Sterling College has named Jose Carrillo as the College’s campus pastor

Carrillo named Sterling College Campus Pastor

Sterling College has named Jose Carrillo as the College’s campus pastor.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

August 2, 2022, Sterling, Kan. – Sterling College has named Jose Carrillo as the College’s campus pastor. Carrillo has previously served as a young adult pastor and associate pastor at the Christians by the Bay Church in Hercules, Calif. In his role at Sterling Carrillo will be facilitating and encouraging spiritual growth on campus and he will be providing leadership to the Office of Spiritual Life, a sub-department of the broader Office of Student Life.

Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson ’80 has once again returned to his Alma Mater, this time as Director of Development. After serving seven years in law enforcement on the Wichita Police Department, Jim first came back to Sterling College and worked for the Admissions Office from 1988 -1992. He was able to acquire his teaching credentials while working in Admissions. He taught Fourth Grade at Sterling Grade School before moving around the state with various school administration jobs.

Tressa Weber

Tressa is familiar to Sterling College as the former manager of the Warrior Wearhouse.  Tressa earned her BS in Exercise Science from Taylor University and has recently finished her MS in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University.  Tressa is also a certified strength and condition specialist.  Tressa’s husband, Aaron, is the Sports Information Director here at Sterling College.  They have three children ranging in grades from 7th to 2nd.  Tressa enjoys nature photography, drinking coffee, hiking, and watching sports.

Mason Rich

Mason Rich graduated Sterling College in May of 2020 with a B.S. in Business Management. During his time at Sterling, he was involved in choir, Student Government Association, The Donut Club, and SC Theatre's production of "Cinderella."

Mason has lived in the Hutchinson-Sterling area all his life. He loves Sterling College because of the unique and transformative impact it has had on his life. He is excited to connect others with Sterling College so it can have the same impact on their lives.

Sterling’s Slate named a 2022 KICF Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipient

Sterling’s Slate named a 2022 KICF Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipient

Sterling College student Hannah Slate of San Angelo, Texas, was awarded a 2022 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Sterling’s Slate named a 2022 KICF Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipient

Sterling College student Hannah Slate of San Angelo, Texas, was awarded a 2022 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship from the Kansas Independent College Foundation. KICF awards up to 20 individual scholarships, one for a student at each Foundation member institution. Slate is a Christian Ministries major with a 4.00 GPA at Sterling. 

Hong receives 2022 McCreery Teaching Award - Sterling College

Hong receives 2022 McCreery Teaching Award

Dr. Wai-Foong Hong was given The William M. McCreery Teaching Award.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Dr. Wai-Foong Hong, professor of biology at Sterling College, was given The William M. McCreery Teaching Award as part of the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 7, 2022. 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. McCreery, and has been awarded to one outstanding faculty member each year since 1977.

Hershberger, Comley named 2022 Outstanding Graduates

Hershberger, Comley named 2022 Outstanding Graduates

Ardynn Hershberger and Kenan Comley were named the 2022 Outstanding Female and Male Graduates.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

With years of hard work and service behind them, Sterling College seniors Ardynn Hershberger of Lyons, Kan., and Kenan Comley of Sterling, Kan., were named the 2022 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.

Sterling College graduates Class of 2022 at Commencement

Sterling College graduates Class of 2022 at Commencement

Friends and family gathered in the Gleason Center to celebrate SC graduates.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Friends and family gathered in the Gleason Center at Sterling College on Saturday morning, May 7, 2022, to celebrate the achievements of 123 graduates. The City of McPherson Pipe Band led the procession, and speaker, Dr. Roy Millhouse, associate professor of theology & ministry, gave a speech titled “A Pile of Rocks.” The Class of 2022 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.

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