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Video: Stull credits hard work, Hastings College for medical school acceptance
Ever since she was little, Hastings College student Lauren Stull dreamed of going to medical school and being a doctor, which was sparked by her love of biology. Now, Stull, who is…

Hastings High School class establishes scholarship to honor Sergeant ‘68, beloved reunion organizer
Organizing a high school reunion is often a thankless job, but members of the Hastings High School Class of 1964 found a unique way to honor the classmate who’s tracked down addresses,…

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…

Hastings College: Confidence amidst changes
It’s a tough world for higher education in America. But even with the cards stacked against small colleges, Hastings College is showing that through planning and partnerships, the numbers don’t have to…

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…

Johnson shares perspective of student life behind the camera lens
When he’s not in class, chances are you’ll find Hastings College junior Amiel Johnson of Nassau, The Bahamas, with his camera on the sidelines of whatever athletic team is practicing or competing,…

Your Four Year Plan at Hastings College
Feeling unsure about what to expect in college? You’re not alone. We get it – many students feel exactly the same way when they’re starting out. That’s why at Hastings College we’ve…

How the tunes spin: Q&A with Duane Harriott ’96
After earning a bachelor’s degree in English at Hastings College, Duane Harriott ‘96 moved to New York City and made its music scene home. Currently, he’s a music consultant for Gray V,…

REU success story: Mentorship makes a difference for McClure
Landing one research experience for undergraduates (REU) is an accomplishment for a student in the sciences. Milly McClure, a senior from Liberal, Kansas, landed four. The physics and mathematics major spent summer…

Goad inspires at the Robert Henri Museum
As Ally Goad guided a visitor through the Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery, she pointed out one of her favorite paintings, “In Amsterdam,” a moody urban landscape illuminated by a dramatic…

From wildlife to pets: Manglitz pursues advanced vet degree
Adam Manglitz’s wildlife biology degree has been a ticket to exotic experiences. As a student at Hastings College, Manglitz ‘18 traveled to Honduras to scuba dive with sharks and hold a white-faced…

Hergott ’05 lands role on ‘Law & Order’
Don’t be surprised if Keithen Hergott ’05 looks familiar. Even if you didn’t attend class, play football or run track with him at Hastings College, you still might recognize his face. Maybe…

Curiosity, passion for learning lead Lanning to Belgium
This past summer, Riley Lanning embraced the challenge to expand her laboratory research skills and knowledge in biology and psychology in a lab in Leuven, Belgium, after a course at Hastings College…

Interest in architecture turns into opportunities for Call
Hastings College junior business administration major Tyler Call of Greeley, Colorado channeled his admiration for architecture into an internship at Russell Remodeling over the summer. His journey as a drafting intern really…

Arrington-Williams brings nature, community together at Prairie Loft
Megan Arrington-Williams ’09, executive director of Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor and Agricultural Learning, spends her days connecting people of all ages to the wonders of the natural world. On field trips…

Fichter helps players find their perfect throw in biometrics lab
Interested in biomechanics, Hastings College senior Alec Fichter spent the summer interning at the Pitching Lab, a biomechanics lab at the University of Nebraska Omaha, where he worked directly with players, calibrating…