Muhs builds powerful future with Tesla
Situated in the middle of a of nearly barren Nevada landscape sits the makings for the biggest building in the world: Tesla’s Gigafactory 1. Even with more than 4.9 million square feet…
Success Tags: 2010s
Video: Powell ’13 utilizes talent and consistency as a foundation for a career in music
As a music composition performance major, Mario Powell ’13 describes his role as Director of Music at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Colorado Springs where leading rehearsals and choirs is only part…
Lambie rises to top of cycling world
Two years ago, Ashton Lambie ‘13 set the record for the fastest bike ride across Kansas. Now, Lambie, with his orange handlebar mustache, is gripping the handlebars of another bike — one that…
Group aims to grow diversity in the classroom
Steven Dunham ’16, Casey Molifua ’15/MAT ’17 and Tahj Willingham represent minorities in the classroom — in more ways than one. These three men of “colorful backgrounds” are not only part of…
Sociology grad reinvents public perception of animal control
When animal law enforcement officer and 2015 Hastings College Graduate Timothy Rice catches a pet owner without a leash, he doesn’t issue a ticket. Instead, he offers a lesson on the dangers…
API fellowship allows Case to help improve newsrooms
Emily Case ’14 hails from a small Nebraskan town with little diversity, yet she’s developed a passion for giving a voice to minority populations. “I feel like on the most basic level,…
Diffendaffer improves athletic safety, performance through biomechanical research
Alek Diffendaffer applies reflective markers to the major joints and anatomical landmarks of a baseball pitcher as 3D motion capture camera and high-tech software stand by to record the pitcher’s movements. Each…
Video: Taylor Samek ’16 finds career in law enforcement
Since he’s graduated 2016 alumnus Taylor Samek has used his experience interacting with the diverse student population at Hastings College to help him be more effective now as a deputy with the…
Barnes garners diverse skillset from hands-on publishing
If Emilie Barnes ’17 was keeping a list of her steps to success in the publishing industry, it would be full of checkmarks. Complete an internship with a small press in Ireland?…
Meeske maximizes publishing talents with graduate program
For a young professional looking to launch a career in publishing, the Denver Publishing Institute (DPI) makes a perfect stepping stone. The four-week graduate program covers the complete book publishing process through…