News and Stories

News and Stories

September 23, 2019
Midland University has launched a campus-wide digital learning initiative that puts Apple devices in the hands of more than 1,000 full-time undergraduate students this semester. For the roll-out of Midland 1:1, the university created a special tech-oriented space on the Fremont campus, complete...Read more
September 5, 2019
Midland University will be holding a speaker series on diversity and inclusion during the 2019-2020 academic year. The series plans to start Sept. 17 with a talk from Guy Nave, Luther College professor of philosophy and religion, titled “Defining the Issues: Diversity, Equity, Privilege and...Read more
September 5, 2019
In an environment where enrollment trends are declining nationwide, Midland has seen consistent growth by way of its non-traditional approach to higher education. The University’s most recent enrollment number of 1,408 students, representing 15 countries and 41 states, is the largest in its 136-...Read more
June 28, 2019
Some of our students who are studying Special Education recently partnered with Roots to Wings, a non-profit organization located in Arlington, Nebraska. Roots to Wings provides authentic life experiences for young adults living with a disability and helps them transition from high school into...Read more
June 11, 2019
Midland University announced its collaboration with Apple and an intentional program investment to create digital solutions for innovative teaching and learning as part of the new Midland 1:1 program in 2018. Rooted in the university’s relentlessly relevant vision, the program initiative aims to...Read more
May 29, 2019
A man known for his benevolence, community involvement and undaunted fight against Alzheimer’s disease has died. Marvin Welstead died Saturday at Methodist Fremont Health. He was 98 years old. Welstead was one of the founders of the Fremont Area Community Foundation, which has provided funds for a...Read more
May 22, 2019
Jon Moxness, Associate Professor of Business, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2019 The Stephen E. Fritz Excellence in Teaching Award. This award was established in 2010 by Dr. Thom and Barbara Christensen to recognize excellence in teaching as personified by our former Midland...Read more
April 22, 2019
Global Managing Partner and Gallup board member, Jon Clifton , will cross the country next month to speak at Midland University’s 136th annual commencement ceremony. Clifton will be the principal speaker in the ceremony’s morning program, which will take place on campus in Fremont at the Wikert...Read more
April 18, 2019
Midland University will welcome women of all industries and backgrounds to its first Women’s Leadership Forum, "Follow Her Lead," this month. In stride with the societal momentum of the women-supporting-women movement, Midland University will host the inspirational forum for local women of all...Read more
April 3, 2019
In the midst of celebrating its century-long history in Fremont this year, Midland University also celebrated a step into the future with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 2nd. After announcing its plans back in November, Midland officially broke ground on the new Miller Hall residence hall—which...Read more

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