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Century old dress debuts on Sterling stage

A dress made some 140 years ago recently stepped into the spotlight for Sterling College Theatre’s production of the play A Doll’s House, Part 2.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

A dress made some 140 years ago recently stepped into the spotlight for Sterling College Theatre’s production of the play A Doll’s House, Part 2. 

The show is set in 1894, 15 years after Henrik Ibsen’s original in which the main character Nora Helmer walks out the door on her husband and children. In PART 2, Nora returns as a successful writer of some wealth. 

Rather than creating a new dress in an 1890’s style, SC Artistic Director and Costume Designer for this show, Lesa Brown happened on a picture-perfect actual period dress that is estimated to be about 140 years old. 

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Sterling College Forensics “Sweetheart” success

The Sterling College Debate/Forensics team celebrated Valentine’s Day bringing home several awards and honors
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The Sterling College Debate/Forensics team celebrated Valentine’s Day bringing home several awards and honors in the annual “Sweetheart Swing” double forensics tournaments at Cameron University in Lawton, Okla. 

The two back-to-back tournaments were held February 6-9. The Sterling team returned triumphant by placing second in both tournaments and second overall. Six students represented Sterling including three freshmen, two sophomores, and one senior. 

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Sterling College to Host Transfer Event at Hutchinson Community College

Sterling College will host a Transfer Information Event at Hutchinson Community College on Wednesday, February 19
Release Date: 
Monday, February 10, 2025

Sterling College will host a Transfer Information Event at Hutchinson Community College on Wednesday, February 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Blue Dragon Room in HCC’s Student Union. This event is open to all HCC students who are exploring the possibility of transferring to Sterling College’s campus or online programs.

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Sterling College to Host Spring 2025 Faith and Learning Conference on March 28

Sterling College invites students, faculty, and the community to its Faith and Learning Conference on Friday, March 28.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Sterling College invites students, faculty, and the community to its Faith and Learning Conference on Friday, March 28. This event will feature thought-provoking discussions and presentations exploring the intersection of faith and intellectual inquiry. This event is free and open to the public. 

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Sterling College to Host Networking Day on March 5

Sterling College invites students and professionals to participate in Networking Day, a casual, come-and-go event designed to foster connections
Release Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2025

Sterling College invites students and professionals to participate in Networking Day, a casual, come-and-go event designed to foster connections and provide valuable opportunities for students to meet professionals in their fields of interest. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Gleason Physical Education Center on the Sterling College campus.

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Sterling College to participate in Hutchinson Community College Transfer Fair

Sterling College will participate in the Hutchinson Community College Transfer Fair on Wednesday, February 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hutchinson Community College.
Release Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2025

Sterling College will participate in the Hutchinson Community College Transfer Fair on Wednesday, February 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hutchinson Community College. This event provides HCC students with the opportunity to explore transfer options and learn more about continuing their education at Sterling College.

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Sterling College Theatre presents A Doll’s House, Part Two

Sterling College Theatre invites you to step into a world of poignant humor and stirring debate with its production of Lucas Hnath’s acclaimed play, A Doll’s House
Release Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Sterling College Theatre invites you to step into a world of poignant humor and stirring debate with its production of Lucas Hnath’s acclaimed play, A Doll’s House, Part Two on Friday and Saturday, January 31 and February 1 at 7:30 p.m. and once again on Sunday, February 2 at 2 p.m. on the stage of Culbertson Auditorium, Sterling College. 

A fresh, modern take on Henrik Ibsen’s classic, this play revisits Nora Helmer, the bold heroine whose choice to leave her family in 1879 sparked shockwaves—and continues to ignite passionate discussions today.

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Sterling College Hosts First Honor Band Day

Sterling College welcomed 60 band students from 11 Kansas high schools on Thursday, January 9, for its inaugural Honor Band Day.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Sterling College welcomed 60 band students from 11 Kansas high schools on Thursday, January 9, for its inaugural Honor Band Day. The event, organized by Band Director Larry Brownlee, provided a day of intensive rehearsals and culminated in a 30-minute concert open to the public.

Students from Ellinwood, Ellsworth, Hillsboro, Hugoton, La Crosse, Lyons, Otis-Bison, Pretty Prairie, Sacred Heart, Central Christian, and Sterling High Schools participated in the event. Despite weather challenges that prevented some students from attending, the day was a success.

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Sterling College Peacemakers Convocation to feature Dr. Don Davis

Sterling College is honored to announce Dr. Don Davis as the featured speaker for its Peacemakers Convocation on Monday, January 20.
Release Date: 
Monday, January 13, 2025

Sterling College is honored to announce Dr. Don Davis as the featured speaker for its Peacemakers Convocation on Monday, January 20. The convocation will take place at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall. The event is open to the public.

“We're excited to welcome Dr. Davis, who has dedicated decades to ministry, serving people from all walks of life. In a world so deeply divided today, he will share a Biblical framework on how Christians are called to be peacemakers,” said Jose Carrillo, campus pastor.

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Sterling College Announces Zero-Cost Textbook Initiative for select General Education courses

Sterling College is excited to announce the launch of its Zero-Cost Textbook Initiative, a groundbreaking program aimed at reducing student expenses and enhancing academic accessibility
Release Date: 
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Sterling College is excited to announce the launch of its Zero-Cost Textbook Initiative, a groundbreaking program aimed at reducing student expenses and enhancing academic accessibility by eliminating textbook costs for students taking some of the most-enrolled General Education (GE) courses. Set to officially begin in the fall of 2025, the initiative has already made significant progress, with over 165 classes in the fall 2024 semester offering zero-cost textbooks to students.

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