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Matousek ’18 learns from different cultures on missions trip

Allison Matousek, a 2018 sports and recreational management graduate, is getting out of her comfort zone and letting things happen as they come. Matousek has always loved kids. In high school, she…

Video: Versatility serves Schuster ’16 well at e-commerce company

Tyler Schuster ’16 works in Omaha, Nebraska, as a senior copywriter for e-commerce company Spreetail. After changing his major sophomore year, Schuster focused on communication studies and journalism at Hastings College. The…

Video: Johnson ’03 finds success in physical therapy practice

Dr. Lara Johnson, a 2003 Hastings College graduate, owns a physical therapy practice in Boulder, Colorado, where she specializes in neuromuscular techniques. She majored in exercise science at Hastings College, but classes outside…

McKay ‘01 serves through Army, immunology

Dr. Jerome McKay is a soldier scientist, one of a small and highly specialized group within the U.S. Army, as well as an immunologist at one of the leading respiratory hospitals in…

Photo of George Lundeen sculpture of Jesus carrying the cross

Lundeen sculpts larger-than-life Stations of the Cross

Had George Lundeen ‘71 participated in a Stations of the Cross liturgy before he began producing bronze sculptures depicting along Jesus’ journey to the Crucifixion? “Heavens no!” said the internationally-acclaimed sculptor who…

A Fulbright in Greece: ‘Humanity’s purpose is universal’

Vague ideas about Greek hospitality, food and culture do not take long to solidify to a firm love for the country. My notions of Greek life at the start of my Fulbright…

Photo of Brent Brummer cutting the ribbon at Sojern headquarters in Omaha.

In growth mode, Sojern opens building, looks to hire HC interns, grads

When it comes to digital advertising for the travel industry, it’s clear Sojern has its competitors beat. The Omaha-based company, which was founded 11 years ago by Gordon Whitten ’93, currently serves…

After internship at Texas, Jones back training Hastings College athletes

Hayden Jones’ mental and physical toughness was tested with days beginning at 4:00 a.m. for his Division I strength and conditioning internship. But he felt prepared tackling the long 12-hour days. Jones,…

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Pregnancy inspires ’98 grad to pioneer new treatment for transplant patients

After watching patient after patient die following a bone marrow transplant, Dr. Shernan Holtan ’98, assistant professor of medicine in the division of hematology, oncology and transplantation at the University of Minnesota,…

Video: Burr ’02 Overcomes fears, helps others in rehabilitation practice

Dr. Shane Burr ’02 overcame his fear of failure as a student with the help of professors and friends that propelled him to success in the medical field at Grand Island hospital.

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