Alumni Spotlights

Alumni Spotlights

July 23, 2025
A chance to compete on the shotgun sports team brought Kaleb Scherer to Midland University, but it was discovery of music that spurred a career. Through his company, Kaleb Scherer Music LLC. in Nashville, Tennessee, Kaleb handles everything from booking and performing, marketing and management, and...Read more
July 16, 2025
When he entered Midland University in the mid 1960s, Jack Dunn wasn’t sure where his career path would lead. About all he knew was that he liked science. Turns out that interest in science, more specifically space, helped spark a 50-plus year career working with planetariums across the globe. “I...Read more
February 27, 2025
Megan (Levesque) Wolfe ’11 learned the power of what an internship can do during her time at Midland University. “The Applied Behavior Analysis program allowed me to be a part of an internship that turned into a job where I learned my skills from some of the best researchers and faculty in the...Read more
February 24, 2025
Drey Keairnes ’14, is living out his dream of being a wrestling coach. Along with being the head wrestling coach at Schuyler Central High School in Nebraska, he also is the head volleyball coach, Library Media Specialist,, and teaches college-level literature classes and graphic design. “My...Read more
February 20, 2025
As a college student, Maggie (Hiatt) Lipsys ’21, realized her dream of playing for a national championship on the volleyball court. Now in her professional world, Maggie is helping people realize their own dreams of buying a home. Maggie works as an Associate Broker/Owner at Don Peterson &...Read more
February 17, 2025
Not only did her experiences at Midland University set the stage for a successful career for Jennifer Gegzna ’15, it allowed her to develop skills that extend well beyond the workplace.” “The impact of Midland University extends beyond my professional life; it has instilled in me a strong work...Read more
February 13, 2025
Being an athlete at Midland University helped create lifelong friendships and memories for Caleb Franklin ’15. It also helped set him on a course for a career as an educator and coach. Caleb is a physical education teacher at Anselmo-Merna High School in Nebraska. He also serves as head wrestling...Read more
February 10, 2025
As a social worker, Katelyn (Franklin) Laidlaw ’16 is using experiences she gained during her time at Midland University to help other people. Katelyn is an Outpatient Therapist at Michigan Psychological Care in Jackson, Michigan. She works with children, teens, and adults with multiple diagnoses...Read more
February 3, 2025
As a Vice President of Lending in the mortgage department at Pinnacle Bank, Alma Rosales ’10 works hard to make sure families can find their ideal home. “I enjoy the day-to-day of helping customers meet their goals, chase their dreams, and working with them to make the house become their home.” A...Read more
January 14, 2025
From his time as a student, to now a staff member, Jake Loftus ’15 credits his evolution as a person and a professional to Midland University. “Midland allowed me to grow as a person and come out of my shell. At first, I was very introverted when I wasn’t around my friends or teammates, and Midland...Read more

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