Sterling College announced that the Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed the accreditation of Sterling College. This action is a result of years of reporting and analysis, which culminated in an accreditation visit from the Higher Learning Commission’s peer review team in April.

Former Sterling College Board of Trustees member Robert Maurice Reed ’39 passed away June 27, 2016. Reed leaves behind a legacy of service to the College and the Sterling community.

“Mr. Reed was an incredible individual whose service was unmatched. He dedicated himself to family, church and community in addition to serving Sterling College. He will be greatly missed,” said Scott Rich, president.

Sterling College announced the launch of the men’s and women’s tennis program, beginning in the 2017-18 fall season. Additionally, Lonnie Isaac has been named head coach of the Sterling College tennis program. Isaac, an accomplished coach, comes to Sterling from Bethel College, where he established a strong and successful tennis program over the past decade.

Sterling College has announced The Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership will feature Jellyfish Labs founder and VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer as well as author and apologist Sean McDowell in the 2016-17 academic year. The lecture series, established in 2014, is free and open to the public.

Partnering with GraceWorks Alaska for another year, student-athletes from Sterling College and Emporia State University spent a week serving families in Anchorage. The 11 athletes traveled with women’s basketball head coach K.C. Bassett, women’s soccer head coach Justin Morris, Leavenworth resident Bill Bassett and Sterling resident Wendy Comley.

The group of Sterling College representatives served meals to kids and families in a park, followed by a Bible lesson and playing games. They also went on morning prayer walks and held an evening supper for park visitors.