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 […]
First it was a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Now it’s aviation. And that’s not where the growth stops. Early in 2019, Hesston College administrators began unveiling a growth plan that gives the Hesston College of the future some distinct differences from the Hesston College of the last 110 years. Namely, four-year bachelor degree programs in […]
President Joseph A. Manickam has announced the appointment of Del Hershberger as the Vice President of Admissions in Hesston College’s administrative structure. Hershberger’s hire completes the six-person administrative council of Manickam and five vice presidents. Hershberger will begin his role in mid-August. “I am pleased to have Del join the leadership team at Hesston College,” […]
Even though tornadoes are a very real threat living in the plains and directly in tornado alley, many people have never experienced the full extent of what tornadoes are capable of. Mennonite Disaster Service’s (MDS) Storm Encounter mobile virtual theatre will be at Hesston College on Sunday, July 28, from 3 to 7 p.m., allowing […]
Hesston College has announced Dr. Carren Moham as the new Associate Academic Dean. Dr. Moham will start her new role at the beginning of August. The role of Associate Academic Dean is a newly formed position at Hesston, replacing the Dean of Student Success position that was formerly held by Deb Roth, who was named […]
Hesston, Kansas is used to seeing young adults from around the globe through the many international students who attend Hesston College every year. But David Cortes’ purpose in Hesston was a little different. He came from his home in Colombia to serve, to work, to immerse himself in the community and to come to deeper […]
The Hesston College athletic department announces the 2018-19 Male and Female Athletes of the Year, Lexi Avalos and Cal Hartley. Avalos was an outfielder for the Lark Softball Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) regular season champions and Hartley was a guard for the men’s basketball team. Avalos stepped up to help lead the softball […]
Hesston College announced the names of full-time students whose spring 2019 semester grades earned them a place on the Dean’s List (3.90 to 4.00) and Honor Roll (3.50 to 3.89). Dean’s List – First-year Gabriella Audrey, Semarang, Indonesia Willow Baer, Marshallville, Ohio Erin […]
Hesston College and Lark Athletics unveiled a new, official logo on Friday, replacing the existing mark that has represented the brand since 2004. The new logo refreshes the Lark head with an updated and classic appearance. “There are exciting changes happening within Hesston College Athletics, and the new logo is a part of those improvements,” […]
Hesston College announces the appointment of Micah Hurst as campus pastor. Hurst’s work experience reflects a passion for youth and the ministry of young adults. He will join the Hesston community in mid-July. Hurst is a graduate of Hesston College, earning an associate of arts in Bible with a youth ministry concentration in 2000. He […]
President Joseph A. Manickam has announced the appointments of three vice presidents in Hesston College’s administrative structure. Stepping into the role of Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance is Lisa George. George was most recently a business teacher at Newton (Kan.) High School. She is a Hesston College graduate, and holds a master’s […]
Graduates of the Hesston College Class of 2019 were sent into their go everywhere journeys with charges to show love and compassion and make a difference in the world during commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18. Due to construction in Yost Center, the typical Hesston College graduation location, commencement was held in two separate ceremonies […]
A joint event with Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) and Hesston College Aviation, on June 4 will provide an opportunity for those with interest in international economic development or the aviation industry to learn more about opportunities within south central Kansas. Hesston College Aviation will host the MEDA Kansas Network Hub for its quarterly gathering […]
Hesston College students were recognized for their achievements in academics and leadership at the 2019 Larkfest Awards ceremony, May 3. The top award for Lark of the Year award, went to sophomore Mariana Martinez (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) for excellence in leadership, academics and service. Students are nominated for Lark of the Year by faculty and the […]
For Risa Fukaya, the Hesston Experience has been transformative and unexpected, to say the least. As she approaches graduation and the end of her time at Hesston, the sophomore from Zushi, Japan, will leave with expanded language skills, increased cultural understanding, influential friendships, an unexpected plan for her journey to come, and a new-found faith. […]
