Jack O'Connell, MBA '17 has been writing most of his life — books, stories and screenplays and other pieces — so when his, wife, Sara, came to him about writing a one-act play for Arlington High School students this year, he was glad to help. "I thought it was really exciting," he said. That...Read more
Toni (Zahm) Dean remembers when a dad got to be part of his child’s birth — even though he was thousands of miles away. At the time, the dad was serving his country in the Middle East. The man was getting ready for bed when he checked in with his wife. “With Skype, he was able to watch the delivery...Read more
Allison Pokorny, '16, a former O’Neill graduate and State Golf Medalist has been named as the next head coach of the Midland University Women’s Golf team. Pokorny has served as an assistant coach for two seasons for the Midland University Women’s golf team before accepting her new position as head...Read more
Midland University recently announced that Dr. Lawrence Chatters has been appointed as the new Vice President for Student Affairs, effective January 7, 2019. Dr. Chatters’ acceptance follows a national search and intensive vetting of an ample pool of well-qualified candidates. “Lawrence’s diverse...Read more
Roland Munro, '63 of British Guyana was one of the early champions of youth soccer in Omaha whose Burke teams twice were Class A state champions in boys soccer. In high school he participated in soccer, cricket and volleyball and was a British Guyana national volleyball team player. At Midland he...Read more
Crystal Hassenstab, '05 believes part of her job as an art teacher is to help her students find their passion and expand their creativity. Hassenstab has spent the last decade teaching art in Clay County with most of that time spent at Sandy Creek Junior/Senior High School. This fall, began...Read more
Many people dream of taking it easy after they retire. But Wanda Samson hasn’t slowed down. She’s just as busy as ever, working to give back to her community. The 68-year-old former Fremont High School business teacher is in charge of treasury and membership for both the Nebraska and Fremont Area...Read more
Haley Hall is the new assistant men’s and women’s bowling coach and a housing coordinator at Iowa Central. Hall has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in psychology from Midland University and has a coaching endorsement. Hall was a four-year varsity member of the Midland...Read more
Wayne State athletic director Mike Powicki announced that Megan Finn has been named Director for Athletics Development, a newly created position in the Wildcat Athletic/Foundation Department. Finn began her duties at the school on Monday, Sept. 17. Finn comes to Wayne State College after working...Read more
Jill (Hayden) Lamprecht '04 and Shannon Elwood '99 will be inducted into the 2018 DC West Athletic Hall of Fame on October 5th. Read more about Jill here: http://www.dcpostgazette.com/jill-hayden-lamprecht---valley-high-school-class-of/article_1c4bc018-c588-11e8-b242-038653c86f49.html Read more...Read more
Midland University is proud to announce that Dr. Nick Schreck ‘11, has been named Dean for the Dunklau School of Business. Schreck had served as interim Dean since January.
"I wouldn’t be able to come to Midland without a scholarship. It really means a lot that I get to continue doing what I love and I’ve made so many friends here. And it’s just been unforgettable."