Alumni Association

The Washburn University Alumni Association nurtures and supports the relationship between alumni and the university. We keep you informed on university activities and bring you the alumni together to promote fellowship and serve your alma mater.

Organized in 1885, the Alumni Association reaches out to nearly 40,000 alumni living in all 50 states and several foreign countries. About two-thirds of Washburn’s alumni live in Kansas, and half of those (one-third of all alumni) reside in Shawnee County.

The Alumni Association currently has more than 3,000 members. Join the Alumni Association today and receive numerous benefits, including several discounts.

Why join the Alumni Association? 

• As a member of the Alumni Association, you’ll not only be giving back to Washburn, but also receive a number of benefits, including free admission to several events and dozens of discounts.
• The Alumni Association provides a number of services, from updating your alumni record to assisting current students through our scholarship program.
• We host a number of events for alumni and friends, including After Hours, reunions, our breakfast lecture series Wake Up with Washburn, travel abroad opportunities and more.
• As a member, you can develop a network to benefit your career.

How you can help Washburn 

• Alumni Fun Run: The Washburn Alumni Association’s annual 5K run and two-mile walk funds our scholarships, which contribute thousands of dollars to dozens of legacy students every year.
• License plates: Purchase a Washburn Ichabod license plate. The proceeds help fund our scholarship program.
• Give to Washburn: The Washburn University Foundation provides numerous opportunities for alumni and friends to support whichever program they choose.
•  LinC: Learning in the Community is one of the signature service organizations at Washburn. LinC works with organizations and agencies throughout the community and state and is quick to lend support in times of need such as the Harveyville, Reading and Joplin tornadoes.
•  Other ways to help: Call us at 785.670.1641 or send us an email for more information.