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Puderbaugh, Westrup selected for fall Teachers of Promise

The students were recognized at the annual awards banquet.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Cassidy Puderbaugh of Coldwater, Kansas, and Holly (Harshberger) Westrup of Meade, Kansas, represented Sterling College as the spring Teachers of Promise at the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network Conference in Topeka on Feb. 10, 2017. The students were recognized at the annual awards banquet.

Novice Quastad earns 2nd in persuasive speaking

Junior Dara Quastad finished second in persuasive speaking at the Kansas Wesleyan University Border Wars tournament on February 4.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Junior Dara Quastad of Inman, Kansas, finished second in persuasive speaking at the Kansas Wesleyan University Border Wars tournament on February 4. Assistant Professor of Communications Ken Troyer called the finish “remarkable” since Quastad had only participated in three tournaments in her college career. Quastad began practicing for forensics in the fall, having learned of the competition through her public speaking class at Sterling College. Quastad did not participate in forensics or debate in high school.

Sterling College named to “Most Beautiful Colleges” List

Sterling College has been named to the “25 Most Beautiful Colleges and Universities in the Midwest 2017” by Christian Universities Online.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Sterling College has been named to the “25 Most Beautiful Colleges and Universities in the Midwest 2017” by Christian Universities Online. The list was created “to present the best the Midwest has to offer when it comes to overall campus beauty.”

“We are pleased to be included in this list as we know firsthand what a beautiful place Sterling College is for learning and acquiring knowledge. Our historic buildings combined with our wonderful faculty and staff make it a joy to live, work and grow at Sterling College,” said Scott Rich, president.

Sterling College announces Carney as alumni director

Sterling College has announced the addition of Susie (Rathbun) Carney ’88 as the alumni director beginning July 1, 2017.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Sterling College has announced the addition of Susie (Rathbun) Carney ’88 as the alumni director beginning July 1, 2017.

“We are thrilled to welcome Susie back home as alumni director. She’s both a natural and experienced networker, relationship-builder, and event planner. Sterling alumni and our programming for them and parents are in good hands with Susie,” said Scott Carter, vice president for institutional advancement and external relations.

Theatre professors and students bring home awards

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for Region 5 was a time of celebration for the Sterling College theatre program
Release Date: 
Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for Region 5 was a time of celebration for the Sterling College theatre program, yielding seven awards among the professors and students. Assistant Professors of Theatre Arts Aaron and Samantha Kennedy, senior Bryce Bassett and junior Dani Goldberg were all recognized for their work.

Sterling College releases fall Dean’s Honor Roll

Students are those who completed the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better in at least 12 credits of residential work
Release Date: 
Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Sterling College announced 204 students who have met the criteria for the fall 2016 Dean’s Honor Roll. Students are those who 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 an incomplete in any course.

Students named to the 2016 fall Dean’s Honor Roll include:

Hannah Abbate of Canyon Lake, California,

Hallie Adams of Lyons, Kansas,

Anna Elizabeth Adamyk of McPherson, Kansas,

Andres Roman Arciniaga of El Paso, Texas,

Sterling College dedicates Joe McFarland Mezzanine

Sterling College held a dedication ceremony for the Joe McFarland Mezzanine to honor the late Dr. Joe McFarland ’51, Sterling College alumnus
Release Date: 
Monday, February 6, 2017

On Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at halftime of the men’s basketball game, Sterling College held a dedication ceremony for the Joe McFarland Mezzanine to honor the late Dr. Joe McFarland ’51, Sterling College alumnus. The mezzanine is made possible through a gift from Roberta (Dill) ’51 McFarland, who dedicated the new bleachers and renovations to the mezzanine level in honor of her late husband.

Sterling College president Scott Rich earns doctorate

President Scott Rich successfully defended his dissertation in December 2016 and completed his doctorate of education from Northcentral University.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Sterling College President Scott Rich successfully defended his dissertation in December 2016 and completed his doctorate of education from Northcentral University. The degree was conferred in late December.

Professor Laudermilk receives doctorate of Philosophy in Education

Erin Laudermilk completed her doctorate of philosophy in education from Northcentral University.
Release Date: 
Monday, January 30, 2017

Professor Erin Laudermilk, McCreery Teacher of the Year 2014, has become Dr. Laudermilk after completing her doctorate of philosophy in education from Northcentral University. While maintaining her status as an associate professor at Sterling College, Laudermilk worked toward her doctorate, writing her dissertation “Examining Athletic Training Students’ Perceptions of Professional Behavior on Online Social Media Using the Theory of Planned Behavior.”

Student printmaking show opens Feb. 2 at Sterling College

A fresh batch of original art will come to the Sterling community as the 2017 Student Printmaking Show and Sale will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5-7 p.m.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

A fresh batch of original art will come to the Sterling community as the 2017 Student Printmaking Show and Sale will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5-7 p.m. in the Sterling College Art and Media Center gallery. Students from the interterm printmaking classes will display and sell their prints on paper, fabric and other surfaces in a variety of formats including prints for framing, cards, scarves and banners created through a variety of printmaking techniques.

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