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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.

Sterling College’s Gibbs Wins 2024 KCM Awards

Tuesday, April 30

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College journalism garnered state-wide recognition recently by securing victories in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media Contest.Senior Shaylee Gibbs, of Amarillo, Texas, came away as an individual winner.Also, the Sterling College Observer, which is in its fifth year as... Read More.

TV Legend Jay Leno Narrates McPherson College’s Historic Finish at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Thursday, February 1

Documentary set to premiere February 13 in McPherson By McPherson CollegeMcPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson College announced today that legendary television host and comedian Jay Leno would narrate “The Path to Pebble,” a documentary that tells the incredible story of McPherson College’s decade-long journey to compete... Read More.

McPherson College’s Lingenfelter Concert Series Features Piano Duo

Monday, January 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KANSAS – One of the most sought-after piano duo performers, The Long Duo, will perform at McPherson College as part of the Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series on Sunday, February 25, at 4 p.m. in Mingenback Theatre. Admission to the performance is... Read More.

Barton Community College’s Presidential Hopefuls to Engage with Community Jan. 16-19

Wednesday, January 10

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The final two candidates in the search for Barton Community College's next president will be visiting the Barton County area, as well as Barton’s other campuses from Jan. 16-19. The community is invited to... Read More.

Dr. Elizabeth Mauch Named Chancelor of Vermont State Colleges

Wednesday, November 29

Dr. Elizabeth Mauch will serve Bethany College through December 31, 2023 By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges System announced today that Dr. Elizabeth Mauch will assume the position of system Chancellor, effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Mauch... Read More.

Barton Community College’s “Prairie Ink” Accepting Submissions Through Nov. 26

Wednesday, October 4

By Ad Astra News GREAT BEND Kan. — Barton Community College's annual literary publication, "Prairie Ink," is in its 15th edition and is currently accepting submissions.They will be accepting submissions from Barton students, alumni and all residents of the seven counties in Barton's service region... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College’s First Concert of the Season Oct. 5

Friday, September 29

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The first Hutchinson Community College concert of the season begins on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at 7 p.m. with the advanced Vocal Jazz groups, Badinage and Sonance, directed by Neal Allsup, and the innovative Concert Jazz Band Combo... Read More.

Sterling College Named to U.S. News 2024 Best Colleges List

Wednesday, September 27

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College was included as one of only 25 schools in the Midwest who were named to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report list for Social Mobility. The list highlights “colleges [that] are more successful than others at... Read More.

McPherson College’s Lingenfelter Concert Series Features “Broadway Showstoppers”

Monday, September 25

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KANSAS – Professional stage performers Melia (Dell) Jones and Kevin Jones will perform in “Broadway Showstoppers” at McPherson College as part of the Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series on Friday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Mingenback Theatre. Admission to the performance is... Read More.

McPherson College Named One “2023 Great Colleges to Work For” with Honor Roll Distinction Among Small Colleges

Wednesday, September 20

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KAN. — McPherson College is a great place to work, according to a new survey by the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, appearing in a special edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, recognize McPherson College for the ninth... Read More.

McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Begins its #PathToPebble

Tuesday, August 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College's classic 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S is the college's first car fully restored by its students to be accepted to the Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance, the nation's most prestigious car event, which takes place in Monterey,... Read More.