12 May 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Washburn Institute of Technology held their 2023 commencement ceremony Thursday evening in Lee Arena on the Washburn University campus.
“This showcases our student’s talents and their ability and career readiness to go out and into the workforce and begin their careers.” said Dr. Mike Strohschein, the Dean of Washburn Institute of Technology.
Graduates were recognized in one of two ceremonies which were divided by programs of study.
The following programs were honored in the 5 p.m. ceremony:
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology
Automotive Collision & Refinishing Technology
Automotive Service Technician
Business Bookkeeping & Accounting
Certified Production Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Foundations of Emergency Medical Services (EMR)
Foundations of Nursing – Medication Aide
Foundations of Healthcare – Nursing
Foundations of Phlebotomy
Foundations of Healthcare Pathways
Industrial Production Technician
Kansas High School Diploma
Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing
Sterile Processing
Welding and Welding (Fast-Track)
The following programs will be honored in the 8 p.m. ceremony:
Advanced Systems Technology
Cabinet/Millwork
Carpentry
Climate & Energy Control Technologies
Commercial and Heavy Construction
Cosmetology, Culinary Arts
Diesel Technology
Early Childhood Professional
Heavy Diesel Technology
Electrical Technology
Graphics Technology
Information Systems Technology
Machine/Tool Technology
Machine/Tool Technology (Fast-Track)
Plumbing TechnologyTechnical Drafting
Over 500 graduates completed the requirements to graduate from the 31 programs at Washburn Institute of Technology.