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Writers’ Corner held at the Burford Theatre

Cowley College's Creative Writing program hosted their first Writers' Corner for the academic year at the historic Burford Theatre on October 17th with over 50 people present to hear the writers present their works. read more

Bianchini and Qualls named to All-Kansas Academic Team

Cowley College sophomores Priscilla Bianchini and Jeannie Qualls were recently named to the All-Kansas Academic Team. A number of students applied for this honor this semester, and after a competitive application process and series of essays demonstrating their academic achievements, leadership and volunteerism, only two were selected from the Ark City campus. Bianchini and Qualls will be honored locally at the spring induction ceremony and will have their photographs displayed in Galle Johnson, replacing last year’s candidates. They will go on to represent Cowley College at a luncheon in Topeka in March honoring their accomplishments as well. read more

Board approves naming of Cowley College Softball Field in honor of legendary coach

After careful review and consideration of documentation, the naming advisory committee unanimously recommended the Cowley College Softball Field be named the Ed Hargrove Softball Field, in honor of former coach Ed Hargrove, during Monday night's meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Cowley College Short General Education Center Community Room in Wellington, KS. read more

The Math & Science Club is hosting a can food drive

Please help us by donating can food items to help benefit those in need this holiday season. Beginning Monday, October 21, items can be placed in donation boxes located throughout the top floor of Galle Johnson. All proceeds will go to Family Life Services.

Instrumental music concert provides enjoyable experience

Being his first year in charge of the band programs at Cowley College, Dr. Michael Christensen is hoping to establish a new, enjoyable music experience for members of the community. The Cowley College jazz band and concert band did just that during their fall concert Saturday in the Robert Brown Theatre. read more

Lady Tiger tennis players do well at ITA Small College Nationals

Led by two sophomores and a freshman, the Cowley College women’s tennis team was well represented at the ITA Small College Nationals held October 17-20 in Rome, GA. read more

Late goals lift Cowley soccer team to 4-3 double overtime victory

The Cowley College men's soccer team got a goal from Antonio Marra with only four minutes left in regulation of Wednesday's game at Neosho County to send the game into overtime. Then, in the second overtime, Lucas Mauro scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Alvaro Gabancho to inch the Tigers closer to a second straight conference title with the 4-3 double overtime win. read more

Lady Tiger soccer captures first-ever conference title

Continuing its dream season, the Cowley College women’s soccer team gained at least a share of its first-ever conference title with a 4-1 win at Neosho County Wednesday in Chanute, KS. read more

Lady Tiger volleyball has win streak come to a thud

Winners of 26 matches in a row, the No. 4-ranked Cowley College volleyball team suffered back-to-back losses against ranked Jayhawk Conference foes as they equaled its loss total from the entire season. On Wednesday, Cowley lost at No. 2-ranked Coffeyville 25-18, 25-19, 25-14, before losing a five-set home match against No. 13-ranked Highland 25-20, 25-16, 25-27, 18-25, 12-15 on Friday. read more

Board of Trustees meeting to be held Monday, October 21

The regular monthly meeting of the Cowley College Board of Trustees will be conducted on Monday, October 21, 2019, in the Short Community Room inside of the Short General Education Center on Cowley College's Sumner Campus, 2208 Davis-White Loop, Wellington, KS. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. All Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public and Cowley employees. Click here to view agenda.

Far from home, Priscilla Bianchini thriving at Cowley College's main campus in Arkansas City

Serving as a role model and leader on Cowley College's main campus in Arkansas City, sophomore Priscilla Bianchini was recently named the October 2019 Student of the Month. read more

Fall instrumental music concert to be held October 19

Cowley College's jazz band and concert band will be featured during their fall concert Saturday, October 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Robert Brown Theatre. There is no cost to attend the fall concert. read more

Concert Choir and CC Singers to perform a Celebration of Song

With the seasons starting to change, the Cowley College Concert Choir and CC Singers will perform a Celebration of Song Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Robert Brown Theatre. There is no cost to attend this exciting concert. read more

Tiger cross country teams place seventh at Fort Hays State Tiger Open

Gearing up for the Region VI/Jayhawk Conference Championships on October 26, the nationally ranked Cowley College cross country teams each placed seventh out of 13 teams at the Fort Hays State University Tiger Open Saturday in Hays, KS. read more

Volleyball runs winning streak to 26 in a row heading into showdown at Coffeyville

