Washburn University Employee Directory
Higher EducationKansas, United States1001-5000 Employees
Washburn University is a mid-sized higher education institution located on a 160-acre campus in Topeka, Kansas. It offers more than 200 programs that lead to certifications, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and juris doctor degrees across the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Applied Studies, Business, Law, and Nursing. The university emphasizes a blend of liberal arts and professional education and maintains an interactive relationship with the surrounding community. It has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1941, reflecting its alignment with established quality standards. The institution serves a diverse student body pursuing a range of credentials and engages in partnerships to extend learning beyond the campus. Recent activity includes the Brenneman School of Business's Community Innovation Challenge, conducted in partnership with the Topeka Community Foundation, and the debate team earning fourth place at the National Forensic Association Lincoln Douglas Championships in April 2026.