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Campus News

March 20, 2025 8:37 am·

Eight students participate in Nebraska Intercollegiate Band

Hastings College had eight students participate at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association (NSBA) spring conference and play in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band, which was held earlier this month in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hastings…

March 17, 2025 9:43 am·

Hastings College to recognize 58 students with Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards

Hastings College will recognize 58 outstanding young writers from across Nebraska as an affiliate of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards during an awards ceremony on Thursday, April 17. During the ceremony,…

March 11, 2025 12:30 pm·

Pro Rege Society induction set for April 24

Hastings College will induct three individuals and a foundation into its Pro Rege Society on Thursday, April 24, honoring Dr. Robin Koozer, Glen Moss, Judy Sandeen and the Kitty M. Perkins Foundation.…

March 7, 2025 1:31 pm·

Academic honorary Alpha Chi inducts eight new members

The Hastings College chapter of Alpha Chi, the all-discipline collegiate academic honor society, inducted eight students recently. The purpose of Alpha Chi is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college…

March 4, 2025 9:48 am·

Hastings College students compete in Tenaska Business Challenge

Three Hastings College students recently traveled to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for the 2025 Tenaska Business Challenge, a multi-university case competition that challenges students to solve real problems through interdisciplinary solutions. For…

February 27, 2025 2:17 pm·

Six students earn scholarships at district History Day competition

High school students from central Nebraska presented their History Day projects on campus for the district History Day competition on February 25. This year’s theme for entries was “Rights and Responsibilities in…

February 20, 2025 3:20 pm·

Hastings College theatre explores parallel paths in ‘This Random World’

We want to believe that serendipity brings us together, but is that just a myth? Mining the comedy of missed connections, Hastings College theatre’s performance of “This Random World” asks the serious…

February 18, 2025 3:13 pm·

Forensics team takes second at state tournament, looks toward nationals

The Hastings College forensics team hosted the 140th Nebraska Intercollegiate Forensics Association (NIFA) State Tournament February 8 and the Broncos took second place overall for the fourth year in a row with…

February 17, 2025 4:49 pm·

From adversity to advocacy: Liggins to speak on 21st century leadership at Hastings College

Terry Liggins, a National Champion Division II athlete who has become an advocate for life coaching teens, young professionals and vulnerable adults in Sioux Falls, S.D., is speaking at Hastings College about…

February 17, 2025 2:34 pm·

ASPIRE Faith Advisory Council holds retreat on campus

ASPIRE at Hastings College held a Faith Advisory Council retreat last week on campus. ASPIRE is the Academy of Student Preachers Inspiring Religious Engagement, which is funded by a grant, and the…