News and Stories

News and Stories

Don Watchorn, 91, Was Midland University Football Coach and Athletic Director for 21 Years

Don Watchorn, 91, Was Midland University Football Coach and Athletic Director for 21 Years

October 23, 2017
Don Watchorn, Midland Athletic Director and Head Football Coach from 1971-1992, passed away on October 20, 2017 at the age of 91. Coach Watchorn guided the Warriors to an overall record of 116-81-3 during his career as the head coach at Midland, the most wins by any football coach in Midland...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Joel Suhr '76

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Joel Suhr '76

October 18, 2017
What year did you graduate and what was your major? I graduated in 1976 with a degree in Business Administration. What are you doing now and where? I'm living the dream!! I retired in January 2009, and now live in Omaha. How did your experience at Midland prepare you for your career? I learned: -...Read more

Midland Sees Growth in Non-Traditional Programs as Enrollment Remains Near Record Levels

Midland Sees Growth in Non-Traditional Programs as Enrollment Remains Near Record Levels

October 12, 2017
Break-through initiatives such as the Midland University Code Academy and the Para-to-Teacher program have contributed to Midland University maintaining near record enrollment. This fall Midland welcomed a total of 1,386 students. Midland’s non-traditional programs have seen remarkable growth in...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Dr. Dani Wooldrik '08

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Dr. Dani Wooldrik '08

October 11, 2017
What year did you graduate and what was your major? 2008 - Physical Education with emphasis in Athletic Training and minors in Biology & Chemistry completed in 2009. What are you doing now and where? Sports & Family Medicine Physician at Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. How did your...Read more

Alumni Honored During Homecoming and Family Weekend

Alumni Honored During Homecoming and Family Weekend

September 20, 2017
Midland University recently honored to two distinguished alumni during Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities. Alumni Jeff Scherer and Dr. Sharlay Butler were recognized for their achievements during a banquet on Friday, Sept. 15. The Midland University alumni awards are presented to individuals...Read more

Knudson Family Selected as 2017 Distinguished Midland Family

Knudson Family Selected as 2017 Distinguished Midland Family

September 14, 2017
The Distinguished Midland Family Award recognizes families with multi-generational investment in the lives of Midland University and Midland students. This award celebrates Midland’s rich academic heritage by honoring a family with close and loving ties to Midland as students, parents, professors,...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Andrew Rinn '90

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Andrew Rinn '90

August 30, 2017
Tell us about your career. What are you doing now and where? After practicing law in Iowa, and living in North Carolina, we moved back to Nebraska where I took the position of Second Vice President of Advanced Markets at Ameritas in Lincoln, NE. Three of our four children are in Lincoln Public...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Quincy Johnson '16

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Quincy Johnson '16

August 23, 2017
What year did you graduate and what was your major? I graduated from Midland University in 2016 as an exercise science major. What are you doing now and where? I am currently in my second year as a graduate student in the health and human performance program at Oklahoma State University. I double...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with John Richard '75

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with John Richard '75

August 16, 2017
What year did you graduate and what was your major? Graduated 1975 back in the 20th Century. My major was Behavioral Science. What are you doing now and where? In 2008 following 19 years of building and operating the New Jersey Performing Arts I Became the President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht...Read more

Remembering Jim Elsberry: Conductor Was ‘An Outstanding Teacher’

Remembering Jim Elsberry: Conductor Was ‘An Outstanding Teacher’

August 11, 2017
Jim Elsberry conducted 70 voices in glorious harmony, elevated the musical skills of college students and enjoyed coming up with witty puns. Elsberry, the former director of the MasterSingers chorale in Omaha and retired director of choral music and jazz studies at the former Midland Lutheran...Read more

Pages