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
Raising a child and working two full-time jobs doesn’t leave much time to pursue a degree. But don’t try telling Demetria Carman you can’t make it work. Demetria earned her Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management from Midland University in 2023. “I graduated...Read more
It didn’t take Kara Jennings ‘22 long to realize that Midland University would be a great fit for her. “I really liked my tour and could see myself at Midland,” she said. “I enjoyed meeting my future teammates during that tour. They were all very welcoming and positive.” Kara said being part of the...Read more
It didn’t take Kenzie Olson (Bertolas) ‘21 long to realize that Midland University was a place she wanted to call home. “I knew this was where God wanted me to be from the moment I stepped onto campus,” she said. “I loved the small campus, the four-year graduation guarantee for my five-year major (...Read more
His time at Midland University allowed Myles Shonsey ‘19 to develop skills that have helped him grow in his career. “Being at Midland taught me how to build relationships, and how to be a diligent and responsible member of our community.” Myles works as a financial consultant with Shonsey Wealth...Read more
The work of Jan Anders Nelson ‘74 has been on display across the world, and even the universe. Jan was one of about 30,000 artists from across the world who had several of his publications placed in the Lunar Codex, a series of time capsules that journeyed to the lunar surface in 2023. The Lunar...Read more
Her professors at Midland University made such an impact on Morgan Ridenour ‘18 that she has decided to follow in their footsteps. “The professors in the nursing program really paid attention to every student and I felt like I could always go to them for help,” Ridenour said. “I enjoyed my time in...Read more
Midland University helped Madison (Plummer) Anderson prepare for the next phase of her life, both professionally and as a coach. Softball was a driving force in bringing Madison to Midland from Newberg, Oregon as she wanted to continue her playing career, as well as get out of her comfort zone by...Read more
Midland University helped prepare Dr. Todd Wragge ‘92 for a career in helping people in a variety of ways. Wragge owns Pierce Dental Office in his hometown in Pierce, Nebraska. His time at Midland not only jump-started his career as a dentist, but also nurtured an attitude of helping others. “I...Read more
"Having a scholarship means a lot to me because without it I’m not sure if I could stay in school. It allowed me to continue my passion as an athlete. Accepting a scholarship from Midland has been the best decision I’ve ever made."
Robert Atwater, Digital Marketing & Sports Management Major
