May 2026

Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its spring 2026 semester. For the semester, 327 students from 21 states and 8 countries were named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must achieve a term grade point average of 3.7 to 4.0 scale, be registered for full-time coursework and […]

Recent Hastings College graduate Maxwell Blankenship was elected as the Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD) to represent the Central Nebraska Presbytery at the 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Blankenship, a theatre major and christian ministry student from Queen Creek, Arizona, graduated May 9. The assembly takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 22

Hastings College held its 140th Commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2026, awarding degrees to 190 undergraduates and seven Master of Arts in Teaching graduates. Graduates represented 21 states and nine countries. Baccalaureate photos are available here and are free to download; the video is here. Commencement photos are available here and are free to download;

The Hastings College Department of Music and Theatre recently celebrated student excellence, artistry and service during its annual spring recognition ceremonies. Music awards were announced at the Music Finale Extravaganza on May 3, while theatre honors were presented during the Beaux Arts Awards on April 29. A highlight of the music program was the presentation

Hastings College Athletics celebrated the accomplishments of student-athletes at its Bronco Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (BESPY) Awards on Monday, May 4, at the Hastings City Auditorium. The event was organized by the Association of Student Athletes (ASA) and the Hastings College Athletic Department, with members of ASA voting on and presenting a number of

The Hastings College chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the collegiate communication honor society, inducted four new members in April. The Lambda Pi Eta inductees are listed below. Caitlin Bolton of Emporia, Kansas Lisa Hoeflich of Aschaffenburg, Germany Victoria Mallory of Westminster, Colorado Lily Sporleder of Severance, Colorado Lambda Pi Eta is the honor society of

The Hastings College Jackson Scholars program officially signed its 2026-27 class in April. The class includes eight students, up from four in last year’s inaugural class. The scholars will receive a full-ride scholarship to Hastings College, including tuition, fees, room and meals for four years. Students will also receive professional enrichment opportunities that will support