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News and Stories

Dr. Aly Williams Named 17th President at Midland University

Dr. Aly Williams Named 17th President at Midland University

February 27, 2025
Midland University is excited to announce Dr. Aly Williams as the university’s 17th president. Williams will assume her new role on April 10, 2025. Current Midland President Jody Horner is set to retire from Midland after providing outstanding leadership as president since January 2015. Williams...Read more

Building Strength: How Midland University's Strength and Conditioning Department is Shaping the Future of Warrior Athletics

Building Strength: How Midland University's Strength and Conditioning Department is Shaping the Future of Warrior Athletics

December 9, 2024
With new faces and new equipment, the Midland University strength and conditioning department has undergone a transformation over the past four years. With upgraded facilities and additional staff, the current generation of Warriors are able to train more effectively to dominate the GPAC. The...Read more

Midland University Celebrates Three Individuals Who Made Lasting Contributions

Midland University Celebrates Three Individuals Who Made Lasting Contributions

November 26, 2024
Midland University is proud to recognize three individuals who, between them, have given more than 100 years of service to Midland University and its students. Dr. Janet Lack and Doug Watson are retiring this year, each serving 40 years or more at Midland. Jef Field announced his resignation before...Read more

Midland University Recognizes Outstanding Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

Midland University Recognizes Outstanding Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

October 28, 2024
Homecoming weekend at Midland University featured numerous alumni being recognized as athletes, contributors, and in the professional world. Two outstanding alums and one family were honored during the Alumni and Legacy Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 20th at the Wikert Event. The Walker family was...Read more

2024 Alumni Achievement Award: Shawn Arkfeld ’92

2024 Alumni Achievement Award: Shawn Arkfeld ’92

October 14, 2024
Auto Industry Has Proven to be a Rewarding Career for Shawn Arkfeld | Working in the automotive industry might not have been Shawn Arkfeld’s ’92 first choice after graduating from college, but 32 years later, he wouldn’t have it any other way. Arkfeld is being recognized with the Midland University...Read more

2024 Distinguished Family Award: Walker Family

2024 Distinguished Family Award: Walker Family

October 14, 2024
Dr. Cecil Walker Helped Foster a Lifelong Commitment to Midland for His Family | Education was of the utmost importance to Dr. Cecil Walker. In his lengthy career as a teacher, coach, official, and longtime Director of Education at Midland University, making sure everyone received a good education...Read more

2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Nyajuok Tongyik-Doluony ’09

2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Nyajuok Tongyik-Doluony ’09

October 14, 2024
Life’s Challenges Haven’t Stopped Nyajuok Tongyik-Doluony from Success as Mother, Nurse, and Author | Nyajuok Tongyik-Doluony’s ’09 story has seen her fight for a better life for herself, her family, and others around her. Nyajuok is being honored with the Midland University Outstanding Young...Read more

USO Tour Memories Remain Vivid for Clef Dwellers Members 50 Years Later

USO Tour Memories Remain Vivid for Clef Dwellers Members 50 Years Later

October 8, 2024
Surviving an earthquake, watching a classmate attempt an escape, and having guns pointed at them are just some of the many memories former members of the Midland University Clef Dwellers vocal music group have carried with them for 50 years from their USO tour. Many of those members will be able to...Read more

Midland University to Induct New Members into Athletic Hall of Fame

Midland University to Induct New Members into Athletic Hall of Fame

October 1, 2024
One team and three individuals will be inducted into the Midland University Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 18th at the Wikert Event Center. The 2013-14 Men’s basketball team will be honored, along with Mackenzie Scheef-Coufal ’14, Branden Brown ’14, and Stacey (Howard) Damme ’...Read more

Midland University One of 80 New Additions to FirstGen Forward Network

Midland University One of 80 New Additions to FirstGen Forward Network

August 21, 2024
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...Read more

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