News and Stories

News and Stories

Deke Sharon Visits Midland University

Deke Sharon Visits Midland University

March 3, 2018
Deke Sharon is on a mission to improve the world through singing. Kicking off the first A Cappella Day of Midland University’s Ninth Annual Festival of the Arts, the musical director and arranger of “Pitch Perfect” shared his message on Saturday, Feb. 17. “I want everybody to know that singing is...Read more

Heisman Trophy Winner Eric Crouch to Join Midland University Football Staff

Heisman Trophy Winner Eric Crouch to Join Midland University Football Staff

February 27, 2018
Midland University is adding another award winner to its list of internationally acclaimed coaches with the hiring of Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch. Crouch was announced today as the Warriors’ new assistant football coach with a primary emphasis on running backs and special teams. “We’re...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Nikki Gargano Snow '02

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Nikki Gargano Snow '02

February 14, 2018
What year did you graduate and what was your major? 2002, Business Administration, Concentrations in Accounting and Management What are you doing now and where? I have moved around a little bit but have settled back home in Omaha where I’m from. I’m currently a Tax Director at Bland &...Read more

Deke Sharon of ‘Pitch Perfect’ to Host Workshop at Midland University

Deke Sharon of ‘Pitch Perfect’ to Host Workshop at Midland University

February 14, 2018
Kat Sodawasser wanted star power to accompany the first full day dedicated to a cappella for Midland University’s annual Festival of the Arts. “We were dreaming big about the [Festival’s] competition and we said, ‘Who would be the biggest name in a cappella music to get here to blow this...Read more

Midland Swimming Celebrates Their New Home

Midland Swimming Celebrates Their New Home

February 9, 2018
Hundreds from the Fremont community joined Midland University swimmers on Tuesday, for the first big splash in the 700,000-gallon pool of the new $15.2 million Dillon Family YMCA Aquatic Center. Smiles beamed as the swimmers splashed in what will be their new home for practice and competition. The...Read more

Midland Mourns the Passing of Dr. Charles Wilhite

Midland Mourns the Passing of Dr. Charles Wilhite

February 5, 2018
For 42 years, Dr. Charles S. Wilhite taught music theory, history, piano, and organ to students at Midland University. Today, the campus mourns his passing. Dr. Wilhite passed away Feb. 2, in Fremont. He is survived by his wife, Ann, who is also a retired Midland music professor. Dr. Wilhite...Read more

'New Frontier, New Athlete'

'New Frontier, New Athlete'

February 1, 2018
Nebraska Stories explores how Midland University is changing the landscape of one of the fastest growing competitive collegiate sports. Discover the eSports revolution in NET’s “New Frontier, New Athlete” streaming here . With the introduction of their new eSports collegiate athletic program,...Read more

Midland Mourns the Passing of Dr. Martin Trautrimas

Midland Mourns the Passing of Dr. Martin Trautrimas

January 9, 2018
Dr. Trautrimas was 81 when he died Sunday, Jan. 7, at Nebraska Medicine with his wife, Patricia, at his side. She is Professor Emeritus of English and the Study Abroad Advisor at Midland. Overall, Dr. Trautrimas taught Spanish and other languages for more than 50 years. After his retirement from...Read more

Robert Therien's Artwork on Display at Gallery 92 West in Fremont

Robert Therien's Artwork on Display at Gallery 92 West in Fremont

January 5, 2018
This month, works by the internationally known artist and retired professor of art at Midland University are on display at Gallery 92 West in Fremont. The show will be on display through Jan. 29. Regular gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission is free. Read more in this story in the...Read more

Hope Center Site Director Enjoying New Role

Hope Center Site Director Enjoying New Role

January 2, 2018
Jonah Renter, a 2017 Midland graduate, recently became the Fremont site director for the Hope Center for Kids. His wife, Montana (Hinrichs) Renter, a 2016 Midland graduate, also works at the Hope Center as the Volunteer and Education Coordinator. The met while they were students Midland and married...Read more

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