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Campus News

March 7, 2024 12:09 pm·

Hastings College announces 2024 Central Region Science Fair results

More than 120 students from area schools entered 100 projects in the Central Regional Science Fair for the Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, March 5. The fair was hosted by…

March 1, 2024 10:39 am·

Langvardt scholar to present on disability in graphic novels

Hastings College student Celina Chrisman of Harvard, Nebraska, will present a Langvardt Scholar Lecture titled “Reframing Monstrosity: Exploring Disability Representation in Graphic Novels,” on Wednesday, March 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the…

February 29, 2024 3:36 pm·

Pro Rege Society induction ceremony set for April 18

Hastings College will induct two individuals and a family into its Pro Rege Society on Thursday, April 18, honoring Hal Dittmer ‘62, Jim Dugan and the Kim and Tom Dinsdale Family. Hastings…

February 29, 2024 10:41 am·

Aspiring high school Christian leaders encouraged to apply to Open Call

Hastings College is accepting applications for Open Call, a residential experience for current high school freshman, sophomores and juniors who are exploring a call to Christian ministry. The week-long program, to be…

February 28, 2024 3:45 pm·

High school juniors invited to apply to Open Space for visual, performing arts

Open Space for the Visual and Performing Arts immersion experience for current high school juniors is set for Tuesday, June 18 through Saturday, June 22 on the Hastings College campus. The application…

February 28, 2024 9:43 am·

Forensics team finds success at state tournament, Banks given top honor

Earlier this month, the Hastings College forensics team competed at the Nebraska Intercollegiate Forensics Association’s State Tournament, where the team brought home second place for the third year in a row —…

Poster with hand drawn monsters promoting a theatre production.

February 15, 2024 9:04 am·

Hastings College theatre to produce ‘She Kills Monsters’

The Hastings College Theatre production of “She Kills Monsters” is a play about stories. Stories we create. Stories we tell. Stories we share. After her sister Tilly dies in a car accident,…

February 13, 2024 9:52 am·

Ledbetter to present theatrical production ‘Today is the day…’

Dr. Rhesa Ledbetter, assistant professor of biology, will present “Today is the Day…,” a deeply moving theatrical production for her Invited Faculty Lecture on Wednesday, February 21, at 1:00 p.m. in French…

Graphic with bronco head that says Community Leadership Challenge 2024.

January 29, 2024 1:56 pm·

Inaugural Community Leadership Challenge to welcome 20 students to Hastings

The inaugural Walter Scott, Jr. Community Leadership Challenge at Hastings College begins the evening of Friday, February 2, with 20 students from across Nebraska arriving on campus. The application process drew 90…

January 12, 2024 9:35 am·

More than 150 students participating in Hastings College honor band, choir festival

Hastings College will hold its 60th Annual Honor Band and 52nd Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, January 22, at 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings (621 N Lincoln Avenue).…