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
Cleaning up an old building and countless spent rehearsing are memories that have lasted a lifetime for Eric Hansen ‘87. During one of his interterms at Midland, Hansen was part of a production of Anything Goes. “We spent the entire first day cleaning up the old gym so we could build a stage, then...Read more
His time at Midland University helped pave the way for Nick Blake ‘72 to enjoy a long and successful career in the education field. Blake arrived at Midland with the opportunity to play football and wrestle. He quickly fell in love with the campus and community, and enjoyed the small class sizes. “...Read more
Cassanda Brooks (Martin) ‘20 found herself at a crossroads early in her collegiate career. She arrived at Midland on a track and field scholarship, but an injury during her freshman year would end her athletic career before it got started. “After the injury, I found myself confused and depressed,”...Read more
"Receiving a scholarship allows me to come to a school that maybe I wouldn’t have been able to afford at first. I’m actually a transfer student and money was a huge object to me when it came to transferring. And without the donations and the people that gave so that I could receive a scholarship to attend Midland, I probably wouldn’t have been able to."
