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Midland University News

Midland University was recently announced as one of 80 new additions to the FirstGen Forward Network for the 2024-25 academic year. FirstGen Forward , formerly the Center for First-Generation Student Success, partners with higher education, philanthropy, business, the public sector, and others to catalyze first-generation student success in education, career, and life. “We are extremely honored to be selected as a member of the FirstGen Forward Network,” said Jody Horner, President of Midland University. “Our commitment is to improve experiences and advance outcomes for first-generation...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 means a lot to me because without it I’m not sure if I could stay in school. It allowed me to continue my passion as an athlete. Accepting a scholarship from Midland has been the best decision I’ve ever made."

Robert Atwater, Digital Marketing & Sports Management Major

— Upcoming Events —

Sep
11
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
08
Register today for this student networking event! Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Wikert Event Center at Midland University Light...
Oct
17
We can’t wait to see you at Homecoming 2024 – October 17-20! Homecoming will include a mix of celebrations and campus events. Check out the schedule...

Recent Class Notes

'81
Having been a nurse since 1981, with the last 24 spent as a school nurse for Lincoln Public Schools, Kay will retire May 23. Kay was honored to be awarded the Nebraska School Nurses Association School Nurse of the Year this May.
'15
Jalen Hueser was recently named as the next head coach of the Fremont High School boys basketball team. His familiarity with Fremont stems from his four years with the Midland, in which he played in every game under head coach Todd Eisner, helping the Warriors make three-straight national...
'73
Bob graduated from Midland in 1973. His career in banking/finance took him around the Midwest and southeastern United States. Bob retired in 2016 and moved to, and still resides in St. George, UT. He thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with many old friends at the Homecoming celebration...