Hesston College welcomed 192 new students to the community for the 2019-20 year, swinging the new student number back in the positive direction following a smaller new student number of 184 a year prior. Official enrollment numbers released following the 20th day of classes show a total student enrollment of 386 from 32 U.S. states […]
High school students with interest in any of the many areas of theatre and performing arts are invited to learn tips and tricks to fine tune their craft at Hesston College’s day-long TheatreFest on Saturday, Oct. 19 on the Hesston College campus. Led by Hesston College performing arts faculty and students, throughout the day, both […]
The skies over south central Kansas are abuzz with the excitement and energy of student pilots in flight as Hesston College settles into its newest bachelor degree program in aviation-professional pilot. In the inaugural year of the expanded program, Hesston College Aviation is flying with 47 students, an increase of nine from the spring 2019 […]
Area singers are invited to join Hesston College choirs to sing in the annual masterwork performance featuring “Song of Wisdom from Old Turtle” by Joseph Martin on Saturday, Nov. 16. Rehearsals start Thursday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hesston Mennonite Church. “The masterworks performance is a great tradition that brings together college […]
Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts (HBPA) is gearing up for its 37th season of bringing a diverse array of world-wide performers to south central Kansas. The 2019-20 line-up includes four artists new to the HBPA stage, and one repeat group. “This season will bring several new artists to the series, and we’re looking forward to welcoming back […]
Hesston College’s annual Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 26 to 29, will include dedications and celebrations of the new and renovated facilities for nursing and athletics. Along with class reunions and other traditional homecoming activities, the weekend lineup, which is also part of the community-wide Home Sweet Hesston event, includes events for people of all ages from […]
With a commitment to global engagement and gaining a greater understanding of common humanity, Hesston College is planning a week-long recognition of International Day of Peace with events from Sept. 16 to 21. The featured event for the week is a Global Voices concert collaboration between Hesston College’s Bel Canto Singers and Hesston High School […]
During the summer, as many students enjoyed the break from classes and formal learning, Tobie Plett jumped head first into a business-focused internship with Harper (Kan.) Industries. Having just finished his first year as a business major at Hesston College, Plett passed on an opportunity to spend his summer at home in East St. Paul, […]
Hesston College invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to The Manickam Mosey Two-Mile Run/Walk, a 28-year Hesston College tradition, on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. The route traverses the Hesston College campus and neighboring Dyck Arboretum of the Plains. See online registration and more information. Participants who register by Sept. […]
Hesston College’s annual Homecoming Golf Benefit on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Hesston Golf Park will honor alumnus Floyd Sowers ’71, who organized and managed the annual golf benefit on behalf of Hesston College for six years, combining his passion for support of students with his love for golf. “Floyd and the entire Sowers family have […]
Hesston College kicked off the 2019-20 year with a weekend of activities prior to the first day of classes on Aug. 19. Students moved onto campus throughout the week starting on Aug. 12 to begin practices and other training before the official start of classes. Following the last move in time of the week on […]
The Kansas Independent College Foundation, (KICF), on behalf of its 20-member institutions, is proud to announce the 2019 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipients. KICF awards up to 20 individual scholarships, for a student at each Foundation member institution. The recipients are all full-time, degree seeking students on the cusp of graduation, and have each demonstrated excellence in […]
Hesston College announces new faculty and staff joining the campus community for the 2019-20 year. Cory Allen, English professor. Christie Bell, head softball coach. Heather Dean, Dining Services office manager. Lisa George, Chief Financial Officer. Del Hershberger, Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid. Madison Hoffman-Schrag, graphic designer. Carla Hurst, assistant preschool teacher and assistant […]
Hesston College is gearing up for another new school year, and will kick off the 2019-20 year with Opening Weekend activities August 16 to 18, and the first day of the fall term on August 19. Community members are welcome to join the campus community for several weekend community-building activities, including: Opening Celebration, 8 p.m., […]
Hesston College has been hosting international students on campus for more than 70 years, but this summer, they’re doing it in a new way. Eight Japanese high school students and two sponsors arrived to campus on July 30 for a week and a half-long English Language Study Tour. “This is a short-term program that allows […]
