Hastings College: Confidence amidst changes
It’s a tough world for higher education in America. But even with the cards stacked against small colleges, Hastings College is showing that through planning and partnerships, the numbers don’t have to…
Success Category: Alumni
Connection with Crimson Tide leads Wilson to the Patriots
In what could be described as an athletic trainer’s dream job, exercise science graduate Julyah Wilson ’22 interned this past summer with the New England Patriots, the NFL team that dazzled fans…
How the tunes spin: Q&A with Duane Harriott ’96
After earning a bachelor’s degree in English at Hastings College, Duane Harriott ‘96 moved to New York City and made its music scene home. Currently, he’s a music consultant for Gray V,…
REU success story: Mentorship makes a difference for McClure
Landing one research experience for undergraduates (REU) is an accomplishment for a student in the sciences. Milly McClure, a senior from Liberal, Kansas, landed four. The physics and mathematics major spent summer…
From wildlife to pets: Manglitz pursues advanced vet degree
Adam Manglitz’s wildlife biology degree has been a ticket to exotic experiences. As a student at Hastings College, Manglitz ‘18 traveled to Honduras to scuba dive with sharks and hold a white-faced…
Hergott ’05 lands role on ‘Law & Order’
Don’t be surprised if Keithen Hergott ’05 looks familiar. Even if you didn’t attend class, play football or run track with him at Hastings College, you still might recognize his face. Maybe…
Arrington-Williams brings nature, community together at Prairie Loft
Megan Arrington-Williams ’09, executive director of Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor and Agricultural Learning, spends her days connecting people of all ages to the wonders of the natural world. On field trips…
Video: How Jaffe’s custom major launched a career in wildlife education
As a Hastings College student, Devin Jaffe ’09 built her own major, wildlife management, based on her interests. It was so successful, it ultimately ended up supporting the launch of the wildlife…
Beachly to continue exploring as he steps into retirement after 27 years at Hastings College
Dr. Bill Beachly believes the best learning happens not in lectures but on adventures, which is why in nearly three decades as a Hastings College wildlife biology professor, he’s taken countless students…
Rempp looking to next chapter after 25 years at Hastings College
Teachers have the most incredible job. The future of the world walks through their doors — doctors and politicians, farmers and business people, bankers and truck drivers — and a teacher impacts…