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McPherson College’s Nakazono Named KCAC Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year

Monday, June 16

By KCAC SportsWICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - Nathan Morrison of Kansas Wesleyan University and Ryo Nakazono of McPherson College were named the 2024-25 KCAC Head Athletic Trainer of the Year and Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. This is... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hikes for Five Kansas Colleges

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents this week approved tuition increases for five of the six state universities under its control.Tuition will be increasing by 3% at the University of Kansas, 3.5% at Wichita State University and Kansas State University's Manhattan campus,... Read More.

Sterling College’s Baseball Season Comes to an End

Monday, April 28

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College baseball season came to an end in the Warrior's senior day series against McPherson College. Sterling won game one in which was played in Sterling, Kan. on Friday, April 25 while losing games two and three which were... Read More.

Sterling College’s Rally Falls Short Against McPherson

Thursday, January 23

BOX SCOREMcPHERSON, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - The Sterling College Warriors faced a tough loss against the McPherson College Bulldogs on Wednesday, Jan. 22 in McPherson, Kan. The final score of 79-94 did not reflect the Warrior's spirited challenge during the game where they initially... Read More.

FHSU and Kansas Community Colleges Announce New Guaranteed Admission Program in School and Clinical Psychology

Saturday, January 18

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason and Kansas Association of Community Colleges Director Heather Morgan were joined today by the presidents and representatives from Kansas’s network of 19 community colleges to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a... Read More.

Sterling College Named to U.S. News 2025 Best Colleges List

Tuesday, October 8

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Sterling College has been ranked among the 2025 Best Regional Colleges Midwest Rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Sterling has also been ranked among the 2025 Top Performers on Social Mobility. Now in its 40th... Read More.

Hutchinson Artists Exhibit at McPherson College’s Gallery

Thursday, August 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A new exhibition featuring artwork from Hutchinson artists Don Fullmer and Scott Brown is on exhibit at McPherson College’s Friendship Hall through October 21. The exhibit features abstract paintings by Fullmer and mobiles made from reclaimed prints by Brown.“Abstract... Read More.

Kansas Community Colleges Report Enrollment and Housing Increase for Fall 2024

Friday, August 16

By Neosho County Community College/Kansas Association of Community Colleges CHANUTE, Kan. — Kansas community colleges are flourishing, with enrollment up and students eager to begin a new academic year. That’s the news from community college presidents across the state, who are juggling a good problem... Read More.

Tabor College’s Associate Professor of Music Pens College Fight Song, “Fly to Victory”

Tuesday, July 16

By Brenna Eller HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College now officially has a fight song and it's thanks to Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Music R. Christopher Teichler, D.M. Teichler has been a part of the music faculty at Tabor College since 2019. He has... Read More.

Senator Jerry Moran Secures $2.1 Million for McPherson College’s Rural Health Initiative

Thursday, June 27

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Senator Jerry Moran announced he has secured $2.1 million in new, congressionally directed funding for McPherson College during a news conference on campus June 27, 2024. The federal funds will support the college’s initiative to create an educational center... Read More.

McPherson College’s Art & Design Program Hosts World-Class Artist For Summer Workshop

Thursday, June 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College will offer a unique opportunity to Kansas high school art instructors and top high school art students when it hosts Doug Casebeer to lead a three-day workshop this summer at the college. Casebeer is one of... Read More.

Generous Gift from Mull Family Enhances Barton Community College’s Fine Arts and Agriculture Program

Tuesday, May 7

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Keith and Marian Mull family were long-time supporters and donors of Barton Community College and the Barton Foundation, with gifts dating back 30 years, and a recent gift of significance made in memory... Read More.