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During the Hastings College Board of Trustees annual fall meeting today, Hal Dittmer ‘62 announced he was retiring as Chair of the Board, a position he has held for 12 years. Dittmer, who began his Board service in 1999, will remain an active member of the Board of Trustees. The Board then elected Glen Moss ‘74 […]

For a moment, time stood still when Challenger, a free flying bald eagle, flew low over the more than 1,000 people gathered for the August 20, 2016, dedication of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center on the campus of Hastings College. Circling gracefully behind the crowd, Challenger landed as the Star Spangled Banner, played by the

Karen and Robert Duncan of Lincoln, Nebraska, have spent decades building an internationally recognized contemporary art collection. To celebrate the opening of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College, the Duncan’s selected 21 sculptures from their collection for the inaugural exhibit in the new art center’s gallery. Pieces include works by George Segal, Christo,

More than 50 gifted and talented students entering 8th and 9th grades challenged their minds over summer vacation at the 30th annual Hastings College Scholars Academy (HCSA). From June 26 to July 1, these young scholars lived on campus and experienced hands-on learning in one of four areas—mathematics, communications, robotics or science—taught by highly-regarded teachers

Hastings College held its 130th Commencement on Saturday, May 14, 2016. During the annual ceremony, the college awarded degrees to 177 undergraduates and 12 Master of Arts in Teaching graduates. The Honorable Pete Ricketts, governor of Nebraska, provided the Commencement Address. There are videos available from Commencement (here) and the college’s Baccalaureate service (here). Photos

The 2016 inductees into the Hastings College Pro Rege Society include J.T. “Tim” Daugherty ‘70, of Omaha, Nebraska; Lyle Fleharty of Hastings, Nebraska; and William Nottage-Tacey of Hastings, Nebraska. The dinner and induction ceremony, during which Hastings College recognized the individuals for their longstanding dedication to the College, was held Lochland Country Club in Hastings

The City of Hastings and Hastings College will conduct a program to celebrate Arbor day and the new designation of Hastings College as a Tree Campus USA on Friday, April 29, at 3:00 p.m. The event will take place near the entrance to the Gray Center parking lot (1100 N. Elm Avenue); rain location is

The Hastings College Office of Student Life, Student Association and the SASA Crisis Center are sponsoring an event on the Hastings College campus called “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” Registration and check-in are 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at Lynn Farrell Arena (800 E. 12th Street). The walk begins at 5:45 p.m. at

 As Nebraska continues to face critical shortages in access to health care and a demand for nurses, the Creighton University College of Nursing, Hastings College and Mary Lanning Healthcare announce a new partnership designed to meet the needs of Nebraskans and students who are interested in pursuing careers in nursing. The 3+1 program in Hastings

Out of 170 U.S. cities with a four-year college and a population of less than 150,000, Hastings, Nebraska, the home of Hastings College, made USA Today’s “The 25 best small college towns” list. Hastings, 20th on the list, was the only community in Nebraska included. It was ranked higher than communities such as Bloomington, Indiana; Syracuse, New