TOPEKA—Washburn University announced its graduating class of students in spring 2017.

 “Each and every one of these students has worked hard to successfully graduate from Washburn, and I have no doubt that they will continue to excel as they embark on their careers,” said Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn University president.

Graduates include:

Jeffrey House, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Goodland

Sara Kyte,  Associate of Liberal Studies in Liberal Studies, Oberlin

Andrew Casey, Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, Plainville

Jordan Hecker, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Russell

 Chantal Prester, Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, Russell

 Kyle Calvin, Juris Doctor of Law in Law, Topeka

About Washburn—Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public institution with more than 8,000 students and 1,000 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.

In addition, Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech) serves adult and high school students as well as business and industry participants with career-specific training.

Washburn University in Topeka is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and many of the individual programs have additional accreditations.