Our Stories
Foote giving life her all
When a friend in Altman Hall found herself frustrated by her accounting homework, then-Hastings College first-year student Dana (Pote) Foote ’96 remembers leafing through the numeral-rich textbook and feeling a click. “Looking…
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…
Vyhlidal: ‘Find the thing you love’
There’s an old couch in the office of Jeff Vyhlidal ’08, but he can’t remember the last time he himself sat down on the well-worn cushions. “It’s almost always filled with students,”…
Neurologist reaches out with telemedicine
For many small town and rural inhabitants, having a specialist at their disposal is typically not possible. Dr. Allen Gee ’88, a psychobiology major from small town Nebraska, is bridging that gap…
Memory Maker
Scott DeBoer ’89 has had incredible success since graduating from HC in physics and math. He continued his education at Iowa State University and graduated in 1992 with a masters in physics…
Lee aims to teach values everyday
Principal. Coach. Role model. Mentor. Thomas “Tommy” Lee ’87 fills each of these roles at Omaha Northwest High School, where he is serving his first year as principal and coach. Omaha Northwest…
Campaigning Young
Nick Musgrave, a junior from Parkersburg, West Virginia, double majoring in history and political science spent last fall on the campaign trail with Chuck Hassebrook, 2014 Nebraska Democratic candidate for Governor, as…
Video by Hulbert captures humor, Best in Show
For Josh Hulbert, communicating through words is difficult. “I feel more comfortable just showing them via cinema,” said the sophomore advertising and public relations major from Aurora, Colorado. And his messages are…
Anderson moves from student to employer
Heartland Bank Regional President Jeremy Anderson ’04 is finding the importance of hiring Hastings College students and alumni. “As an alumnus that has seen a large benefit in my career and life from my experience at…
Agriculture plays a critical role in society, Killefer’s career
“I have always been interested in the sciences for as long as I can remember,” said John Killefer ’84, head of the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University.…
Hull thrives as part of musical family
“I owe all my talents and musicality to the people that have surrounded me, pushed me to work hard, and guided me through all the struggles,” said Michael Hull, a senior from…
Mertens ready to take on the accounting world
Isaac Mertens has to worry about finals in this, his senior year at Hastings College. However, the accounting major doesn’t have to worry about finding a job. Before beginning this year, he…
Getting the job before the diploma
Johnson, Nebraska-native, Kayla Alberts is scheduled to graduate in May with a degree in economics and accounting. Unlike most college seniors about to finish their fall semester, she has already received and…
Transforming Chilkoot Trail legends into viewing experience
For two weeks in July, Steve Snell, Assistant Professor of Art at Hastings College, had the opportunity to hike the Chilkoot Trail in Alaska and Canada. The trail is 33 miles…
J-term reveals career opportunity; internship provides experience
After taking the Advanced Laboratory class during January Term, or J-Term, at Hastings College, Morgan Killefer learned how to apply her major to a career. A senior from Corvallis, Ore., Killefer is…
The sounds of Ireland
Ever wondered what Ireland sounds like? Gregory Puckett, a senior from Lincoln, Nebraska, is finding out this month as part of the Hastings College Irish Fellows Program. He’s one of several students…
