Sterling College is celebrating another year of generous support from alumni, friends, churches, foundations, faculty, staff, and parents after surpassing its 2025-26 Sterling Fund goal. During the fiscal year, donors contributed more than $1.29 million to the Sterling Fund, exceeding the College’s goal of $1.1 million.

The Sterling Fund provides unrestricted support that helps meet the College’s greatest needs, including student scholarships, academic programs, campus operations, and the overall student experience. Gifts to the Sterling Fund play a vital role in ensuring students receive a Christ-centered education while preparing to become creative and thoughtful leaders.

“The generosity of our alumni and friends continues to be a tremendous blessing to Sterling College. Every gift, regardless of its size, represents an investment in our students and our mission. We are deeply grateful for the faithfulness of those who continue to support Sterling College and help make a life-changing Christian education possible,” said David Earle ’88, vice president for advancement and alumni relations. 

The College’s successful fundraising year reflects the continued commitment of the Sterling College community to invest in future generations of students. The Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations extends its sincere appreciation to every donor whose generosity helped the College exceed this year’s goal. Their faithful support continues to strengthen Sterling College’s mission of developing creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.

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. For more information, visit www.sterling.edu.