Former President Jody Horner Has Made Lasting Impression on Midland Campus, Community Former Midland University President Jody Horner is receiving the Midland University Impact Award. She will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet on Sunday, Sept. 27th at the Wikert Event Center. Horner served as the 16th President of Midland University from 2015 to 2025 and saw the university undergo major growth and innovation during her tenure. Among the many accomplishments under Horner’s watch included; the addition of a new residence hall (Miller Hall); addition of Eikmeier Commons and...Read more
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
A simple thank you isn’t enough to describe the impact that the donor scholarship has had on my time here at Midland. Not having financial stress has allowed me to immerse myself in the community here and focus on my education!
Rich Ray, ’10, served as the play-by-play announcer for the American Association of Professional Baseball 2026 All Star game on July 15, 2026. The game, which took place at Haymarket Park in Lincoln, was broadcast live on the MLB Network. Ray has served as the Broadcasting/Communications Director...
Lita Sorensen ’90, recently moved to the St. Louis area after spending the past 22 years in Arizona. Lita is the author of 10 books and has also worked as a graphic designer for several news organizations, including Gannett and the Omaha World-Herald. She has also exhibited both photography and...
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...
