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Walker Named Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Sterling College

Monday, September 1

STERLING, Kan. (August 20, 2025) — Sterling College has named Dr. John Walker as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. In this role, Walker will serve as the senior academic officer of the College and a member of the President’s Cabinet. He... Read More.

Twenty-One Barton Athletic Teams Garner NJCAA Academic Honors

Monday, August 4

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Twenty-one athletic teams within Barton Community College were recognized recently by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in announcing its 2024-25 Academic Teams of the Year achievements.Compiling a cumulative 3.29 GPA within Barton's athletic teams reporting to the... Read More.

Allen Community College Board of Trustees Expected to Take Action on Recommendation to Continue Four Day a Week Class Schedule

Sunday, June 8

Allen Community College Board of Trustees are expected to take action Tuesday evening on a recommendation to continue with a four day a week class schedule, which was adopted on a trial basis for the 2024-25 academic year. Surveys conducted among students during the fall... Read More.

NCCC Academic Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

Monday, May 12

CHANUTE/OTTAWA, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) recognized outstanding Class of 2025 graduates during Academic Awards Ceremonies held on the Chanute and Ottawa campuses last week.Awards were given to outstanding graduates in each discipline or program, selected by the program director. Students who... Read More.

Sterling Football’s Cameron Earns Academic All-American Honors

Thursday, January 30

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College football team's standout defensive lineman, Flin Cameron, has been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-American First Team for the third time in his career as a Warrior, recognizing his dual achievements in academics and athletics.Cameron, who... Read More.

Lady Warriors Receive Maximum 4 Academic All-District Honors

Thursday, December 19

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Four Lady Warrior Volleyball team members were honored as Academic All-District award winners this week. Four is the maximum any team is qualified to receive. Aliya McClanahan, Makenna Linden, Ivy Mead, and Grace Battershell all received recognition for their accomplishments in... Read More.

Sterling’s Blanco, Monge, and Stone Named to 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Team

Thursday, November 21

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - The 2024-25 Academic All-District® Men's Soccer teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes men's soccer honorees in four... Read More.

Sterling’s Bartha, Ellis, and Stone Named to 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Women’s Soccer Team

Thursday, November 21

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - The 2024-25 Academic All-District® Women's Soccer teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes women's soccer honorees in four... Read More.

Bulldogs Women’s Track named All-Academic Team, Shultz named Academic All-American

Thursday, September 12

By Alex RobsonMcPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — After an exceptional year in the classroom, the MC women's track team has been named the All-Academic team by the USTFCCA for the 2023-2024 academic year.The team finished in the top 30 in the national rankings with... Read More.

Tabor College Announces Recipients of Three Scholarships for 2024-25 Academic Year

Thursday, August 15

By Tabor CollegeHILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College has announced the recipients of three scholarships: the Tabor 20 Scholarship, H.W. Lohrenz Honors Scholarship, and J.E. & L.E. Mabee Endowed Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. Tabor 20 ScholarshipCollin Branam - Classical School... Read More.

Volleyball Swedes Earn 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award

Monday, August 12

-- BETHANY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) – Today, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced that the Bethany College Women's Volleyball Team earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT.To earn this honor, a volleyball program must maintain a year-long... Read More.

Bluejay Softball Sees 20 Student-Athletes Earn NFCA Academic Awards

Wednesday, July 31

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (TaborBluejays.com) – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has released their 2024 All-America Scholar-Athlete selections.Tabor Softball performed well in the classroom in addition to their performance on the field, posting a 3.44 team-wide Grade Point Average (GPA). 20... Read More.