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Midland University News

Kimmel Theatre on the Midland University campus will undergo a major renovation this summer thanks to a pair of generous donations. Grants from the Immanuel Vision Foundation and the Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation will allow for several improvements to the theatre. The upgrades, totaling nearly $400,000, will include a new LED lighting system, new curtains, carpet replacement, new seating, a new laser projector and computer, and other technology upgrades. Keaton Kreikemeier, Director of Fine & Performing Arts , said work is expected to begin later this summer,...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

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!

Lindsey

— Upcoming Events —

Aug
03
The Midland University GOLD Club will host its golf classic on Monday, August 3, 2026! GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Club aims to engage young...
Sep
03
Race into the new semester at the Back to Business Bash ! Join us at this student welcome back event filled with games, music, giveaways, and fun!...
Sep
25
Save the date! Homecoming 2026 will be held September 25-27. More details will be coming soon!

Recent Class Notes

'10
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...
'90
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...
'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...