News and Stories

News and Stories

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
May 1, 2024
After notifying the Midland University Board of Directors nearly a year ago, Midland University president Jody Horner has announced her retirement after leading Midland for the past decade. Horner’s retirement will become official during the 2024-25 academic year once the Midland University Board...Read more
April 26, 2024
Although his playing days on the football field for Midland University may not have propelled Dr. Brian Maher ‘87 to a career in the NFL, his time at Midland did help pave the way for a nearly 40-year career that has seen Maher impact the education field in many capacities in Nebraska and South...Read more
January 16, 2024
Bits of Flint is a yearly publication in which students are able to express themselves through published pieces. Midland University is excited to announce it is seeking submissions from alumni for Bits of Flint, Future and Past , an online literary journal. Alumni are encouraged to submit short...Read more
October 24, 2023
Through a partnership with the Opportunity Education Foundation, Midland University is helping educational leaders in Tanzania move forward in their professional development. Midland and OE’s efforts were rewarded as 14 OE Tanzania team members earned certificates as educational trainers and...Read more
October 16, 2023
For 45 years, the McMahon family has been an integral part of Midland University. Midland is honoring the McMahons with the Distinguished Family Award during the Alumni & Legacy Awards Brunch Sunday, October 22nd at the Wikert Event Center. It all began when the late Jim McMahon was hired as a...Read more
October 16, 2023
For his many contributions to Midland University over the years, Midland is recognizing Dale Olson with the 2023 Impact Award. Olson will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Brunch October 22nd at the Wikert Event Center. “Midland University is such a great part of our community and it’s hard...Read more
October 16, 2023
Dr. Quincy Johnson ‘16 is being recognized by Midland University with the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Johnson will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet Sunday, October 22nd at the Wikert Event Center. Johnson currently serves as an assistant Professor in the Department of Health,...Read more
October 16, 2023
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Ann (Albrecht) Prince ‘91 has established herself as one of the top high school basketball coaches in Nebraska - she had a great teacher to learn from. Midland University is recognizing Prince with the 2023 Alumni Achievement Award. Prince will be honored during...Read more

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