Arkansas City, Kansas
From the Basement University in the early 1920s, Cowley College has grown beyond unmeasurable limits from the days of our founders. Throughout the 2022- 2023 school year, we will be celebrating our history and peering into our future in a multitude of ways. Our festivities will span over the next year and we invite our faculty, staff, students, partners, and communities join us.
Check Schedule| August 17 | 8:00 PM | Welcome Back Bash Fireworks DisplayCalder Bonfy Amphitheater |
| August 31 | 2:00 PM | Cowley Proclamation Day & Workforce Initiative Kick-OffBrown Center Theatre |
| September 12 | All Day | The First Day of Class 100 Years Ago |
| September 26 | 7:00 PM | Words Save LivesBrown Center Theatre |
| October 3-31 | All Day | Alumni Art ShowcaseWright Room & Brown Center lower-level lobby featuring alumni artists from the past 20 years |
| October 25 | 5:30 PM | Alumni Art Showcase Closing ReceptionArtists panel discussion at 6 PM |
| October 29 | Time TBD | Alumni All Class Reunion |
John Sturd
A life-long resident of Ark City, John Sturd has forged a successful career in banking and was recognized for his philanthropic work by being named the 2021 Outstanding Tiger Alumni.
Ross and Jana Lumbert
Putting together successful careers servicing control systems, former Cowley College students Ross and Jana Lumbert have been named the 2020 Outstanding Tiger Alumni.
Mark McCaslin
Mark McCaslin, a highly decorated retired police captain, was recently honored by Cowley College by being named the recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Tiger Alumni Award.
Gavin Kreidler
Having forged a successful career as a political consultant while giving back to Cowley College, Gavin Kreidler was named the recipient of the Outstanding Tiger Alumni award.
Travis Hafner
Having led Cowley to its first baseball national championship in school history, former Cowley College great, Travis Hafner, was inducted into the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame.
Glen and Lisa Virden
Cowley College graduates Glen and Lisa Virden have forged successful careers and were honored for their work with Cowley College’s Outstanding Tiger Alumni Award.
Otis and Terri Morrow
Having brought recognition and pride to the community through their achievements and service, Otis and Terri Morrow were recently named recipients of the Outstanding Tiger Alumni Award.
Alex Gottlob
Alex Gottlob, the 2006-2007 Student of the Year at Cowley College and the recipient of the college’s Young Achiever Award in 2014, was named the recipient of the Outstanding Tiger Alumni Award.
