Washburn welcomes the public to historic inauguration ceremony on university campus

      Topeka, Kan. – The public is invited to celebrate the inauguration of Washburn University’s 15^th president, Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27 in Lee Arena on the university campus. A public reception will follow and provide an opportunity to congratulate President Mazachek and her husband, Dr. Keith Mazachek.

            JuliAnn Mazachek is the first female president of Washburn University. Dr. Keith Mazachek serves as coordinator of the Engineering Transfer Program and senior lecturer of physics and astronomy in the Washburn University College of Arts and Sciences.

            Mazachek began her role as Washburn’s president Feb. 1, 2023, after serving as president of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Prior to that, she spent more than 30 years at Washburn University in various leadership roles including professor, dean, president of the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation and, finally, vice president for academic affairs.

            The ceremony is free for the public and registration is not required. A livestream of the event will be available on Washburn’s YouTube channel. Questions regarding inauguration festivities may be directed to inauguration@washburn.edu.

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