An unexpected family discovery led former Hesston College faculty members Sharon Cranford (Wichita, Kan.) and Dwight Roth (Hesston) to co-author a historical fiction book – Kinship Concealed: Amish Mennonite/African-American Family Connections (Legacy Book Publishing, 2013) – that documents the historical multi-racial lineage of 18th century Amish brothers John and Jacob Mast. Cranford, an African-American Baptist, […]
It’s sad but true – sometimes Hesston College alumni are like car keys, cell phones or the TV remote control. Due to moves or life transitions, they get lost, and no matter how hard we look, we just can’t find them. When they finally resurface, they often have a great story to tell. Take Melissa […]
Hesston College’s nursing program is truly remarkable in its high achievements, loyalty of alumni, reputation with health care employers and as a premier program in the state of Kansas. Year after year, our first-time pass rate on the national licensure exam is one of the highest in the state. How do we account for this? […]
Awards for outstanding care and patient satisfaction line bookshelves and walls at the Progressive Home Health and Hospice corporate office in Wichita, Kan. Glimpsing the drive and professionalism of president and CEO Dorothy (Gathungu) ’89 McPherson, it’s no wonder – she’s not one to back down from a challenge. In fact, she’s likely to search […]
Hesston College nurses can be found across the country and around the world. As one of the college’s most sought-after programs, Hesston College Nursing’s name and reputation precede it. The Hesston College nursing program began in 1966, and it continues to be one of the strongest programs in Kansas with an overall pass rate on […]
Chad Jones ’14 (Halstead, Kan.) realized he had to make a life change when he found himself in the hospital with health concerns due to long work hours and job stress. He knew his situation was critical, yet he was frustrated by the grim prognosis he received. “I didn’t appreciate the way I was treated […]
Dr. Tom Clemens ’71 is in the remodeling business. He doesn’t bother with buildings and other structures; rather, he works primarily with bones. As a professor and Director of Research in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, Md.), Tom and his graduate students conduct research that plays a part in […]
The face of health care Nursing is the largest health care profession with about 3.1 million R.N.s in the country. A career in health care – in nursing – requires lifelong learning because things change so quickly within the field. Passion for nursing The public rates nurses as the most honest, ethical and trusted of […]
Hesston Experience I was a 2012-13 resident assistant. Nursing keeps me busy, so I have to limit my involvement. The Right Choice For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a nurse. When I got to Hesston, I began to question my decision to study nursing. I enjoy relating to people […]
by Eric ’85 and Melody (Short) ’85 Short-Miller The list of reasons we value Hesston College is quite extensive but the overarching theme is the experience that it provides to students in all aspects of life. We are more than just physical beings – we’re also emotional, mental and spiritual. Hesston does a marvelous job […]
When asked to describe her schedule at Hesston College, sophomore guard Makayla Ladwig, Wichita, Kan., describes a full plate, one teeming with relationships, challenges, opportunities and faith formation that intertwine with her commitments as a student athlete. Ask anyone who knows Ladwig and they will tell you that she goes about her day with a […]
Institutional scholarships are vital to the 99 percent of Hesston College students who receive institutional aid. These scholarships are awarded to students who have particular interests, qualifications or financial need. The following scholarships have been added to the list of endowed scholarships since fall of 2012. Carole King Jefferson Endowed Education Scholarship Carole King ’63 […]
Photos by Larry Bartel, captions by Rachel (Schlegel) ’05 McMaster
Before the Hesston College campus welcomed guests for Homecoming 2013, 68 golfers hit the links at the Hesston Golf Park for more than a friendly competition. Alumni and friends of the college as well as local business representatives and charitable contributors golfed to support Hesston College student scholarships. The first Hesston College Student Scholarship Golf […]
What do you most value about the nursing program? Benton: All of the instructors in the nursing program are so supportive. Not only do they spend the extra time to help us understand the subject material, they care about us outside of the classroom, too. My instructors and classmates have become like family. Hutchinson: My […]
