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Excelsior Scholar explores microloans in Costa Rica
Now in its second year, the Excelsior Scholar Program provides students incentives to excel in academics. Unlike other competitive programs at Hastings College such as Knappenberger Travel Grants, a funding source for…
He’s got IT! Broad coursework gives intern a boost
As a technology intern at Signal 88, Hastings College student Creighton Leif expected to spend the summer implementing small software development projects for the Omaha, Neb.-based security company with 100 franchises throughout…
Is there a doctor in the house? Biology major aspires to answer ‘yes’
Hastings College student Brooke Snyder spent the summer of 2013 at the University of Virginia Medical School in Charlottesville, Va., participating in a Summer Medical & Dental Education Program. It’s a fancy…
Summer on Capitol Hill energizes political science major
In the fast-paced world of national politics, Hastings College student Sierra Walker found her experience on the Hastings College Forensics team invaluable. “Doing speech and debate familiarized me with every major area…
Psychology major helps ID top job candidates
When Lincoln, Neb.-native and Hastings College student Kelly Prange first contacted Talent Plus about a summer internship, the news wasn’t encouraging. After she described her interest in industrial and organizational psychology, experience…
Hands-on coursework preps Parker for summer with Easter Seals
“It all started when Hastings College President Don Jackson sat down with my roommates and me one day in the cafeteria,” said Robbie Parker, a Marketing major from Idalia, Colo. “We all…
Ballou driven to serve rural America
“With my roots grounded in a small farm community in southwest Nebraska, I am driven by a passion to serve rural America,” said Brooke Ballou, a Wilsonville, Neb., native studying Agribusiness and Marketing…
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…
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…
Broadcasting major goes ‘on air’ with Clear Channel
You may not know Hastings College student Lauren Sawyer, but you may have heard the Gretna, Neb., native on the radio. During the summer of 2013, she completed an internship with the…
Hastings College student builds robotic hand
Jordan Borrell wants to give others a helping hand — literally. The Hastings College Physics major who graduated in 2013, took a step toward a career in designing and building prosthetics when…
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…