September 2019 Midland Minute

September 2019 Midland Minute

Monday, September 30, 2019
Homecoming 2019 Will Be Held October 3-6

This year’s schedule will feature reunions, athletic events, campus activities, and so much more! Some of the events include:

  • Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Alumni & Legacy Awards Luncheon
  • MBA Alumni & Business Alumni Reunion
  • Golden Warrior Reunion
  • Milestone Reunion for Classes of '69, '79, '94 and '09
  • Volleyball Reunion
  • '94 Playoff Football Team Reunion

Click here to see the full schedule and register for events!


Midland Distributes iPads to More Than 1,000 Students


Midland University distributed iPads to Fremont campus students as part of the Midland 1:1 Initiative on August 27th. The program is free to students due to generous donors and is meant to enable the school’s vision to enhance learning for students and embrace the digital experience.

Since the program was announced in November 2018, 33 faculty members have become Apple-certified and 70 Apple TV's have been installed in classrooms and commons areas so that faculty and students can cast information from their iPads to television sets. See highlights from the distribution event in this video!


Innovative Investments Yield Record Enrollment

In an environment where enrollment trends are declining nationwide, Midland has seen consistent growth by way of its non-traditional approach to higher education. The University’s most recent enrollment number of 1,408 students, representing 15 countries and 41 states, is the largest in its 136-year history.

“We think a little differently than traditional academic institutions,” said Midland University President, Jody Horner. “This allows us the flexibility to respond to market needs and enables us to offer an education that is relevant, so that our students leave Midland well prepared for success in their careers and lives as a whole.”

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Affinity Reunions Planned

Besides Homecoming, we have several other affinity reunions planned for this fall!
October 19th: Pennybaker Era Reunion
October 28th: Arts Alumni Reunion & Red Carpet
November 9th: Kappa Phi Fraternity 75th Anniversary Reunion
Visit the events page see more details!


Midland University Speaker Series

Midland University is excited to announce the 2019-2020 speaker series - Together: Bridges into the Future. The 2019/20 speaker series is designed to provide the Midland community with thoughtful and meaningful discussions on important diversity, equity, privilege and inclusion topics to promote thinking and personal & institutional application. We welcomed Dr. Guy Nave to campus on September 17th to discuss issues surrounding diversity, equity, privilege & inclusion. Click here to see the full speaker schedule.


Seim Johnson's Partnership with Midland University

Seim Johnson has been a key supporter and partner of Midland University and the Omaha/Fremont community. They have brought real-world examples to Midland’s classrooms through presentations, and have provided countless opportunities for Midland University students through internships. They currently have 13 Midland alumni employed on their team!
Read more about this partnership and see the list of Midland alumni at Seim Johnson on our website.


Warrior Football Community Tailgate Planned

Join us at our next Warrior Football Community Tailgate! It will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Heedum Field. Enjoy some great food and then head over to the game to watch the Warriors take on the Missouri Baptist University Spartans. Mark your calendar for these upcoming tailgates: October 5th @ 11:30, October 19th @ 11:30, November 9th @ 11:30.


Midland Day at the Zoo Event Held

Midland Day at the Zoo was held on September 8th and was created to bring together alumni, current and prospective students, faculty, staff and their families. The event featured after-hours access to the zoo as well as a buffet dinner in the Durham TreeTops Restaurant. Nearly 300 guests enjoyed the evening event, including many families. Alumni who attended the event enjoyed running into former classmates and professors and meeting each other’s families. 


Warrior Men's Basketball vs. UNO on November 7th

The Midland University Men's Basketball team will play UNO in Baxter Arena at noon on Thursday, November 7th. Join us to cheer on the Warriors!


Performing Arts Calendar of Events

Many performing arts events are being planned for the 2019-20 year! Click here to see the full calendar of events and purchase tickets!