Alumni Stories
Four Heartland Bank employees share a Hastings College bond
Though they each have individual roles, four Heartland Bank employees relate to a special understanding that brings them together — a Hastings College education. Heartland Bank is made up of ten locations…
Hastings College President, faculty visit sister school in Russia
Hastings College has a special relationship with one of its sister schools, Pyatigorsk State University, in Pyatigorsk Russia, that dates back about 20 years. Both schools exchange students for study abroad. Recently,…
Nelson takes on leadership role immediately after college
It’s not a common occurrence to go from managing your personal budget as a college student to working with an entire county’s tourism budget just weeks after graduating. But Kayla Nelson made…
Video: Michael Tushaus ’98 takes on the world of film
It’s safe to say that Michael Tushaus ’98 has a lot on his plate. From winning a Regional Emmy for Original Score/Arrangement for Commercial Campaign, to starring in Hollywood films and performing…
Video: Kelly Prange ’13 accepted into MA/PhD program
Kelly Prange ’13 is attending the Industrial and Organizational Psychology MA/Phd Program at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The professors at Hastings College helped her get into graduate school and guided her down…
Video: Boye’s professional and freelance work reflect same techniques learned at HC
Brian Boye, a 1996 alumnus, still uses the same techniques he learned his freshman year at Hastings College in his professional work as a promotions manager at KSMO-TV, and in his freelance work as…
At African Community Center, Theesen finds success serving others
As the managing director of the Ethiopian Community Development Council’s African Community Center (ACC) in Denver, Colorado, Melissa Theesen works every day to make sure refugees are welcomed in their new country.…
Dogbevia studies computer simulations for sabbatical
By Dr. Moses Dogbevia, associate professor of chemistry Dr. Dogbevia was on sabbatical during the spring 2016 semester. Here’s an update on what he did during sabbatical. I was born and raised…
Hastings College graduate enters competitive field of medicine
As someone who didn’t complete high school, breaking away from bad habits as a student was a challenge for Maxwell Nyce. Yet Nyce made it to Hastings College, graduated in 2014 and…
Video: Math and economics classes help build solid career
Dr. Jamie (Volz) Wagner ’10 majored in mathematics and economics and Hastings College, where the professors actually helped her get into grad school. She is now the assistant professor and director for…
From blog to book: revealing the good in the world
“My aunt wrote to me last autumn and said she wanted to give my novel to her friends for Christmas,” said Paige Erickson, a 2000 Hastings College graduate. “When I admitted that…
Hastings College puts Ballou on track for great career with Union Pacific
Brooke Ballou ’15 is finding post-graduate success with the Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Nebraska. The 2015 Hastings College graduate from Wilsonville, Nebraska, landed a job as an account representative, managing accounts…
Power mentors 13 years worth of HC Media students
HC Media students and faculty members have witnessed many changes during their 13 years of travelling to Sioux City, Iowa to broadcast the NAIA DII Women’s National Basketball Championship, but there seems…
Branching out helps Wright discover health policy
When Kevin Wright first started attending Hastings College, he was interested in becoming a practicing physician. His freshman year, Wright was able to secure himself an internship at the Centers for Disease…
New path takes Delgado to Europe, helping those with disabilities
During senior year of college, most students spend time searching for graduate schools or careers. For 2015 Hastings College psychology graduate Jocelyn Delgado, this wasn’t the case. Unsure of what to do, Delgado took…
Video: Eastman School of Music proves to be right choice for Peterson ’14
Zachary Peterson ’14 is currently attending Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. He majored in collaborative piano and voice performance at HC, where he studied under top-notch professors who encouraged…
