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 music. “After I looked into what they were doing, I instantly felt a connection with its mission of promoting Nebraska music,” said the […]
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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 he chose to build a robotic hand for his senior project. Using research from engineers at Hiroshima University in Japan and his own
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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 the United States. The Computer Science major from Concordia, Kan., felt well-prepared for the task, having served as Hastings College’s lead Helpdesk Technician.
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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 halfway across the country. “My classes at Hastings College are challenging and engaging,” she said. “I actually enjoy going to class every day,
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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 thanks to academic transfer grants,” said the Elementary and Special Education Major who completed her Associate’s Degree at Central Community College (CCC) in
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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 of a good education and the need for me to push myself harder to achieve the goals I had in mind,” he said.
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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 logo for Garden Variety, the company’s produce line. Creating a company-wide protocol for welcoming all new customers to ToBa. Assisting with the launch
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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 her videography and leadership skills. As Executive Producer for Bronco News Now, the student-run news show, the Broadcasting major from Falcon, Colo., has
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