Photo: Kirah Stepps of Wichita, Kan., is a member of the first class to receive Bachelor of Science degrees in engineering from Hesston College.

Hesston College holds 115th annual commencement ceremonies

Kirah Stepps of Wichita, Kan., is a member of the first class to receive Bachelor of Science degrees in engineering from Hesston College. Hesston College students and their families celebrated with faculty and staff during the 115th annual Commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 17, in the sanctuary of Hesston Mennonite Church. This year’s commencement featured […]

2025 Hesston College Lark of the Year winners Jessica Raharjo and Ashleigh Williams

Hesston College celebrates student excellence at LarkFest

2025 Hesston College Lark of the Year winners Jessica Raharjo and Ashleigh Williams As the academic year draws to a close, Hesston College gathered to honor outstanding student achievements at the annual LarkFest awards ceremony on Friday, May 9, in the Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary. Earlier in the week, on Monday, May 5, the athletic […]

Alisha Dorsing presents a PowerPoint to Hesston Fire/EMS staff about the basics of labor and delivery in EMS and how to handle a variety of obstetric emergencies during a training session held at Hesston College.

When teamwork delivers: Hesston College Nursing and Hesston Fire/EMS partner for birth simulation training

Alisha Dorsing presents a PowerPoint to Hesston Fire/EMS staff about the basics of labor and delivery in EMS and how to handle a variety of obstetric emergencies during a training session held at Hesston College. It’s not every day you find firefighters and EMTs practicing emergency deliveries in full gear, but thanks to a creative […]

First place winners of Hesston College’s 2025 Acuity Creative Writing Contest are (left to right) April Galicia, Josalyn Wipf, Gresa Arapi and Mariah Hall.

Hesston College Announces Winners of 2025 Acuity Writing Contest

First place winners of Hesston College’s 2025 Acuity Creative Writing Contest are (left to right) April Galicia, Josalyn Wipf, Gresa Arapi and Mariah Hall. Hesston College is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Acuity Creative Writing Contest, celebrating outstanding student work in poetry, fiction, nonfiction and editorial writing. The winning pieces, along with […]

Hesston College Bel Canto Singers group photo spring 2025

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

The Hesston College Bel Canto Singers are hitting the road once again, bringing their celebrated program “Singing Through 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 and […]

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 […]