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Butler Community College celebrated graduation exercises for the Class of 2024 on Friday, May 10. Events included the 76th Annual Honors and Awards Recognition Ceremony, held in the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center’s Clifford/Stone Room, and the 97th Annual Commencement Ceremony, held at the BG Products Veterans Sports Complex in El Dorado. The Class of 2024 boasted more than 600 graduates, including 31 students who earned their Kansas State High School Diploma through Butler, and nearly $50,000 in scholarship funds was awarded between both events. President Dr. Kim Krull spoke at the afternoon

To view the photo album, click here https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBqmG9 (Photo Credits: Rodney Dimick and Elizabeth Cody). Sixty-one nursing students, one newborn and one service dog came together with family and friends to celebrate the Spring 2024 Nurses Pinning Ceremony at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 9. “We discovered something truly special: the essence of nursing,” Bethany Middendorf, Class President, said after crediting faculty, fellow students and loved ones with unwavering support during their rigorous studies. “Nursing, as we come to understand, is more than just a

To view the photo album, visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBoTR3 After a decade of awarding high school students with college credits, Butler Community College’s Early College Academy (ECA) honored more than one hundred students at their 2024 ceremony with academic cords to wear to the college’s May 10th graduation. On May 4, the ECA recognized current high school students who successfully completed their courses of study in areas like Health Science, Engineering, Welding and more. Eight students earned their Welding Certificate, 11 received an academy completion certificate and the rest earned

Click to view photo album. Butler Community College faculty, staff and students gathered together in the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center on the El Dorado campus to celebrate the nominees and winners of the 2024 Student Life Awards. “This is always really a special event toward the end of the semester to recognize outstanding students, faculty and staff,” President Dr. Kim Krull said in her welcome. “Congratulations to all the nominees and congratulations to the folks who end up with awards tonight.” In addition to the categories meant to highlight valuable attributes in nominees, other individuals

Butler and Emporia from Students to Teachers recognizes two decades of partnership. Written by: Caleb Sanderson Butler Community College’s and Emporia State University’s (ESU) elementary education partnership, Butler & Emporia from Students to Teachers (BEST), recognizes 20 years of dedication and support to students. The partnership has graduated well over 500 students, with some of those graduates serving as mentor teachers, now or in the past. Students in the BEST pathway earn their Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from ESU while taking all classes on the Andover or El

Butler Community College is excited to announce significant advancements in its Software Development program. Beginning Fall 2024, students can select a track focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The new career path is intended for high school graduates and returning adults, with a 7 p.m. class expected to be offered at Butler’s Andover campus. Fall semester classes begin August 19. Kansas’ Longterm Occupational Projections suggest graduates can anticipate lucrative career prospects in the Artificial Intelligence field. Butler’s program aims to train graduates to enter the workforce and is

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) recently announced significant updates to the state's academic curriculum. The changes, aimed at enhancing the transfer process between community college and Kansas universities, places the state in greater alignment with most U.S. states. Butler Community College administration sees the changes positively impacting its students beginning fall 2024. “It has been a herculean lift for Butler faculty. But our catalog is updated, and classes are aligned with the academic buckets put forth by KBOR, so we are ready to serve enrolling students in this new system.”

The Butler Community College Foundation to host event on May 1 on El Dorado campus. Written by: Caleb Sanderson Janice Akao, Department Chair of Accounting, Business Administration and Data Analytics, was named the 2024 Master Teacher by the Butler Community College Education Association (BCCEA). “I am deeply honored to have been chosen as the recipient of the Master Teacher award,” Akao said. “I sincerely appreciate the acknowledgment of my efforts in the field of education, including the countless hours, dedication and love I have poured into my work.” BCCEA has recognized an outstanding

Culminating his 52 years of teaching, Peterson ends career with upcoming Butler play, "Harvey." Written by: Caleb Sanderson After 43 years teaching and being a professional inspiration to students in the Butler Community College Theatre Department, Bob Peterson is set to retire at the end of this academic year. Peterson exits Butler following his last Butler play, Harvey. Harvey will be performed in the 700 Building theatre on the El Dorado campus. Showtimes are Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday as well. This will be Peterson’s last play

Five nights of instrumental performances on the El Dorado campus. Written by: Caleb Sanderson Join the Butler Community College Instrumental Music Department for five nights of recitals performed on the El Dorado campus. Details are included below. Brass Recital on Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clifford Stone Room, located in the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center (2000) Building. Admission is free and no tickets are required. This recital will feature brass solos and small ensembles. Woodwind and Strings Recital on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clifford Stone Room, located in the R.D