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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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- 4/2 6:00 PM [W] Barton College Men's Volleyball at Newberry
- 3/30 Barton College Men's Golf at The Trojan Open
- 3/31 7:00 PM [L] Barton College Men's Volleyball at Mount Olive
- 4/2 1:00 PM [W] Barton College Softball vs Winston-Salem State
- 4/2 3:00 PM [W] Barton College Softball vs Winston-Salem State
- 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
- Barton outdoor track and field competes at the 2026 Conference Carolinas Championships
- Barton baseball suffers road doubleheader setback to UNC Pembroke Saturday in regular season finale
- Barton baseball falls to UNC Pembroke Friday evening on the road in a conference weekend series opener
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