Washburn president talks commencement week, student protests and more

Matthew Johnstone

May 7, 2024 at 11:14 AM

Washburn president talks commencement week, student protests and more

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University President Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek joined the 27 News morning crew to talk about upcoming commencement festivities, national nurses week, summer activities on campus and the recent student anti-war protest.

Watch the full interview in the video above.

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