News

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Campus News

Group of students on steps in front of Paris Opera house.

May 14, 2019 4:36 pm·

From France to Peru, Hastings College first-year students select travel destinations for next year

Photo: In January, Hastings College took 60 students to France as a pilot for the study away initiative. Here, Hastings College President Travis Feezell discusses with students what they learned during a…

May 13, 2019 9:07 am·

Hastings College Music and Theatre Department present awards at end of year celebrations

The Hastings College Music and Theatre Department recognized outstanding student work during their end-of-the-year celebrations last week. Hastings College Music awarded nine students at their honors convocation on May 6. The full…

May 9, 2019 7:57 am·

Amberg, Graviette, Rosenbaum and LocalGlobal receive Judy Sandeen Award for campus and community efforts

Three Hastings College seniors and LocalGlobal, a student group, received the Judy Sandeen award on April 17. The award honoree, Judy Sandeen, retired from director of the campus health center in 2007…

May 7, 2019 12:43 pm·

Hastings College President extends contract, Sunderman named vice president

At its late-April meeting, the Hastings College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new four-year contract with Hastings College President Dr. Travis Feezell, and appointed Dr. Barbara Sunderman the Vice President for…

A posed picture of two rows of students.

May 6, 2019 1:47 pm·

Society for Collegiate Journalists inducts 13 new members

Photo Attached: Inductees into the Hastings College chapter of the Society for Collegiate Journalists include (from left): Jordan Ismaiel, Caitlin Smith, Sam Bosle, Marc Sisson, Luke Liffengren, Dany Cook, Nate Miller, Becca…

May 6, 2019 9:31 am·

Pumroy named athletic director at Hastings College

Hastings College President Dr. Travis Feezell announced today that, following a national search, Burt John “B.J.” Pumroy has been named the College’s next athletic director and will officially start at the College…

Students in a gallery hanging art for a show.

May 3, 2019 8:29 am·

Four Hastings College students win prizes at art show

Hastings College students took 32 art pieces to the 2019 Nebraska Independent College Foundation (NICF)/O’Keefe Elevator Company Art Show — and played an integral role in producing the show, which had a…

Photo of many students at award ceremony.

April 30, 2019 5:44 pm·

Trio of students named Bronco Award winners as Who’s Who recipients announced

During Hastings College’s day-long Celebration of Excellence April 30, three students — Eboni Nash of Eads, Colorado; Geena Piper of Norfolk, Nebraska; and Carly Spotts-Falzone of Wayzata, Minnesota — were named 2019…

April 30, 2019 5:40 pm·

Students, faculty recognized at 2019 Honors Convocation

During Hastings College’s day-long Celebration of Excellence April 30, students and faculty were recognized for their achievements at Honors Convocation. The Don and Nancy Seaton Faculty Achievement Award was presented to Nick…

Photo of James Lapka and Austin Heinlein outside.

April 29, 2019 9:28 am·

Hastings College students present at Texas history conference

Two Hastings College students traveled to Texas to present their research at the 10th Annual Texas A&M History Conference. The conference, which was held April 12-13, featured graduate and undergraduate work from…