News

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. 

Sterling College students attend Global Leadership Summit

Last month, 10 members of the Sterling College Ministry Teams joined with over 260,000 people from around the world to participate in the Global Leadership Summit.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Last month, 10 members of the Sterling College Ministry Teams joined with over 260,000 people from around the world to participate in the Global Leadership Summit. Ministry Teams Director Jenny Bradley joined students Britt Bowman, Chris Green, Austin Mettling, Joel Morey, Micah Oelze, Justin Porter, Dara Quastad, Chyann Schneider, Lindy Smith and Summer Stanley in attending the event on Aug. 6-7, 2015.

Sterling College professor co-authors book on Kansas trails

Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Jonathan Conard has co-authored a book with his sister, Kristin Conard, a writing teacher and freelance travel writer.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Cool fall weather is right around the corner, and finding the perfect place to spend time outdoors is now easier thanks to a Sterling College professor’s book about the best trails in Kansas. Sterling College’s Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Jonathan Conard has co-authored a book with his sister, Kristin Conard, a writing teacher and freelance travel writer. The book, “Kansas Trail Guide: The Best Hiking, Biking, and Riding in Kansas,” is published through University Press of Kansas and has been available for purchase since May 2015.

Kansas Attorney General to visit Sterling College

Derek Schmidt will give a presentation to Sterling College students, employees and the public on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at 7 p.m.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt will give a presentation to Sterling College students, employees and the public on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at 7 p.m. The Attorney General will discuss the current state of law enforcement in Kansas and answer questions after his presentation. The public is invited to attend this event that will take place in Heritage Hall on the third floor of Cooper Hall on the campus of Sterling College.

Pages

> More News