Alumni Spotlights

Alumni Spotlights

Every Warrior has a story, and we want to share it! Help us tell others about your time at Midland, career, and life after graduation in our Alumni Spotlight series!

 

Alumni Spotlight: Katelyn (Franklin) Laidlaw ’16

Alumni Spotlight: Katelyn (Franklin) Laidlaw ’16

February 10, 2025
As a social worker, Katelyn (Franklin) Laidlaw ’16 is using experiences she gained during her time at Midland University to help other people. Katelyn is an Outpatient Therapist at Michigan Psychological Care in Jackson, Michigan. She works with children, teens, and adults with multiple diagnoses...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Alma Rosales '10

Alumni Spotlight: Alma Rosales '10

February 3, 2025
As a Vice President of Lending in the mortgage department at Pinnacle Bank, Alma Rosales ’10 works hard to make sure families can find their ideal home. “I enjoy the day-to-day of helping customers meet their goals, chase their dreams, and working with them to make the house become their home.” A...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Jake Loftus ’15

Alumni Spotlight: Jake Loftus ’15

January 14, 2025
From his time as a student, to now a staff member, Jake Loftus ’15 credits his evolution as a person and a professional to Midland University. “Midland allowed me to grow as a person and come out of my shell. At first, I was very introverted when I wasn’t around my friends or teammates, and Midland...Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Madison (Eich) Kihm ’22

Alumni Spotlight: Madison (Eich) Kihm ’22

January 6, 2025
Since her graduation from Midland University in 2022, Madison (Eich) Kihm has worked to ensure other college graduates can enjoy their commencement experience. Kihm works as an Event Planner in the Marketing and Communications Department at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where one of her...Read more

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

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