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News and Stories

2026 Impact Award: Jody Horner

2026 Impact Award: Jody Horner

September 9, 2026
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...Read more

2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Brianna Quandt-Ryan '14

2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Brianna Quandt-Ryan '14

September 9, 2026
Quandt-Ryan Works to Make a Difference in the Lives of Others Every Day One door closing led to another door opening and brought Brianna Quandt-Ryan, ’14, from Pueblo, Colorado, to Midland University. Quandt-Ryan will be honored as the 2026 Midland University Young Alumni Award recipient during the...Read more

2026 Alumni Achievement Award: Randall Eikmeier '82

2026 Alumni Achievement Award: Randall Eikmeier '82

September 9, 2026
Eikmeier Plays Role in Fremont Community in Variety of Ways Randall Eikmeier has made his mark in the Fremont community as a leader in both the business and education fields during his career. Midland University is proud to honor Eikmeier with the 2026 Alumni Achievement Award. Eikmeier will be...Read more

2026 Distinguished Midland Family Award: Erwin Family

2026 Distinguished Midland Family Award: Erwin Family

September 9, 2026
Erwins Part of Midland Community for More than 60 Years Midland University is proud to announce the Erwin family as the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Midland Family Award. They will be recognized during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet on Sunday, Sept. 27th at the Wikert Event Center...Read more

Three Individuals, One Team to be Inducted into Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame

Three Individuals, One Team to be Inducted into Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame

August 24, 2026
Midland University will be inducting three individuals and one team into its Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony September 25th, 2026, at the Wikert Event Center. The 2006 baseball team will be joined by Paul Giesselmann (volleyball coach), Keith Kramme (softball coach and administrator...Read more

Kimmel Theatre Upgrade Project Possible Thanks to Generous Donations from Local Foundations

Kimmel Theatre Upgrade Project Possible Thanks to Generous Donations from Local Foundations

June 22, 2026
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...Read more

Oborny ‘19, to Serve as Midland University Director of Career Studio and Business Development

Oborny ‘19, to Serve as Midland University Director of Career Studio and Business Development

June 19, 2026
Midland University is proud to announce Emma Oborny ‘19 as its new Director of the Career Studio and Business Development. “I’m so excited for this new opportunity,” Oborny said. “I feel like God always has a plan, and this is a perfect time for me. I’m already working on new ideas and processes...Read more

Midland University Preparing for Installation of New Turf Practice Facility on Campus

Midland University Preparing for Installation of New Turf Practice Facility on Campus

May 26, 2026
Midland University is investing in the future of its student-athletes by installing a new artificial turf practice field north of Hopkins Arena. This on-campus facility will provide a dedicated training space designed to meet the growing demands of Midland Athletics. Work on the $1.6 million...Read more

Lamont Wells to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Midland University Commencement Ceremonies

Lamont Wells to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Midland University Commencement Ceremonies

May 5, 2026
Midland University is honored to welcome Lamont Wells as its keynote speaker for both the Omaha & Online commencement and undergraduate commencement ceremonies on May 8 and 9 at the Wikert Event Center. The graduate commencement ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 8, with the...Read more

Hastreiter '21 to Make Broadway Debut

Hastreiter '21 to Make Broadway Debut

March 23, 2026
Perseverance is paying off in a big way for Will Hastreiter, '21. After more than a year of auditions, waiting for callbacks, and sweating out cast announcements, Hastreiter is ready to make his Broadway debut. Hastreiter is going to be part of the Tony award-winning musical The Outsiders for a...Read more

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