Hastings College

Hastings College Hastings College, a four-year residential college, focuses on academic and extracurricular success.

Founded in 1882, Hastings College is a four-year residential institution home to about 1,000 students. We have more than 40 majors and pre-professional programs, and feature highly engaged faculty and staff who work together to intentionally mentor, counsel, inspire and support students as they explore their interests, pursue their education and graduate ready for their careers or graduate school.

A block-style semester structure means students take just one or two classes at a time. Faculty also only teach one or two classes at a time, meaning they teach and work with fewer than 50 students at a time. This highly personal, highly engaged style of learning drives student success. Every Hastings College student receives financial aid from a robust scholarship program, and we also provide all students with an iPad and Apple Pencil, which allows students and professors to dive into classes in new ways, and all required textbooks, which saves families thousands of dollars over four years.

06/03/2026

Jenna Sterling graduated in May with her biology degree. Not only was she academically successful, but she was able to be a part of the dance team as well!

Her place mattered because of the support she received to become a health professional!

Michael Medina, who graduated in May with a degree in psychology, presented his research into how anxiety impacts perfor...
06/01/2026

Michael Medina, who graduated in May with a degree in psychology, presented his research into how anxiety impacts performance on the course at Academic Showcase, an event that gives students an opportunity to present original research.

Medina's study was based in Multi-Dimensional Anxiety Theory, which uses an individual’s cognitive responses — such as brain fog or self confidence — to predict an athlete’s performance.

Anxiety has been put in the spotlight recently, in part thanks to the bright orange character in Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” In the film, anxiety impacts the

Carson Parde graduated May 9 with a degree in exercise science. It's an accomplishment made possible by hard work, dedic...
05/30/2026

Carson Parde graduated May 9 with a degree in exercise science. It's an accomplishment made possible by hard work, dedication and support from our college community.

“I’ve been blessed with long-lasting relationships with teammates, peers and professors that have prepared me for what’s next,” Parde said.

For Carson Parde, who graduated May 9 with distinction in exercise science, the journey from Lincoln North Star High School to the classrooms of Hastings

Congratulations to the 327 students that made the spring 2026 Dean's List!It's a great day to be a Bronco!
05/27/2026

Congratulations to the 327 students that made the spring 2026 Dean's List!

It's a great day to be a Bronco!

Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its spring 2026 semester. For the semester, 327 students from 21 states and 8 countries were named to the

Almost 300 students. Almost 300 stories. Almost your turn.With 290 seats claimed, we’re down to the last 10 in our incom...
05/26/2026

Almost 300 students. Almost 300 stories. Almost your turn.

With 290 seats claimed, we’re down to the last 10 in our incoming class.
No matter where you land in the lineup, Your Place Matters here.

Be one of the 300 new students joining us this fall!
Apply through hastings.edu/apply.

What does it take to build a community people care about? Our sophomore Scott Scholars spent a week in Ireland searching...
05/24/2026

What does it take to build a community people care about? Our sophomore Scott Scholars spent a week in Ireland searching for that answer earlier this month.

They looked at history, leadership and identity through a local lens. The students quickly learned that real change doesn't start with massive institutions. Instead, it begins with small groups of passionate people who care about their communities and each other.

It’s a powerful reminder that your place matters — and you have the power to shape it.

Congratulations to our Bronco Track and Field National Champion, Jaida Rowe, who won the 400m hurdles today! Rowe was al...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to our Bronco Track and Field National Champion, Jaida Rowe, who won the 400m hurdles today! Rowe was also All-American in the 100m hurdles, where she finished second. Congratulations to two more All-Americans — Kaiden Merryman claimed third in the 100m dash and Ava Brackhan placed eighth in the 5000m racewalk!

It's a great day to be a Bronco!

Congratulations to recent graduate, Maxwell Blankenship, who was selected as the Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD) to...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to recent graduate, Maxwell Blankenship, who was selected as the Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD) to represent the Central Nebraska Presbytery at the 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA)!

Recent Hastings College graduate Maxwell Blankenship was elected as the Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD) to represent the Central Nebraska Presbytery at

05/20/2026

Summer is a great time to visit Hastings College! Schedule a personalized Bronco Visit Day to connect with our admissions team and get your questions answered. Let us know what you’re interested in, and we’ll do our best to set up a chat with a coach or professor while you’re here.

Find a date that works for you at hastings.edu/visit.

That instinct to connect with students and help them find their place has defined Brad Ronne’s '93 career. He has spent ...
05/17/2026

That instinct to connect with students and help them find their place has defined Brad Ronne’s '93 career. He has spent decades helping students discover their talents in music, whether it’s on stage or behind the scenes!

To read his story, visit:

“It’s a chance to get to know them before they go to high school,” he said, already imagining how they might fit in his program, maybe as an alto in the

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