Alumni Success

Byrne finds passion in helping those in need at Christ in the City Denver
Simple acts of kindness hold a deeper significance when helping the homeless community, says Hastings College senior Vince Byrne, who was inspired to help his community and apply his missionary work and…

Video: Quiroz takes advantage of research opportunities at Hastings College
Citlaly Quiroz of Fort Morgan, Colorado, wanted to find a small college community, but also wanted a school with research opportunities. She found both at Hastings College. She learned the faculty encourages…

Kimbrough explores data, community dynamics at Ellerbrock Norris
Matching numbers and data to balance sheets, reconciling files and handling large datasets to assist businesses in analyzing their annual performance may not seem like fun, but to Hastings College senior Claire…

Semester in Scotland studying, wielding axe gives Myers newfound sense of community
When Hastings College junior Anya Myers studied abroad at Dundee University in Scotland for the spring semester, she stumbled upon and joined a Medieval Reenactment Society, a club whose members reenact historical…

Beachly to continue exploring as he steps into retirement after 27 years at Hastings College
Dr. Bill Beachly believes the best learning happens not in lectures but on adventures, which is why in nearly three decades as a Hastings College wildlife biology professor, he’s taken countless students…

Rempp looking to next chapter after 25 years at Hastings College
Teachers have the most incredible job. The future of the world walks through their doors — doctors and politicians, farmers and business people, bankers and truck drivers — and a teacher impacts…

‘A genuine professor’ with amazing ability to connect with students, Schneider to retire after 39 years of service
“A teacher’s influence doesn’t stay in school. It goes out into the world and cannot truly ever be measured. Every student you inspire to do something great goes on to inspire others.…

Hurdler Nisa Thomas shatters records while setting goals on, off the track
For Hastings College senior Nisa Thomas, track and field has always been a part of her life — but the opportunity came to her unexpectedly at a young age. “I joined track…

Video: Ludwig says one-on-one learning opportunities make a difference
Karl Ludwig chose Hastings College because he liked the one-on-one learning opportunities. Ludwig said music faculty work to make sure students like him have chances to hone their skills. Hastings College also…