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…
Butler Community College English professor Andrea McCaffree-Wallace has been named the 2026 recipient of the Butler Community College Education Association (BCCEA) Master Teacher Award, recognizing her commitment to teaching, student success and service to the college. The BCCEA has honored an outstanding faculty member with the Master Teacher Award each year since 1973, recognizing instructors…
Written by: Caleb Sanderson, Butler Community College now offers Welding Technology classes at Rose Hill High School taught by Butler Welding alumni and industry-professional Jake Duerksen. Classes begin in August at the new state-of-the-art welding lab. Seats are limited and open to all students, including the Early College Academy (ECA) . Duerksen has collaborated with both Butler’s Facilities Management team and Rose…
When Abby George started Sweetie Pie Bakery in 2023, she traded the comforts of hobby baking for the hustle and precision of running a small business. Now every Saturday you can find her at west Wichita’s Kansas Grown farmers market selling cakes, scones, cookies and protein bars—and dreaming up her next big steps. George’s love for baking began in childhood, practicing family recipes with her…
Written by: Caleb Sanderson, After changing her major from architecture, Lexi Gruenwald discovered her passion for ceramics by stepping into the art world at Butler. Lexi has molded her life around learning and sharing art as a commissioned artist and teaching community classes at City Arts in Wichita’s Old Town. As a former art scholarship student, Lexi was introduced to art both as a creator and behind the scenes as a…
Butler Community College theatre students will present an adaptation of the legend of Robin Hood, Marian or the True Tale of Robin Hood by Adam Szymkowicz on September 25-27. This comedic play showcases Maid Marian secretly in disguise as Robin Hood. The performance is rooted in identity, mistakes and exploring oneself. Audiences can expect adventures, clever disguises and a unique retelling of…, Quick details, What: Theatre production "Marian or The True Tale of Robin Hood" Where: College Theatre, 700 building, El Dorado campus When: Thursday, Sept. 25 – Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 pm; matinee on Friday at 2 pm Cost: Free for staff, faculty and students with college ID; $10 for adults; $5 for seniors. Limited seating. Early reservations strongly encouraged. Learn about theatre, art, instrumental/vocal…, CAST, Bel Aire, Shane Wilson , Clearwater, Kalea Gooch Tate Smith , Dexter, Laikin Bratcher , El Dorado, Emeline Spradlin , Junction City, Jaxon Hodge , Newton, Ronni Horn Kinsley Peterson-Nevill Grey Thaw , Topeka, Kallahan Mielenz , Waterside, CT, CJ Manual , Wichita, Bronwen Burch Audrey Buser Addi Gimple Sarah Hittle Aven Hottle Jaden Murdock Riley Outhier Theo Scribner Melia Voshell Candice Weilert , CREW, Atchinson, Clara Hall Ivie Wolfe , Augusta, Claire Brown Corbyn Mosley , Clearwater, Ella Bernsten , Derby, Brooke Rice , El Dorado, Eli Wonsetler , Harper, Sergio Garcia Reyes , Howard, Gracie Moore , Hutchinson, Michaela Willard , Madison, Cheyenne Trower , Minneapolis, Brysie Cox , Towanda, Rory Mosher , Valley Center, Anna Black (Stage Manager) Finn Galliart Savannah Wolff , Wichita, Roz Hodge MJ Jarrett Jasper White-Knight
Written by: Keith West and Caleb Sanderson, Four Butler Community College students received seven awards for radio and television programming created within the last year from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB). On March 6, the KAB announced the winners of this year’s Student Production awards, with Butler receiving more than three times as many awards as all other two-year colleges combined. Butler ranked fifth in the state…, Daniel Fee, Mass Communication, Radio/TV sophomore – Potwin, KS , Second Place – Visual 60 Second Commercial/PSA – “Pizza Place” , Everett Salmans, Film & Production freshman – Benton, KS , Honorable Mention – Audio On-Air Personality – “Soulman” , Kaden Warner, Mass Communication, Sports Media sophomore – Wichita, KS , First Place – Visual Best Sportscast – “Monday Morning Sports Report” Second Place – Audio Podcast – “Metal Monday Episode 4” Honorable Mention – Audio Sports Color Commentator or Reporter – “Butler v Hutchinson Volleyball” , Sam White, Mass Communication, Radio/TV sophomore – Wichita, KS , Second Place – Audio Station Promotional Announcement – “Outspoken” Second Place – Visual Best Feature – “Golf Course Upkeep” For more information, contact: Dr. Keith West, Professor of Mass Communication, (316) 322-3194.
Written by: Caleb Sanderson, Greta started her Campus Police Department student worker position in November of 2022 for experience as a Criminal Justice major. Working with Chief Henderson and the other officers has given her insight into the field she’s currently pursuing. “Greta Santini has been instrumental in helping me with closing some cases and investigations,” Kevin Leiker, Butler Community College Police Officer,…
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…, Braiden Allen of Augusta High School, Haven Grade School (Haven) 2024 winner, Brianna (Cleveland) Oglesby of Derby High School, Prairie Creek Elementary School (Andover) 2024 winner, Jamie Rhue of Winfield High School, El Paso Elementary Special Education teacher (Derby) 2023 winner
