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News and Stories

Midland Professor Signs Publishing Deal for Second Book

Midland Professor Signs Publishing Deal for Second Book

May 22, 2018
Dr. Courtney Wilder, Professor of Religion at Midland University, has signed a publishing deal with Baylor University Press for her second book: This Is My Body? Disability, Christianity, and Popular Culture. The book, which she is currently researching and writing, will dive into the depictions of...Read more

Midland University Alumnus Rico Munn' 93 to Speak at Commencement

Midland University Alumnus Rico Munn' 93 to Speak at Commencement

May 10, 2018
Midland University has announced alumnus Rico Munn, superintendent of the fifth-largest school district in Colorado, will be the honorary speaker at the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Undergraduate Programs on Saturday, May 12. “We are thrilled that Rico Munn will be our commencement speaker this...Read more

Rico Munn Shares His Midland Experience

Rico Munn Shares His Midland Experience

May 10, 2018
When Rico Munn first arrived on the Midland University campus in 1989, he planned to stay for a year. But plans changed. Munn, who is Midland’s 2018 Commencement speaker, explains he was presented with opportunities that would shape his collegiate experiences. He also made lifelong friendships,...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Renen Sahr '16

Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Renen Sahr '16

April 19, 2018
What year did you graduate and what was your major? I graduated in May of 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting. What are you doing now and where? I am a Financial Advisor at First State Bank & Trust Co. In Fremont, NE. How did your experience...Read more

We're Counting Down Until May 8th for the Fremont Area Big Give!

We're Counting Down Until May 8th for the Fremont Area Big Give!

April 13, 2018
Through the “Buy the Book” Scholarship, you have the opportunity help Midland University students with the costs of purchasing textbooks. Join us on May 8, 2018 for the Fremont Area Big Give and be a part of a community of donors who inspire our students to be lifelong learners, set the stage for...Read more

New Program Hopes to Address Substitute Teacher Shortages

New Program Hopes to Address Substitute Teacher Shortages

April 4, 2018
Midland University and Educational Service Unit No. 2 are partnering to help address a substitute teacher shortage in area schools — and give aspiring teachers a dose of life in the classroom. The program is available to a consortium of 11 northeast Nebraska school districts and provides Midland...Read more

Deke Sharon Visits Midland University

Deke Sharon Visits Midland University

March 3, 2018
Deke Sharon is on a mission to improve the world through singing. Kicking off the first A Cappella Day of Midland University’s Ninth Annual Festival of the Arts, the musical director and arranger of “Pitch Perfect” shared his message on Saturday, Feb. 17. “I want everybody to know that singing is...Read more

Heisman Trophy Winner Eric Crouch to Join Midland University Football Staff

Heisman Trophy Winner Eric Crouch to Join Midland University Football Staff

February 27, 2018
Midland University is adding another award winner to its list of internationally acclaimed coaches with the hiring of Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch. Crouch was announced today as the Warriors’ new assistant football coach with a primary emphasis on running backs and special teams. “We’re...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Nikki Gargano Snow '02

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Nikki Gargano Snow '02

February 14, 2018
What year did you graduate and what was your major? 2002, Business Administration, Concentrations in Accounting and Management What are you doing now and where? I have moved around a little bit but have settled back home in Omaha where I’m from. I’m currently a Tax Director at Bland &...Read more

Deke Sharon of ‘Pitch Perfect’ to Host Workshop at Midland University

Deke Sharon of ‘Pitch Perfect’ to Host Workshop at Midland University

February 14, 2018
Kat Sodawasser wanted star power to accompany the first full day dedicated to a cappella for Midland University’s annual Festival of the Arts. “We were dreaming big about the [Festival’s] competition and we said, ‘Who would be the biggest name in a cappella music to get here to blow this...Read more

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