Our Stories
Greeley, Colo., native embraces broad education, opportunities at Hastings
Alex Eisele of Greeley, Colo., chose Hastings College after earning the Walter Scott Scholarship, the College’s most prestigious scholarship for academics and leadership potential. “Although I initially came to Hastings College because…
Internship strikes a chord with the entrepreneurial Penner
Hastings College student Cam Penner had never heard of Hear Nebraska (HN) until Career Services Director Kim Graveitte sent him an email about an internship melding his two loves: the media and…
Transfer student enjoys top-rated education at a lower cost
As Jami Anderson considered completing her bachelor’s degree, she saw tremendous value in transferring to Hastings College. “It was just a great opportunity to receive a top-rated education at a lower cost…
Stewart transfers to Hastings, appreciates close-knit campus, challenging classes
Anna Stewart dreaded going to classes at her first university in Oregon. Now, the Milwaukee, Ore.-native, who first heard about Hastings College from a former high school coach, has found her groove…
Coming back to college, Marx thrived
Jon Randall Marx’s first attempt at college in the early 2000’s was a failure. He describes himself as “unmotivated, unambitious and lazy.” “The years that followed opened my eyes to the value…
From the golf green to food distribution: Marketing intern makes it happen
As the first marketing intern for ToBa, Inc., a Minnesota-based food distribution company with a presence in Grand Island, Neb., Kelsey Mayfield’s duties included a little bit of everything: Developing a new…
Major league experience for Ninemire
Melissa Ninemire wants to become a video editor for a professional sports team. Hastings College has been a great fit for her, providing multiple real-world experiences and internships where she can hone…
