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Cowley College Donates Nearly 700 Pounds Of Meat To Local Food Pantries

Friday, August 19 by Lyman James

Following the purchase of a market heifer during the Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction held at the Winfield Fair Grounds on Aug. 1, Cowley College donated nearly 700 pounds of meat to Manna Ministries in Arkansas City and the Winfield Community Food Pantry on Thursday.The college began purchasing cattle from local 4-H... Read More.

Butler Community College To Extend Nursing Program To Cowley’s Winfield Campus

Thursday, August 18 by Lyman James

Butler and Cowley community colleges have agreed to partner on a nursing program, according to a news release from Cowley Thursday."When Cowley College administrators reviewed their latest state needs assessment, the report indicated a large number of openings in the nursing field," the press release said. "Kansas labor data also ranked nursing seventh in... Read More.

Cowley College Planning Celebrations In Honor Of 100 Years

Friday, August 5 by Lyman James

The Centennial Committee at Cowley College is putting together special activities for the community, students, and alumni as they prepare to celebrate 100 years of classes being offered at its main campus in Ark City.In honor of 100 years of service, Kansas Lt. Gov. David Toland will be on hand for Proclamation Day at... Read More.

Cowley College Foundation Raises $1 million

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

The Cowley College Foundation secured just over $1 million in charitable gifts during the fiscal year that ended June 30, capping its most successful year ever, according to a news release from the college. The Foundation was founded in 1968.“Almost 300 donors from 20 states made gifts in support of Cowley College,” Foundation President... Read More.

Cowley College Shows Continued Support To Area 4-H Youth Programs

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

Showing their support for the rural community and agriculture in the county, Cowley College purchased a market steer during Monday night’s Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction held at the Winfield Fairgrounds.The 1,210-pound reserve division champion was presented by Madison McGee, who will be a junior at Ark City High School, according to... Read More.

Cowley College Lefty Reliever Drafted By Pittsburgh Pirates

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

Miguel Fulgencio, one of the top junior college relief pitchers in the country, will get to live out a childhood dream and pitch professionally after being selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball draft Tuesday.According to mlb.com’s draft tracker, Fulgencio began his college athletic career on the... Read More.

Phillips 66 College Interns get Ponca City’s Grand Tour

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Rich Cantillon had the opportunity to give Phillips 66 college interns a grand tour of Ponca City. David Keathly gave a tour of the Marland Mansion. Rich took them on a driving tour including the historic Wentz Pool and Lake Ponca Recreation Area. They had lunch at the Rusty Barrell. These Phillips 66 college... Read More.

Former Cowley College Throwers Qualify For Highland Games In Germany

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

By RAMA PEROOTwo of the top throwers in the history of the Cowley College women’s track and field program, Courtney Gougler and Jamesia Milton, are on their way to the International Highland Games Federation Women's Amateur World Championships in Windeck, Germany, on August 20.In the fall of 2021, Milton and Gougler competed in the... Read More.

Cowley College Selects Smith As Next President

Thursday, July 7 by Lyman James

After open forums for Cowley College employees and the Arkansas City community, dinner, and a face-to-face interview with the Board of Trustees, Dr. Randy Smith has been selected as the next president of Cowley College following a special meeting of the Board of Trustees Wednesday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room.According to a... Read More.

Cowley College, Ark City High School Partner For Basketball Camp

Tuesday, June 21 by Lyman James

A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp.The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium.According to a press release from Cowley, Ponca City High School finished second behind Wichita Independent and Ark City... Read More.

Late Cowley College Coach Honored Saturday With Complex Dedication

Tuesday, June 14 by Lyman James

By RAMA PEROO, Cowley College Director of Institutional Communication and Public Relations/SIDAfter 18 years as the head track and field coach at Cowley College and numerous conference and region titles, the Cowley College Track and Field Complex was renamed the Mark A Phillips Track and Field Complex during a dedication held Saturday at the... Read More.

Cowley College, ACPD, And Four County Mental Health Partner On Suicide Prevention Program

Friday, June 10 by Lyman James

Looking for ways to better help students deal with mental health issues and assist with suicide prevention, Cowley College, the Arkansas City Police Department, and Four County Mental Health have partnered to start a student-led peer support group on campus called Hope Squad.According to a news release from Cowley College, Hope Squad members are... Read More.