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• College to celebrate global diversity through food and community at annual Cultures Fair Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:04:54

  

  Hesston College invites the community to its annual Cultures Fair on Thursday, October 24, in Bontrager Student Center Dining Hall on campus. The event offers a unique opportunity to experience the diverse cultures and cuisines represented by Hesston’s student body. This year, Hesston College proudly welcomes students from 30 countries and U.S. territories. Many of […]

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• Hesston College hosting special performance of “Bonhoeffer: Cell 92” Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:29:57

  

  Hesston College will host a powerful visiting theatrical production, “Bonhoeffer: Cell 92,” a thought provoking portrayal of the life and moral struggles of theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The community is invited to attend performances in Hesston College’s Black Box Theater at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 18 and Sunday, October 20. Admission is free and donations […]

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• Hesston College sees significant boost in fall 2024 enrollment Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:37:25

  

  After the release of 20-day enrollment numbers, Hesston College is excited to announce a 21% increase in total student headcount for fall 2024 and is celebrating several upticks not seen in nearly two decades. Total enrollment is up from 308 in fall 2023 to 372 this year, the largest single-year enrollment growth in 15 years. […]

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• Hesston College theatre bringing “Antigone” to the stage Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:37:18

  

  Caption: Actors Caroline Miller as Antigone, Chloe Robinson as Ismene and Desirae Rodriguez as Nurse prepare to impress audiences during a rehearsal this week. “Antigone” will take the stage in Keim Center’s Black Box Theater September 26 through 28 at 7 p.m. and September 29 at 2 p.m. Hesston College Theatre Department is set to […]

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• Hesston College Athletics to induct second hall of fame class Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:08:39

  

  Hesston College Athletic Director Bryan Kehr has announced the Lark Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The inductees include coaches and administrators Art Mullet and Joel Kauffman and athletes Liz Sowers, Mika Matsuda, Julie (Steiner) Kozel and Jim Sieber. This year’s inductee class includes two teams of distinction: the 1974-75 volleyball and 1996-97 women’s […]

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• College to highlight creativity at Homecoming Weekend 2024 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:01:52

  

  From indoor and outdoor art exhibits and a theatre production, to playtime for kids and play calling during Lark sporting events, Homecoming Weekend 2024 is sure to see imaginations on display September 26 to 29. Several new activities have been added to this year’s lineup including the aforementioned art exhibits and theatre production, as well […]

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• Nursing scholarship established for Hesston College students Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:10:56

  

  Hesston College announces the establishment of the Gloria Yue-Fong Chan Scholarship, an endowed scholarship estimated at $1.6 million, making it the largest scholarship donation to Hesston College. Geared toward students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Hesston’s nursing program, this scholarship gives preference to students from Asian countries. Dr. Geraldine Y. Chan established the scholarship in […]

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• College announces spring term academic honors Fri, 24 May 2024 19:51:39

  

  Hesston College Registrar Heidi Hochstetler announced the names of full-time students whose spring 2024 semester grades earned them a place on the Dean’s List (3.90 to 4.00 GPA) and Honor Roll (3.50 to 3.89 GPA). Dean’s List – first-year students Michele Cimino, Pineto, Italy Ana Espinoza, Ocotepeque, Honduras Jacob Fransson, Djursholm, Sweden Futakuchi Sakuya, Shibuya, […]

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• Nursing students show support for local youth Wed, 22 May 2024 22:07:52

  

  Hesston College Nursing Club delivers the raffle proceeds to USD 460. Pictured from left to right: Blythe Adkins, Teddi Weninger, Lauren Linscott, Trinity Fox, Superintendent Kevin Logan, Madison Thompson, Michelle Werner, Austina Bouahome, Angelina Garcia-Blex and Lacy Davis. The Hesston College Nursing Club demonstrated the greater Hesston community’s generosity through a fundraising effort benefiting Hesston […]

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• Students showcase creative writing skills Wed, 22 May 2024 20:24:14

  

  A new tradition began this year at Hesston College with the launch of the Acuity Creative Writing Contest. The contest encourages creative writing submissions from students as poetry or prose. The winning submissions were compiled into a magazine along with illustrations created by Joshua Cross, Hesston College art professor, and posted online at hesston.edu/acuity2024. “A […]

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