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JuliAnn Mazachek Is the First Woman President in the 158-Year History of Washburn University in Kansas

JuliAnn Mazachek Is the First Woman President in the 158-Year History of Washburn University in Kansas

Dr. Mazachek is returning to Topeka after serving as president of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, since last May. Prior to her time at Midwestern State, Dr. Mazachek spent 30 years at Washburn University in various leadership roles, most recently as vice president for academic affairs, chief academic officer, and associate professor.

JuliAnn Mazachek Selected to Be the Next President of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas

JuliAnn Mazachek Selected to Be the Next President of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas

Dr. Mazachek has been serving as vice president for academic affairs, chief academic officer, and associate professor at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. She joined the faculty there in 1992. Since 2002, she has also served as president and CEO of the Washburn University Foundation.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

In Memoriam: Glenda Taylor, 1955-2015

In Memoriam: Glenda Taylor, 1955-2015

Professor Taylor, chair of the department of art at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, was killed when she was hit by a truck while bicycling in the Kansas State Time Trial Championship.

The New Dean of Applied Studies at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas

The New Dean of Applied Studies at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas

Dr. Pat Munzer joined the faculty at Washburn University in 1984 as program director in the respiratory therapy department. She was promoted to full professor in 2009. She has now been named dean of the School of Applied Sciences.

Washburn University Adds 17 Women to Its Teaching Faculty

Washburn University Adds 17 Women to Its Teaching Faculty

Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, has added 26 new faculty members for the 2013-14 academic year. Of these 26 new hires, there are nine women who were appointed lecturers and eight women who have been appointed to positions as assistant, associate, or full professor.