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 […]
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 […]
