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.

2021 Outstanding Young Alumni Awards: CJ Anderson ’12 and Alex Knobbe ‘12

2021 Outstanding Young Alumni Awards: CJ Anderson ’12 and Alex Knobbe ‘12

September 13, 2021
A foundation for success was forged at Midland University for C.J. Anderson ‘12 and Alex Knobbe ‘12. The two are being recognized with the Midland University Outstanding Young Alumni Award presented during Homecoming weekend, September 17-19. Anderson and Knobbe are two of the three founding...Read more

2021 Alumni Achievement Award: Jennifer Bixby ‘97

2021 Alumni Achievement Award: Jennifer Bixby ‘97

September 13, 2021
Jennifer Bixby ‘97 has great memories of her days at Midland University. She recalls Dr. Mick Shadbolt's "real life" accounting stories and dry sense of humor, the Pitch card games on softball team bus rides, and the late-night gab sessions in the dorm hallways. Most importantly, however, are the...Read more

Brandon Nygren '15 Named New Principal at Platte Center Elementary School

Brandon Nygren '15 Named New Principal at Platte Center Elementary School

September 1, 2021
When talking with new Platte Center Elementary School Principal Brandon Nygren, it’s easy to see his passion for education. The Ashland native grew up surrounded by family members who had the same desire. Nygren’s mother was an elementary teacher for 35 years while his father has been on the school...Read more

Patrick Hays '17, Alexus Perry Dobson '19, & Kaylee Sorenson Wright '17, are Blair Public School's Newest Educators

Patrick Hays '17, Alexus Perry Dobson '19, & Kaylee Sorenson Wright '17, are Blair Public School's Newest Educators

August 17, 2021
Midland University Walker School of Education alumni Patrick, Alexus and Kaylee are Blair Public School's newest educators! Read the full story here .Read more

Darlondo Hill '21 Returns to Westside to Teach and Inspire Future Warriors

Darlondo Hill '21 Returns to Westside to Teach and Inspire Future Warriors

August 16, 2021
Visit WOWT's website to see the video about Darlondo Hill. https://www.wowt.com/2021/08/16/westside-graduate-returns-district-teach-inspire-future-warriors/?fbclid=IwAR0Hqk4BakJa09-afyAH5Gc3OwWv2F5i_Q2VxiuWld5IcsluH5uQ7ojJL2ERead more

Drey Keairnes '13 Aims to Instill Culture of Positivity, Self-Confidence at Schuyler

Drey Keairnes '13 Aims to Instill Culture of Positivity, Self-Confidence at Schuyler

August 12, 2021
Drey Keairnes is entering his eighth year teaching at Schuyler Central High School. Born in Denison, Iowa, Keairnes wrestled and graduated at Midland University. Schuyler was his first teaching job and he fell in love with the town and community. Over the past seven years, Keairnes has coached...Read more

Dr. Lawrence Chatters '02 Joins Athletics Leadership Team

Dr. Lawrence Chatters '02 Joins Athletics Leadership Team

July 20, 2021
Nebraska Athletics announced Tuesday the hiring of Dr. Lawrence Chatters as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The newly-created position on Nebraska Athletics senior staff will oversee the Department's efforts in those respective areas as well as serve as a...Read more

Katie and Dave Simpson '06 Create an Adoptive Family on Path to Success

Katie and Dave Simpson '06 Create an Adoptive Family on Path to Success

July 18, 2021
Just two weeks after Creekside High School's graduation, balloons and decorations in red, white and black — the school's colors — could still be seen on display in the home of Katie and Dave Simpson. It had clearly been a momentous occasion for the couple's son Cathan, 18, as well as the rest of...Read more

Corey Meshack '15 is the New Defensive Coordinator for ELITE Public Charter Football

Corey Meshack '15 is the New Defensive Coordinator for ELITE Public Charter Football

July 10, 2021
It’s a balmy day in Vallejo in July but it’s not a day off for the football coaching staff at ELITE Public Charter. Head coach Earl Joseph and assistant coaches Corey Meshack and Brandon Cohen are working with players on technique in back of the school on Whitney Avenue. All three coaches were born...Read more

Heading for Home: Five years later, former Rickards star BJ Johnson '21 looking to pay it forward

Heading for Home: Five years later, former Rickards star BJ Johnson '21 looking to pay it forward

July 1, 2021
It was five years ago when BJ Johnson, a Rickards High School baseball player without a place to call home, became a local celebrity, a figure the Tallahassee community rallied around. The story inspired many in our area to pay it forward to a young man in need. Now, five years later, Johnson has...Read more

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