The Hastings College Alpha chapter (Nebraska) of Alpha Chi academic honor society has initiated 11 members for the spring semester. Alpha Chi is a co-educational society that promotes scholarship and exemplary character through activities, forums and other events on campus. It includes all academic disciplines.
To qualify for membership, students must be in the top 10 percent of the junior or senior class.
New members are listed below, followed by their hometowns.
 
New members
Aaron J. Beye – Grand Island, Neb.
Kelsi Morgan Bradley – Fairfield, Neb.
Justine Elyse Dethlefs – St. Paul, Neb.
Kathryn L. Gerwig – Greeley, Colo.
Deann Duncan – Sterling, Colo.
Melissa Maichele – Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Chelsea Meeker – Omaha, Neb.
Corey Jon Reutlinger – Lexington, Neb.
Joseph Shanle – Blue Hill, Neb.
Kylie A. Shoup – Clarks, Neb.
Kevin Smith – Hastings, Neb.

Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,150 students. Hastings College was named 75th Best Value College in the nation and #1 in Nebraska by Forbes.com and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. It was named a 2010 “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review and rated a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.