Elizabeth Herrington competed among more than 1,800 of America’s best and brightest
Release Date:
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Sterling College’s Elizabeth Herrington competed among more than 1,800 of America’s best and brightest college students who traveled to Southern California to establish their own “Legacy of Leadership” as they competed for the opportunity to win more than $95,000 in cash awards.
Herrington received national recognition at the PBL Awards of Excellence Program on June 27 through competing in the categories of Job Interview and Client Service and brought home eighth and ninth places, respectively. She was then awarded her trophies at the awards ceremony that evening.
Sterling College has announced the fourth season of the Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership
Release Date:
Monday, July 3, 2017
Sterling College has announced the fourth season of the Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership with speakers Kevin Palau and Dr. Jeff Myers. Palau, president of the Luis Palau Association, will speak on Oct. 27, 2017. The spring 2018 date for Myers, president of Summit Ministries, is April 6.
The Spring Dean’s Honor Roll for Sterling College recognized 173 students for their academic accomplishment
Release Date:
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
The Spring Dean’s Honor Roll for Sterling College recognized 173 students for their academic accomplishment. Students named to the list completed the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better in at least 12 credits of residential work or 10 credits of online work. Eligible students did not receive an F or incomplete in any course.
Students named to the spring 2017 Dean’s Honor Roll include:
Sterling College has announced the creation of two new master’s programs in athletic training and sports ministry, becoming the first graduate-level programs offered in College history. The programs are scheduled to begin Summer 2018.
Ken Troyer recently augmented his book “Argumentation and Debate: A Strategic Perspective” with an addition of 83 pages spread throughout all chapters of the book.
Release Date:
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Local author Ken Troyer recently augmented his book “Argumentation and Debate: A Strategic Perspective” with an addition of 83 pages spread throughout all chapters of the book. The 2017 update was finished by Troyer and Gary G. Harmon for increased usability in the classroom. Troyer, assistant professor of communications at Sterling College, reported that six colleges and universities have already agreed to use the text this fall.
Sterling College assistant professor Aaron Brown will have his manuscript “Acacia Road” published in February 2018
Release Date:
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Sterling College assistant professor Aaron Brown will have his manuscript “Acacia Road” published in February 2018 as the result of winning the 2016 Gerald Cable Book Award through Silverfish Review Press. Brown grew up in Chad, Africa, and describes his first full-length book as exploring the “memories from growing up in Chad and the years afterward – memories of belonging and dislocation, friendship and war.”
Hans Nickel was presented with The William M. McCreery Teaching Award at commencement on May 13, 2017.
Release Date:
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Sterling College’s Hans Nickel, assistant professor of sport management, was presented with The William M. McCreery Teaching Award at commencement on May 13, 2017. Nickel, the former sports information director at Sterling, was recognized for noteworthy and innovative instruction to Sterling College students during the academic year. The award is given to one faculty member each year after being nominated by peers.
The awards are given to two students who exemplify outstanding academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement, and...
Release Date:
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Emily Fuller of Miltonvale, Kansas, and Austin Mettling of Udall, Kansas, were named the 2017 recipients of the Outstanding Male and Female Graduate Award in conjunction with the Professor Fran Jabara Leadership Award.
The awards are given to two students who exemplify outstanding academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement, and who portray an enthusiastically Christian faith. They must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and are voted upon by faculty and staff.
Friends and family gathered on East Cooper Lawn at Sterling College to celebrate with 146 graduates for their achievements
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Friends and family gathered on East Cooper Lawn at Sterling College on Saturday morning, May 13, 2017, to celebrate with 146 graduates for their achievements. The City of McPherson Pipe Band led the procession, and speaker and alumnus Larry Dashiell ’76 spoke to the graduates about his time at Sterling College and how God knows the story each graduate will create, including the ending. The presentation of degrees followed with students walking the stage to shake hands with President Scott Rich and completing their time at Sterling.
Sterling College Debate finished the 2016-17 season with a trip to the National Forensic Association National Tournament
Release Date:
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Continuing an eight-year streak, the Sterling College Debate Team finished the 2016-17 season with a trip to the National Forensic Association National Tournament in Lincoln-Douglas debate. Seasoned juniors Gage Brookman and Bryce Harner, both of Hutchinson, Kansas, represented the College as they landed a 12th-place finish in overall team sweepstakes.