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Thomas Giebler, pictured, has his exhibit “In A Smal Sea” up at the Sterling College Art Center Gallery through January 15.

Unique art exhibit at Sterling College

The latest art exhibition at the Sterling College Art Center Gallery does not feature watercolor or oil painting or even photography.
Release Date: 
Monday, November 27, 2023

The latest art exhibition at the Sterling College Art Center Gallery does not feature watercolor or oil painting or even photography. Instead, the show will feature a variety of cartoon characters as well as video game imagery and even music album artwork. The exhibit features the work of Thomas Giebler, art faculty member from Fort Hays State University. The show will open this Friday, December 1 with an Artist Talk and Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery, 306 W. Washington, Sterling.

Historic event brought to life in classic play at Sterling

Historic event brought to life in classic play at Sterling

Witchcraft, hysteria, betrayal, adultery, and high emotion all combine in Arthur Miller’s classic play The Crucible.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Witchcraft, hysteria, betrayal, adultery, and high emotion all combine in Arthur Miller’s classic play The Crucible. Sterling College Theatre will be staging The Crucible this week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 pm in Culbertson Auditorium on the campus. 

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Sterling College to host first-ever Giving Day

Sterling College is set to make history with its inaugural Giving Day on November 1, 2023.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Sterling College is set to make history with its inaugural Giving Day on November 1, 2023.

Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas, Homecoming begins Thursday

Sterling College Homecoming begins Thursday

Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 12, alumni will travel back to Sterling College to experience the Homecoming 2023 festivities, many of which the community is invited to attend.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Beginning on Thursday, Oct.

Schmidt honored for fall Teacher of Promise

Schmidt honored for fall Teacher of Promise

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.”
Release Date: 
Friday, October 6, 2023

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. 

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Sterling College named to U.S. News 2024 Best Colleges list

Sterling College was included as one of only 25 schools in the Midwest who were named to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report list for Social Mobility.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Sterling College was included as one of only 25 schools in the Midwest who were named to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report list for Social Mobility. The list highlights “colleges [that] are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students.” 

Mark Schupbach to speak at Sterling College Freeman Lecture Series

Mark Schupbach to speak at Sterling College Freeman Lecture Series

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.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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. 

Sterling’s Petersen accepted for artist residency in Finland

Sterling’s Petersen accepted for artist residency in Finland

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.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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.

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 W

Sterling’s Keynote Convocation features Dr. Glenn Butner

The first convocation of the Sterling College academic year took place on Aug. 18, in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall.
Release Date: 
Friday, September 1, 2023

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. 

New Faculty 2023-24 at Sterling College

Sterling College welcomes new faculty

Sterling College welcomed seven new faculty members to campus for the fall semester. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 16.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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. 

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