February 26, 2016
Story by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College has continued to defy shrinking enrollment trends experienced by other Kansas community colleges, and by no small margin. Barton grew by more than 20 percent since 2010.
May 6, 2016
Story by Brandon Steinert
Nancy Wiebe resigned from the position of Executive Director of Institutional Advancement on Wednesday. The resignation is effective June 30, though cessation of duties is immediate.
Barton’s offices will be closed March 19 and 20 for spring break. The College’s regular class schedule and business hours will resume March 23.
March 17, 2026
Story by Amanda Staab
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This story is the first in a two-part series highlighting Barton Community College alumni who have become leaders in education in recognition of Women in Education Month.
For Barton Community College alumna Karisa Cowan, a career in education has always felt like a calling.
“From a young age, I always knew I wanted to be an educator,” she said. “As a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a teacher, and I truly believed there was no greater calling.”
Barton Community College HOSA Future Health Professionals students competed recently in Wichita at the largest Kansas HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC) to date.
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Potential students will have an opportunity to gear up for the fall semester during Barton’s popular “Enrollment Day” sessions, which start on April 14 and will continue throughout the summer.
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran visited Barton Community College on March 5 to announce congressionally directed federal funding of $425,000, which will support the purchase of equipment for the college’s Agriculture and Transportation Complex’s technical education programs.
Five members of Barton Community College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter earned top honors at the Kansas FBLA State Leadership Conference and Competition held at Emporia State University Feb. 28.