As a college student, Maggie (Hiatt) Lipsys ’21, realized her dream of playing for a national championship on the volleyball court. Now in her professional world, Maggie is helping people realize their own dreams of buying a home. Maggie works as an Associate Broker/Owner at Don Peterson &...Read more
Not only did her experiences at Midland University set the stage for a successful career for Jennifer Gegzna ’15, it allowed her to develop skills that extend well beyond the workplace.” “The impact of Midland University extends beyond my professional life; it has instilled in me a strong work...Read more
Being an athlete at Midland University helped create lifelong friendships and memories for Caleb Franklin ’15. It also helped set him on a course for a career as an educator and coach. Caleb is a physical education teacher at Anselmo-Merna High School in Nebraska. He also serves as head wrestling...Read more
As a social worker, Katelyn (Franklin) Laidlaw ’16 is using experiences she gained during her time at Midland University to help other people. Katelyn is an Outpatient Therapist at Michigan Psychological Care in Jackson, Michigan. She works with children, teens, and adults with multiple diagnoses...Read more
As a Vice President of Lending in the mortgage department at Pinnacle Bank, Alma Rosales ’10 works hard to make sure families can find their ideal home. “I enjoy the day-to-day of helping customers meet their goals, chase their dreams, and working with them to make the house become their home.” A...Read more
From his time as a student, to now a staff member, Jake Loftus ’15 credits his evolution as a person and a professional to Midland University. “Midland allowed me to grow as a person and come out of my shell. At first, I was very introverted when I wasn’t around my friends or teammates, and Midland...Read more
Since her graduation from Midland University in 2022, Madison (Eich) Kihm has worked to ensure other college graduates can enjoy their commencement experience. Kihm works as an Event Planner in the Marketing and Communications Department at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where one of her...Read more
Athletics were a big part of Blake Paris’s ’16 decision to transfer to Midland University, and athletics have played a big part in Blake's life after Midland. After attending community college in his native California, Blake made the decision to transfer to Midland and not only finish his degree,...Read more
Mikenzie (Renning) Blessing ’13 learned about adversity early in her collegiate career. After spending her first two years at Dana College in Blair, the school closed, leaving Mikenzie looking for a new home, and a new lacrosse team. With her coach making the jump to Midland, and her scholarship...Read more
In his career as an educator, coach, speaker, and CEO, Jim Carbaugh has always leaned on what he learned as a student-athlete at Midland University. “Graduating from Midland University solidified my academic foundation while enhancing my interpersonal skills and work ethic. Participating in...Read more
“Having a scholarship has drastically assisted my family and me financially and opens the door to new opportunities. It’s a major stepping stone for me as I am on my path towards graduating and receiving my college degree.”
As a college student, Maggie (Hiatt) Lipsys ’21,...
