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Campus News

October 2, 2023 9:59 am·

Eighth annual mural competition to welcome more than 200 students from 36 high schools

More than 200 high school students from 36 schools across Nebraska will be at Hastings College for the eighth annual Jackson Dinsdale Art Center Mural Day Competition on Wednesday, October 4. Working…

September 27, 2023 11:36 am·

Five students in Ireland as part of Irish Fellows Program

Five Hastings College students arrived in Ireland last week as part of this year’s Irish Fellowship Program, a competitive study abroad program that allows students to conduct their own research in Ireland.…

September 25, 2023 12:36 pm·

Hastings College announces Homecoming events, court

Homecoming week is underway at Hastings College with multiple student activities happening on campus, from a movie on the lawn to a bonfire to the traditional Homecoming dinner and dance. Events for…

Garet Reynek '10 in the gallery at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center.

September 25, 2023 11:07 am·

‘Intersecting Layouts’ now open in JDAC east gallery

“Intersecting Layouts” by Garet Reynek, a 2010 Hastings College graduate, is on exhibition now through October 17 in the east gallery of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (700 E. 12th Street). Reynek’s…

September 18, 2023 2:21 pm·

Hastings College continues strong showing in national rankings

After welcoming its biggest incoming class in a decade in August, Hastings College received additional positive news this week when college ranking reports were released by organizations who assess student outcomes and…

September 18, 2023 12:04 pm·

Sierra DeMulder to perform at Hastings College, lead workshop at Hastings Public Library

Hastings College and Hastings Public Library are partnering to bring the internationally-recognized poet, educator and podcast host, Sierra DeMulder, to Hastings for a workshop and public reading on Saturday, September 23. DeMulder…

September 11, 2023 2:03 pm·

Hastings College expands Path to HC program, increasing access to the top-ranked value school

Hastings College announced today the expansion of its Path to HC program, with students from 10 additional high schools now eligible for the program. By expanding this program, the College aims to…

A photo of a gallery exhibition, focusing on a piece of basket-style art.

August 22, 2023 11:34 am·

‘Sourcing Our Surroundings’ open in west gallery of JDAC

The opening gallery exhibition of the academic year is on display now through September 16 in the west gallery of the Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center. The exhibition, titled “Sourcing Our…

August 17, 2023 2:14 pm·

Hastings College announces endowed professorships, lectureship

At the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year, Hastings College announced faculty who have been appointed to its Endowed Professorships and Lectureship. Endowed professorships and lectureship are established through the Hastings College…

August 15, 2023 2:47 pm·

Hastings College welcomes biggest incoming class in a decade

With Hastings College opening for its academic year on Wednesday, August 16, it’s excited to welcome its largest incoming student class in a decade. The College is growing, but remains committed to…