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Inspired by family and Impressionists, Arias paints 2016 Best of Show selection
“The inspiration for my painting came from my family,” Katherine Arias, an art major from Lexington, Nebraska said of her work, “Mi Familia. 1 — Diptych.” “This was the first of my Junior Thesis…
From the classroom to Kathmandu, biology major finds success worldwide
Junior Lily Ealey has witnessed the strengths of a Hastings College education firsthand both at home and abroad. The Lincoln, Nebraska, native and biology major spent the past summer interning at Kanti…
Local internship provides Cloyd entry into cancer research
When he isn’t playing football, strumming the guitar, jamming on the piano or studying biology, sophomore Anthony Cloyd from Omaha, Nebraska, is busy finding opportunities to set himself up for success at…
Video: Cornforth applies wide skill set to career at USA Football
Jed Cornforth ’00 majored in economics and business administration and is now the Strategic Planning and Business Analysis Director of USA Football. The ability to study a wide base of different skills…
Video: Heredia explores his many talents in music
Jonathan Heredia wears many hats at Hastings College, and that’s the way he prefers it. The opportunity to explore his many talents in music is all part of the small campus experience. The…
Video: Delphia involved on campus and in the community
Campus and community involvement helps students, like Nicole Delphia, make connections and build relationships that will help them succeed. Hastings College provides several different leadership roles and opportunities that help students develop…
Video: Adounkpe’s involvement with speech helps her grow
Biology and sociology major Eunice Adounkpe discovered her love for speech in high school. She knew it was something that would help her grow as a person. Her involvement with speech at…
Lenagh using construction major, giving back to campus
In August 2015, Hawkins Construction Company hired Hastings College alumnus Zach Lenagh. It seemed the perfect fit especially since one of Hawkins Construction Company’s projects, where the 2015 graduate will be spending…
Print in Digital Age
An impressive journalism career has taken Josh Awtry ’98 across the United States, and now he’s leading efforts to redefine and ultimately save local print newspapers in the digital age. Josh’s vision…
Video: Science Alumni Successes
Are you interested in biology, chemistry, math, computer science, engineering, or physics? Then you’ve come to the right place! Hastings College can provide a hands-on, small class learning experience! Check out what…
Hastings College’s Talent Pool swimming with outstanding students
Devon Wetteland, a 2015-16 Talent Pool member, decided to apply for the competitive internship program based on an article about how employers value internships. “I thought the Talent Pool would be a…
Record ride
On a relatively ordinary morning Oct. 1, Ashton Lambie ’13 peddled his bike across the Colorado-Kansas border; it was the beginning of a ride to remember. Following a carefully planned-out route —…
Video: Pettigrew serves as Chair of Chairs of the Nebraska Democratic Party
Hastings College Alum Bud Pettigrew ’83 graduated with a degree in political science and history. He now serves as the Chair of Chairs of the Nebraska Democratic Party, where he works for…
Adventures abroad: Capturing Ireland
“Once we were settled, we got to walk around Lahinch for a bit, checking out the town, finding places like the post office, the in-town grocery store, pubs, restaurants and the ATM.…
Video: Combining art and biology for a unique career
Hastings College graduate Gary Staab, combined biology and art classes to pursue his unique career as a paleoartist. With his work all over the globe and at the local Hastings Museum, Staab’s…
Nursing: Endless possibilities for Savage to help others
After spending time at her dying grandfather’s bedside, Morgan Savage, a 2006 Hastings College graduate, decided to enter the field of nursing. She saw the ways the nurses impacted his life and…
