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 construction and plumbing programs earn statewide honors; Mazouch named instructor of the year
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Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:33
Barton Community College Construction Technology Program Coordinator Matt Mazouch attended the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Kansas and Build Up Kansas Conference in early November, where he was recognized as the 2025 Post-Secondary Instructor of the Year in the Western Region, and Barton was named the Post-Secondary School of the Year for the Western Region.
Barton Community College is proud to announce the launch of a new recognition program, the “Bart Award,” created to celebrate the dedication and achievements of outstanding faculty and staff.
Barton announced as Bellwether Award Finalist in recognition of innovative programming
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Thu, 11/13/2025 - 13:42
The Bellwether College Consortium has announced the 30 finalists selected to compete for the prestigious Bellwether Award at the 32nd Annual Community College Futures Assembly (CCFA). This nationally recognized award honors outstanding and innovative programs in U.S. community colleges across three categories.
Shafer Art Gallery to Host “Museum Exchange” Exhibition showcasing regional collaboration
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Mon, 11/10/2025 - 11:43
The Shafer Art Gallery will celebrate the unveiling of its “Museum Exchange” exhibition with a free reception from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 14 featuring music, light refreshments, and a gallery discussion.
The Barton Fine and Performing Arts Hall of Fame Committee has invited the public to submit nominations for Barton faculty, alumni, or individuals associated with the College who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their artistic field.
The Barton Community College Library will team up with the English department and Barton’s literary annual “Prairie Ink” staff to host a “Writer’s Workshop” from 6–7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Cavanaugh Room of the Learning Resource Center and via Zoom.
The Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold two nights of auditions for its spring production of the musical “SpongeBob SquarePants,” from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 11 and 19 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
Children aged three to eleven who love fairytales can enjoy a camp full of creative expression led by the Barton Dance Theatre students from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Fine Arts Building.