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Campus News

May 6, 2019 9:31 am·

Pumroy named athletic director at Hastings College

Hastings College President Dr. Travis Feezell announced today that, following a national search, Burt John “B.J.” Pumroy has been named the College’s next athletic director and will officially start at the College…

Students in a gallery hanging art for a show.

May 3, 2019 8:29 am·

Four Hastings College students win prizes at art show

Hastings College students took 32 art pieces to the 2019 Nebraska Independent College Foundation (NICF)/O’Keefe Elevator Company Art Show — and played an integral role in producing the show, which had a…

Photo of many students at award ceremony.

April 30, 2019 5:44 pm·

Trio of students named Bronco Award winners as Who’s Who recipients announced

During Hastings College’s day-long Celebration of Excellence April 30, three students — Eboni Nash of Eads, Colorado; Geena Piper of Norfolk, Nebraska; and Carly Spotts-Falzone of Wayzata, Minnesota — were named 2019…

April 30, 2019 5:40 pm·

Students, faculty recognized at 2019 Honors Convocation

During Hastings College’s day-long Celebration of Excellence April 30, students and faculty were recognized for their achievements at Honors Convocation. The Don and Nancy Seaton Faculty Achievement Award was presented to Nick…

Photo of James Lapka and Austin Heinlein outside.

April 29, 2019 9:28 am·

Hastings College students present at Texas history conference

Two Hastings College students traveled to Texas to present their research at the 10th Annual Texas A&M History Conference. The conference, which was held April 12-13, featured graduate and undergraduate work from…

A poster showing the art these name and hours.

April 26, 2019 11:20 am·

Senior art majors present thesis exhibition ‘An Hour of Ignorance’

The work of four senior visual art majors is the final featured exhibition of the academic year in the Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) Gallery. The exhibition, titled “An Hour…

April 26, 2019 9:32 am·

Hastings College set to host annual Celebration of Excellence

Hastings College’s annual Celebration of Excellence, an event recognizing high achievement by students and faculty, is set for Monday evening and all day Tuesday, April 29 and 30. Celebration of Excellence features…

Image of a poster featuring a person that's part of an exhibit.

April 25, 2019 2:34 pm·

Hastings College students create ‘Faces of Hastings’ exhibit at Hastings Museum

From communication studies to publishing to graphic design, students and faculty from several departments at Hastings College worked together to create a “Faces of Hastings” exhibit that aims to build cultural bridges…

Photo of Alli Kennon and Carly Spotts-Falzone with trophies.

April 24, 2019 10:59 am·

Hastings College Forensics wins championship at national tournament

Two members of the Hastings College Forensics team traveled to Santa Ana, California, for the National Forensics Association (NFA) National Tournament April 18-22 and brought back a championship for the team in…

April 18, 2019 8:00 am·

Alpha Chi members speak at conference that features top scholars from across the country

Three Hastings College students presented their work at the annual Alpha Chi National Convention held in early April in Cleveland, Ohio. The Alpha Chi National Convention consists of the best student scholars…