News and Stories

News and Stories

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

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Nick Schreck ‘11

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Nick Schreck ‘11

December 13, 2017
What year did you graduate and what was your major? I graduated in 2011 and I was able to major in Business Administration and Religion/Philosophy. What are you doing now and where? I currently teach marketing and speech classes at Midland. How did your experience at Midland prepare you for your...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Alphonce Shiri ‘99

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Alphonce Shiri ‘99

December 6, 2017
What year did you graduate and what was your major? I graduated in May 1999 and my major was Business Administration with Accounting Concentration. What are you doing now and where? I am a Senior University Lecturer at Zimbabwe Open University in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa. A University Lecturer is...Read more

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Andrew Winscot '10

Warrior Wednesday Q&A with Andrew Winscot '10

November 15, 2017
What year did you graduate and what was your major? 2010, Fitness & Sports Management, Business Minor, Coaching Endorsement What are you doing now and where? I am the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation at the University of Nebraska at Kearney How did your experience at Midland prepare you...Read more

Numbers Guy Finds Time to Rhyme

Numbers Guy Finds Time to Rhyme

October 26, 2017
Everything has to add up for Tom Adamson. As an Associate Professor of Business at Midland University for the past 29 years, he understands the value of the bottom line being on target. But as a poet/songwriter for most of his life, Adamson wants to be certain his lyrics have a common denominator...Read more

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