Barton College

10/14/2026

Your future has a place at Barton. 💙

Join us for First-Year and Transfer Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m.-noon. Explore academic programs, meet faculty and current students, tour campus and discover what your Barton experience could look like.

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Join us at an upcoming Open House to see how Barton College combines academic excellence with a nurturing community for every student.

10/13/2026

Taking in a few peaceful moments around campus this week. We hope our Bulldogs are enjoying a well-deserved Fall Break! 💙

10/09/2026

As Barton College marks 125 years, Homecoming 2026 brings generations of Bulldogs together to reconnect, celebrate shared traditions and reflect on the College’s enduring legacy. We look forward to welcoming alumni and friends back to campus Oct. 23–24. 💙

WILSON, N.C. — October 9, 2026 — Barton College will welcome alumni back to campus Oct. 23-24 for Homecoming 2026, bringing together generations of Bulldogs for traditions, athletics and reunions […]

10/08/2026

The results are in, and Barton College continues to stand out in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings!

#1 in North Carolina — Best Value Regional Colleges
#7 Best Value — Regional Colleges (South)
#19 Regional Colleges (South)
#17 Top Private Schools — Regional Colleges (South)

As Barton celebrates 125 years, these recognitions reflect our continued commitment to providing a high-quality, personalized education and exceptional value for our students and families.

🔗: https://www.barton.edu/news/us-rankings-26/

10/07/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Bland Simpson and Ann Cary Simpson to Barton College for the Joyce T. Boone Southern Authors Series! Through photographs and stories, the Simpsons took guests across North Carolina, sharing the landscapes, communities and people they have encountered and documented through their work.

10/06/2026

What a day, Bulldogs! 💙 From schools and nonprofits to parks and community spaces, Barton students, faculty and staff spent Day of Service and Engagement lending a hand all across Wilson. Since 2008, this Barton tradition has brought campus and community together through service.

🔗: https://www.barton.edu/news/day-of-service-26/

10/05/2026

Step into one of the pivotal battles of the Civil War with historian and author Charles Knight.

Presented as part of the Barton Forum, the BB&T Heritage Lecture in American History returns Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. in Hardy Alumni Hall. Knight will present “Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market,” drawing on his extensive research and firsthand experience interpreting the historic battlefield.

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WILSON, N.C. — October 2, 2026 — Barton College will welcome historian and author Charles Knight, Curator of Military History at the North Carolina Museum of History, for the BB&T […]

10/01/2026

Barton will mark its 125th anniversary during the 2026–2027 academic year with “Celebrating 125 Years: For Each and All.” The theme draws from “For Each and All,” the College’s strategic plan, connecting Barton’s history with the vision guiding its future. The celebration will provide opportunities for the Barton and Wilson communities to reflect on the College’s history while looking toward its next chapter.

WILSON, N.C. — October 1, 2026 —  In 1902, Atlantic Christian College opened its doors in Wilson, North Carolina, beginning a 125-year history that continues today as Barton College. The […]

10/01/2026

Barton College has been named a 2026–2027 College of Distinction!

The recognition reflects Barton’s commitment to Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes. Barton also earned specialized distinctions in Business, Education and Nursing, along with an International distinction.

Together, these honors reflect a Barton Experience centered on belonging, advancement and excellence, with student success at the heart of each.

WILSON, N.C. — October 1, 2026 — Barton College has been named a 2026–2027 College of Distinction, honoring the College’s continued commitment to providing a meaningful, student-centered educational experience. Colleges […]

09/30/2026

A favorite song. Staying up past your bedtime. The people who make you laugh.

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make life brilliant.

Honest Pint Theatre Company and Barton Performing Arts present Every Brilliant Thing at Kennedy Family Theatre Oct. 2–11, beginning this Friday.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://shorturl.at/Idh3z