Washburn Review

In this episode, Washburn University alumna Nikki Ramirez Jennings shares her diverse career path with a Family and Human Services degree, including her impactful work as Executive Director of the nonprofit SENT and her current role within the school district. Nikki emphasizes the importance of self-care in the helping professions and highlights the numerous opportunities for Human Services gradua...

This episode of For Human Sake features Charles Bartlett from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), who explains the agency's crucial role in the community by overseeing mental health, substance use disorder, housing, and problem gambling services through grants and contracts with local providers. Bartlett, with over 20 years of experience in the field and a Master's in...

In this episode, Lyndsey Bibler, a non-traditional Washburn University student and survivor of domestic violence, discusses the Family and Children track within the Human Services program and how her personal experiences fuel her passion to create a supportive "village" for others. Lyndsey highlights the flexibility of the online program, the real-world application of the coursework, and emphasize...

This episode of For Human Sake features Marlon Guest, a Washburn University student in addiction counseling and a person in long-term recovery, who shares his powerful journey through addiction, his motivation to help others stemming from personal loss, and how the flexibility of Washburn's program supports his education and work at Oxford House and Valeo Recovery Center.

In this episode of Washburn Student Media, Host Avash Manander interviews WSGA Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates Kate Coulter and Ryan Durst. They share their motivations, campaign goals, and strategies for addressing key campus challenges like student voice and connection. Tune in to hear how they plan to foster a cultural shift in student government, support external campus events, a...

Washburn Student Media Host Avash Manander sits down with Trevor Ottman and Nick Lloyd, candidates for President and Vice President in the 2025 Washburn Student Government Association election. They discuss their leadership experiences, motivations for running, and their goals to make WSGA a more public-facing organization. Trevor and Nick also address campus challenges, such as construction disru...

We dive into the associate's degree in Human Services, featuring Aaron Watts and John Roberts. Hear about their unique journeys, impactful internships, and the life-changing skills they’ve gained.

In our debut episode, Dr. Stacy Connor, Assistant Professor and incoming Chair of the Family and Human Services Department, shares her journey, expertise, and why this major is a gateway to helping people, building stronger communities, and achieving personal and professional growth.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Students in Washburn University's MM199 courses sit down to talk with Washburn faculty about their spring 2025 courses. Faculty members Dean Krueger and Regina Cassell are happy to partner with Washburn Student Media on this project.

Tiffany Anderson, superintendent of Topeka Public Schools, has been in a constant battle for the betterment of families in poverty since she first began teaching. From implementing school-sanctioned food banks in Missouri to drastically improving graduation rates in Topeka, Anderson has lived up to being an “ambassador of hope” for schools not just in her district but across the country. Tune in t...

This semester, our MM199 students met with Washburn faculty and staff to talk about the upcoming courses they'll be teaching at Washburn University. These are courses that Washburn students can look forward to for the Spring 2024 semester.

This semester, our MM199 students met with Washburn faculty and staff to talk about the upcoming courses they'll be teaching at Washburn University. These are courses that Washburn students can look forward to for the Spring 2024 semester.

This semester, our MM199 students met with Washburn faculty and staff to talk about the upcoming courses they'll be teaching at Washburn University. These are courses that Washburn students can look forward to for the Spring 2024 semester.