Sterling College's 27th Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, May 16th, 2026, Sterling College held its final Commencement Ceremony in the Houston House Gardens on the Sterling Campus.
Graduation is always a special event at Sterling College, designed to honor and celebrate our graduates. The graduation ceremony was thoughtfully planned with input from the graduates, reflecting their personal experiences and aspirations, including the selection of themes for our commencement speakers. It was a moment of pride and emotion for everyone at Sterling and above all, it was a time to celebrate graduates and their families.
Honoring Sterling’s Legacy
Our 27th Commencement was our final commencement ceremony, a moment honoring not only our graduates, but the community that made their journey possible. We gathered together to celebrate our students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, and neighbors who have shaped this institution for more than six decades.
This milestone occasion was an especially memorable one, featuring celebratory events for our community and our guests with homemade dishes prepared using ingredients sourced from the Sterling Farm. It reflects our legacy of over 65 years of hands-on, experiential, place-based learning centered on the environment and community.
If you would like to support our graduates participating in summer internships or the faculty and staff who will guide them, we would be deeply grateful. Your contribution helps us honor our graduates, all who came before them, and close this chapter with the celebration it deserves.
Please consider making a donation in support of our graduates today.
