Your guides to becoming an Ichabod
Recruiters will guide you through the process of becoming an Ichabod. They can answer your questions about joining the Washburn community, the application process, scholarships, living on campus and more.
Jenelle French
Interim Director of Admissions & Recruiting
Hometown: Olathe, Kansas
I work with students from: Kansas City Metro and surrounding area (including Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami and Wyandotte counties), and Missouri.
Email: wu-jenelle@washburn.edu
Call/Text: 913.521.5017
My advice for new Ichabods is ... Get involved! Washburn has tons of clubs, intramural sports, and leadership opportunities. Whether it's Greek life, student government, or an academic club, joining something will help you meet people and make your college experience way better.
Be sure to get involved in ... Anything that interests you! Join a club, go to athletic events, or just showing up to campus activities can help you meet people and make the most of your time at Washburn.
Kelli Hernandez
Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
Hometown: Valley Falls/Winchester, Kansas
I work with: Transfer students and first-time freshmen who graduated high school one or more years ago.
Email: wu-kelli@washburn.edu
Call/Text: 785.329.0019
Favorite place to explore/eat in Topeka: Johnny's
My advice for new Ichabods is ... Find your support system on campus. Advocate for yourself and set goals. Connect with your professors and classmates. Stay present and engaged in each of your experiences. You GOT this!
Janet Lazalde
Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
Hometown: Dodge City, Kansas
I work with students from: Topeka 501, Rossville, Silver Lake, Heritage Christian, Cornerstone Family School and the following counties: Chase, Dickinson, Geary, Lyon, Marion, Morris and Osage.
Email: wu-janet@washburn.edu
Call/Text: 785.329.0976
A hidden gem on campus is ... the Koi pond behind the art building. It's so serene!
My favorite place in Topeka is: the Ted Ensley Gardens at Lake Shawnee.
My advice for new Ichabods is ... take advantage of the free resources on campus - we have them for a reason! Some of the free resources include Counseling Services, resources for First-Generation Students, Student Health Services, Career Engagement and many more.
Brooke Province
Interim Assistant Director of Campus Visits
Email: Brooke.province@washburn.edu
Office Number: 785-670-3347
A hidden gem on campus is... The fountain by the Garvey Fine Arts Center.
Peyton White
Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
I work with students from: Shawnee Heights, counties in Northeast Kansas (Atchison, Brown, Clay, Doniphan, Douglas, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, Riley, Washington and Wabaunsee), and the state of Nebraska.
Email: wu-peyton@washburn.edu
Call/Text: 785.329.1039
A hidden gem on campus is ... the trees between Garvey and the Memorial Union. When it is warmer weather, it is a perfect area to hammock.
Be sure to get involved in ... anything that is of interest to you. If it is an organization that you have done something similar to in the past, or even if it is something new and it has peaked your attention. Give it a try!
Joseph Maxhimer
Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
Hometown: Ottawa, Kansas
I work with students from: Hayden, Seaman, counties in Eastern Kansas (Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Butler, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffey, Cowley, Crawford, Elk, Franklin, Greenwood, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Sedgwick, Sumner, Wilson and Woodson), and the state of Oklahoma.
Email: joseph.maxhimer@washburn.edu
Call/Text: 785.329.0993
A hidden gem on campus is ... the Koi pond at sunset.
My advice for new Ichabods is ... Take it all in, be studious and enjoy your experience!
Alex Younger
Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
I work with students from: Cair Paravel, Washburn Rural, Western Kansas (Barber, Barton, Cheyenne, Clark, Cloud, Comanche, Decatur, Edwards, Ellis, Ellsworth, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Harper, Harvey, Haskell, Hodgeman, Jewell, Kearny, Kingman, Kiowa, Lane, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Meade, Mitchell, Morton, Ness, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Pawnee, Phillips, Pratt, Rawlins, Reno, Republic, Rice, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Saline, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace and Wichita counties) and the remaining states not listed above, including Colorado and Texas.
Email: wu-alex@washburn.edu
Call/Text: 785.329.1006
A hidden gem on campus is ... The Koi pond behind the Art building. It's a really fun place to take pictures with friends.
My advice for new Ichabods is ... Don't be afraid to ask for help from staff. It's what we're here for!
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GET IN TOUCH WITH Admissions
Washburn University Admissions
Morgan Hall Suite 100
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.1030
admissions@washburn.edu
