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Campus News

August 22, 2019 ·

Exhibition featuring multimedia artist to open at Jackson Dinsdale Art Center

An exhibition by multimedia artist and Omaha-native Kim Darling opens at the Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center gallery August 29. A reception for Darling, which is free and open to the…

August 19, 2019 ·

Hastings College Scott Scholars program to cover tuition, fees, room and board for top high school students

A new Hastings College program for high achieving high school students funded by the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation of Omaha will allow seven incoming students each year to receive a renewable…

August 14, 2019 ·

Hastings College begins 137th year on ‘new, bold path’

There’s a new schedule. A new academic program. And new technology in the hands of every student. Plus four groups of sophomores are taking off this week — to France, Peru, Canada…

August 7, 2019 ·

Hastings College to honor three individuals in inaugural Fine Arts Hall of Fame

Three individuals will be inducted as part of the inaugural Fine Arts Hall of Fame class during a brunch Sunday, October 13 at 11:30 a.m., followed by an induction ceremony at 12:30…

August 5, 2019 ·

World-Herald: Hastings College’s ‘New Deal’ aims to better prepare students and secure institution’s future

An article published in the Omaha World-Herald explores the “new” Hastings College with an in-depth feature. The first few paragraphs are below, but the full article is available here. Hastings College’s ‘New…

July 17, 2019 ·

Hastings College adopts Gallup’s CliftonStrengths for all first-year students

Hastings College is launching an initiative for all first year-students to complete Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment, which will help students learn more about who they are and how they work with others. The…

July 15, 2019 ·

Crane Trust Academy brings 12 high school students to campus

Attached: Crane Trust Academy students at the Crane Trust site near Wood River, Nebraska. Twelve high school seniors and juniors interested in wildlife and natural science are spending five days at Hastings…

July 2, 2019 ·

Hastings College names Allen, Mathews as Outstanding Alumni Coaches

The Hastings College Alumni Association is adding Kristi (Kort) Allen ‘92, head volleyball coach at Blue Hill Community Schools, and the late Mark Mathews ‘87, a multi-sport coach at both the high…

June 27, 2019 ·

Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame to induct its 31st class

Nine individuals and one team will celebrate their induction as the 31st class to join the Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. The Athletic Hall of Fame was established in…

June 19, 2019 ·

Hastings College set to host Open Space for the Performing Arts

Hastings College is hosting its inaugural Open Space for the Performing Arts, a performing arts immersion program for high school students, Sunday, June 23 through Sunday, June 30. The program allows selected…