Sterling resident Dr. Thomas Simpson was honored with the highest alumni award from Sterling College, the Distinguished Service Award, for his lifetime of service to the community and the College. The award recognizes an alumna or alumnus who exemplifies the purposes for which Sterling College exists –  exceptional contributions to society, distinguished professional accomplishment, and outstanding leadership and character.

Sterling College will host the current Poet Laureate of Kansas, Eric McHenry, on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. McHenry will perform a reading of his poetry at 7 p.m. in Cornerstone in the Sterling College Student Union.

"Eric McHenry is an exceptional talent and warm individual, whose passion for poetry is made quickly evident in his talks. He is rightfully our state’s poet laureate—a master of poetic form, who speaks with infectious humor, wit and sincerity about life in the Midwest,” said Aaron Brown, assistant professor of writing and editing.

Business students from Sterling College enjoyed the opportunity to tour the Viega Manufacturing site in McPherson, Kansas, on Friday, Oct. 7, as a part of Manufacturing Day. Viega is a global leader in press pipe fitting technology for industrial, commercial and residential projects. Sterling College students in attendance represented the cost accounting class and the Phi Beta Lambda business club. They were accompanied by Assistant Professor of Business Irene Barkman.

Homecoming has begun with games, dorm events and spirit week for the students of Sterling College. Alumni and the community are invited to begin enjoying events on Thursday, Oct. 13, with the opening of the photography exhibit “Through a Forgotten Lens” and the musical “Oklahoma!”