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Raising awareness of pediatric brain cancer a personal issue for Hastings College student
Hastings College sophomore Jessica Petty recently partnered with the Team Jack Foundation to raise awareness for pediatric brain cancer and to raise money for those affected. For her, however, it’s about more…
Lambie rises to top of cycling world
Two years ago, Ashton Lambie ‘13 set the record for the fastest bike ride across Kansas. Now, Lambie, with his orange handlebar mustache, is gripping the handlebars of another bike — one that…
Time to Revive the Real Politik Approach in the Russian-American Relations
By Dr. Oleg Kalinskiy, a 1998 graduate from Moscow, Russia Oleg Kalinskiy, PhD, JD, currently works as Director for Government Relations for Uralkali, the top Russian and global producer of potash mineral fertilizer. He…
Group aims to grow diversity in the classroom
Steven Dunham ’16, Casey Molifua ’15/MAT ’17 and Tahj Willingham represent minorities in the classroom — in more ways than one. These three men of “colorful backgrounds” are not only part of…
API fellowship allows Case to help improve newsrooms
Emily Case ’14 hails from a small Nebraskan town with little diversity, yet she’s developed a passion for giving a voice to minority populations. “I feel like on the most basic level,…
Sociology grad reinvents public perception of animal control
When animal law enforcement officer and 2015 Hastings College Graduate Timothy Rice catches a pet owner without a leash, he doesn’t issue a ticket. Instead, he offers a lesson on the dangers…
Video: Brown takes charge in leading social media campaign for summer internship
Joe Brown, a senior from Omaha, Nebraska, said he has never felt more ready to take on the real world thanks to Hastings College and the internship experiences he had. In 2017,…
Diffendaffer improves athletic safety, performance through biomechanical research
Alek Diffendaffer applies reflective markers to the major joints and anatomical landmarks of a baseball pitcher as 3D motion capture camera and high-tech software stand by to record the pitcher’s movements. Each…
Rodabaugh learns lesson in culture at Firespring
Senior Landon Rodabaugh spent his summer in recreation and relaxation rooms, behind the foosball table and within the belly of an adult-sized slide — all the while gaining valuable experience for a…
Video: Taylor Samek ’16 finds career in law enforcement
Since he’s graduated 2016 alumnus Taylor Samek has used his experience interacting with the diverse student population at Hastings College to help him be more effective now as a deputy with the…
Talent Pool offers mentoring, internships
When business students jump into the Talent Pool, they are supported by local business and nonprofit leaders —including HC alumni—who serve as mentors and provide meaningful internships. This difference-making program is sponsored,…
Internship gives Smith insight to life as a physician’s assistant
Senior biochemistry major Maddy Smith spent the 2017 January Term learning what it takes to be a physician’s assistant (PA) by spending every day job shadowing at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte,…
Johnson dives into passion for music with internship
Jordan Johnson, a senior music major with a biology minor, spent her summer developing organizational, promotional and social media skills while being exposed to the music industry. As an intern for Hear…
Barnes garners diverse skillset from hands-on publishing
If Emilie Barnes ’17 was keeping a list of her steps to success in the publishing industry, it would be full of checkmarks. Complete an internship with a small press in Ireland?…
Meeske maximizes publishing talents with graduate program
For a young professional looking to launch a career in publishing, the Denver Publishing Institute (DPI) makes a perfect stepping stone. The four-week graduate program covers the complete book publishing process through…
Knott interns with Hastings College alumni at Abraham Catering
Finding the right internship can be a challenge, but for sophomore Natalie Knott, the choice was easy. Knott, as a human resource management and marketing major, found the perfect internship with Abraham…
