About Sterling College
Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission "to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith."
Founded in 1887 (as Cooper Memorial College) by the United Presbyterian Church, the College embraces an emerging vision to serve God's world through servant-leadership training, the nation's first undergraduate program in Social Entrepreneurship and the development of future leaders through strategic partnerships with Habitat for Humanity International.
What We Believe
Sterling College's mission is to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. Read more.
Vision and Core Values Christian Emphasis
Our Campus
Cooper Memorial College opened in 1887. The original name honored a revered former leader of the Presbyterian denomination which founded the College. Read more.
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Office of the President
Dr. Paul J. Maurer became the 11th president of Sterling College on January 1, 2009. He brings rich educational experience and thoughtful conviction about the role of the Christian academy to Sterling College. Read more.
News & Events
See recent Sterling College news releases and upcoming event information. Read more.
