Katie Petersen, Sterling College’s assistant professor of fine arts and design, has been awarded the opportunity to participate and experience a one-of-a-kind artist residency at the esteemed Arteles Creative Center in Haukijärvi, Finland. The artist residency program is called Silence Awareness, Existence.

Sterling College welcomed seven new faculty members to campus for the fall semester. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 16.
“We are proud to welcome these full-time faculty and clinical instructors to the Sterling College family, and we are looking forward to how these individuals will engage and interact with the students we are here to serve,” said Dr. Ken Brown, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College. 

Dr. Nicole Glasgow, assistant professor of athletic training at Sterling College, was given The William M. McCreery Teaching Award as part of the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The award recognizes and encourages excellence in teaching and is presented to a faculty member whose efforts have provided noteworthy and innovative instruction to Sterling College students during the academic year. The award was established in honor of Sterling College’s fourth president, William M.

Friends and family gathered in the Gleason Center at Sterling College on Saturday morning, May 6, 2023, to celebrate the achievements of 103 graduates. The City of McPherson Pipe Band led the procession, and speaker, Don Reed ’68, CEO of Last Act of Stewardship Services, gave a speech titled “Watch Over Your Heart.” The Class of 2023 were honored as part of this year’s program. The presentation of degrees followed with students walking the stage and shaking hands with President Scott Rich, completing their time at Sterling.

2023 Graduates include: