Hastings College Alumni

08/03/2026

Congratulations to Thomas Nettleton '07/MAT '09, social studies teacher and head girls soccer coach at Lincoln Southwest High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, on being selected the 2026 Outstanding Alumni Coach! Thomas will be honored with our Athletic Hall of Fame inductees during the Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony Saturday, Sept. 26.

With more than 200 victories, back-to-back state championships and national recognition, Thomas Nettleton ‘07/MAT ‘09 has been named the recipient of the

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Logan Drueppel ‘17, Katie Placke ‘18, Marc Tautz ‘18, Erik Tello ‘19, Joe White ‘18, Daniel Whitehall ‘19, Jill (Bax) Whitehall ‘18, the 2016 Volleyball Team and the 2016 Men’s Soccer Team for being inducted into the 2026 class of the Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame!

Ten years after sharing one of the greatest single days in Hastings College sports history — capturing two NAIA national titles on December 3, 2016 — seven

07/28/2026

We hope you'll take a look & listen to the songs that you selected for the move-in and alumni & friends playlists!🎧

We asked what songs you wanted to hear on the move-in playlist and you answered! There were enough songs that we made two lists. Songs range from classic country to pop to classic rock. Take a look at both lists and enjoy!

Move In Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51YBGLWsczXl5L9ztiB7mU?si=50ae95c42a344335

Alumni and Friends list: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3a2xskedvXHJN1TXajEvpw?si=2e4e8b32ff014789

07/23/2026

Congratulations to those being inducted to the seventh class of the Fine Arts Hall of Fame!

The six new members will be recognized during a reception and ceremony held in conjunction with Hastings College Homecoming on Friday, September 25 at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center.

The seventh class of the Hastings College Fine Arts Hall of Fame features six visionary artists who will be recognized during a reception and ceremony held in

07/21/2026

We are excited to welcome Hauli back to Hastings College in her new role as executive director of the Foundation!

The Hastings College Foundation Board of Directors has named Hauli (Smedra) Sabatka, a 1996 Hastings College graduate, as executive director of the Hastings

07/15/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Ron Hergott, a 1982 Hastings College alumnus who most recently served as Director of Lifetime Sports and Head Bowling Coach until his retirement.

View Ronald E. "Ron" Hergott's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/09/2026

"We exist to serve students." — Dr. Phil Dudley

The response to the newly dedicated Phil Dudley Circle Drive has been overwhelming! Our beloved "students' president" sat down to share a special thank you message with the alumni community.

Watch his message below, and help us honor his half-century of dedication by supporting incoming students through the Dudley Endowment!

🧡 Give Today: www.hastings.edu/dudley

07/09/2026

What a wonderful and well-deserved honor for Dr. D! We are thrilled to share this update and invite our amazing alumni community to support his legacy.

06/13/2026

We extend our condolences to the family of Dr. Laura Logan, Professor of Sociology. Dr. Logan was a beloved mentor and colleague for the past 13 years and will be deeply missed.

View Laura Suzanne Logan's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/28/2026

Hastings College honored The John DeBoer Family, Krieger Electric, and Ruth (McKevitt) Moore ‘69 as the newest members of the Pro Rege Society during the 27th annual induction ceremony April 23. Membership in the Pro Rege Society is the highest non-academic recognition Hastings College bestows. A complete list of past years’ inductees and award criteria are available at hastings.edu/prorege.