With a match at No. 2-ranked Coffeyville looming on Wednesday, the No. 4-ranked Cowley College volleyball team ran its winning streak to 26 matches in a row by going 4-0 at the Triton Invitational played Friday and Saturday in Fort Dodge, Iowa. read more

Coffeyville slips past Lady Tiger soccer team in overtime

The first conference title for the No. 18-ranked Cowley College women's soccer team will have to wait a little while longer as they suffered a 3-2 overtime loss against Coffeyville Saturday in Arkansas City. read more

Tiger soccer team closes in on second straight conference title

Winning its third game in a row, the Cowley College men's soccer team blasted Coffeyville 8-0 Saturday in Arkansas City. With the victory, the Tigers are now one win away from repeating as Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division champions. read more

Familiar name to grace the Robert Brown Theatre stage

With Sarah Flickinger's parents, Mark and Dianne, having been long-time employees at Cowley College, the Flickinger family is well known around the Arkansas City community. Sarah will now have her turn to shine at the college as she was recently named one of five finalists for Queen Alalah LXXXVIII. Coronation is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 in the Robert Brown Theatre. read more

Former Little Miss Arkalalah one of five Queen finalists

Although she remembers very little about her time of being crowned Little Miss Arkalalah, Avery Foust knew she wanted to wear another crown one day. She will have that opportunity after being named one of five finalists for Queen Alalah LXXXVIII. Coronation is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 in the Robert Brown Theatre. read more

Gracie Musson looks to follow in her mother and aunt's footsteps

With her mother and great aunt having been crowned Queen Alalah, Gracie Musson will look to follow in their footsteps as one of five finalists for Queen Alalah LXXXVIII. Coronation is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 in the Robert Brown Theatre. read more

Ray continuing school year to remember

One month after being named the Cowley College September Student of the Month, Kendall Ray continues to have a memorable semester as she was named one of five finalists for Queen Alalah LXXXVIII. Coronation is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 in the Robert Brown Theatre. read more

Smith eager to experience Arkalalah as a Queen finalist

With her father, Ron, serving on a past Arkalalah committee, Allison Smith got to have a behind the scenes look at how things run during Arkalalah. However, she will have an even better vantage point when she takes the Robert Brown Theatre stage as one of five finalists for Queen Alalah LXXXVIII. Coronation is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 in the Robert Brown Theatre. read more

Cowley College brings to life critically acclaimed play “Picnic”

Cowley College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department entertained audiences with three special performances of its fall play “Picnic” October 3-5 inside the Robert Brown Theatre. read more

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What's Happening

Tuesday, October 22

-Tiger Booster Club Luncheon, Wright Room, 12 p.m.
-Women’s Soccer Hosts Butler, 5:30 p.m.
-Vocal Concert, Robert Brown Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
-Darts Tournament “301”, Student Center Game Room, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23

-Senior Day, Arkansas City Campus.
-Volleyball at Labette, Parsons, KS, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 24

-Dodgeballalah, W.S. Scott Auditorium, 6 p.m.
-College Closed for Fall Break.

Friday, October 25

-College Closed for Fall Break.
-Queen Alalah Coronation, Robert Brown Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 26

-College Closed for Fall Break.
-Cross Country Teams at Region VI Championship, Iola, KS.

Sunday, October 27

-College Closed for Fall Break.
-Women/Men’s Soccer Hosts First Round of Region VI Playoffs, Ark City High School, 2/4 p.m.

Monday, October 28

-Paramedic Graduation, Wright Room, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 29

-Intramural Soccer (outdoor) Weather Permitting, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30

-Volleyball Hosts Johnson County, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 31

-Halloween Dance, Linda Adams Hargrove Athletic Center, 9 p.m.-midnight.

Friday, November 1

-Collegiate Quiz Bowl Fall Invitational at Neosho Community College, Chanute, KS, 1 p.m.
-Women’s Basketball Hosts Kansas Wesleyan University JV, 5:30 p.m.
-Men’s Basketball Hosts Iowa Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 2

-Wrestling at Central Methodist University Open, Fayette, MO, 9 a.m.
-Men’s Basketball Hosts Southwestern College JV, 3 p.m.
-International Student Organization Farm Day at McCorgary Farms in Ark City, 3-9 p.m.
-Women’s Basketball Hosts Tabor JV, 5:30 p.m.
-PTK Honors in Action Conference, Lincoln, NE.

Sunday, November 3

-PTK Honors in Action Conference, Lincoln, NE.