Lauren Heller came to Barton Community College to pursue her passion for dance. As a sophomore and captain of the Barton dance team, she was looking forward to a year full of classes, practices, performances, and leadership opportunities. Then, on Sept. 27, everything changed.
Barton at Fort Riley alumnus to pursue dream job in nursing field after active duty
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Tue, 07/28/2026 - 12:45
As the U.S. Army commemorates its 250th anniversary of service to the nation, the Barton Alumni and Friends Association is proud to recognize Barton at Fort Riley alumnus Sanjay White, whose journey reflects the dedication, resilience, and commitment to service that have defined generations of American soldiers.
Volunteers In Action of Central Kansas has been awarded the 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant, allowing the organization to once again partner with AmeriCorps in strengthening volunteerism and meeting critical community needs throughout Barton County.
The League of Women Voters of Great Bend, in partnership with the Barton Community College Foundation, invites the community to support the newly established Bev Komarek and Rose Kelly Memorial Scholarship by participating in a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. July 23 at Pizza Hut, 2006 Main St., in Great Bend.
The Barton Community Music School is now enrolling students for the 2026-2027 academic year, offering students from surrounding communities ages 6-18 access to high-quality, affordable music lessons while providing valuable teaching experience and scholarship support for Barton music students.
Barton Foundation to host chamber coffee
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Tue, 07/14/2026 - 16:04
The Barton Community College Foundation will host the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffee from 9 to 10 a.m. July 23 at the Best Western Angus Inn Courtyard, 2920 10th St., with programming beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The Shafer Art Gallery at Barton Community College is accepting submissions from Kansas artists for its annual “Friends and Acquaintances” exhibition through the submission deadline at 10 a.m. Aug. 24.
Barton Community College is proud to announce its selection as one of eighteen new schools to join the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $75,000 grant.
The “New Heights Ballet Workshop” will be held July 27-31, offering dance students a chance to strengthen their ballet technique, develop artistry, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the upcoming Nutcracker for the Golden Belt season, and is open to dancers of all experience levels.
Barton FBLA students earn national recognition at Las Vegas conference
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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.