News and Stories

News and Stories

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
August 8, 2024
For the second consecutive year, Midland University Online has been honored as a winner in Adult Education in the ninth annual Omaha Choice Awards . Omaha Choice Awards honors top area businesses and services throughout the Omaha community in 15 different categories. Voting was conducted by the...Read more
June 17, 2024
Dr. Alcyone Scott, who enjoyed a 45-year teaching career at Midland University, passed away on May 4, 2024. She was 84. A celebration of life will be held in Scott’s honor Saturday, June 22 at 4 p.m. at Sinai Lutheran Church in Fremont. Scott began her illustrious career at Midland in 1966. Over...Read more
May 16, 2024
Midland University is proud to announce that Dr. Nick Schreck ‘11, has been named Dean for the Dunklau School of Business. Schreck had served as interim Dean since January. “As a student, professor, and campus leader, Dr. Schreck has embodied what Midland University is all about,” said Dr. Jamie...Read more

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