A foundation for success was forged at Midland University for C.J. Anderson ‘12 and Alex Knobbe ‘12. The two are being recognized with the Midland University Outstanding Young Alumni Award presented during Homecoming weekend, September 17-19. Anderson and Knobbe are two of the three founding...Read more
Jennifer Bixby ‘97 has great memories of her days at Midland University. She recalls Dr. Mick Shadbolt's "real life" accounting stories and dry sense of humor, the Pitch card games on softball team bus rides, and the late-night gab sessions in the dorm hallways. Most importantly, however, are the...Read more
When talking with new Platte Center Elementary School Principal Brandon Nygren, it’s easy to see his passion for education. The Ashland native grew up surrounded by family members who had the same desire. Nygren’s mother was an elementary teacher for 35 years while his father has been on the school...Read more
Midland University Walker School of Education alumni Patrick, Alexus and Kaylee are Blair Public School's newest educators! Read the full story here .Read more
Visit WOWT's website to see the video about Darlondo Hill. https://www.wowt.com/2021/08/16/westside-graduate-returns-district-teach-inspire-future-warriors/?fbclid=IwAR0Hqk4BakJa09-afyAH5Gc3OwWv2F5i_Q2VxiuWld5IcsluH5uQ7ojJL2ERead more
Drey Keairnes is entering his eighth year teaching at Schuyler Central High School. Born in Denison, Iowa, Keairnes wrestled and graduated at Midland University. Schuyler was his first teaching job and he fell in love with the town and community. Over the past seven years, Keairnes has coached...Read more
Nebraska Athletics announced Tuesday the hiring of Dr. Lawrence Chatters as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The newly-created position on Nebraska Athletics senior staff will oversee the Department's efforts in those respective areas as well as serve as a...Read more
Just two weeks after Creekside High School's graduation, balloons and decorations in red, white and black — the school's colors — could still be seen on display in the home of Katie and Dave Simpson. It had clearly been a momentous occasion for the couple's son Cathan, 18, as well as the rest of...Read more
It’s a balmy day in Vallejo in July but it’s not a day off for the football coaching staff at ELITE Public Charter. Head coach Earl Joseph and assistant coaches Corey Meshack and Brandon Cohen are working with players on technique in back of the school on Whitney Avenue. All three coaches were born...Read more
It was five years ago when BJ Johnson, a Rickards High School baseball player without a place to call home, became a local celebrity, a figure the Tallahassee community rallied around. The story inspired many in our area to pay it forward to a young man in need. Now, five years later, Johnson has...Read more
After notifying the Midland University Board of Directors nearly a year ago, Midland University president Jody Horner has announced her retirement after leading Midland for the past decade. Horner...
"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."