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News and Stories

Midland University Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony

Midland University Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony

March 1, 2019
Midland University will begin a new chapter of its rich history this spring with a formal groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new residence hall at the institution’s Fremont campus. In partnership with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, the event is set to take place on Tuesday, April 2...Read more

Midland University Celebrates Black History Month

Midland University Celebrates Black History Month

February 4, 2019
Midland University students, faculty, and staff will honor the many achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history in recognition of Black History Month this February. Several planned engagements will take place across campus, including special guest speaker, Dr. Jamie Williams, a former...Read more

Men's Memorial Hall Final Video Tour

Men's Memorial Hall Final Video Tour

January 17, 2019
Since 1947, Men's Memorial Hall has been a part of Midland's campus. The academic year 1947-48 saw continuing progress for Midland on several fronts. Of the 464 students registered at Midland, 198 of them were freshmen. Returning and new students found Men’s Hall ready for occupancy, and the...Read more

Midland Celebrates 100 Years in Fremont at the Life as a Warrior Event

Midland Celebrates 100 Years in Fremont at the Life as a Warrior Event

January 14, 2019
It was a celebration 100 years in the making. Midland University celebrated 100 years in Fremont with students, faculty, friends and community supporters during the Life as a Warrior Experiential event Jan. 12 at the Wikert Event Center. A crowd of about 350 people got a first-hand look at what...Read more

Midland University Announces New Residence Hall Construction

Midland University Announces New Residence Hall Construction

November 15, 2018
Midland University recently announced plans for the construction of a new residence hall to replace Men’s Memorial Hall as part of a phased campus investment to create comfortable, contemporary spaces for students. “Since 1947, Men’s Memorial Hall has served our university well but has surpassed...Read more

Outstanding Young Alumna: Kristine Spracklin Roberts ‘07

Outstanding Young Alumna: Kristine Spracklin Roberts ‘07

November 14, 2018
Kristine Spracklin Roberts earned her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration Degree with Concentrations in Accounting and Marketing from Midland Lutheran College in 2007. During her time at Midland, Kristine was a 4 year member of the Woman’s Golf Team, was active in the Fellowship of...Read more

Midland University Welcomes Dr. Lawrence Chatters, '02, as the New Vice President for Student Affairs

Midland University Welcomes Dr. Lawrence Chatters, '02, as the New Vice President for Student Affairs

November 9, 2018
Midland University recently announced that Dr. Lawrence Chatters has been appointed as the new Vice President for Student Affairs, effective January 7, 2019. Dr. Chatters’ acceptance follows a national search and intensive vetting of an ample pool of well-qualified candidates. “Lawrence’s diverse...Read more

Alberto Varas, '03, Impacting Youth and Families for Nearly 20 Years

Alberto Varas, '03, Impacting Youth and Families for Nearly 20 Years

November 7, 2018
Alberto Varas graduated from Midland Lutheran College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Originally from Miami, FL and the son of Cuban immigrants, Albert came to Midland on a football scholarship, not sure what to expect of life in Nebraska. He soon enough found his passion, one...Read more

Catching Up with Alumnus Brendan Gepson '16

Catching Up with Alumnus Brendan Gepson '16

November 7, 2018
Brendan Gepson received his Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design/Marketing from Midland University in 2016. We caught up with Brendan to talk about what he's been up to since graduation, how he landed his dream job, and what advice he has for soon-to-graduates from his alma mater. What have you been...Read more

Midland University's Nursing Program Achieves New Heights

Midland University's Nursing Program Achieves New Heights

October 29, 2018
Right after high school, Deborah Brester channeled her compassion for others – and an aversion to the idea of an office job – into a decision to become a registered nurse (RN). Her decades-long career has taken her from labor and delivery and surgery to management roles in long-term care, home...Read more

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