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  • June 4, 2021 12:07 pm·

Lainson ’37, oldest living alumna, led life of service

Gretchen (Hollman) Lainson, born January 25, 1916, in Minden, Nebraska, passed away today, June 4, 2021, at the age of 105. A self described wife, mother, homemaker and community volunteer, Lainson made…
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  • June 2, 2021 9:41 am·

Sachtleben Observatory reopening to public on Saturday 

After closing in March 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hastings College Sachtleben Observatory will reopen this Saturday, June 5, 2021, with a program beginning at 9:30 p.m. Admission to the observatory…
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  • May 26, 2021 10:03 am·

Hastings College announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List

Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its Spring 2021 semester. For the semester, 393 students from 24 states and eight countries were named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible…
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  • May 21, 2021 12:29 pm·

Juried art exhibit to showcase high school talent

The 2021 City High Schools Art Show opens June 1 at the Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center. The juried exhibition features creative works by high school students from three city high…
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  • May 21, 2021 12:19 pm·

Hastings College updates, coronavirus information

May 21 Campus Update Dear Campus Community, Hastings College has moved to Green on our Covid Phased Guideline Matrix. We are excited to be able to reopen our campus this summer to…
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  • May 17, 2021 4:20 pm·

Hastings College honors 135th graduating class

Hastings College held its 135th Commencement in May 2021. During the graduation ceremony, the College awarded degrees to undergraduates and Master of Arts in Teaching graduates.

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Hastings College graduate to perform at fly-in airshow (Hastings Tribune)

New program connects third year students with alumni to build career readiness skills (NTV)

Chemistry professor bridging the cultural gap (Local 4) 

Hastings native grateful for role leading 2 colleges (Lincoln Journal Star)

Interview with Admissions: Hastings College (Grand Island Independent)

Rich Lloyd man for the moment at Hastings College (Hastings Tribune)

Graphic designer uses art for activism (Local4)

Hastings College student balances school and entrepreneurship (Local4)

Hastings College and Central Community College enter agreement for student opportunity (Local4)

Hastings College Women’s Wrestling doing its part in rewriting the norm

Broncos Show Off Their Talent – Amherst students participate in annual mural making event (Beacon-Observer)

Maintaining open communication will help keep partisan gap from widening (Hastings Tribune)

Hastings College honors student at homecoming halftime show (Local4)

Better late than never — 2020 in-person commencement (Hastings Tribune)

HC gets high marks for innovation, teaching (Hastings Tribune)

Hastings College markers celebrate history (Hastings Tribune)