Washburn University
Washburn University was originally established as Lincoln College in 1865 but changed its name in 1868 after being bequeathed $25,000 from Washburn's estate.
"The Ichabod", the school's mascot, existed in name only until 1938 when alumnus (and later prominent graphic artist) Bradbury Thompson created the studious-looking, tailcoat-clad figure the university uses today. The men's athletic teams use "the Ichabods" nickname; the school's women's teams are known as "Lady Blues".
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