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Buhler Wrestling Finishes Regular Season with 10 Medalists, 7 Champions at Circle Invite

Sunday, February 9

CIRCLE, Kan. – Buhler wrestling competed on Friday and Saturday at the Circle Invitational and finished with seven champions and three other medalists. The Buhler boys took third as a team out of 28 schools competing. The girls were sixth out of 26 schools.Both... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Soccer Crowned Big 12 Champions with 1-0 Victory Against No. 7 TCU

Sunday, November 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas soccer won its second Big 12 Tournament title in program history with a 1-0 victory against No. 7 TCU in the title match of the conference tournament at CPKC Stadium on Saturday night. Makayla Merlo scored a goal on... Read More.

Defending Champions Barton Men Picked Second Nationally, First in KJCCC

Tuesday, October 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The bullseye for the Barton men's basketball team entering the 2024-25 season has been lessened ever so slightly as the Cougars have been picked No. 2 in the NJCAA Division I preseason poll.Coming off a prior season of completing... Read More.

Rural Champions Program Receives Two International Economic Development Awards

Monday, September 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce KANSAS (Sept. 27, 2024) — The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has received two 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their Rural Champions program. The... Read More.

A Special Reunion, Barton Athletics Welcomes Back the 2024 National Champions in Ring Ceremony

Tuesday, September 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Smiles were all-around Saturday evening in the Barton Gym welcoming back all members of the 2023-24 Barton Men's Basketball team in a special celebration including championship ring presentations for their season's accomplishments.The ceremony introduced members of the Barton Athletic... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects in their respective... Read More.

Tabor College Earns NAIA Champions of Character Perfect Score for Fourth Consecutive Year

Tuesday, August 6

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TaborBluejays.com) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced their NAIA Champions of Character Institutions.Tabor College was named a 2023-24 NAIA Champions of Character Gold Five-Star Institution. Not only did Tabor earn the highest... Read More.

NAIA Announces Bethany College as a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution

Thursday, August 1

-- BETHANY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) - Bethany College was named a Champions of Character Five-Star institution for the 2023-24 year. Not only did the Swedes earn this honor, they were named Gold winners as Bethany scored a perfect 100 points.Each... Read More.

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Tuesday, April 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation,... Read More.

No. 1 Kansas to Face No. 17 Kentucky in Champions Classic Nov. 14

Monday, November 13

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – No. 1 Kansas (2-0) will face No. 17 Kentucky (2-0) in the State Farm Champions Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 p.m. (Central). The contest from the United Center in Chicago will be televised on ESPN.GAME NOTESTIPOFFKansas and... Read More.

OKWU Volleyball Named KCAC Tournament Champions

Sunday, November 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (OKWUEagles.com) – #25 volleyball team was on the road for the KCAC Tournament Championship on November 11th, set to face off against the #2 seeded Kansas Wesleyan University Lady Coyotes. Sweeping the Lady Coyotes in the regular season, the Lady Eagles... Read More.

KICA Announces 2023 Legislative Champions

Tuesday, September 19

By the Kansas Independent College Association and Foundation The Kansas Independent College Association develops and enhances the competitive standing of its 21 member colleges by coordinating efforts including professional development and collaboration, governmental advocacy, and public engagement collectively aimed at supporting students and their success.Our... Read More.