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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
Barton College Set to Host Second Giving Days from March 12-14
Barton College announces its second annual Giving Days from March 12-14, aiming to raise $200,000 from 400 donors. The event will support the Fund for Barton, scholarships, and other areas, featuring matching gifts and special events. Last year, the initiative raised $101,815 from 243 donors.
Barton Experiences Made Possible by You: Chase Eaton, Class of 2024
With a dedication that extends beyond the track and into the heart of healthcare, Chase Eaton (’24) exemplifies the spirit of a young visionary, propelled by both the fervor of athletic triumphs and the compassionate calling of medicine. At just 22, his journey of resilience, ambition, and gratitude is nothing short of inspiring.
Exploring Pathways
Barton College’s “Pathways” program fosters community by connecting new students with peers and mentors through shared interests.
A Night to Remember – Love the Symphony 2024
Barton College hosts a diverse array of arts, including the Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1964 and now boasting over 50 members. The orchestra, a blend of students and Wilson community musicians, benefits from fundraisers and endowments and offers collaborative symphonic study and performance. Recently, the 32nd Annual Love the Symphony dinner featured local soprano Jordan Winslow Gracey, highlighting community partnership in the arts.
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- 3/23 Barton College Women's Golf at Greenwood Invitational
- 3/24 2:00 PM [L] Barton College Men's Tennis at Chowan
- 3/24 2:00 PM [W] Barton College Women's Tennis at Chowan
- 3/24 3:00 PM [L] Barton College Baseball vs Lenoir-Rhyne
- 3/24 7:00 PM [L] Barton College Men's Volleyball at Catawba
- Barton men’s lacrosse downs rival Mount Olive, 16-12, to advance in the league championship
- Barton takes runner-up at the 2026 Conference Carolinas Men’s Golf Championship
- Barton Head Field Hockey Coach competes in the 2026 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup
- Barton College names Kevin Danahy new Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Triathlon Coach
- Barton ends regular season with doubleheader split on the road against Catawba
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