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Hurdler Nisa Thomas shatters records while setting goals on, off the track
For Hastings College senior Nisa Thomas, track and field has always been a part of her life — but the opportunity came to her unexpectedly at a young age. “I joined track…
Video: Ludwig says one-on-one learning opportunities make a difference
Karl Ludwig chose Hastings College because he liked the one-on-one learning opportunities. Ludwig said music faculty work to make sure students like him have chances to hone their skills. Hastings College also…
Koozer ’06 builds programs to challenge the status quo
A standout vocal performer during her years at Hastings College, Dr. Maggie Koozer ’06 was a soloist in productions of Handel’s “Messiah” and Mozart’s “Requiem,” the female lead in the musical comedy…
Anderson overcomes challenges on road to physical therapy program
Life is not always a straight path from point A to point B. For senior exercise science major Alyse Anderson, that path was anything other than direct. Anderson transferred to Hastings College…
Locke throws a lifetime of shade: ‘Trees are a metaphor for life’
The roots of Will Locke’s passion for trees go back to his childhood in the 1940s and 1950s when he visited his grandparents’ small farms northeast of Wichita, Kansas. “They had no…
Kerr cruising the world doing what he loves
A decade ago Dustin Kerr ‘11 had never seen a cruise ship — now he travels the world on cruise ships and has visited all seven continents and 108 different countries. Kerr…
Video: Small class sizes lets High get to know his professors
When Lance High of Sanford, Florida, was looking for colleges, he wanted to go to a school where he could get to know professors and everyone knew his name. Hastings College, where…
Thanks to State Department scholarship, Miller explores Turkey
Studying Turkish in Ankara, Turkey, last summer confirmed for Hastings College junior Betsy Miller that travel and a career in international policy are in her future. “I would love to go back…
A Fulbright in Bulgaria
It has always been a dream of mine to work abroad; however, I never thought it would be a reality. Thanks to Hastings College, especially Dr. Rob Babcock, and their support, I…
Alumni shaping culture of two Colorado high schools
Coming from two different eras at Hastings College, Eric Johnson ’97 and Cora Lanter 05’ share something in common: they both aim to continuously build and shape the culture at neighboring Colorado high…
The power of Irish pub music unites HC grads
Everyone’s Irish once a year—or, at least, they like to think they are. That’s what Corey Johnson ‘88 has observed playing in the band Keep Britain Irish for over 15 years. Many…
From internet search to advocate: Nash donates time after donating bone marrow
“virtual volunteer opportunities” That’s what Eboni Nash ‘19 entered into her browser in March 2020. Like other students, her spring break trip home to see family was…extended. A Harvard Divinity School student…
Holtan builds resilience through strength training
A standard barbell is just over 7 feet of chrome-plated steel weighing 45 pounds. Load it with iron, rubber or polyurethane plates, and a curious transformation happens. It becomes a mirror, revealing…
Campus activities vault Jamieson into nonprofit management
“Not one week or day is ever the same ever for anyone working in this field,” said Netanya Jamieson, who has been in human services since graduating from Hastings College in 2005.…
Delhay uses broadcasting skills to boost the College media team
Eli Delhay came to Hastings College from Freeman Public Schools to become an elementary education teacher and to play basketball. But like many students, he has many interests — and one area…
Kingsley ‘19 brings hospice patients comfort and joy with music therapy
For many people, music is a passage to their most cherished memories, and songs from the past can be a source of comfort and joy. That’s why for adults in skilled care…
