Official Hesston College enrollment numbers reflect a total enrollment of 447 students from 29 states and 15 countries for the 2012-13 year. New students number 225, and 46 international students are enrolled for the year. “We are excited about the increased number of international students and students from the Great Lakes and western territories,” said […]
One lucky golfer at Hesston College’s 25th annual Kansas Golf Benefit at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kan., on Sept. 18, may not have had the best score of all 60 golfers, but he walked away with the most exciting prize. Tom West of Wichita was participating in the benefit to raise money for […]
The Hesston College Aviation Department announces that Charlie Hansen of Mulvane, Kan., is the latest student pilot to achieve his first solo flight on Sept. 17. Charlie is a sophomore in Hesston’s aviation program. He is the son of Janet Hansen of Mulvane. Hesston College offers flight training and air traffic control programs. Flight training […]
Hesston College will host church and business leaders for the Anabaptist Vision and Discipleship Series conference Oct. 26 to 28. This year, the annual conference’s theme is “Top Down Servant Leadership: Redefining Leadership for Business and Church.” The event will serve as an resource for both church leaders and Christian business professionals to network with […]
Kansas nurses now can advance their careers at home, thanks to an innovative agreement between 18 Kansas two-year colleges, including Hesston College, and the University of Kansas School of Nursing. The agreement allows nurses with an associates degree in nursing from a participating college to easily transition to receive their bachelor of science in nursing […]
Hesston College will celebrate its annual Hesston College Homecoming: A View From Everywhere Sept. 28 to 30. The weekend will feature alumni professionals, students and faculty in a performing arts showcase, including two original shows – “I Go On Singing” featuring Anthony Brown at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28, and the one-time stage performance of the […]
Hesston College announces the following faculty and staff appointments for the 2012-13 year. New faculty appointments include: Jesse Baer, flight instructor intern, earned a Certified Flight Instructor License from Hesston College. Robert Hunter, flight instructor intern, is retired from the United States Air Force, where he received his flight training. Daniel Kornfeld, flight instructor intern, […]
Hesston College will welcome students to campus and the start of the academic year with Opening Weekend Aug. 16 to 19. Resident assistants returned to campus Aug. 9 for training and a weekend retreat. Members of the cross country, soccer and volleyball teams as well as Bel Canto Singers and aviation students arrived Aug. 13 […]
Hesston College’s 13th annual Anabaptist Vision and Discipleship Series with the theme Top-down Servant Leadership: Redefining Leadership for Business and the Church, will feature Dr. John Stahl-Wert, a recognized expert in organizational leadership and international bestselling author on the topic. The conference, which will benefit both church leaders and business professionals, will be Oct. 26 […]
Hesston College celebrated the achievement of several financial goals with the close of the fiscal year in June. The college exceeded the $1.24 million Annual Fund goal for student scholarships by $10,000, completed fundraising for the Erb Hall dormitory renovations and ended the year with a positive operating balance. The 2011-12 year marks the fifth […]
Hesston College will showcase the musical and theatrical talents of alumni and students during A Hesston College Homecoming: A View From Everywhere Sept. 28 to 30. Weekend events will focus on performing arts featuring concerts, performances, presentations, panel discussions, a jam session and live radio show by alumni, students and former and current faculty. “We’ve […]
The Hesston College Marketing and Communications teams efforts over the past year were awarded with two national awards from the Awards for Publication Excellence. The awards are sponsored by Communications Concepts, Inc., and the editors of “Writer’s Web Watch” and “Writing That Works Archives.” The team was one of two Grand Award winners, the highest […]
The Dyck Arboretum of the Plains Board of Trustees took action on June 5 to name Scott Vogt of Hesston as the new executive director of the Arboretum after a nation-wide search. Vogt has served as interim director of the Arboretum since November 2011, and his qualifications placed him above more than 20 applicants from […]
Hesston College Vice President of Advancement Yvonne Sieber announces the appointments of Scott Sundberg and Derek Yoder as development officers. Sundberg will work with alumni and friends on the east coast and internationally from his home in Lancaster, Pa. He began his role April 9. “Scott’s enthusiasm for Christ-centered education, community and his broad international […]
Hesston College students were recognized for their academic and extracurricular achievements during the 2011-12 year at Lark Fest May 5. Receiving the Ambassador of the Year awards from Admissions were freshmen Cody Cook, Clayton, Kan.; Marissa Schuett, Wichita, Kan., and Pierre Zook, McMinnville, Ore. Receiving the Resident Assistant of the Year awards from Student Life […]
