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Couple Endows $250,000 for Tomorrow’s Storytellers
Pictured above: Phyllis Parish Howard and Seab Howard with their daughter, Gabrielle. The most compelling stories often begin with a strong foundation, an origin that shapes everything that follows. For
Love the Symphony 2025
On February 14, the Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra hosted the 33rd Annual Love the Symphony dinner showcased the extraordinary talent of soloist Caleb Skinner, under the direction of guest conductor and violinist Christopher Ellis.
Barton Experiences Made Possible by You: Jessica Pigford, Class of 2025
Jessica Pigford found her fit at Barton College, discovering a passion for psychology while embracing campus life, community support, and leadership as she prepares for graduation.
Mission Moments with Kelly: December 2024
“Mission Moments with Kelly,” is column from Kelly Taranto, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Through the lens of Kelly’s perspective, this series will provide a closer look at the meaningful
A Lasting Gift: The Morgans’ Endowed Scholarship
The Fund for Barton Explained
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- 4/12 Barton College Women's Golf at Conference Carolinas Championship
- 4/12 12:00 PM [L] Barton College Men's Tennis vs Chowan
- 4/12 12:00 PM [W] Barton College Women's Tennis vs Chowan
- 4/14 2:00 PM [L] Barton College Men's Tennis vs North Carolina Wesleyan
- 4/14 3:00 PM [W] Barton College Baseball vs Virginia State
- Barton’s Ryan Jahr wraps up play at the 2026 NCAA D-II South/Southeast Men’s Golf Regionals
- Barton men’s lacrosse falls to No. 9 Anderson in opening round of the playoffs
- Barton men’s lacrosse to face Anderson in first-ever game in the national tournament
- Barton’s Ryan Jahr qualifies to the 2026 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf South/Southeast Regionals
- Barton men’s lacrosse downs Lees-McRae, 15-12, to capture the 2026 Conference Carolinas Championship
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