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Helen Lannin Receives Honorary Degree from Midland University

Helen Lannin Receives Honorary Degree from Midland University

After more than 70 years of waiting, Helen Lannin (Henkens) received her degree from Midland University. [Helen Lannin receives her honorary degree from Jamie Simpson, Chief Academic Officer, and Aly Williams, Midland University President.] Lannin was presented with an honorary bachelor’s degree during a ceremony in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 2. Midland University President Dr. Aly Williams presented Lannin with the degree, along with Dr. Jamie Simpson (Chief Academic Officer) and Laura Jensen (Vice President for Institutional Advancement). Lannin was surrounded by her family (which...Read more
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Support Students Through the Booster Club and Performing Arts Society

Support Students Through the Booster Club and Performing Arts Society

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
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7/16/2026

7/16/2026

Rich Ray
'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...

5/29/2026

5/29/2026

Lita Sorensen
'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...

7/21/2025

7/21/2025

Nancy Bryan
'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...
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