February 2021

When some Hastings College students told their professors they did not have textbooks because they couldn’t afford them, college employees brainstormed outside-of-the-box solutions. The result: The college now provides all students with the required books for their classes at no additional cost. “We found an innovative way to remove that barrier to make learning affordable […]

From now through March 12, Hastings College student artwork will be featured in the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) gallery. Students from across campus were invited to submit their work in a variety of media for the annual Juried Student Exhibition. The JDAC gallery, at 700 E. 12th Street, is free and open to the

The Hastings College Forensics team competed synchronously at the Nebraska Intercollegiate Forensics Association (NIFA) State Tournament on February 13, placing third in overall team sweepstakes. Two students were named state champions in their events, two first-year students were awarded Top Novice, and senior Courtney Hanson was named one of the Spirit of NIFA award recipients.

Work by artist Russell Floersch is being featured in the secondary gallery of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) at Hastings College. The exhibition, titled “Ex Situ,” opened today (February 8) and will be available through March 12. The JDAC gallery, at 700 E. 12th Street, is free and open to the public. Gallery hours

Four Hastings College Honors students recently received an NCHC Portz Grant for their campus initiative, “Hammock Henge.” The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) offers Portz Grants for honors programs nationwide to promote and support innovative on-campus projects. The students received $700. Savanah Ellis of Beaver City, Nebraska; Ashley Pedersen of Pierce, Nebraska; Emma Downing of