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September 23, 2025

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

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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 2026 Best Colleges Rankings. Cottey earned the #9 spot in the Midwest Region, continuing a nearly decade-long record of excellence. Read More

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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 Welcomes New Head Coaches for Basketball and Flag Football

NEVADA, MO—Cottey College is excited to welcome two dynamic leaders to its athletics program: Tim Eatman as Head Basketball Coach and Jay Osborne as Head Flag Football Coach. Both…

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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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