Business Archives - Hastings College

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…

McCarthy creates part-time profession from summer internship

Laura McCarthy posts to social media sites more than 90 times a week. What some might call an addiction is actually McCarthy’s job. The junior marketing and business double major works…

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…

Rodabaugh learns lesson in culture at Firespring

Senior Landon Rodabaugh spent his summer in recreation and relaxation rooms, behind the foosball table and within the belly of an adult-sized slide — all the while gaining valuable experience for a…

Talent Pool offers mentoring, internships

When business students jump into the Talent Pool, they are supported by local business and nonprofit leaders —including HC alumni—who serve as mentors and provide meaningful internships. This difference-making program is sponsored,…

Brummer ’04 helps build global company with Hastings graduates

Sojern, originally a small business developed to monetize the online airline boarding pass, has distinct ties to Hastings College. The company was founded by Gordon Whitten ’93. Today, Brent Brummer ’04 runs its…

Video: Vaughan finds success at Hastings Economic Development Corporation

Hastings College alumna Maggie Vaughan ’16 has already landed herself the director of talent solutions at the Hastings Economic Development Corporation in Hastings, Nebraska. She still keeps in touch with the Hastings…

Experience in Ireland ‘simply amazing’ for students

Every October, students from Hastings College conduct research in Ireland throughout the month as part of a program called Irish Fellows. This program began in 2007 with then Hastings College Dean and…

Hastings College puts Ballou on track for great career with Union Pacific

Brooke Ballou ’15 is finding post-graduate success with the Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Nebraska. The 2015 Hastings College graduate from Wilsonville, Nebraska, landed a job as an account representative, managing accounts…

Fulbright experience: Europe’s newest country

I owe my participation in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program to Hastings College and its J-Term classes. The genesis of my Fulbright grant began in a J-Term Cold War History class…

Video: Cornforth applies wide skill set to career at USA Football

Jed Cornforth ’00 majored in economics and business administration and is now the Strategic Planning and Business Analysis Director of USA Football. The ability to study a wide base of different skills…

Hastings College’s Talent Pool swimming with outstanding students

Devon Wetteland, a 2015-16 Talent Pool member, decided to apply for the competitive internship program based on an article about how employers value internships. “I thought the Talent Pool would be a…

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