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08/24/2026

The first day of classes begins a new chapter in Barton College’s 125-year story. 💙

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lydia M. Walker on her appointment as the Marie and Leman Barnhill Endowed Chair in Religious Studies.

Since joining Barton in 2021, Dr. Walker has inspired students through her interdisciplinary teaching and internationally recognized scholarship. In her new role, she will continue advancing research, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and creating opportunities for students and the community to engage with leading scholars through public lectures and programming.

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07/22/2026

Barton is proud to be recognized on Phi Theta Kappa's 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, honoring colleges and universities that provide exceptional support for transfer students as they pursue their bachelor's degrees.

Barton College is among 275 institutions nationwide recognized on Phi Theta Kappa's 2026 Transfer Honor Roll for transfer student success.

07/15/2026

Dr. Luis Carlos Ayarza, recipient of the 2025-2026 Lincoln Financial Excellence in Teaching Award, sees education as a shared journey shaped by curiosity, empathy, and meaningful connections. In the classroom, he encourages students to recognize their potential and discover confidence in themselves.

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WILSON, N.C. – July 15, 2026 — Barton College has named Dr. Luis Carlos Ayarza, associate professor of Spanish, the recipient of the 2025-2026 Lincoln Financial Excellence in Teaching Fund […]

07/09/2026

What does it mean to be a Bulldog? For Coggins Cup recipient Ethan Koekemoer, it meant serving others, embracing community, and growing through every opportunity.

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WILSON, N.C. — July 9, 2026 — Ethan Koekemoer’s Barton College experience was shaped by service—to his classmates, his campus, and his community. That commitment earned the magna cm laude […]

07/08/2026

Years of studying, clinical experiences, and unwavering determination led Katelynn Kaestner to the Hilley Cup—one of Barton College's highest academic honors. Next stop: the NICU. 🩺

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WILSON, N.C. — July 7, 2026 — Katelynn Kaestner completed one of Barton College’s most rigorous academic paths with the highest level of distinction. Kaestner, of Richlands, N.C., graduated summa […]

07/07/2026

Congratulations to Barton student Lilah Nathison on competing on American Ninja Warrior💙💪

Lilah is a rising sophomore from Fuquay-Varina and a member of the Barton Bulldogs Flag Football Team. Last night's appearance marked her second time on the show, after first competing on American Ninja Warrior Season 14 as a high school sophomore.

07/03/2026

At 17, Eulalia Pascual Biosca left Spain to begin a new chapter at Barton. Four years later, she graduated with two degrees and one of the College's highest academic honors, the Hilley Cup.

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WILSON, N.C. — July 2, 2026 — Eulàlia Pascual Biosca began her Barton College experience far from her home and family in Spain, entering a new country, a new continent, […]

07/02/2026

"Barton became much more than a college to me—it truly became a second home."

International student-athlete Alexandra Saez Lozano reflects on earning the Hilley Cup and the people, experiences, and opportunities that shaped her Barton journey.

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WILSON, N.C. — June 30, 2026 — When Alexandra Saez Lozano learned she had received the Hilley Cup during Barton College’s 124th Commencement Exercises, her first reaction was disbelief. “I […]

06/26/2026

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