News & Blog
Sharing stories from our alumni, donors, and friends that inspire, uplift, and showcase the transformative power of education and community support.
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
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.
Rocky Covington ’69 Invitational Golf Tournament benefiting Barton College
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Saturday, September 16, 2023, was a splendid day of golf and fellowship, honoring the life of the late Robert “Rocky” Covington
Thank You to our Football 2023 Honorary Captains!
After an exhilarating 6-5 season, Barton Football has come to a close. Football provides us with the opportunity to amplify our connection with the community,
Browse by Topic
Explore Campus News
- Barton’s Chase Waddell earns all-region baseball honors by the American Baseball Coaches Association
- Barton Head Baseball Coach Keith Gorman takes top spot at USC Aiken
- 5/2 1:00 PM [W] Barton College Baseball vs Mount Olive (Conference Carolinas Championship)
- 5/3 11:00 AM [W] Barton College Baseball vs North Greenville (Conference Carolinas Championship)
- 5/4 1:00 PM [L] Barton College Baseball vs Belmont Abbey (Conference Carolinas Championship)
- 5/1 7:00 PM [L] Barton College Baseball vs Belmont Abbey (Conference Carolinas Championship)
- 5/8 Barton College Men's Golf at NCAA Division II South/Southeast Regional Championship
- Barton’s Aniya Heckstall takes seventh overall in the women’s 100 meters to earn outdoor All-American honors
- Barton’s Aniya Heckstall advances to the women’s 100-meter finals at the D-II outdoor track championships
- Barton College’s Chase Waddell garners 2025 All-Southeast Region baseball honors
Share Your Story
If you have an inspiring story because of philanthropy at Barton College, we invite you to share your story with us.