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Campus News

April 29, 2025 3:40 pm·

Lambda Pi Eta, communications honorary, inducts six students

Hastings College’s Phi Omega Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the collegiate communication honor society, inducted six students recently. Lambda Pi Eta’s mission involves promoting academic excellence in communication studies, fostering interest in…

Poster that says "The Actor's Nightmare" with show dates of May 1, 2, 3 and 4.

April 25, 2025 2:48 pm·

Hastings College Theatre to present ‘The Actor’s Nightmare’

Have you ever wanted to wander on stage during a theater performance? George did, and was informed he must take up a role for a missing actor. But what show is he…

A graphic of various close-ups of partial artwork saying 2025 Senior Thesis.

April 25, 2025 2:13 pm·

Second senior thesis exhibition open through May 10

The second senior thesis gallery show of the spring will be open today through Saturday, May 10 in the Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC). The exhibit features work from Brady…

April 24, 2025 11:37 am·

Hastings College students receive top awards at CINCF Student Art Show

Hastings College students took home seven of the eleven awards at the 2025 Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges Foundation/Lincoln Industries Student Art Show last week, including Best of Show going to senior…

Graphic that says Celebration of Excellence Day.

April 21, 2025 2:59 pm·

Celebration of Excellence to recognize academic achievements

Hastings College students will share research and projects, and the College will honor the high achievements of students and faculty during its annual Celebration of Excellence on Wednesday, April 30. All events…

A photo of Clayton Anderson with a spacesuit he wore on the Space Station.

April 21, 2025 11:36 am·

Faith & Science Symposium to feature Astronaut Clayton Anderson

Hastings College and First Presbyterian Church are hosting the second annual Sachtleben-Throckmorton Faith & Science Symposium this week. The featured speaker is Clayton “Astro Clay” Anderson, a 1981 Hastings College graduate who…

Aerial photo of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center.

April 17, 2025 1:43 pm·

Hastings College announces inaugural class of Jackson Scholars

The inaugural class of the Hastings College Jackson Scholars program completed official signings this week and will arrive on campus in August. The 2025-26 class of four students will receive a full-ride…

April 17, 2025 8:36 am·

Bloyer to give Langvardt Lecture on childhood classic

Hastings College senior Stephanie Bloyer of Winfield, Kansas, will present a Langvardt Scholar Lecture titled, “Narnia’s Abandoned Thrones” on Tuesday, April 22 at 5:00 p.m. at the Barrett Alumni Center (1001 N. 6th…

April 16, 2025 9:52 am·

Hastings College Brass Day, concert set for April 21

Hastings College Music is hosting a Brass Day on Monday, April 21, for high school brass players, soloists and brass ensembles as they prepare for their district music contests or are just…

April 15, 2025 9:21 am·

Myers, Strachan present research at regional Tri-Beta meeting

At the Tri-Beta 2025 NC-2 District Convention earlier this semester, two Hastings College students showcased research projects that highlight the diverse applications of plant science. One project explored how decaying matter affects…