Sterling College Education Student Sydney Schmidt, of Colwich, Kan., was recognized at the 2023 Dale Dennis Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet as a “Teacher of Promise.” The banquet was held at the Wichita Marriott Hotel on September 23.

“This is a great honor for Sydney, and it was a nice evening of celebration for Kansas teachers and for future Teachers of Promise,” said Dr. William Anderson, assistant professor of education.  

Schmidt was recognized by Dr. Randy Watson, commissioner of the State Department of Education, at the banquet. 

Sterling College will welcome Mark Schupbach, retired businessman and lay Bible leader, on Friday, September 22, 2023, for the fall Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership. The Freeman Lecture Series speaker will deliver his message at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall on the campus of Sterling College. The public is welcome to attend this free event. 

The first convocation of the Sterling College academic year took place on Aug. 18, in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall. Keynote speaker Dr. Glenn Butner, associate professor of theology and ministry, delivered his speech “Christian Education in the World of AI” as students and employees gathered to celebrate the start of classes. 

Butner has served as a faculty member at Sterling College since 2016. He also serves as director of the honors program at Sterling. 

Sterling College honored Doug Boardman, associate professor of history, awarding him faculty emeritus status at the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Boardman now carries the title of Professor Emeritus of History at Sterling College.