2020s Archives - Hastings College

Photo of Blake Tyrell in front of a red Fiserv wall.

Tyrell navigates complex world of financial tech

Hastings College graduate Blake Tyrell is making waves in the financial technology industry at Fiserv, a leading global provider of innovative payment and technology solutions that drive commerce and connect businesses, financial…

A photo of five athletic trainers on a football field.

Connection with Crimson Tide leads Wilson to the Patriots

In what could be described as an athletic trainer’s dream job, exercise science graduate Julyah Wilson ’22 interned this past summer with the New England Patriots, the NFL team that dazzled fans…

A Fulbright in Bulgaria

It has always been a dream of mine to work abroad; however, I never thought it would be a reality. Thanks to Hastings College, especially Dr. Rob Babcock, and their support, I…

Video: ‘Hastings College was going to care about me’

While at Hastings College, Grace Sinsel ’23 learned that everyone on campus was here to help her succeed. Sinsel, who majored in English education, received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for…

Passion for poetry takes Felton to new heights at Hastings Public Library

By providing creative and immersive reading programs for kids throughout the year, Rylie Felton ‘22 has forged a path for the Hastings Public Library. Working at the library has allowed Felton, who…

Watson finds passion for research at Hastings College

Natalie Watson, a who is graduating this month with a degree in criminology, found her passion in research as a student at Hastings College. She was able to work with professors who…

Kennon forges a new path with TikTok content creation

Alli Kennon ‘20 never envisioned herself working in her current job when she graduated from Hastings College — simply because the job didn’t exist yet. As a TikTok specialist at The Knot,…

Johnson fosters his love of connection at Prairie Loft this past summer

The continued connection between Hastings College and the nonprofit organization Prairie Loft helped Sam Johnson ‘22 foster his love for connecting people with the environment and helping people interact with it. The…

Video: Opportunities at Hastings College help Polacek pursue art therapy

Since she was young, Josie Polacek, who graduated in May with distinction in psychology, knew she wanted to become a practicing art therapist and counselor. To do that, she knew she had…

Close-knit community keeps Bosley coming back for more

The personal connections students make through Hastings College and the greater Hastings community play a critical role in student success — that’s one of the most important lessons Holly Bosley, a senior…

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