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Morten wins Big Idea Hastings, opens Lemon & Co. Juicery
In 2019, Hastings College graduate Chelsey Morten ’16/MAT ’18 submitted an idea to Big Idea Hastings. Big Idea is modeled after the show “Shark Tank,” and Morten built a pitch for Lemon…
Bronco Buddies adapts to connect with elementary students through pen pal program
Bronco Buddies, started a year ago by education major Michaela Bailey, seeks to connect students at Lincoln Elementary School in Hastings with college student mentors. Last year, student athletes would visit and…
COVID-19 can’t stop Wiegert from helping non-profit raise $10,000 during summer internship
Hastings College senior Kara Wiegert interned for the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions (CNCAA) through AmeriCorps this past summer. This was the third summer Wiegert worked for CNCAA, and she…
Kalinskiy thinks of Hastings College skills after winning Russian competition
In early September, Dr. Oleg Kalinskiy ‘98 was named one of the 106 winners of the all-Russia competition, Leaders of Russia. The competition, held for the third time, is designed to help…
Through clerkship, Sisson ‘19 applies tangible skills in law school
During his sophomore year at Hastings College, Marc Sisson ‘19 interned for the Nebraska Attorney General’s office in constituent services. Now in law school, he returned to the same office this past…
Wiegert combines agribusiness, accounting in internship with CPI
Emily Wiegert, an agribusiness major with minors in accounting and economics, combined her study areas to find success at her summer internship. The Hastings College senior utilized her skills as an accountant…
Fisher learns to ‘trust the process’ in internship, academic career
After Hastings College MAT student Cole Fisher ‘19 landed an internship with the University of Minnesota athletic staff in February, he thought he’d observe coaches, work with athletes and get hands-on experience.…
Kennon, Nash publish works in Harvard University literature journal
When developing a list of people to reach out to for a class literary journal, Eboni Nash ’19 instantly thought of a former classmate, Alli Kennon ’20. Nash approached Kennon to contribute…
When internship goes virtual, Vaughn learns to trust her own skills
After a semester-long internship with the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation (GGICF), Hastings College senior Megan Vaughn was offered a summer job with them as an AmeriCorp summer associate vista. GGICF is…
Schroeder ‘15 advocates for foster families
While preparing for law school during her senior year at Hastings College, Anastasia Schroeder ‘15 participated in an eye-opening internship with the Sexual Assualt Sexual Abuse Center (SASA) in Hastings, Nebraska. The…
Teff uses experiences abroad to help establish comic series
With artistic talent running in her family, Autumn Teff ’20 has always been interested in creating and drawing characters. She said she started drawing at the age of four, and mostly drew…
Thompson: Preparing students with high standards, sage advice
Thompson retiring as Professor of Psychology. Among the first things all Hastings College psychology majors of the last decade and a half learned was that taking a course with Dr. Jeri…
Bever: ‘Student-focused professor’ thrilled by pupils’ success
Bever retiring after 17 years of teaching physics. Dr. Steven Bever won a handful of prestigious awards during his time as professor of physics at Hastings College. But one award that’s…
Watter: Three decades of taking singers to new heights
Dr. Hillary Watter retiring as Professor of Music. Dr. Hillary Watter’s reputation as a challenging professor precedes her — just ask any current or past Hastings College music student. Her deadlines…
Communications course connects students, College View residents
What tips do you have to have for a long-lasting marriage? If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why? What’s your favorite childhood toy? These questions — and more…
McMaster aims to uphold mental, physical health with Enlightened Athlete
After turning in his last test for the exercise science program at Hastings College, Shae McMaster ‘15 said he remembers being so excited. He had put himself through college and could now…
