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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

Midland University Online Recognized as 2024 Omaha Choice Awards Winner for Second Consecutive Year

Midland University Online Recognized as 2024 Omaha Choice Awards Winner for Second Consecutive Year

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

Dr. Alcyone Scott, 84, an Innovator and Leader on Midland University Campus for 45 years

Dr. Alcyone Scott, 84, an Innovator and Leader on Midland University Campus for 45 years

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

Dr. Nick Schreck Named Dean for Dunklau School of Business

Dr. Nick Schreck Named Dean for Dunklau School of Business

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

President Jody Horner to Retire from Midland University

President Jody Horner to Retire from Midland University

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

Dr. Brian Maher ‘87 to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Midland University Commencement

Dr. Brian Maher ‘87 to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Midland University Commencement

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

Bits of Flint, Future and Past Seeking Submissions

Bits of Flint, Future and Past Seeking Submissions

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

Midland University, Opportunity Education Help Tanzanian Educators Earn Certificates

Midland University, Opportunity Education Help Tanzanian Educators Earn Certificates

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

2023 Midland University Impact Award: Dale Olson

2023 Midland University Impact Award: Dale Olson

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

Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Dr. Quincy Johnson ‘16

Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Dr. Quincy Johnson ‘16

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

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