Carlla Pike selected for the 2024 Spirit of Humanity Award
Winfield, KS
11/07/2024 10:04 AM
Carlla Pike will be honored with a reception co-hosted by Legacy Regional Community Foundation and Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. In addition to the Spirit of Humanity presentation, the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate the newly remodeled meeting room, Pike’s Place, with a ribbon cutting....
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Nursing Scholarship Fund Established at Southwestern in Memory of Dr. Shanthi Samuel
Winfield, KS
11/07/2024 10:01 AM
An endowed scholarship fund has been established at Southwestern College in memory of Dr. Shanthi Samuel. The Dr. Shanthi Samuel Scholarship for Nursing will promote the delivery of quality healthcare in our community. Scholarships resulting from the fund will be focused on supporting students majoring in the highly anticipated return of the bachelor’s in science level nursing program at Southwestern College....
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Downtown Doc Walk November 7th
Winfield, KS
10/29/2024 02:23 PM
SCHEDULE: 1st Thursday @ 4:00 p.m.
· November 7 - Angels Care Home Health & RCB Bank
· December 5 - Provider TBD & College Hill Coffee
· January 2 - Open
· February 6 - William Newton Cardiology & South Kansas Symphony at Cumbernauld Village
· March 6 - Open
· April 3 - Provider TBD & Cowley County Historical Society Museum...
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Southwestern College Natural Science Hall of Fame
Winfield, KS
10/29/2024 02:17 PM
Three Southwestern College graduates will be inducted into the Natural Science Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Deets Library on the campus of Southwestern College. The new members are Michael Porter ’81, James Morgan ’77, and Ken Lockwood ’80 (posthumously)....
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Cowley College to Host Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Visit
Arkansas City, KS
10/29/2024 02:16 PM
Cowley College is preparing for an important event as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will conduct a comprehensive evaluation visit on November 4th and 5th, 2024. This visit is a key component in the ongoing accreditation process and represents an opportunity for Cowley College to highlight its commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth....
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Hadley O’Toole Crowned Queen Alalah at 2024 Coronation
Arkansas City, KS
10/29/2024 02:14 PM
We are pleased to announce that Hadley O’Toole has been crowned the 92nd Queen Alalah! At just 19 years old, Hadley exemplifies a remarkable commitment to leadership, service, and community, truly embodying the spirit of this prestigious honor....
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Level Up Your Business: Training Opportunities with the Kansas SBDC at WSU
Wichita, KS
10/29/2024 02:06 PM
Ready to take your business to the next level? We've got you covered with exciting new workshops and events starting next week. Learn how to do business with the city, master social media, scale your reach, and more! For a full list of upcoming opportunities and links to register, visit www.wichita.edu/ksbdcworkshops
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Cowley President Michelle Schoon’s Listening Tour
Arkansas City, KS
10/29/2024 02:05 PM
On October 16, 2024, the Cowley College community came together for an engaging Listening Tour led by President Dr. Michelle Schoon. The event offered a platform for open dialogue, allowing participants to voice their thoughts, concerns, and ideas about the College....
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Riley Perdue Named October Student of the Month
Arkansas City, KS
10/29/2024 01:55 PM
Riley Perdue is a driven and ambitious 19-year-old from Arkansas City, Kansas. As an only child, she finds inspiration in her parents, Jeremy and Suvanah Perdue, who attended Cowley College. Her father, an automotive mechanic, and her mother, who holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and works at Cowley, have instilled in Riley a strong work ethic and the importance of education. This foundation has shaped her journey as she pursues her passions in engineering and community involvement....
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