Couple send $3 million gift to Washburn Tech in historic donation

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Washburn Institute of Technology has accepted a historic gift this week.

Lori Hutchinson with Washburn University (WU) announced in a press release on Dec. 13 that a gift of $3 million was made to Washburn Tech, making it the single largest donation to the program since 2008. This also comes shortly after a major expansion in north Topeka for Washburn Tech was announced last week.

“The impact of this gift is immeasurable and will make a tremendous difference in the lives of students...