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The Erman B. White Gallery at Butler Community College in El Dorado is hosting a sculptural ceramics invitational entitled "Going the Distance." Butler art professor Kevin Kelly explained what makes the exhibition special. "Going the Distance features artists with regional ties who are pushing materials, processes, presentations and content to unexpected places," said Kelly. Participating artists include Linda Ganstrom, Jennifer Holt, Gabriel Poucher, Byron Ashley, Tyler Quintin, Ted Adler and Ben Ahlvers. The exhibition runs through April 1 during regular gallery hours, Monday - Friday, 10 a

Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall announced that Kansas Community Colleges and the Kansas National Guard have officially signed a proclamation establishing a statewide partnership to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. This partnership represents a collaborative effort to quickly expand educational and career pathways in one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields. “Kansas is ready to lead the nation in cybersecurity, and this partnership makes it possible,” said Senator Marshall. “By connecting our community colleges with the Kansas National Guard, we are

This month, Butler Community College is celebrating National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education, by highlighting the programs, partnerships and people preparing its students for high-skill, high-wage and in-demand careers across Kansas. Statewide, CTE continues to produce excellent results for students. More than 55,000 secondary and 38,650 post-secondary learners participate in CTE programs, earning industry-recognized credentials and graduating at higher rates. In Kansas specifically, 98.6% of CTE concentrators graduate

In celebration of Black History Month, Butler's Becoming One Never Divided (BOND) organization, formerly known as the Black Student Association, will present “Our Presence is Political,” a panel discussion on February 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Clifford/Stone Room located in the El Dorado Campus Welcome Center. Admission is free. Billed as a discussion on immigration, elections and collective power, the event will feature panelists Brandon Johnson, Yeni Silva-Renteria and Riley Williams Sr. Johnson is a Former District 1 Wichita City Council Member, Silva-Renteria is the Executive Director

Butler Community College hosted the annual 2026 Butler County Spelling Bee on Friday, February 6 in the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center on the El Dorado campus. Samuel Riley of Andover Middle School was named champion for the second year in a row. A total of 25 contestants from Butler County elementary and middle schools competed, with Samuel correctly spelling "hydrophobia" in the sixth round to be named the winner. Second and third place were solidified in the eleventh round. Riley will now compete in the State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS

Butler Theatre will present “Suzette Who Set to Sea” on Saturday, February 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Created for young and new theatre audiences, this 45-minute adventure follows Suzette, a determined young girl who dares to break the rules of her seaside village to save the people she loves. Set in a world where men build boats and women are forbidden from the sea, the show tells the story of a girl who knows she is meant for something more. When a mysterious event puts the village’s men in danger, Suzette secretly loads her loved ones onto a boat she built herself and sets sail. Along the way

Butler Community College and Friends University have partnered to expand opportunities for students pursuing advanced Spanish studies, creating a new scholarship to recognize academic achievement and language proficiency. The collaboration began after Dr. Jerry Smartt, director of foreign languages at Friends University, noticed Butler students consistently arrive at Friends well-prepared. “Butler students transfer with a really strong background, and are always outstanding students,” she said. Smartt connected with Dr. Kelsey Harper, chair of Butler’s Foreign Language Department, to explore

Butler Community College is pleased to announce Dr. Marc Malone has been named Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs for the College. His first day will be Thursday, April 2, 2026. Dr. Malone holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas, a Master of Arts in English Literature from Iowa State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and French from Illinois College. He participated in the Kansas Community College Leadership Institute and has served on the Kansas Council of Instructional Administrators since 2019. Dr. Malone

Butler Community College, in partnership with Augusta Public Schools, is proud to announce the launch of a new Career and Technical Education CyberIT pathway designed to place high school students on a direct path to high-wage, high-demand career opportunities in information technology and cybersecurity. The pathway is built on stack-able, industry-recognized, standalone credentials that give students meaningful flexibility after high school. Whether students choose to continue their education at the college level or enter the workforce directly after high school, these credentials provide a

The Butler Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that the scholarship application for the 2026–2027 academic year is now available and open for students to complete. The Foundation has moved its scholarship awarding timeline earlier in the year to better support students in planning for the upcoming academic year. By awarding scholarships between March and May of 2026, students will know in advance how much assistance they will receive—allowing them to more accurately anticipate their cost to attend Butler in the fall. Students are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible