Washburn University Students and Faculty Inducted Into Phi Kappa Phi

Topeka, Kan. - Washburn University inducted its newest class of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students, along with faculty members, into Phi Kappa Phi during an annual ceremony in May.

"Being inducted into Phi Kappa Phi is more than recognition of academic achievement. It is a reminder that dedication, integrity and lifelong learning have the power to create a positive legacy far beyond the classroom," said Dr. Carson Kay, assistant professor of communication studies and Phi Kappa Phi chapter president, Washburn University. "In Phi Kappa Phi, our motto calls on us to 'let the love of learning rule humanity.' Our newest members do just that. They are inquisitive and innovative minds who seek to use their skills and talents to make a meaningful impact in their communities."

Students inducted include:

• Lydia Alvarado, junior majoring in communication studies from Lawrence, Kan.
• Ethan Anderson, junior majoring in philosophy from Topeka, Kan.
• Gwyn Arnold, graduate student earning a master's degree in psychology from Holton, Kan.
• Rebecca Bearman, junior majoring in history from Topeka, Kan.
• Gavan Bergman, senior majoring in accounting from Sabetha, Kan.
• Sierra Breedlove, senior majoring in music education from Baldwin City, Kan.
• Bay Colt, junior majoring in religious studies from Independence, Mo.
• Kylie Davis, graduate student earning a master of accountancy from Harwood, Mo.
• Sherry Draper, graduate student earning a Master of Arts in family & human services from Topeka, Kan.
• Gabriel Fonticoba, senior majoring in political science from Dover, Pa.
• Kathryn Frick, graduate student earning a Master of Arts in family & human services from Lawrence, Kan.
• Carrie Fuller, graduate student earning a Master of Health Science from Denver, Colo.
• Miah Giarnese, graduate student earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Torrington, Conn.
• Marlin Guest, graduate student earning a Master of Arts in family & human services from Topeka, Kan.
• Gretchen Hager, junior majoring in nursing from Valley Falls, Kan.
• Jennifer Halstead, graduate student earning a Master of Health Science from Riley, Kan.
• Ellie Hanson, senior majoring in computer information sciences from Topeka, Kan.
• Sebastiaan Horselenberg, junior majoring in public administration from Zutphen, Netherlands.
• Wendo Kimori, junior majoring in communication studies from Lawrence, Kan.
• Leslie Lopez-Arreola, graduate student earning a Master of Social Work from Topeka, Kan.
• Camden Martin, graduate student earning a Master of Social Work from Topeka, Kan.
• Grace McCoy, senior majoring in forensic investigations from New Cambria, Kan.
• Artee Pant, junior majoring in psychology from Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Amy Pinger, graduate student earning a Master of Arts in communication & leadership from Topeka, Kan.
• Hannah Reynolds, graduate student earning a Master of Social Work from Harrisonville, Mo.
• Joshua Rouse, graduate student earning a Master of Arts in communication & leadership from Wakarusa, Kan.
• Peyton Samek, senior majoring in biochemistry from Maize, Kan.
• Archita Shrestha, junior majoring in psychology from Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Sujane Singh Maharjan, senior majoring in data analytics from Lalitpur, Nepal.
• Samantha Snyder, senior majoring in art history from Lawrence, Kan.
• Alexandra Strange, postgraduate student earning a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) post-graduate certificate from Kansas City, Mo.
• Alina Vetrova, senior majoring in law enforcement from Ulan-Ude, Republic of Buryatia, Russia.
• Anna Vogts, senior majoring in nursing from McPherson, Kan.
• Arianna Zamora Quintana, graduate student earning a Master of Social Work from Topeka, Kan.
  
  

Faculty inducted include:

• Crystal Stevens, dean and professor, Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing
• Zenova Williams, associate professor and chair, Family & Human Services
  
  

Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective invitation-only multidisciplinary collegiate honor society, with more than 1.75 million members. Juniors must rank in the top 7.5% of their class, seniors in the top 10% of their class and graduate students in the top 10% of their cohort to qualify for invitation. The society may invite faculty, alumni and staff members who have achieved documented scholarly distinction. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi initiates approximately 20,000 members on more than 300 campuses across the United States and its territories. Washburn University founded its chapter in November 1971.

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Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public institution with more than 8,000 students involved in more than 200 academic programs. Washburn's programs lead to certification, associate, bachelor, master's degree or doctor of nursing practice and juris doctor degrees. The programs are offered through Washburn's six primary academic units - College of Arts & Sciences, School of Applied Studies, Gregory D. and Ronda K. Brenneman School of Business, Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing, School of Law and Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech).

All programs are offered on either the 160-acre residential campus in the heart of Topeka, Kan., at Washburn Tech's campus on Topeka's west side or in the East Topeka facility. Washburn University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and many of the individual programs have additional accreditations.

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