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HLC invites comments on accreditation

Sterling College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Sterling College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit April 4-5, 2016, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Sterling College has been accredited by the Commission since 1957. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation. 

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college:

Sterling College Freeman Lecture Series to welcome Nancy Ortberg

The Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series will feature speaker Nancy Ortberg on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at 10 a.m.
Release Date: 
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Continuing a tradition of excellence and leadership training, The Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership will feature speaker Nancy Ortberg on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Sterling College. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall. Those interested in attending the lecture should RSVP to Luke Cureton in the Office of Institutional Advancement at 620-278-4219 by Monday, Oct. 26.

Sterling College professor receives KICA Faculty of Distinction Award

Ryan “Pete” Manely has been named one of Kansas Independent College Association’s Faculty of Distinction for 2015.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Ryan “Pete” Manely has been named one of Kansas Independent College Association’s Faculty of Distinction for 2015. Manely, director of the Athletic Training Program and of graduate studies at Sterling College, will be recognized at a workshop and award presentation on Nov. 3, 2015, at the Meridian Conference Center in Newton, Kansas.

Sterling College Homecoming begins Oct. 22

Sterling College Warriors will make their way back to their Alma Mater beginning Thursday, Oct. 22, to begin the 2015 homecoming festivities.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Sterling College Warriors will make their way back to their Alma Mater beginning Thursday, Oct. 22, to begin the 2015 homecoming festivities, many of which the community are invited to attend. That night the curtain in Culbertson Auditorium will open at 8 p.m. to begin the musical “9 to 5.” Registration, tickets and additional information for all Homecoming events can be found at sterling.edu/homecoming.  

Calderwood accepted into KU assured admissions program

Jennifer Calderwood was accepted to the competitive program that assures her entrance into medical school at the University of Kansas upon graduation from Sterling.
Release Date: 
Thursday, October 8, 2015

October 8, 2015, Sterling, Kan. – In an effort to bring quality healthcare to rural Kansans, a select group of students are entered into the University of Kansas’ Scholars in Rural Health Program each year. Jennifer Calderwood, a junior at Sterling College, was accepted to the competitive program that assures her entrance into medical school at the University of Kansas upon graduation from Sterling.

Sterling College’s Kruse Inducted into Kansas Sports Hall Of Fame

“I was totally shocked when they called me and told me that I was being inducted. It's something that you never expect would happen."
Release Date: 
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Former Sterling College Women’s Basketball Coach Lonnie Kruse was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame (KSHOF) Sunday, October 4, in Wichita.

“It's an honor to be inducted into the KSHOF,” said Lonnie Kruse. “I was totally shocked when they called me and told me that I was being inducted. It's something that you never expect would happen. I would like to thank everyone that was involved in the decision making process and also thank everybody that has supported me and the Lady Warrior basketball program over the years.”

Attorney General Derek Schmidt visits Sterling College

Sterling College hosted Attorney General Derek Schmidt as he gave a presentation to students, employees and the public
Release Date: 
Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Sterling College hosted Attorney General Derek Schmidt as he gave a presentation to students, employees and the public discussing the current state of law enforcement in Kansas, talking about a few of the cases his office is currently involved in, and answering questions from the audience. Attorney General Schmidt believes Kansans are at an advantage over other states due to the relationships officers naturally have with the communities they serve since they live in the area, stating close ties between the two promote peaceful interactions.

Sterling College debate opens season with success

The team accrued multiple honors when it competed Sept. 25-27, 2015, at the ninth annual “Debates on a Plain” debate and forensics tournament
Release Date: 
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

The Sterling College debate and forensics team started off its season with a bang. The team accrued multiple honors when it competed Sept. 25-27, 2015, at the ninth annual “Debates on a Plain” debate and forensics tournament, which Sterling College co-hosted with Hutchinson Community College. Thirteen schools competed, including the University of Nebraska, Texas State University, West Texas A&M University and Kansas State University.

Sterling College continues to grow outside of Kansas

Sterling College reported their official enrollment numbers for 2015 with the fourth highest count in College history, 704 students.
Release Date: 
Thursday, September 24, 2015

Sterling College reported their official enrollment numbers for 2015 with the fourth highest count in College history, 704 students. Over the past five years Sterling has increased its minority percentage by eight points, reporting 27 percent of students claimed an ethnicity of black, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian/Pacific Islander this year. The College also reported students coming from 28 states and eight international countries, a significant increase in the number of international students in the last five years.

Kloefkorn honored at Santa Fe Trail Children’s Literature Festival

Merrillyn Kloefkorn initiated the festival when she became a member of the education faculty at Sterling College
Release Date: 
Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Thousands of children and teachers across Rice and surrounding counties enjoyed the Santa Fe Trail Children’s Literature Festival from 2002-2010. Merrillyn Kloefkorn initiated the festival when she became a member of the education faculty at Sterling College, drawing from her many acquaintances in the world of children’s literature to plan the festival. Unfortunately, Kloefkorn had to discontinue the festival in 2010.

Recognizing the benefit of the event for public schools, the education faculty at Sterling College decided to reinstate the annual festival this fall. 

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