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Mini profile: Chris Herron sets for success
Head volleyball coach Chris Herron never imagined becoming a volleyball coach. Before coming to Washburn, Herron coached many sports at the high school level, including football, track and basketball. There,... The post Mini profile: Chris Herron sets for success first appeared…
The growth of Washburn Tech
The Washburn Institute of Technology recently gained a new campus. The building was transformed from a previous Kmart store to a building dedicated to the extension of numerous programs provided... The post The growth of Washburn Tech first appeared on The Washburn Review .
Washburn hires new choral director
It was the spring of 2026 and Kelli Baker was in her second to last year of her doctorate for music education at the University of Kansas. While working on... The post Washburn hires new choral director first appeared on The Washburn Review .
Mini profile: Meet Crystal Stevens
Crystal Stevens, dean and professor at the Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing started teaching clinicals while working on her master’s. When the school offered a full-time opening, she applied... The post Mini profile: Meet Crystal Stevens first appeared on The Washburn Review .
Kuehne Hall’s mold controversy
Washburn University inspected potential mold in Kuehne Hall following humidity issues. While facility services maintain suspected areas, faculty members confirm mold has already been identified. The discrepancy has raised concerns... The post Kuehne Hall’s mold controversy first…
Russell Jacobs Lecture: Does Injustice Have a Half-Life?
Philosopher Christopher “Kit” Heath Wellman will present his lecture, “Does Injustice Have a Half-Life? A Philosophical Study on Reparations.” The lecture focuses on the descendants of groups who have been... The post Russell Jacobs Lecture: Does Injustice Have a Half-Life? first…
iRead opens doors through reading
Washburn University’s iRead program will bring students and the campus community together through a shared reading experience during the 2026-27 academic year. The iRead lecture is open to the entire... The post iRead opens doors through reading first appeared on The Washburn…
News Brief: WSGA allocations and student life updates
The Washburn Student Government Association met Wednesday, Sept. 16 in the Kansas Room of the Memorial Union. All committee reports ran through smoothly, and in the new business there were... The post News Brief: WSGA allocations and student life updates first appeared on The…
Editorial: Muffled voices in student journalism
When a university crosses a line, the line gets pushed until it dissolves entirely. This is what happened to The Alestle, the student-run news organization at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.... The post Editorial: Muffled voices in student journalism first appeared on…