Butler Community College has announced Shannon Covert as the new Dean of its Science, Engineering and Math (SEM) division. Covert had been serving as Interim Dean since the beginning of the year. Covert earned her Bachelor's degree in Secondary Math Education from Emporia State University and her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University. She also has an ESL…
The National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) announced yesterday that, for the very first time, students in Butler Community College's sports media program will be the primary production team for an ESPN broadcast. The Butler Grizzly football team will play Dodge City Community College on Saturday, November 4, in a match-up of nationally-ranked teams, and Butler Creative TV (BCTV)…, Andover, Ella Boozer Alex Colburn , Attica, Noah Loreg Kendra Nelson , Augusta, Haley Smith , Benton, Everett Salmons , Denver (CO), Jamari Childers , El Dorado, Zac Foes Tristan Fry Evan Liess Ethan Manke , Emporia, Triton Ybarra , Hesston, Micah Miller-Wyse , Hugoton, Gavin Williams , Hutchinson, Kaden Warner , Melvern, Braden Reed , Salina, Allí Scheck , Wichita, McKenna Ellis Annabelle Gilchrist Maycee James Molly Keller
Butler Community College is gearing up for the state-wide launch of the Kansas Promise Scholarship this coming fall. The $10 million Kansas Promise Scholarship Act was signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 23, 2021. The revolutionary program provides last dollar assistance for tuition, fees and books for qualifying Kansans studying select career areas at the state’s community and technical…
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The Butler Community College Board of Trustees recently named Dr. Jackie Vietti as Interim President. Vietti, who previously served as President of Butler from 1995-2012, will take over for the retiring Dr. Kimberly Krull effective Monday, January 6, 2025. At an event celebrating Dr. Krull’s retirement on Monday, December 9, the current and former Butler leaders discussed their unexpected role…
The demand for driver services has skyrocketed and employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow five percent from 2018 to 2028. As supply chain demands grow, so will the need for truck drivers. The customized training division of Butler Community College, now known as Career and Workforce Education, has partnered with CSC, Inc. to bring CDL Class A, Class B, and…
At just 18 years old, Barrett Pirtle isn’t your average teenager. While most high school seniors are still deciding on a college or summer job, the Leon, Kansas, native was putting himself in position to land a six-figure job in a competitive industry—all thanks to a welding hood and a relentless drive. A student of Butler’s Early College Academy, Pirtle’s journey kicked off with a spark. Drawn…
Butler Community College gathered with McConnell Air Force Base on April 24 to recognize a half century of educational opportunities provided by Butler on base at McConnell. The celebration took place more than 50 years after Butler's first class at McConnell was taught on January 27, 1975. "Butler Community College has served Airmen from all over the country here at McConnell Air Force Base,”…
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…
