Alumni Spotlights

Shaylee (Oldham) Welch '18, MS-SAL '25

May 28, 2026

It didn’t take long for Shaylee Welch (Oldham) '18, MS-SAL '25, to realize that her decision to attend Midland University would become a life-altering moment. “From the moment I stepped on Midland’s campus for my visit, I felt an overwhelming sense of comfort and belonging. It didn’t take long for...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Hakim Sims '18

February 27, 2026

Hakim Sims learned how to be a leader in the professional world during his time at Midland University, but he also learned about being a father and a husband. “I was able to share the college experience with my wife (Cheyenne), and with our kids by our side. Whether it was a wrestling tournament, a...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Rudy Ross '70

February 25, 2026

Having people believe in him at Midland University sparked Rudy Ross ’70 to a long career in both education and the military. “My journey started with belief from Dr. Caryl Steyer (Dean of Students) and Dr. Darlene Ritter (English professor) that I was more than what my ACT scores predicted me to...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Justin Grabouski '06

February 25, 2026

What he learned as a baseball player at Midland University, both on and off the diamond, remains with Dr. Justin Grabouski 20 years later. Now operating his own Grabouski Chiropractic clinic in Overland Park, Kansas, he still leans on what he learned as a student-athlete after he arrived at Midland...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Roger Thompson ’81

February 20, 2026

Roger Thompson’s decision to change his major to accounting after his sophomore year at Midland University turned out to be a life-changing decision. “I had a heavy academic schedule at Midland due to changing majors after my sophomore year. I was fortunate to be guided by professors like Gerald...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: John P. Lynch ’15 (MBA)

February 18, 2026

As someone who works in the higher education field, John P. Lynch understood the value of gaining his MBA from Midland University. “Midland University has positioned me to understand high level business operations.” John serves as the Director of Clinical Education Onboarding & Assistance at...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Anna Anderson '97

February 16, 2026

Building a career, meeting her future husband, and securing lifelong friendships are just a few of the lasting impressions Midland University made on Anna Anderson (Perry). “My best friends are my Midland friends, my spouse (husband Scott) is my Midland spouse, and my career is my Midland career. I...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Ann Cope ’62

February 11, 2026

A chance to grow in her Lutheran faith brought Ann Cope from California to Midland University in the late 1950s. Cope would graduate in 1962 and embark on an accomplished career as a Montessori teacher. She also would raise four children. She recalls some of her best memories at Midland as “hanging...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Brandi Jo (Hoerle) Johansen '06

February 9, 2026

When starting her first job after graduating from college, Brandi Jo Johansen (Hoerle) quickly realized her Midland University was paying off in a big way. “I started working at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, and I could tell from the start that my education I received put me so much further ahead. My...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Danielle (Weddle) Misfeldt '12

February 4, 2026

Coming from the West Coast, Danielle Misfeldt (Weddle) had every intention of returning home once her college journey was complete. But after four years at Midland University, those plans changed. “My plan was always to return to California when I was done with school, but Nebraska sucked me in. I...Read more