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Barton FBLA students earn national recognition at Las Vegas conference vinduskaj Wed, 06/17/2026 - 14:25

Barton Community College Future Business Leaders of America members attended the National Collegiate FBLA Leadership Conference and competition June 6-8 in Las Vegas.

Shafer Gallery featured as part of 2026 Kansas Sunflower Summer program vinduskaj Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:04

Barton Community College’s Shafer Gallery is proud to announce its participation in the 2026 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program.

Barton Community College to host adult education classes in downtown Great Bend vinduskaj Tue, 06/09/2026 - 13:10

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days July 13-16 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will start July 20 or 21, depending on which class sessions are signed up for.

Barton Community College unveils first set of Microcredentials in partnership with Larned State Hospital vinduskaj Mon, 06/08/2026 - 12:07

Barton Community College is offering Mental Health Microcredentials designed to help learners build practical, job-ready skills for careers and advancement opportunities in mental health settings, with other subjects to be rolled out in the future.

Shafer Art Gallery to host “Fierce Planets: A SAQA and Johns Hopkins Wavelengths” exhibition vinduskaj Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:19

The Shafer Gallery will host an opening reception for the “Fierce Planets” exhibition from 4-6 p.m. on June 12, and light refreshments will be served

Barton Online student travels from Japan to attend commencement ceremony vinduskaj Mon, 06/01/2026 - 15:35

Barton Online student Enedina Espinosa has worn many hats throughout her life, including mother and military spouse. Recently, she added graduate to the list when she walked across the stage at Barton’s commencement ceremony in May to receive her associate degree. Her journey to that moment was anything but short.

Barton nursing students honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students vinduskaj Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:07

Barton Nursing students Cecelia Barnard and Olivia Herrman were honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students at the Nurse Pinning Ceremonies as part of Barton’s graduation celebrations.

Exceptional Barton faculty recognized with Distinguished Instructor Awards vinduskaj Mon, 05/18/2026 - 14:28

​​​​​​​Two Barton instructors earned the Distinguished Instructor Award (DIA) for the 2025-2026 academic year for their outstanding efforts and were recognized at Barton’s commencement ceremony Friday evening in the Barton Gymnasium.

Barton celebrates Medical Laboratory Technology graduates vinduskaj Mon, 05/18/2026 - 14:05

The Medical Laboratory Technology program graduated 18 students in May with Associate of Applied Science degrees in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Barton nursing graduates honored during pinning ceremonies vinduskaj Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:04

Barton Community College celebrated the accomplishments of its nursing graduates during two separate Nursing Pinning Ceremonies May 15 in the Fine Arts Auditorium recognizing students from both the Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs in Great Bend and Pratt.