The Hastings College chapter of Alpha Chi honor society initiated 22 new members on September 16, 2012. Membership in the society is limited to the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors at an institution but is not limited by academic major. The new members are as follows: Emily Adams from Omaha, Neb. Elizabeth Case […]

The 61st annual Melody Round-Up Parade in downtown Hastings took place Saturday, September 15, at 10 a.m. The parade included several marching bands from Nebraska high schools and junior high schools and the Hastings College Marching Band. Melody Round-Up is the official Homecoming parade for Hastings College. This year, the parade is also part of

One day after Hastings College marked the 130th anniversary of its founding, the College officially inaugurated its 15th President, Dennis Trotter. “I am humbled and honored to accept the stewardship of this noble institution which has meant so much to the lives of Nebraskans,” said Trotter, who has been in the position for one year. “Our

Each year, various publications select colleges and universities across the country for recognition. Hastings College is pleased to announce its inclusion in several high profile lists.   Washington Monthly ranks Hastings College 23rd among Baccalaureate Colleges nationwide in its 2012 College Guide. In its methodology, Washington Monthly gives particular weight to institutions which, like Hastings

Each year, various publications select colleges and universities across the country for recognition. Hastings College is pleased to announce its inclusion in several high profile lists.   Washington Monthly ranks Hastings College 23rd among Baccalaureate Colleges nationwide in its 2012 College Guide. In its methodology, Washington Monthly gives particular weight to institutions which, like Hastings

2012 Hastings College Queen Candidates Elizabeth Case, an English major from Gibbon, Neb., is the daughter of Kenneth and Colleen Case.  A dean’s list student, she is a three-year member of the Bronco Marching Band, the symphonic band and wind ensemble. She has also played with the Hastings Symphony Orchestra and as a member of

Kyle Chesterman from Beaver City, Neb., and Betsy Rodgers from Loveland, Colo., were crowned as Hastings College’s 2012 Homecoming King and Queen at the Homecoming dinner held on Thursday, September 13 – the 130th anniversary of the College’s founding.  Jose Jimenez of Lexington, Neb., and MaKayla Kort of Grand Island, Neb., were named Homecoming Prince

Tree planting at Hastings College is a tradition with very deep roots. Archival photos indicate the College’s founders planted an American elm to mark occasion of the groundbreaking for McCormick Hall, HC’s first permanent building, on April 25, 1883. Similarly, as the College celebrates the 130th anniversary of its founding on Thursday, September 13, 2012,