University Libraries and Student Success
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