Images from one of the most sophisticated telescopes ever built can be viewed by the public during a presentation at the Midland University Lueninghoener Planetarium on Saturday, July 23rd at 2 p.m. No admission fee is required, and seating will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. The program...Read more
For more than 100 years, the Voiture 40 & 8 organization has helped fund the education of nurses across the country. The Voiture 206, 40 & 8 chapter from Omaha recently made a $50,000 donation to the School of Nursing at Midland University to support the next generation of nurses. Voiture...Read more
After reeling off four consecutive victories to capture the U.S. Women’s Open bowling championship, Erin McCarthy ‘12, could only think of one word to describe the feeling during her championship run. “Shocked! I couldn’t believe what had just happened,” McCarthy said. “I knew I had won, but it was...Read more
Midland University proudly announces Amy Tritsch, CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive), as its new Major Gifts Officer. “We are thrilled to have Amy join our Warrior family,” Laura Robinett, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, said. “Amy comes to Midland with an extensive background in...Read more
Midland University is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Mary Ritzdorf as its new Dean for the Walker School of Education. “Mary brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from working at many different levels of education throughout her career,” Dr. Jamie Simpson, Chief Academic Officer, said...Read more
Rev. Scott Johnson, Midland University Director of Campus Ministries, was elected as the new Bishop for the Nebraska Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America during their Synod’s Assembly on June 2-4 in Kearney, Nebraska. Johnson will continue serving as Director of Campus Ministries...Read more
Midland University would like to recognize and congratulate eight outstanding members of the Midland family who will be retiring this year. We are grateful for all they have done for our students and our entire Midland community. We wish them the best in any future endeavors! Rex Barker – Director...Read more
Bishop Brian Maas will serve as the keynote speaker during Midland University’s 2022 Commencement ceremony on May 7th at 10 a.m. at the Wikert Event Center. Bishop Maas has served as bishop of the Nebraska Synod of the ELCA since 2012. Prior to serving as bishop, Maas was pastor of First Lutheran...Read more
It’s been more than 60 years since he was a student there, but Luther College remains a special place for Dr. Larry Erickson. Erickson grew up less than 10 miles from the college campus in Wahoo. It was an institution that was founded by Erickson’s great grandfather, John, who came to the United...Read more
Midland University is pleased to announce the addition of Tyler Erwin ('00) as its new Men's Basketball Head Coach. Erwin has spent the past 13 seasons as an assistant coach for Division I University of Nebraska-Omaha. A native of Laurel, Nebraska, Erwin was a four-year letter winner for the...Read more
To understand the magnitude of Joanne Bracker’s impact during her coaching career at Midland University, all you had to do was take a look at her yearly Christmas card collection.
"I wouldn’t be able to come to Midland without a scholarship. It really means a lot that I get to continue doing what I love and I’ve made so many friends here. And it’s just been unforgettable."