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News and Stories

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Brenda Meier Kimaro '93

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Brenda Meier Kimaro '93

August 2, 2017
Warrior Wednesday: A fun way to catch up with Midland alums! This week's Q&A is with with Brenda Meier Kimaro '93. What year did you graduate and what was your major? I graduated in 1993; major was journalism, minors in art and English. What are you doing now and where? My husband and I own and...Read more

The Artistry of Lily Harkness '56 Featured at Reception

The Artistry of Lily Harkness '56 Featured at Reception

July 27, 2017
An honorary reception was held on July 27, 2017, that featured the artistry of Midland alumna Lily Harkness '56.Read more

Rick Peterson Honored for 35 Years of Coaching

Rick Peterson Honored for 35 Years of Coaching

July 27, 2017
Orginally published in The Arnold Sentinel By Leta Connell As a new college graduate, you begin down the normal job hunting path knowing in the back of your mind there will most likely be several bumps along the way. Bumps that take you from here to there before you find that perfect position,...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Kirsten Klitz Owens '14

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Kirsten Klitz Owens '14

July 26, 2017
Warrior Wednesday: A fun way to catch up with Midland alums! This week's Q&A is with Kirsten Klitz Owens '14. What year did you graduate and what was your major? I graduated from Midland University in May of 2014, and majored in Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing. What...Read more

Rudy Ross '70 and Galen Gullie '15 Named to 2017 Black Sports Hall of Fame Class

Rudy Ross '70 and Galen Gullie '15 Named to 2017 Black Sports Hall of Fame Class

July 1, 2017
Rudy Ross '70 and Galen Gullie '15 were recently named to the 2017 Nebraska Black Sports Hall of Fame Class. Ross was Midland's first NAIA All-America wrestler and earned four all-conference honors and wrestled at nationals all four years. Gullie was a three-year starter at Midland, receiving NAIA...Read more

Midland to Introduce 'Midland Victory Society' During Homecoming

Midland to Introduce 'Midland Victory Society' During Homecoming

June 28, 2017
During this year’s Homecoming, Midland University is pleased to introduce a planned and perpetual giving society under the name of “Midland Victory Society.” Many of you may fondly remember the Victory Bell on the Midland campus. The Victory Bell continues to be a central element on campus,...Read more

Derek Babb Named as Do Space Inaugural Innovation Fellow

Derek Babb Named as Do Space Inaugural Innovation Fellow

June 6, 2017
Do Space recently announced their inaugural Innovation Fellows, including Midland alum Derek Babb! They have a group of educators from the Omaha area who will be building innovative projects related to 3D printing, robotics, and software development. Local schools, libraries and learning centers...Read more

Three New Scholarships Established by Midland Alumni

Three New Scholarships Established by Midland Alumni

May 23, 2017
Three new scholarships will be awarded to Midland University students in 2017 thanks to the generous gifts recently made by Midland alumni. The Bixby Family Scholarship was established by J.J. and Jennifer Bixby. Both are Midland alumni - J.J. graduated in 1995 and Jennifer graduated in 1997. This...Read more

Allen Beermann to Speak at Midland University Commencement

Allen Beermann to Speak at Midland University Commencement

April 26, 2017
Midland University has announced that alumnus Allen Beermann, a former Nebraska Secretary of State, will be the honorary speaker for the 2017 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13. “It is always an honor to welcome home one of our own, especially on such an important day for the university and...Read more

Musical Comedy Coming to Fremont Opera House

Musical Comedy Coming to Fremont Opera House

April 10, 2017
Cale Bracker, Matthew Hegstrom, Andrew Sodawasser and Devon Webben comprise the cast of “Forever Plaid.” Performances are planned for May 4-6 and will begin at 7 p.m. Set in 1964, the show involves four singers who are part of a popular group called “Forever Plaid.” The men are headed to their...Read more

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