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
An internship with the Fremont Family YMCA has transformed into a 14-year career for Kylie (Hoefer) Brown ‘10. Kylie serves as the Director of the Before and After School Care program at the YMCA. An internship while she was a student at Midland opened the door for her career path. “Through my...Read more
Wasfi Alomari has not been afraid of taking chances, both personally and professionally, in his life. Alomari moved his family from his native Jordan to the United States a few years ago. He also decided to pursue his Masters degree in Graduate and Professional Studies, completing his degree at...Read more
As a journalism student at Midland University, Brenda (Kalisek) Wilberding ‘07 was never one to gravitate toward the spotlight. “I always wanted to be behind the scenes,” Wilberding said. “I wanted to write stories, edit, and connect on a personal level with people. Even though I was also in the...Read more
Athletics Paved the Way Athletics are what brought Willie Garrett ‘92 to Midland University, and that experience paved the way for a 30-year career in television broadcasting. Garrett serves as the Regional Creative Services Director for KTNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. His work in the broadcast industry...Read more
