Hastings College graduate David Otis Johnson returns to campus with “A Spiritual Plain,” a solo exhibition of new neon and mixed-media sculptures at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC). The show opens Friday, September 26 — the Friday of Homecoming weekend — and brings Johnson’s practice back into direct conversation with the people and landscape […]

Two short films, born from collaborations between Hastings College faculty and students, have been named official selections for the 2025 Flatwater Film Festival. The festival, which celebrates Nebraska storytellers, takes place September 26-28 in Seward, Nebraska. The selected films are “Expedition Yellowstone,” a documentary directed by Dr. Jesse Weiss, professor of sociology and associate vice […]

Hastings College is making its high-quality, private college education more accessible than ever by expanding its Path to HC scholarship program to all students in Nebraska and Colorado. The program, which was previously available only to a select group of Nebraska high schools, is now open to every student in both states. The expansion marks […]

High school juniors and seniors with a passion for the visual arts are invited to submit their work to the inaugural “Emerging Visions” juried art exhibition at Hastings College. The showcase offers young artists a platform to display their talent, gain professional gallery experience and earn significant scholarships. Participating seniors also have the opportunity to […]

Members of the Hastings College music faculty will showcase their talents in a “sampler” recital on Tuesday, August 26, at 7:30 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, will be held in downtown Hastings at The Lark (809 W 2nd Street). The recital offers a diverse program that spans centuries and […]

Traci Boeve, a 1993 Hastings College graduate who has worked for the College for 31 years, has been named Dean of Enrollment and Financial Aid. Boeve began her career in the Hastings College admissions office, eventually becoming director before moving to lead the financial aid office eight years ago. In this new role, she’ll oversee […]

The Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) at Hastings College will open its fall exhibition season with selected work by Doug Johnson and Kris Mleczko in its west gallery. The exhibition is on display now through Thursday, September 18. A reception for the artists is scheduled for Friday, September 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in […]

The sixth 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 on Friday, September 26 at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center. Inductees include: Juan Hamilton ‘68 of Santa Fe, New Mexico, (posthumously) for art […]

The Hastings College Alumni Association has announced that Andrew Kuta ‘17/MAT ‘19, head football coach at Sandy Creek High School, will be presented with the Outstanding Alumni Coach award in conjunction with the Athletic Hall of Fame induction during Homecoming weekend at Hastings College on Saturday, September 27. A social hour at Kiewit Gymnasium (715 […]

Eight individuals and two teams will celebrate their induction as the 36th class to join the Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame during a reception and banquet held in conjunction with Hastings College Homecoming on Saturday, September 27. The celebration begins with a social hour at 5:00 p.m. in Kiewit Gymnasium (715 E. 7th Street, […]