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From 0-28 to 1-0; How McPherson College Women’s Basketball Looks to Aim High in 2025-26

Friday, October 31

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson College Women's Basketball finished victorious in their first game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 28, defeating Hesston 81-79 at Holman Fieldhouse to snap a 29-game losing streak.The Bulldogs' last win was in Winfield on Feb. 24, 2024 against Southwestern. That... Read More.

Buhler Crusaders football team aims higher for 2025

Wednesday, August 20

With a strong offensive core and a state semifinal appearance in the rearview mirror, Buhler High School is aiming even higher in 2025.Led by veteran head coach Steve Warner, who enters his 41st season of coaching and 19th at Buhler, the Crusaders bring back... Read More.

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms McPherson College Accreditation

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed McPherson College’s accreditation following the June meeting of its Institutional Actions Council. As part of the reaffirmation, the HLC invited the college to pursue the Open Pathway for its next 10-year accreditation cycle — signaling... Read More.

Leader in Independent Higher Education Awards $27,000 in Service and Success Scholarships Across Kansas

Friday, April 26

By the Kansas Independent College Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Independent College Foundation, (KICF), on behalf of its member institutions, is proud to announce the 2024 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipients. These 19 recipients are all full-time, degree seeking students on the cusp of... Read More.

Like the Sizzling Temperatures, Gas Prices Climb Higher

Friday, July 28

By Andrew Gross & Devin Gladden, AAA Newsroom WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 27, 2023) —The national average for a gallon of gas awoke from a months-long slumber, surging 13 cents since last week to $3.71. The primary cause appears to be the oil price, which... Read More.

Kansas Punching Above Its Weight – Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes

Tuesday, July 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB.org) - KASB has posted a new report on K-12 education funding and outcomes in Kansas and other states. Kansas continues to lag behind the U.S. average in per-pupil funding. Despite increasing state aid under the first four years of the Gannon school finance... Read More.