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Campus News

April 13, 2023 11:04 am·

Hastings College Theatre presenting ‘The Whale’ April 20-23

On the outskirts of Mormon Country, Idaho, a 600-pound recluse hides away in his apartment and slowly eats himself to death. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to…

Photo of the Hastings College Forensics team, including Citlaly Quiroz, Nikki deSeriere, Ally Banks, Emma Kellick and Kianté Stuart.

April 12, 2023 10:23 am·

Forensics places 14th at nationals, deSeriere named All American

The Hastings College Forensics team finished 14th in the nation at the American Forensics Association’s National Speech Tournament (AFA-NST), which was held recently in Santa Ana, California. The five-member team’s achievements include…

April 5, 2023 3:22 pm·

Academic honorary Psi Chi inducts 14 new members

The Hastings College chapter of Psi Chi, the psychology academic honor society, inducted 14 students during its recent spring ceremony on April 2. This year’s Psi Chi inductees include: Mackenzie Berns, a…

April 5, 2023 2:05 pm·

First senior art thesis exhibition open through April 20

The first thesis gallery show, which features the work of five senior art majors, is open now through April 20 in the Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC). The show is…

March 30, 2023 2:25 pm·

Hastings College receives nearly $50,000 in grants for religious programming

Nearly $50,000 in grants from two national organizations will fund projects focused on helping Hastings College students discern their vocational calling and strengthen their spiritual and mental well-being through the study of…

March 27, 2023 10:13 am·

Hastings College Jazz Festival, concert set for April 3

Hastings College Music is hosting its Jazz Festival on Monday, April 3. The festival includes performances by regional jazz bands and an evening concert featuring the Hastings College Jazz Ensemble and a…

March 23, 2023 2:30 pm·

Five Nebraska students receive national writing awards

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers recently announced it’s 100th annual class of national medalists in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, with five students from Nebraska being named National Medalists…

March 22, 2023 2:15 pm·

Academic honorary Alpha Chi inducts seven new members

The Hastings College chapter of Alpha Chi, the all-discipline collegiate academic honor society, inducted seven students during their spring initiation earlier this month. The purpose of Alpha Chi is to promote academic…

March 16, 2023 12:03 pm·

The Hastings College choir to perform in Lincoln, Council Bluffs

That Hastings College choir is hosting two public concerts in conjunction with high school choirs in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, later this month. Both concerts, and a post-concert reception at…

March 14, 2023 10:07 am·

Hastings Pro Rege Society induction ceremony set for April 20

Hastings College will induct three individuals and a local business into its Pro Rege Society on Thursday, April 20, honoring John Bohmfalk, Sharon Behl Brooks, Robert Unger and Industrial-Irrigation Services. Hastings College…