Hastings, Nebraska, is getting the recognition it deserves! The travel website Only In Your State recently said Hastings was the “Most charming college town in Nebraska,” praising its unique blend of preserved history, lively collegiate energy and authentic small-town character. The article highlights the community’s genuine, settled atmosphere, noting that exploring the walkable downtown, with […]

Hastings College senior Alena John received national recognition for her educational research, taking home the second-place cash prize at the undergraduate biology education research poster competition at the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) conference in St. Louis, Missouri, earlier this fall. John, a biology major with an art minor from Glendale, Arizona, designed a […]

The Hastings College Teacher Education Department and program has achieved dual accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE). This national and state-level recognition affirms the program’s outstanding commitment to preparing high-quality, effective teachers for today’s classrooms. The accreditation, which lasts for seven years, concludes […]

Hastings College Music welcomed Dr. Raoul Carlo F. Angangco, or “Miggi,” as its new Director of Choral Activities this fall. A conductor and teacher whose unique background and visionary approach are already shaping the program, Angangco said he was drawn to Hastings by its intimate and deeply connected community. Angangco’s passion for choral music began […]

Hastings College is transforming its December chapel service into a poignant mini-theatre performance as a Christmas pageant that delves into a novel question: What is Christmas like for those ornaments that stay in your attic all year? What about those ornaments that, because they are too old or too broken or bring up too many […]

Middle and high school students across Nebraska have until December 15, 2025, to submit their work for the Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards. Teen writers in grades 7-12 are invited to enter original pieces for recognition, scholarship opportunities and the chance to advance to the national competition. Students are invited to submit work in any of […]

The Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) at Hastings College is showcasing talent from across four states in its inaugural “Emerging Visions” juried high school art show, on display from November 14 through December 13. The exhibition features 50 works of art created by 34 high school juniors and seniors. The selection process was highly competitive, […]

“You have died of dysentery.” The iconic phrase from the classic Oregon Trail video game — and beloved internet meme — comes to life on stage as Hastings College Theatre presents its second musical of the season, “The Trail to Oregon.” Follow one adventurous family as they journey across the Great Plains, battle the North […]

Hastings College is expanding its athletic offerings, announcing today the addition of three varsity NAIA sports: men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and women’s flag football. Athletic Director Chris Clements said the additions support the College’s commitment to investing in student opportunities and performance excellence. “This is an exciting time for Bronco Athletics. We’re strategically […]

The Hastings College Psychology Department is hosting the 2025 Nebraska Psychological Society (NPS) Undergraduate Research Conference on November 8, 2025, in the Morrison-Reeves Science Center on campus. NPS is a student conference that takes place every other fall to showcase undergraduate student research across the state. For more information about the conference, visit hastings.edu/2025nps. The […]