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Midland University News

The ties to Midland University run nearly 80 years for members of the Johnson/Bartek/Langemeier/Osborne families. Those families are being recognized during Homecoming weekend with the Distinguished Midland Family Award. They will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Awards Brunch on Sunday, Sept. 28th at 11 a.m. at the Wikert Event Center. It all began at Luther College in Wahoo in 1948 when Roger Johnson, the oldest of six children of Julius and Vera Johnson, enrolled. Eight years later, Julius and Vera would become the cooks at Luther College. When Luther College merged with Midland...Read more

News and Events

The Midland University Booster Club and Performing Arts Society each work to provide relevant opportunities for students participating in extracurricular activities. The Booster Club has provided money to directly support student-athletes at Midland, including retention scholarships to provide financial support, helping support operational needs for athletic programs, athletic facility upgrades, and helping support the Warrior Skills program. Midland University boasts the largest athletic program in Nebraska with 33 varsity sports. Nearly 900 students at Midland are involved in athletics. Two...Read more

“Having a scholarship has drastically assisted my family and me financially and opens the door to new opportunities. It’s a major stepping stone for me as I am on my path towards graduating and receiving my college degree.”

Ryder Stephens, Financial Services Major

— Upcoming Events —

Oct
20
Join nursing faculty, students, and fellow alumni for a nursing day on campus! Schedule of Events Student Engagement Class Session – 1:00-2:20 p.m...
Oct
20
The 10 Under 10 Awards Ceremony celebrates the remarkable achievements of Midland University graduates from the past decade who have already made a...
Oct
23
Join us as we welcome Dr. Aly Williams as the 17th president of Midland University! Food and a cash bar will be provided.

Recent Class Notes

'92
After 26 years, Nancy Bryan '92, Master Municipal Clerk, resigned from her position as the Stromsburg City Clerk/Treasurer and started MMC Consulting, LLC in October 2024. Nancy trains new municipal clerks and assists with various needs of municipalities in Nebraska. In addition, she recently wrote...
'92
Dr. Todd Wragge '92, is currently serving as the President-Elect of the Nebraska Dental Association.
'69
Jack Dunn '69, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Planetarium and Observatory in Kosovo. Dunn consulted with the planning of the Dunn Planetarium, which was named in his honor. Jack also received the Paul Campbell Service Award from the Southeastern Planetarium...