Hastings College is now accepting applications for Open Call, a residential experience for current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors exploring a call to Christian ministry. The week-long program will be held from Saturday, May 31 to Saturday, June 7, 2025, and is free of charge for the first 25 students who apply before May […]

The Teacher Education Department at Hastings College is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on April 7 and 8, 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education […]

Each year, three children visit their grandpa’s house for Christmas, where he shares a new and special story that teaches them valuable life lessons in “The Christmas Star & Other Stories,” the Hastings College Alpha Psi Omega’s annual production, which is suitable for all ages. From the mischievous dynamics of the grandchildren to the comically […]

For Karen and Roger Doerr, a line in Hastings College’s mission sparked deeper thinking. What does it mean to send forth students “who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and global communities”? “That’s a profound challenge incorporated into the College’s mission, yet it’s key to ensuring graduates can grow into leaders who can […]

The Hastings College Department of Music and Theatre invites the community to “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8 at First Presbyterian Church (621 N. Lincoln Ave.). The service is free and open to the public. The program begins with a prelude by the Hastings College Band, while […]

For more than a quarter century as a professor at Hastings College, Dr. John Bohmfalk inspired countless future scientists by helping them develop an understanding of biology and chemistry. His patience, kindness and encouraging words made a difference for many. Although Bohmfalk retired in 2019, he has stayed connected to the College and recently invested […]

The Hastings College Student Art Show is open November 15 through December 13 in the galleries at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (700 E. 12th Street). A reception for the show, during which prizes will be announced, is at 6:00 p.m. this Friday, November 15, in the JDAC. Each year, the Department of Visual Art […]

The 2025 Compelling Preaching Conference, set for June 16-21 at Hastings College, invites pastors and aspiring pastors to explore innovative ways to connect with younger generations through preaching. “During the conference, presenters and participants will examine youth culture, exploring ways to interact with young people, and the spiritual topics that resonate with them today,” said […]

The deadline is approaching for middle and high school students to enter the Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards. Teen writers who are at least 13 years old and in grades 7-12 are invited to enter original works for recognition and scholarship opportunities. Submissions are due by December 15, 2024. Students are invited to submit work in […]

The annual Hastings Multicultural Festival, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating different cultures from around the world with entertainment, activities and food, will be held Sunday, November 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the Hastings College campus in Kiewit Gymnasium, 715 E. 7th Street. The festival is free and open to the public, and community […]