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Semester in Scotland studying, wielding axe gives Myers newfound sense of community
When Hastings College junior Anya Myers studied abroad at Dundee University in Scotland for the spring semester, she stumbled upon and joined a Medieval Reenactment Society, a club whose members reenact historical…
Beachly to continue exploring as he steps into retirement after 27 years at Hastings College
Dr. Bill Beachly believes the best learning happens not in lectures but on adventures, which is why in nearly three decades as a Hastings College wildlife biology professor, he’s taken countless students…
Rempp looking to next chapter after 25 years at Hastings College
Teachers have the most incredible job. The future of the world walks through their doors — doctors and politicians, farmers and business people, bankers and truck drivers — and a teacher impacts…
‘A genuine professor’ with amazing ability to connect with students, Schneider to retire after 39 years of service
“A teacher’s influence doesn’t stay in school. It goes out into the world and cannot truly ever be measured. Every student you inspire to do something great goes on to inspire others.…
Hurdler Nisa Thomas shatters records while setting goals on, off the track
For Hastings College senior Nisa Thomas, track and field has always been a part of her life — but the opportunity came to her unexpectedly at a young age. “I joined track…
Video: Ludwig says one-on-one learning opportunities make a difference
Karl Ludwig chose Hastings College because he liked the one-on-one learning opportunities. Ludwig said music faculty work to make sure students like him have chances to hone their skills. Hastings College also…
Koozer ’06 builds programs to challenge the status quo
A standout vocal performer during her years at Hastings College, Dr. Maggie Koozer ’06 was a soloist in productions of Handel’s “Messiah” and Mozart’s “Requiem,” the female lead in the musical comedy…
Anderson overcomes challenges on road to physical therapy program
Life is not always a straight path from point A to point B. For senior exercise science major Alyse Anderson, that path was anything other than direct. Anderson transferred to Hastings College…
Locke throws a lifetime of shade: ‘Trees are a metaphor for life’
The roots of Will Locke’s passion for trees go back to his childhood in the 1940s and 1950s when he visited his grandparents’ small farms northeast of Wichita, Kansas. “They had no…
Kerr cruising the world doing what he loves
A decade ago Dustin Kerr ‘11 had never seen a cruise ship — now he travels the world on cruise ships and has visited all seven continents and 108 different countries. Kerr…
Video: Small class sizes lets High get to know his professors
When Lance High of Sanford, Florida, was looking for colleges, he wanted to go to a school where he could get to know professors and everyone knew his name. Hastings College, where…
Thanks to State Department scholarship, Miller explores Turkey
Studying Turkish in Ankara, Turkey, last summer confirmed for Hastings College junior Betsy Miller that travel and a career in international policy are in her future. “I would love to go back…
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…
Alumni shaping culture of two Colorado high schools
Coming from two different eras at Hastings College, Eric Johnson ’97 and Cora Lanter 05’ share something in common: they both aim to continuously build and shape the culture at neighboring Colorado high…
The power of Irish pub music unites HC grads
Everyone’s Irish once a year—or, at least, they like to think they are. That’s what Corey Johnson ‘88 has observed playing in the band Keep Britain Irish for over 15 years. Many…
From internet search to advocate: Nash donates time after donating bone marrow
“virtual volunteer opportunities” That’s what Eboni Nash ‘19 entered into her browser in March 2020. Like other students, her spring break trip home to see family was…extended. A Harvard Divinity School student…
