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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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Lindsey

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

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28

Nursing Alumni Day

Join nursing faculty, students, and fellow alumni for a nursing day on campus!
Nov
06

Midland University Giving Day

Midland's biggest fundraiser is almost here! Join us, and the whole Midland community, to support our students in a big way!
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10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Julie Nethercot
’93
Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia, named Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julie Nethercot, ’93, commandant of cadets for the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL). Nethercot retired from the Marine Corps after 33 years of service. Most recently she was chief of staff of U.S. Southern...

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...
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