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Campus News

September 27, 2024 10:27 am·

Mural Day competition to welcome students from 35 high schools

More than 200 high school students from 35 schools across Nebraska will be at Hastings College for the ninth annual Jackson Dinsdale Art Center Mural Day Competition on Wednesday, October 2. Working…

September 26, 2024 2:38 pm·

Hastings College Together Tuesday giving day set for October 1

Hastings College Together Tuesday is set for October 1. This special day brings together the College’s global community to support the 1882 Fund, the College’s annual fund. This year, donors can help…

A photo collage showing Matt Rahn walking onto football field or interacting with players.

September 26, 2024 11:16 am·

Rahn named Hastings College Outstanding Alumni Coach

Hastings College has named Matt Rahn ’05, head coach of the College of DuPage football team, its Outstanding Alumni Coach award recipient for 2024. Rahn will receive his award in conjunction with…

September 24, 2024 11:54 am·

Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame to celebrate 35th class

Six individuals and two teams will celebrate their induction as the 35th class to join the Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame during a reception and banquet held in conjunction with Hastings…

Tuba player at the Melody-Roundup parade.

September 23, 2024 4:24 pm·

Melody Round-Up Parade set for Saturday in downtown Hastings

Hastings College’s Melody Round-Up Parade is in beautiful downtown Hastings this Saturday, September 28, 2024. Step-off is at 10:00 am. The Melody Round-Up Parade is a traditional parade with high school bands,…

September 12, 2024 1:43 pm·

Lanning awarded national scholarship from Psi Chi

Hastings College senior Riley Lanning, a psychology major from Glendale, Arizona, was awarded a national undergraduate scholarship from Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. The competitive scholarship is awarded to…

Pictures of Fine Arts Hall of Fame individuals, including Stan Wiederspan ‘60, Dana Westring ‘75, Dr. Nancy Walker ‘74, Brian Uerling ‘79, Mark Lewis ‘92 and Deborah (Johnson) Chumley ‘93.

September 9, 2024 2:40 pm·

Hastings College Fine Arts Hall of Fame to celebrate 5th class

The fifth class of the Hastings College Fine Arts Hall of Fame features six visionary artists who will be recognized during a reception and ceremony held in conjunction with Hastings College Homecoming…

Graphic that says Harry Potter and the Bible.

August 29, 2024 1:23 pm·

ASPIRE program launches ‘Harry Potter and the Bible’ class

The Hastings College ASPIRE program has launched a seven-week fall continuing education class, “Harry Potter and the Bible,” which begins Tuesday, October 1. Taught by college chaplain Rev. Doodle Harris, the class…

A photo of first year students in front of the chapel.

August 20, 2024 2:21 pm·

Hastings College kicks off 142nd year with major campus upgrades underway

A construction fence stretching from Steinhart Plaza through Pine Knoll to Lynn Farrell Arena and along the east side of Fuhr Hall is a clear sign of change at Hastings College, which…

August 19, 2024 11:37 am·

Two exhibitions open in JDAC galleries

Two exhibitions are currently on view in the Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center galleries. The first, the thesis show “Creatures of Legend” by Liz Murray, is open through August 30, and…