Sterling College has announced its new vice president for student life, Jason Briar ’99. In this role, Briar will be essential to the student experience through leading the student life staff and working with the Campus Activities Board and Student Government Association.

“Jason is a great addition to our student life staff. Having a history of leadership in education and a familiarity with Sterling College will allow him to jump in as we prepare for the upcoming academic year,” said Scott Rich, president.

Sterling College Online Learning has announced it is lowering its undergraduate online tuition rate to $135 per credit hour for the 2018-19 academic year. The new online rate represents a significant savings and makes Sterling one of the lowest online tuition prices in the state of Kansas and across the nation. The new rate begins with the Fall I semester, which starts on Monday, August 27.

The Spring Dean’s Honor Roll for Sterling College recognized 170 students for their academic accomplishment. Students named to the list completed the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better in at least 12 credits of residential work or 10 credits of online work. Eligible students did not receive an F or incomplete in any course.

Students named to the spring 2018 Dean’s Honor Roll include:

Hannah Abbate of Canyon Lake, California,

Tiffany Adams of Greeley, Colorado,

Anna Adamyk of McPherson, Kansas,

Sterling College is pleased to announce the estate of Carl Dudrey, St. John, Kansas, will provide a $7.7 million bequest to Sterling College, delivering the largest estate gift in the College's 130-year history.

Creating a unified effort to help students reach their goals, Sterling College announced the formation of the Office of Student Success. The mission of the office is to partner with campus administrators in providing stronger relationships with Sterling College students, and is “committed to planning, processing and developing retention efforts to create academic growth, promote achievement, and encourage students to utilize their talents, skills and abilities to pursue meaningful careers and service to God and others.”