Midland University was recently awarded a $21,265 Community Forestry Infrastructure grant from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA). The grant was part of $10 million in grant funds awarded to NSA in 2024 by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program. The goal of the grant...Read more
Bishop Dr. Frederick Shoo was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Midland University during a ceremony on May 28th on the Midland campus. Shoo serves as the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and the Bishop of the ELCT Northern Diocese in Tanzania. Shoo...Read more
Former Midland University President Jody Horner and Dr. Nick Schreck, Dean for the Dunklau School of Business at Midland, were each recognized as Compass Award winners by the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce during the Chamber’s Leadership Banquet on May 5 at the Fremont Golf Club. “A compass...Read more
Midland University is excited to announce Col. Ted Hanger as its keynote speaker for the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at the Wikert Event Center. Hanger will address more than 250 undergraduate students during the ceremony, which will also feature remarks from...Read more
Midland University is excited to announce Dr. Aly Williams as the university’s 17th president. Williams will assume her new role on April 10, 2025. Current Midland President Jody Horner is set to retire from Midland after providing outstanding leadership as president since January 2015. Williams...Read more
With new faces and new equipment, the Midland University strength and conditioning department has undergone a transformation over the past four years. With upgraded facilities and additional staff, the current generation of Warriors are able to train more effectively to dominate the GPAC. The...Read more
Midland University is proud to recognize three individuals who, between them, have given more than 100 years of service to Midland University and its students. Dr. Janet Lack and Doug Watson are retiring this year, each serving 40 years or more at Midland. Jef Field announced his resignation before...Read more
Homecoming weekend at Midland University featured numerous alumni being recognized as athletes, contributors, and in the professional world. Two outstanding alums and one family were honored during the Alumni and Legacy Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 20th at the Wikert Event. The Walker family was...Read more
Auto Industry Has Proven to be a Rewarding Career for Shawn Arkfeld | Working in the automotive industry might not have been Shawn Arkfeld’s ’92 first choice after graduating from college, but 32 years later, he wouldn’t have it any other way. Arkfeld is being recognized with the Midland University...Read more
Dr. Cecil Walker Helped Foster a Lifelong Commitment to Midland for His Family | Education was of the utmost importance to Dr. Cecil Walker. In his lengthy career as a teacher, coach, official, and longtime Director of Education at Midland University, making sure everyone received a good education...Read more
“Having a scholarship has drastically assisted my family and me financially and opens the door to new opportunities. It’s a major stepping stone for me as I am on my path towards graduating and receiving my college degree.”
