Alumni Spotlights

Alumni Spotlights

Alumni Spotlight: Blake Paris ’16

Alumni Spotlight: Blake Paris ’16

December 9, 2024
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

Alumni Spotlight: Mikenzie (Renning) Blessing ’13

Alumni Spotlight: Mikenzie (Renning) Blessing ’13

November 18, 2024
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

Alumni Spotlight: Jim Carbaugh ‘85

Alumni Spotlight: Jim Carbaugh ‘85

August 19, 2024
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

Alumni Spotlight: Demetria Carman, MBA ‘23

Alumni Spotlight: Demetria Carman, MBA ‘23

August 5, 2024
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

Alumni Spotlight: Kara Jennings '22

Alumni Spotlight: Kara Jennings '22

July 23, 2024
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

Alumni Spotlight: Kenzie (Bertolas) Olson ‘21

Alumni Spotlight: Kenzie (Bertolas) Olson ‘21

June 24, 2024
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

Alumni Spotlight: Myles Shonsey '19

Alumni Spotlight: Myles Shonsey '19

June 24, 2024
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

Alumni Spotlight: Jan Anders Nelson ‘74

Alumni Spotlight: Jan Anders Nelson ‘74

May 20, 2024
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

Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Ridenour ‘18

Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Ridenour ‘18

May 6, 2024
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

Alumni Spotlight: Madison (Plummer) Anderson ‘19

Alumni Spotlight: Madison (Plummer) Anderson ‘19

April 25, 2024
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

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