The inaugural Walter Scott, Jr. Community Leadership Challenge at Hastings College begins the evening of Friday, February 2, with 20 students from across Nebraska arriving on campus. The application process drew 90 applicants, which made the selection process challenging, but also rewarding. “The number of applicants exceeded our expectations and made the process narrowing to […]

Hastings College will hold its 60th Annual Honor Band and 52nd Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, January 22, at 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings (621 N Lincoln Avenue). The concert is free and open to the public, and will be livestreamed on the Hastings College YouTube channel. The Hastings College Honor

Hastings College has scheduled several activities on Wednesday, January 17, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day. On MLK Day itself, Monday, January 15, campus offices will be closed and classes are canceled for the day, although the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center gallery will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to

A world premiere of “Sonata for Trumpet and Piano” by Douglas Hedwig will be a highlight of Dr. Louie Eckhardt’s faculty trumpet recital set for Sunday, January 14, at 3:00 p.m. in the Hastings College Fuhr Hall of Music (927 N. Ash Ave.). The performance is free and open to the public. Additional repertoire will

Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its fall 2023 semester. For the semester, 348 students from 20 states and 10 countries were named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 to 4.0 scale and be registered for full-time coursework. Students

“Beautiful Black,” which features artworks by contemporary Black artists from all over the world, is open January 9 through February 23 in the west gallery of the Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center. “‘Beautiful Black’ is among the most significant, timely and thought-provoking shows that have ever been presented at Hastings College,” said Turner McGehee,

As the fall semester came to an end last Friday, students received an exciting email from Dr. Rich Lloyd, president of Hastings College, outlining an ambitious plan to build a new state of the art residence hall on campus, as well as plans to transform its existing housing and dining spaces. “Our work is based

High-achieving high school seniors in Nebraska are invited to unlock their leadership potential and shape the future of Nebraska through the Walter Scott, Jr. Community Leadership Challenge, a transformative weekend conference and workshop hosted by Hastings College. The Community Leadership Challenge is designed to empower students with enhanced leadership and problem-solving skills. Up to 20

The deadline is approaching for middle and high school students to enter the Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards. Teen writers who are at least 13 years old and in grades 7-12 are invited to enter original works for recognition and scholarship opportunities. Submissions are due by December 15, 2023. Students are invited to submit work in