Hesston College Bel Canto Singers group photo spring 2025

Bel Canto Singers Head to the Pacific Northwest with “Singing Through the Generations” Tour

The Hesston College Bel Canto Singers are hitting the road once again, bringing their celebrated program “Singing Through the Generations” to audiences in the Pacific Northwest. Conducted by Dr. Russell Adrian, director of choral activities, and accompanied by Ken Rodgers, music professor, this tour marks another opportunity for the ensemble to connect through music, community […]

photo of people singing jubilantly at the Hesston College Anabaptism at 500 Hymn Fest

Hesston College Bel Canto Singers Bring 500-Year Anabaptist Celebration to Oregon

The Hesston College Music Department invites the public to join in a historic celebration of faith, music and heritage at Anabaptism at Five Hundred: Hymn Festival on Saturday, May 24, at 4 p.m. at Zion Mennonite Church in Hubbard, Oregon. The Hymn Festival will feature a historical narrative by Ken Rodgers, Hesston College music professor, […]

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit

Hesston College Showcases Student Creativity in Annual Art Exhibit

Hesston College is excited to announce the 2025 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit, a vibrant showcase of creativity featuring works by the college’s talented students across various disciplines. The exhibit will be on display from April 22 to May 9 in at Hesston’s Regier-Friesen Gallery in Laban Peachey Center (325 S College Dr, Hesston). The […]

New athletic memberships announced: NAIA, NCCAA

Hesston College joins NAIA and NCCAA for 2025-26 athletic season

After a year and a half of applications and site visits, Hesston College is now a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Christian College Athletics Association (NCCAA) for the 2025-26 school year. Membership in each organization begins on July 1, 2025. “We are excited that all of our preparation […]

Mark Landes named 10th president of Hesston College

Mark Landes named 10th president of Hesston College

Following a national search, Hesston College announced today local businessman and former college administrator Mark Landes will serve as its next president. Landes, who is currently the market president of Citizens State Bank in Hesston, faithfully served Hesston College from 2013 to 2019, primarily as the vice president of finance and operations. During his tenure, […]

Caroline Miller and Josh Fleming perform in the fall 2024 Hesston College Theatre production of "Antigone"

Hesston College Theatre Receives Prestigious Honors from KCACTF

Hesston College Theatre is celebrating a landmark achievement as the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) selected a scene from their fall production of “Antigone” to perform at the Region V Festival in Des Moines, Iowa, this January. With roughly 30 scenes in consideration from hundreds of productions in the region, Hesston’s is one […]

Join Hesston College to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Hesston College to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with special events

Hesston College invites the community to participate in two meaningful on-campus events Monday, January 20, 2025, to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These events aim to bring people together for reflection, prayer, worship and action inspired by Dr. King’s vision of justice and unity. The first event is a prayer breakfast […]

What's so bad about being a Christian nation?

Annual lecture series invites thought-provoking topic on faith and politics

Hesston College is excited to host Greg Boyd, senior pastor at Woodland Hills Church, for its annual Melva Kauffman Lecture Series where he will present a three part series on “What’s So Bad About Being a Christian Nation?” on January 26 and 27 at Hesston Mennonite Church. The community is invited to attend and explore […]

Nursing club members Bobbijo Ceniceros, President Kyndal Simpson, Eliana Rivera and Vice President Brianna Hicks prepare to distribute nearly 80 Scentsy Buddies to children at Wesley Hospital.

Nursing Club Spreads Joy with Scentsy Buddy Donation Drive

Nursing club members Bobbijo Ceniceros, President Kyndal Simpson, Eliana Rivera and Vice President Brianna Hicks prepare to distribute nearly 80 Scentsy Buddies to children at Wesley Hospital. The Hesston College Nursing Club recently completed a heartwarming donation drive, delivering nearly 80 Scentsy buddies to pediatric patients at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. The initiative was […]

College hosts virtual ATL Experience, connecting students with sports management industry leaders

Hesston College School of Management hosted a successful virtual “ATL Experience” on December 3, a powerful online event connecting current and prospective students with industry professionals in an engaging discussion on sports management and business. The panel featured four distinguished professionals: Warren Parr, vice president of ticket sales, Atlanta Falcons Keith Roberts, senior manager, Atlanta […]