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Campus News

April 17, 2025 8:36 am·

Bloyer to give Langvardt Lecture on childhood classic

Hastings College senior Stephanie Bloyer of Winfield, Kansas, will present a Langvardt Scholar Lecture titled, “Narnia’s Abandoned Thrones” on Tuesday, April 22 at 5:00 p.m. at the Barrett Alumni Center (1001 N. 6th…

April 16, 2025 9:52 am·

Hastings College Brass Day, concert set for April 21

Hastings College Music is hosting a Brass Day on Monday, April 21, for high school brass players, soloists and brass ensembles as they prepare for their district music contests or are just…

April 15, 2025 9:21 am·

Myers, Strachan present research at regional Tri-Beta meeting

At the Tri-Beta 2025 NC-2 District Convention earlier this semester, two Hastings College students showcased research projects that highlight the diverse applications of plant science. One project explored how decaying matter affects…

April 14, 2025 8:45 am·

Psi Chi, psychology academic honorary, inducts 11 new members

The Hastings College chapter of Psi Chi, the psychology academic honor society, inducted 11 students during its recent spring ceremony earlier this month. The purpose of Psi Chi is to recognize and…

April 10, 2025 11:15 am·

Hastings College Alpha Chi student, professor present at national convention

The Hastings College chapter of Alpha Chi, the all-discipline academic honorary, was honored as a Star Chapter during the national Alpha Chi convention, which was held online April 4-5. Cici Velarde, a…

April 9, 2025 11:44 am·

Forensics team earns top 18 spot at nationals for 9th consecutive year; Narick national finalist

This past weekend, the Hastings College Forensics team competed at the American Forensics Association’s National Speech Tournament (AFA-NST) hosted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Out of 58 schools, the…

April 9, 2025 10:56 am·

High school juniors encouraged to apply to Open Space, a premier summer art experience

Hastings College and the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) invite high school juniors to apply for Open Space for the Visual Arts, a week-long summer immersion program designed for current high school…

April 9, 2025 10:24 am·

Miller presents research at political science conference

Hastings College senior Elizabeth Miller showcased her senior capstone project at the 82nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Conference held earlier this month in Chicago, Illinois. The MPSA Conference is one…

April 7, 2025 2:03 pm·

Hastings College announces 2025-26 class of Scott Scholars

From more than 150 applications to 40 participants selected for two Community Leadership Challenges to additional interviews that resulted in the final 15, the 2025-26 class of the Hastings College Scott Scholars…

April 3, 2025 11:08 am·

Hastings College announces 2025 Central Region Science Fair results

Nearly 100 projects were entered by students in the Central Regional Science Fair for the Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences on Wednesday, April 2. The fair, which was moved to April due…