Alumni in the News

Alumni in the News

We love to see stories about our alumni in the news! If you would like to share a story with us, please email alumni.midlandu.edu.

Awards, Voice Improvement Prove Rewarding for Scott Flanagan '07

Awards, Voice Improvement Prove Rewarding for Scott Flanagan '07

September 13, 2018
When it comes to quilting, Scott Flanagan has found his voice. Flanagan’s personality is reflected in his quilts much like a writer’s individuality appears in his work. This year, Flanagan found his voice in two ways — in producing quilts that won top honors at the Nebraska State Fair and in...Read more

Bank of the Valley Welcomes Aaron Luneke '14 as Chief Financial Officer

Bank of the Valley Welcomes Aaron Luneke '14 as Chief Financial Officer

August 8, 2018
Bank of the Valley is proud to announce and welcome Aaron Luneke as the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer. Luneke will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Bank’s financial, accounting, budgeting/forecasting and asset liability functions. He joins Bank of the Valley from Foundation...Read more

Melissa BeDunnah '13 Takes Big Steps for Health

Melissa BeDunnah '13 Takes Big Steps for Health

June 22, 2018
She’s a cancer previvor because she’s never heard the words “You have cancer,” but she is taking big steps to make sure her risk is significantly smaller. Melissa BeDunnah, 27, of Lexington takes fighting cancer to a new level after learning she is positive for the BRCA2 genetic mutation. She will...Read more

Dr. Howard Erickson '54 Receives Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Howard Erickson '54 Receives Distinguished Service Award

June 15, 2018
Story originally published in the Wahoo Newspaper on June 14, 2018. Dr. Howard Erickson, Manhattan, Kan., has been selected for the 2018 Distinguished Service Award by the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and its Veterinary Medical Alumni Association. This award was presented...Read more

Katherine Goolsby '77 to End Teaching Career After 30 Years

Katherine Goolsby '77 to End Teaching Career After 30 Years

June 1, 2018
Nearly 30 years of Elkhorn students would recall Midland University alumna Katherine Goolsby, '77 as an elementary teacher at Fire Ridge and Skyline Elementary Schools. The District bids Katherine farewell as she prepares to retire from a career that began in 1987. The elementary instructor began...Read more

Lyle Fodnes '57 - His service to the Hemingford area has earned him the moniker "Mr. Hemingford."

Lyle Fodnes '57 - His service to the Hemingford area has earned him the moniker "Mr. Hemingford."

May 21, 2018
Lyle Fodnes is an institution. Those are the first words you will likely hear when his name is brought up. Starting in the late 1950s, Lyle served the community through Hemingford public schools, first as a junior high English teacher and later as the high school principal until his retirement from...Read more

Jose Leon '17 Wins Award for Volunteer Work

Jose Leon '17 Wins Award for Volunteer Work

May 14, 2018
Jose Leon '17 was recently awarded the Columbus Public Schools School Bell Award in recognition for his service to youth at the school. Leon was nominated by Columbus High School wrestling coach Adam Keiswetter, who delivered the letter of notification to Leon in person. Leon was chosen from a pool...Read more

Jen Fuchtman '05 Opens New Boutique

Jen Fuchtman '05 Opens New Boutique

May 10, 2018
Jen Fuchtman '05 opened a new boutique called Love & Threads in April. She graduated from Midland with a degree in marketing and graphic design. She is married to her husband, Kyle, and together they have four children: 8-year old twin daughters, Haydin and Hadley; Knox, who is almost 4 years...Read more

Jolene Paasch '73 Looks Toward Retirement

Jolene Paasch '73 Looks Toward Retirement

May 9, 2018
Jolene Paasch '73 looks toward retirement with a great deal of anticipation, and also a little anxiety. The 66-year-old has been teaching 34 years total, taking off 10 years when her four children were born. After graduating in 1973 from Midland Lutheran College, she taught for three years in...Read more

Arbor Bank Hires Gary Piercy '93 as Director of Commercial Banking

Arbor Bank Hires Gary Piercy '93 as Director of Commercial Banking

May 6, 2018
Arbor Bank, the community banking leader in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa that "Helps Clients Grow," is pleased to announce the hiring of Gary Piercy as Director of Commercial Banking. Headquartered in Omaha, with 153 years of service, Arbor Bank is the oldest state chartered bank in Nebraska...Read more

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