photo from 2023 Cultures Fair

College to celebrate global diversity through food and community at annual Cultures Fair

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 […]

promotional photo from "Bonhoeffer: Cell 92" production

Hesston College hosting special performance of “Bonhoeffer: Cell 92”

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 […]

Hesston College Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2024

Hesston College Athletics to induct second hall of fame class

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 […]

A nursing student hones her skills in the simulation lab.

Nursing scholarship established for Hesston College students

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 […]

College announces spring term academic honors

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, […]

Hesston College Nursing Club members present a check to the USD 460 superintendent.

Nursing students show support for local youth

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 […]

2024 Acuity creative writing winners

Students showcase creative writing skills

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 […]

photo - Hesston College Interim President Ross Peterson-Veatch, Ph.D., and Tabor College President David Janzen, Ph.D., shake hands after signing the memorandum of understanding.

Tabor, Hesston finalize strategic academic partnership

Hesston College Interim President Ross Peterson-Veatch, Ph.D., and Tabor College President David Janzen, Ph.D., shake hands after signing the memorandum of understanding. Following approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Tabor College and Hesston College have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer courses and degrees to students at their respective institutions. Planning […]

Hesston College and Tabor College logos

Tabor, Hesston to sign strategic academic partnership

Tabor College and Hesston College will officially sign an agreement to solidify a strategic partnership in offering classes to students at their respective institutions. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed by Tabor President David Janzen, Ph.D., and Hesston Interim President Ross Peterson-Veach, Ph.D., on Friday, May 17 at 4:30 p.m. in Bonnie Sowers […]

Photo - Heaven Trapp of Lufkin, Texas, receives her diploma from Interim President Ross Peterson-Veatch.

College holds 114th annual commencement ceremonies

Heaven Trapp of Lufkin, Texas, receives her diploma from Interim President Ross Peterson-Veatch. Hesston College students and their families celebrated with faculty and staff during the 114th annual Commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 11, in the sanctuary of Hesston Mennonite Church. This year’s commencement featured an address titled “Walking with the Spirit in Service to […]