Dr. Emily Becker, assistant professor of history at Sterling College, was presented with The William M. McCreery Teaching Award during the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The award honors faculty who demonstrate exceptional teaching and innovation in the classroom and is given annually to a faculty member who exemplifies excellence in instruction at Sterling College.

Friends and family gathered in the Gleason Center at Sterling College on Saturday morning, May 9, 2026, to celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2026 graduates. The Wichita Caledonian Pipe Band led the procession, and speaker, Rev. Dr. Joel Wood, senior pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church in La Mesa, Calif., gave the Commencement address.  The Class of 2026 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.

The stage lights shone once again at Sterling College as 150 students and teachers from 15 high schools across Kansas gathered for the second annual Sterling College Musical Theatre Day. Expanding on last year’s inaugural singing contest, the event now includes a full day of activities featuring a solo competition, interactive workshops, and a student Q&A. The day closed with a special matinee performance of the classic musical “She Loves Me.”

Sterling College hosted its inaugural “No Ordinary People: A C.S. Lewis Conference” on Friday, March 27, 2026, bringing together scholars, students, and guests from across Kansas and multiple states for a day of reflection on discipleship, education, and the enduring legacy of C.S. Lewis. Sponsored by the Sterling College C.S. Lewis Center and the Office for the Integration of Faith and Learning, the conference marked a significant milestone in the College’s ongoing commitment to thoughtful Christian scholarship and community engagement.