Sterling College honored Doug Boardman, associate professor of history, awarding him faculty emeritus status at the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Boardman now carries the title of Professor Emeritus of History at Sterling College.

Dr. Nicole Glasgow, assistant professor of athletic training at Sterling College, was given The William M. McCreery Teaching Award as part of the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The award recognizes and encourages excellence in teaching and is presented to a faculty member whose efforts have provided noteworthy and innovative instruction to Sterling College students during the academic year. The award was established in honor of Sterling College’s fourth president, William M.

With years of hard work and service behind them, Sterling College seniors Taya Wilson of Sterling, Kan., and Tanner Albright of Kingman, Kan., were named the 2023 Outstanding Female and Male Graduates in conjunction with the Fran Jabara Leadership Award. 

The awards are given to two students who exemplify outstanding academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement, and who portray an enthusiastically Christian faith. They must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and are voted upon by faculty and staff.

Friends and family gathered in the Gleason Center at Sterling College on Saturday morning, May 6, 2023, to celebrate the achievements of 103 graduates. The City of McPherson Pipe Band led the procession, and speaker, Don Reed ’68, CEO of Last Act of Stewardship Services, gave a speech titled “Watch Over Your Heart.” The Class of 2023 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.

2023 Graduates include:

Sterling College will honor the Class of 2023 for the 2023 Sterling College Commencement ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 6, at 9:45 a.m. in the Gleason Physical Education Center on the Sterling College campus. Don Reed ’68, current Board of Trustees member and CEO of Last Act of Stewardship Services, will be the speaker.

Sterling College presented two research talks at the Kansas Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Conference by Robert Stansbury, student, and Dr. Samuel A. Hokamp, assistant professor of mathematics. The MAA is the largest math organization in the world. 

Sterling College senior Acacia Haspels has a heart for many things – Africa, soccer, her faith, and her art. Haspels grew up in Nairobi, Kenya but has deep roots in Kansas. She is, in fact, one of very few fifth-generation students Sterling College has ever had. Haspels’ senior art show entitled “Plydars” will be on display through May 5 at the Sterling College Art Center Gallery, 306 West Washington, Sterling.