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Sterling College announces record incoming class

With 218 first-time freshmen, the College has recruited the largest incoming class in its history
Release Date: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Enrollment data for the 2017-18 academic year is out, with record-breaking numbers from Sterling College. With 218 first-time freshmen, the College has recruited the largest incoming class in its history and the fifth largest total headcount with 703 students. Sterling College continues to grow  in diversity through its ethnicity statistics and international students, publishing 34 percent of students claiming an ethnicity other than white.

Dual Credit Enrollment Soars

Sterling College announced that 87 students were enrolled in their dual credit program with Sterling High School and Berean Academy High School
Release Date: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

With a large increase from previous years, Sterling College announced that 87 students were enrolled in their dual credit program with Sterling High School and Berean Academy High School. This is the highest enrollment of dual credit high school students in Sterling College’s history as a four-year college.

Palau to speak at Freeman Lecture Series

The Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series will feature speaker Kevin Palau on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium
Release Date: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Continuing a tradition of excellence and leadership training, The Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership will feature speaker Kevin Palau on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium at Sterling College. The event is free and open to the public.

Sterling College named to U.S. News 2018 Best Regional Colleges list

Only 92 schools in the Midwest were named to the list for Best Regional Colleges
Release Date: 
Monday, October 16, 2017

Only 92 schools in the Midwest were named to the 2018 U.S. News & World Report list for Best Regional Colleges, and Sterling College received such recognition. The Sterling College Online Learning program was named to the 2018 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs as well.

Wilkey awarded 2017 Sterling College Distinguished Service Award

Sterling resident John Wilkey ’67 was awarded the Sterling College Distinguished Service Award
Release Date: 
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Sterling resident John Wilkey ’67 was awarded the Sterling College Distinguished Service Award on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, for his continual dedication to the College and his lifetime of service to the community. Presented at the Alumni Banquet and Award Ceremony, Wilkey was celebrated along with Alumni Award winner Gary White ’72 and Dr. Drew Miller ’02.

Miller awarded 2017 Sterling College Young Alumni Award

Dr. Drew Miller ’02 was awarded the Sterling College Young Alumni Award on Oct. 6, 2017
Release Date: 
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Dr. Drew Miller ’02 was awarded the Sterling College Young Alumni Award on Oct. 6, 2017, for his for demonstrated excellence in his career, service to others and loyalty to Sterling College. Presented at the Alumni Banquet and Award Ceremony, Miller was celebrated along with Distinguished Service Award winner John Wilkey ’67 and Alumni Award winner Gary White ’72.

White awarded 2017 Sterling College Alumni Award

Former educator and coach Gary White ’72 was awarded the Sterling College Alumni Award on Oct. 6
Release Date: 
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Former educator and coach Gary White ’72 was awarded the Sterling College Alumni Award on Oct. 6, for his continual dedication to the College and his lifetime of service to the community. Presented at the Alumni Banquet and Award Ceremony, White was celebrated along with Distinguished Service Award winner John Wilkey ’67 and Young Alumni Award winner Dr. Drew Miller ’02.

Janine Joseph Poetry Reading Oct. 12

Sterling College will host poet Janine Joseph on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at 4 p.m. in Cornerstone in the Student Union
Release Date: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Sterling College will host poet Janine Joseph on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at 4 p.m. in Cornerstone in the Student Union. Joseph will read selections of her work and sign books after the reading. Books will be for sale at the event and in the Sterling College Bookstore. The free event is open to the public.

Dust to Dust opens Oct. 5 at Sterling College

The exhibit will feature approximately 35 prints from the National Library of Congress’ collection
Release Date: 
Friday, September 29, 2017

"Dust to Dust: A photographic retrospective of the Dust Bowl" will open Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery of the Art and Media Center. The exhibit will feature approximately 35 prints from the National Library of Congress’ collection, along with reprinted photographs from the families of Sterling College professors Tom Bronleewe and Dr. Jonathan Conard, and articles from Sterling’s newspaper, “The Bulletin.”

Sterling College to host Semper Reformanda Conference

The conference begins at 6 p.m. in Heritage Hall in Cooper Hall with keynote speaker Dr. Hank Lederle, former faculty member at Sterling College
Release Date: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

The Sterling College Department of Theology and Ministry announced its new conference, “Semper Reformanda: Always Being Reformed,” to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The conference begins at 6 p.m. in Heritage Hall in Cooper Hall with keynote speaker Dr. Hank Lederle, former faculty member at Sterling College. The public is invited to attend this free event.

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