Stories by Randon Coffey

Cottey College is Bringing Active Shooter Response Training to Nevada

Nevada, MO –  Cottey College and the ALICE Training® Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to Nevada, Missouri on March 9-10. The course will be held…

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Cottey College Theatre Presents Puffs

NEVADA, MO – Get ready for a hilarious, heartwarming, and delightfully mischievous journey into the world of underdogs! Cottey College Theatre is delighted to announce its fall production of Puffs,…

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Cottey College Celebrates Ninth Consecutive Year in Top 10 of Midwest Rankings 

NEVADA, MO – For the ninth consecutive year, Cottey College has been ranked among the top 10 Regional Colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report in its…

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Cottey College Names Megan Ellis as Vice President for Institutional Advancement

NEVADA, MO—Cottey College is pleased to announce the hiring of Megan Ellis as Vice President for Institutional Advancement, effective August 1, 2025. Ellis brings more than a decade of…

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Cottey College Ranked #5 Best Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

Cottey College was again recognized as one of the top colleges in the Midwest, earning the #5 spot in the Midwest Region in the U.S. News & World…

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Cottey College opens The Sophia Gymnasium

Nevada, MO—Cottey College is pleased to announce the opening of The Sophia Gymnasium on campus. The gymnasium space is located in Hinkhouse Center, formerly the site of the swimming pool.

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Cottey Theatre and Dance to Present Sweeney Todd

Nevada, Mo. – The Cottey College Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present Stephen Sondheim’s dark masterpiece, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, this November. London’s…

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Cottey College and CCPA Announce Formation of the Cottey/CCPA Community Band

NEVADA, MO — Cottey College, in partnership with the Community Council for the Performing Arts (CCPA), is delighted to announce the formation of the Cottey/CCPA Community Band. This new musical…

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Cottey College to add Archery for Fall 2024 

Nevada, MO—Cottey College is pleased to announce the addition of collegiate archery to its athletic program. Beginning in the fall of 2024, archery will be offered as the twelfth…

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Cottey College Theatre Presents The Sweet Science of Bruising

Cottey College Theatre Department presents “The Sweet Science of Bruising”, November 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Auditorium on the campus of Cottey College.

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Dr. Mitts to Retire from Coaching and Evan Belk to Become Head Basketball Coach Following the 2023-2024 Season

Dr. Maryann Mitts has announced her retirement from coaching after the 2023-2024 season. Mitts will move into the athletic director role full-time, and assistant basketball coach Evan Belk will become…

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Cottey College Welcomes Jerry White as Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration

Nevada, MO – Cottey College is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry White as the interim Vice President for Finance and Administration. In his role, Jerry will oversee the…

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