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 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 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.
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.
The Medical Laboratory Technology program graduated 18 students in May with Associate of Applied Science degrees in Medical Laboratory Technology.
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.
The Barton Community College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program recognized graduates during a cording ceremony Friday in the Fine Arts Auditorium, following completion of an intensive 16-month paramedic education program in Great Bend and Topeka.
Lauren Heller of Junction City and Cam Bergstrom of Alberta, Canada, were named Barton Community College’s 2026 Outstanding Graduates, and Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy recognized them as part of Barton’s commencement on Friday.
Barton Community College has announced Cadence Halfhill of Ellsworth and Maverick Munden of Larned as its 2025-26 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassadors of the Year.