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Washburn President reports enrollment gains, strong finances and Washburn Tech growth

Committee on Higher Education Budget · January 29, 2026
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Washburn University President Julianne Mazachek told the committee Washburn saw year-over-year enrollment gains (5.8%), record technical-campus enrollment, and that the university is not requesting enhancement funding this cycle while supporting full funding for Excel/CTE and the technical-college operating grant.

Julianne (Julie) Mazachek, president of Washburn University, told the House Higher Education Budget Committee that Washburn’s undergraduate enrollment rose 5.8% year over year and that Washburn Institute of Technology is experiencing record enrollment. She said 95% of Washburn students are Kansas residents and that Washburn Tech serves primarily Shawnee County.

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