News and Stories

News and Stories

Hard Work Continues to Pay Off for James Parrott ‘13

Hard Work Continues to Pay Off for James Parrott ‘13

September 21, 2022
James Parrott ‘13 is not your typical success story. On the basketball court, nothing has come easy for Parrott. He didn’t make the varsity team at his high school (Omaha Bryan) until his senior year, and even then he played sparingly. But Parrott never let go of his hoop dreams. He grew five...Read more

2022 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Dani Wooldrik ‘08

2022 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Dani Wooldrik ‘08

September 13, 2022
During her time at Midland University, Dr. Dani Wooldrik ‘08 got an up-close look at both sides of being a physician. Not only did she work as an athletic trainer, but she got the perspective of being a patient as she endured several knee surgeries. “I guess that probably played into me wanting to...Read more

2022 Distinguished Midland Family: The Bonderson Family

2022 Distinguished Midland Family: The Bonderson Family

September 13, 2022
Over the past century, the Bonderson family has built numerous strong and lasting relationships with Midland University. The Bonderson family is being recognized as the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Midland Family award and will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet Sunday,...Read more

2022 Alumni Achievement Award: Mike Pirtle ‘75

2022 Alumni Achievement Award: Mike Pirtle ‘75

September 13, 2022
From his accolades on the football field, to a long career as both a lawyer and a judge, Mike Pirtle ‘75 knows what it takes to be successful. Pirtle is being honored with the Midland University Alumni Achievement Award and will be recognized during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet Sunday, September...Read more

Midland to Honor Five New Inductees into Athletic Hall of Fame

Midland to Honor Five New Inductees into Athletic Hall of Fame

September 13, 2022
Five standout performers will be recognized as the newest members of the Midland University Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday, September 23rd at the Fremont Golf Club. The event is part of Midland’s Homecoming celebration. Virgie Bullie ‘x88 (Track & Field), Whit Smith ‘08...Read more

Midland Homecoming Set for Sept. 23-25

Midland Homecoming Set for Sept. 23-25

September 13, 2022
Midland University will honor several alumni along with contributors to the university as part of its 2022 Homecoming celebration September 23-25. The Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five new members during a ceremony Friday, September 23rd at the Fremont Golf Club. Those inducted for...Read more

2022 Midland University Impact Award: Sid Dillon

2022 Midland University Impact Award: Sid Dillon

September 13, 2022
Midland University is proud to honor Sid Dillon with the 2022 Impact Award. Dillon will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet September 25th at the Fremont Golf Club. Sid Dillon Inc. has nine different dealerships in Nebraska, including two in Fremont. The Sid and Hazel Dillon...Read more

Midland University Names Evan Hunt ‘21 Alumni Relations Manager

Midland University Names Evan Hunt ‘21 Alumni Relations Manager

August 23, 2022
Midland University is excited to announce Evan Hunt ‘21 as its new Alumni Relations Manager. Hunt joins Midland after previously serving as Director of Wellness & Sports at the Fremont Family YMCA. “I’m excited to get going,” Hunt said. “I saw what the culture of Midland was like when I was...Read more

Erin Sibbald ‘15 Returns to Midland University as Director of Dance/Dance Coach

Erin Sibbald ‘15 Returns to Midland University as Director of Dance/Dance Coach

August 9, 2022
Midland University proudly announces Erin Sibbald ‘15 as its new Director of Dance/Dance Coach. Sibbald was a three-year member of the Warrior Wildfire Dance Team from 2012-2015 and has more than four years of coaching experience at the collegiate level. Since its inception in 2011, Midland...Read more

LutherFest Returns to Midland University

LutherFest Returns to Midland University

July 29, 2022
For the first time since 2019, Midland University welcomed LutherFest back to its campus. About 40 alumni of Luther College made their way to the Midland campus on July 15-17. Luther College was founded in 1883 and operated in Wahoo, Nebraska until 1962, when it merged with Midland College. The...Read more

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