News

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Campus News

February 28, 2020 10:22 am·

Hastings College President stepping down for new position; transition plans announced

Dr. Travis Feezell announced to campus today that he will step down as president of Hastings College effective March 2, 2020, to accept another leadership position in higher education. Feezell became the…

February 24, 2020 3:40 pm·

Seven students inducted into Alpha Chi

The Hastings College chapter of Alpha Chi, a collegiate all-discipline academic honor society, inducted seven new students recently. Alpha Chi is a coeducational academic honor society designed to promote academic excellence and…

February 24, 2020 3:25 pm·

Seraph Brass to perform, work with students at Hastings College

Seraph Brass, a dynamic ensemble drawing from a roster of America’s top female brass players and winners of the 2019 American Prize in Chamber Music, will perform at Hastings College at 7:30…

February 20, 2020 9:52 am·

Hastings College sophomores ready for Spring study abroad experiences

About half of all Hastings College sophomores will embark on their study abroad destinations in the first part of March. Students this spring will travel to Ireland, France, the United Kingdom and…

February 19, 2020 4:18 pm·

Forensics team wins three championships at state tournament

The Hastings College Forensics team placed third in D1 Team Sweepstakes at the Nebraska Intercollegiate Forensics Association State tournament (NIFA) in Omaha, Nebraska. NIFA was hosted by the University of Nebraska–Omaha on…

February 18, 2020 3:22 pm·

Doerr elected chair of Hastings College Board of Trustees

Roger Doerr of Hastings has been elected Chair of the Hastings College Board of Trustees, succeeding Glen Moss of Lincoln who served as Chair since 2016. Moss, a 1974 graduate of Hastings…

February 13, 2020 12:11 pm·

Forensics team qualifies four more events to nationals

The Hastings College Forensics team traveled to Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, for the Feline Frolic tournament February 8-9. The team placed second on the first day and placed third on day…

February 5, 2020 12:12 pm·

Hastings College announces recipients of Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards

Hastings College will recognize 18 outstanding young writers from across Nebraska in its inaugural year as an affiliate of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the country’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and…

February 4, 2020 12:35 pm·

Renowned mezzo-soprano to perform at Hastings College

Phyllis Pancella, an accomplished artist known for her radiant and expressive voice, will perform at Hastings College on Tuesday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. Pancella, who has appeared on many international opera,…

February 4, 2020 11:31 am·

Forensics team finds success in Kansas, qualifying more events to nationals

The Hastings Forensics team competed in the Border Wars Swing in Salina, Kansas, February 1-2. The tournament was hosted by Kansas Wesleyan University and Texas Christian University. Senior Melissa Loney from Omaha,…