Hesston College announces fall Dean’s List, Honor Roll

Hesston College announced the names of full-time students whose fall 2016 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 – Freshmen Jenna Boller, Kalona, Iowa Anna Breckbill, Kidron, Ohio Kylie Brenneman, Hesston, Kan. Lucas Comfort, Salina, Kan. Jeremy Deckinger, Wichita, […]

Lark women fare well at NJCAA national cross country meet

The Hesston College women’s cross country team concluded their long fall season in El Dorado (Kan.) at the 2016 NJCAA Division I Women’s Cross Country Championship, finishing 29th out of 37 teams. More than 300 runners representing more than 50 schools competed at the meet hosted by Butler County Community College. Freshman Sierra Broce (Goddard, […]

Emily Kauffman

Transition cultivates growth

by Emily Kauffman, class of 2016 I recently left one home to return to another. The transition home after graduating from Hesston College was filled with grief. I had found myself at Hesston. I began my time there self-conscious, timid and semi-confused, and I left confident, motivated and at peace. I entered as a psychology […]

Jim and Phyllis Yoder

College mourns Phyllis Yoder

The campus community grieves the unexpected death of Phyllis Yoder, wife of long-time chemistry faculty member Jim Yoder, Monday evening. Our prayers go with Jim and family in the days and weeks to come. Memorial plans Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 2 Miller-Ott Funeral Home, 107 S Lancaster, Hesston Memorial Service at […]

NAFSA names Hesston College a Top Higher Education Institution contributor to Kansas District 4 Economy

Hesston College was recently named a Top Higher Education Institution contributor to Kansas District 4 Economy by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on the economic impact the college’s international student population has on the local economy. A recent NAFSA report found that the 974,926 international students studying at U.S. college and universities added $30.5 […]

College to use outdoor emergency alert system for upcoming campus lockdown drill

Hesston College will engage in a Campus Lockdown Drill as part of the college’s ongoing emergency preparedness efforts. For this drill, the college’s carillon outdoor sound system will be utilized for the first time as an outdoor emergency alert. The carillon system will broadcast a verbal warning about the emergency situation instead of the usual […]

Hesston College named to NJCAA Preseason Top 25

Hesston College Men’s Basketball Team, coming off a NJCAA Region VI title and national tournament appearance, was named to the NJCAA Pre-Season Top 25 with the Larks coming in at #13. The Larks are coached by Dustin Galyon and return key contributors Jake Hansen, Cody Halverson, Michael Lindauer, and Ty Jordan. Redshirt Freshman Jontray Harris […]

2009 Hesston College Nursing Graduate Lisa Harrelson

2009 Hesston College Nursing graduate named KHA Healthcare Worker of the Year

Hesston College 2009 Nursing Graduate Lisa Harrelson, RN, a critical care nurse at Wesley Medical Center, was recently named a Kansas Hospital Association’s (KHA) Healthcare Worker of the Year. The Health Care Worker of the Year Award recognizes and honors the excellence of health care workers statewide. Annually, each participating KHA member hospital nominates one […]

Bel Canto Singers performing

Exaltation of Larks concert

Hesston alumni and friends are invited to an Exaltation of Larks concert at 7 p.m., Friday, May 22, at Park View Mennonite Church, 1600 College Ave., Harrisonburg. Enjoy an inspiring evening of vocal and instrumental music performances by current Hesston College students and EMHS graduates Mary Bender, Kiara Boettger, Elliot Leichty, Caleb Schrock-Hurst, Rachel Shenk […]

2014-15 Hesston College Bel Canto Singers

Bel Canto Singers May tour

May 2015 Saturday, May 9, 4 p.m., Hesston (Kan.) Mennonite Church Wednesday, May 13, 9:30 a.m., Western Mennonite High School, Salem, Oregon Wednesday, May 13, 7:30 p.m., Salem (Ore.) Mennonite Church Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m., Newberg (Ore.) High School Thursday, May 14, 7:30 p.m., Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Oregon Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m., […]