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Campus News

December 9, 2025 4:20 pm·

Hastings College music professor Miggi Angangco named a national winner of The American Prize for Choral Performance

Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) F. Angangco, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at Hastings College, was recently named a national winner of The American Prize, earning third place in…

December 5, 2025 2:48 pm·

Hastings ‘Most charming college town in Nebraska’

Hastings, Nebraska, is getting the recognition it deserves! The travel website Only In Your State recently said Hastings was the “Most charming college town in Nebraska,” praising its unique blend of preserved…

December 4, 2025 1:30 pm·

Hastings College senior wins prize for research combining biology and art

Hastings College senior Alena John received national recognition for her educational research, taking home the second-place cash prize at the undergraduate biology education research poster competition at the National Association of Biology…

December 1, 2025 1:52 pm·

Hastings College Teacher Education earns dual accreditation from CAEP and NDE

The Hastings College Teacher Education Department and program has achieved dual accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE). This national and…

November 28, 2025 11:00 am·

Dr. Miggi Angangco: A new voice for the Hastings College Choir

Hastings College Music welcomed Dr. Raoul Carlo F. Angangco, or “Miggi,” as its new Director of Choral Activities this fall. A conductor and teacher whose unique background and visionary approach are already…

Theatre and chapel graphic that has a cartoon pig in a box promoting "Away in an Attic' Christmas pageant.

November 26, 2025 11:00 am·

Students to produce ‘Away in an Attic’ Christmas pageant

Hastings College is transforming its December chapel service into a poignant mini-theatre performance as a Christmas pageant that delves into a novel question: What is Christmas like for those ornaments that stay…

Graphic that says Scholastic Writing Awards

November 20, 2025 9:57 am·

Deadline approaching for Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards

Middle and high school students across Nebraska have until December 15, 2025, to submit their work for the Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards. Teen writers in grades 7-12 are invited to enter original…

Picture of gallery with text that says Emerging Visions Juried Show.

November 13, 2025 9:44 am·

Inaugural ‘Emerging Visions’ juried high school art show opening at Hastings College

The Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) at Hastings College is showcasing talent from across four states in its inaugural “Emerging Visions” juried high school art show, on display from November 14 through…

November 11, 2025 4:49 pm·

Hastings College Theatre puts audience in charge of avoiding dysentery in ‘The Trail to Oregon’

“You have died of dysentery.” The iconic phrase from the classic Oregon Trail video game — and beloved internet meme — comes to life on stage as Hastings College Theatre presents its…

November 6, 2025 1:16 pm·

Hastings College adds swimming and diving, women’s flag football to NAIA varsity sports lineup

Hastings College is expanding its athletic offerings, announcing today the addition of three varsity NAIA sports: men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and women’s flag football. Athletic Director Chris Clements said the…