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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 […]
A fire that broke out just before 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9, caused significant damage to Hesston College’s J.D. Charles Hall of Science and Arts. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to state fire investigators, the fire has been ruled accidental, though a definitive cause has not been identified. The fire is believed to […]
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. 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get ready for a night of laughter, sweets and spontaneous comedy as Hesston College Theatre serves up “A Comedy Cabaret” — a delightful blend of sketches, musical numbers and improv — May 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m. in Keim Center’s Black Box Theater (301 S Main, Hesston). This […]
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 […]
Hesston College is pleased to announce the addition of three new bachelor’s degree programs as well as a partnership agreement with Kansas Health Science University (KHSU) in coordination with one of the new programs. With recent approval from the Higher Learning Commission, Hesston College will offer the following new programs beginning in fall 2025: Bachelor […]
Hesston College students recently had a unique opportunity to participate in the Kansas Independent Colleges Association (KICA) Student Day at the Capitol, where they engaged with state legislators and gained firsthand experience in government operations. This marked the first time Hesston College students attended the annual event, which highlights the role of independent colleges in […]
Hesston College Theatre invites the community to experience the hilariously satirical Tony Award-winning musical “Urinetown” in the Black Box Theater, March 5 to 8 at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance on March 9 at 2 p.m. Directed by Rachel Jantzi, “Urinetown” is a unique blend of humor, social commentary and catchy music, set in […]
Hesston College is rolling out the welcome mat for its Spring Community Day, and the entire community is invited! Join the campus community on Saturday, March 8, for a day of exciting Lark athletics, delicious food, family fun and a chance to connect with friends and neighbors. Best of all – admission to athletic events […]
Hesston College is pleased to announce its next exhibit featuring the work of local artist Brad Voth. The show is open and will run through March 14, with an artist reception March 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hesston’s Regier-Friesen Gallery in Laban Peachey Center (325 S College Dr, Hesston). The public is invited […]
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, […]
