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.

06/16/2026

In her time at Hastings College, Kyla Humphreys earned her biology and business administration degrees. She was supported by faculty and staff, even though she changed majors multiple times.

Her place mattered because of the support she felt from those around her.

We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Dr. Laura Logan, professor of Sociology. Dr. Logan was a beloved ...
06/13/2026

We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Dr. Laura Logan, professor of Sociology. Dr. Logan was a beloved colleague and a friend to so many. She had a profound effect on the students she taught and we will remember and celebrate her dedication to student success and to her colleagues. For more about Dr. Logan, and information on her service on campus in late August, follow the link.

We are deeply saddened to share that Dr. Laura Logan, professor of Sociology, passed away June 6. Dr. Logan was a beloved colleague and a friend to so many.

High school artists are taking over the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center! On Sunday, we welcome 23 of the region's most talen...
06/11/2026

High school artists are taking over the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center! On Sunday, we welcome 23 of the region's most talented students for Open Space — a week-long, total-immersion art experience.

Hastings College Department of Visual Arts faculty will help these young creators expand their skills and try new mediums: glassblowing, ceramics, painting, sculpture and printmaking.

The week wraps up with a public exhibition and reception where you can view the original works they created during the week. Come out and support these amazing young creators!

📅 Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m.
📍 Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC)

👉 Read the full news release: www.hastings.edu/news/hastings-college-welcomes-high-school-artists-for-open-space-immersion-experience/

Open Space for the Visual Arts kicks off June 14, bringing 23 talented high school art students from across the region to Hastings College for a week-long,

This past April, Hailey Gifford presented her original research on restorative justice programs during Academic Showcase...
06/10/2026

This past April, Hailey Gifford presented her original research on restorative justice programs during Academic Showcase.

Her research highlighted the quilting program inside a maximum security prison in Missouri. Learn more about her research project here:

A quilting program inside a Missouri prison became the focus of Hastings College student Hailey Gifford’s Academic Showcase presentation in April. Through her

What does it take to bridge division in a polarized world? Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett, a member of our Board of Trustees, t...
06/09/2026

What does it take to bridge division in a polarized world? Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett, a member of our Board of Trustees, tackles that question in his new book, Purple Church, Red State: Finding Common Ground in an Age of Polarization, now available and linked from our Q&A with him here: www.hastings.edu/success-stories/reaching-across-the-divide-qa-with-rev-greg-allen-pickett/

Rooted in stories from First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, the book shows how relationship, service and a willingness to listen can help people move beyond conflict and toward common ground. He also discusses those ideas in our Q&A, which appeared in HC Today last winter.

This week Hastings College hosted the Compelling Preaching Conference, which brings in pastors to teach them new ways of...
06/06/2026

This week Hastings College hosted the Compelling Preaching Conference, which brings in pastors to teach them new ways of preaching.

Attendees heard from many different speakers and were able to participate in different activities throughout the week!

06/05/2026

President Dr. Rich Lloyd is back this summer to share with you some campus updates! There is a lot of work happening on campus before students return in the fall.

We are happy to be a sponsor of Hastings Tribune's TGIF at Brickyard, which takes place tomorrow with gates opening at 5...
06/04/2026

We are happy to be a sponsor of Hastings Tribune's TGIF at Brickyard, which takes place tomorrow with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.! It will be a great community event. We hope to see you there!

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

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