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Video: Johnson ’97 makes relationships, caring for others a priority as he leads students and educators

Preparing daily for the unexpected and focusing more on the process than the results are some key mindsets that Eric Johnson ’97 utilizes in his role as Principal of Windsor Middle School in Windsor, Colorado. Hastings College helped press upon him the value of supporting and caring for others that has served him well in his career.  

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Back-to-back research experiences lead Puckett to new horizons

Brian Puckett, a senior physics major from Lincoln, Nebraska, aspires to build a mechanics career in the aerospace industry and eventually find success among the stars. While realizing his dream to explore space is no easy feat, it developed a sense of tangibility after his back-to-back summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). Puckett secured his

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Teacher turns to personal training with in-home health company

At first glance, Kristen Livingston’s lifestyle appears to take personal fitness to the extreme. The 1993 Hastings College graduate begins most days in the gym at 5:00 a.m. By the time “mid-morning” rolls around — at 8 o’clock — she’s already logged three hours teaching classes and personal training. But the majority of Livingston’s day

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Video: Hastings College prepares Whetstone for graduate studies

Brian Whetstone, a senior from Omaha majoring in history, said his classes and advisors at Hastings College helped place him on a successful path to pursue graduate school. Being highly active in the Hastings College History Department, Whetstone has taken advantage of excellent on and off campus opportunities, including impactful internships and a historical J-Term trip

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McCarthy creates part-time profession from summer internship

Laura McCarthy posts to social media sites more than 90 times a week. What some might call an addiction is actually McCarthy’s job.    The junior marketing and business double major works remotely as the digital production assistant for iProv in Little Rock, Arkansas. The position requires McCarthy to manage social media accounts for iProv’s

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Video: Powell ’13 utilizes talent and consistency as a foundation for a career in music

As a music composition performance major, Mario Powell ’13 describes his role as Director of Music at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Colorado Springs where leading rehearsals and choirs is only part of his duties. Hastings College not only prepared him musically but also in business and life skills.​  

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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 than just doing what she can to help others. In 1999, at only 14 months old, Jessica underwent two surgeries for pediatric brain

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