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News and Stories

Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association Assists in Building Skills that Help the Next Generation of Nurses

Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association Assists in Building Skills that Help the Next Generation of Nurses

November 30, 2022
Thanks to assistance from members of the Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association, Midland University senior nursing students recently got real-life experience in working with stroke patients. Board president Carol Bohling ‘68, and secretary/treasurer Jan Ostransky ‘66, played the role of...Read more

Lisa Kramme ’87 Returns to Midland University as Director for Campus Ministry and Spiritual Wellness

Lisa Kramme ’87 Returns to Midland University as Director for Campus Ministry and Spiritual Wellness

November 29, 2022
Midland University is excited to announce the addition of Lisa Kramme ‘87 as its new Director for Campus Ministry and Spiritual Wellness. Kramme arrives at Midland after spending the past 14 years as Director for Faith Formation at the Nebraska Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America...Read more

Career as Baseball Executive a Hit for Laurie Schlender ‘85

Career as Baseball Executive a Hit for Laurie Schlender ‘85

November 10, 2022
When Laurie Schlender (Brown) ‘85 talks to younger employees about career opportunities, she always tells them to keep an open mind because you never know where your career path may lead. She’s speaking from experience. Schlender never planned on a career as a baseball executive, but with more than...Read more

Athletic Involvement a Plus for Anthony Goetz ‘19

Athletic Involvement a Plus for Anthony Goetz ‘19

November 9, 2022
Whether competing, marketing, or coordinating events, athletics have played a major role in the life of Anthony Goetz ‘19. In his role as Event Coordinator for the Omaha Storm Chasers, Goetz has arranged events that have helped raise awareness for ALS, cancer, organ donation, brain aneurysm,...Read more

Midland University to host With Purpose Speaker Series

Midland University to host With Purpose Speaker Series

September 23, 2022
Midland University will be hosting the With Purpose Speaker Series during the 2022-23 academic year. All events are free and open to the public. Each speaker series event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Presidential Dining Room on the Midland campus. The series will feature four speakers, each Midland...Read more

Hard Work Continues to Pay Off for James Parrott ‘13

Hard Work Continues to Pay Off for James Parrott ‘13

September 21, 2022
James Parrott ‘13 is not your typical success story. On the basketball court, nothing has come easy for Parrott. He didn’t make the varsity team at his high school (Omaha Bryan) until his senior year, and even then he played sparingly. But Parrott never let go of his hoop dreams. He grew five...Read more

2022 Distinguished Midland Family: The Bonderson Family

2022 Distinguished Midland Family: The Bonderson Family

September 13, 2022
Over the past century, the Bonderson family has built numerous strong and lasting relationships with Midland University. The Bonderson family is being recognized as the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Midland Family award and will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet Sunday,...Read more

2022 Alumni Achievement Award: Mike Pirtle ‘75

2022 Alumni Achievement Award: Mike Pirtle ‘75

September 13, 2022
From his accolades on the football field, to a long career as both a lawyer and a judge, Mike Pirtle ‘75 knows what it takes to be successful. Pirtle is being honored with the Midland University Alumni Achievement Award and will be recognized during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet Sunday, September...Read more

Midland to Honor Five New Inductees into Athletic Hall of Fame

Midland to Honor Five New Inductees into Athletic Hall of Fame

September 13, 2022
Five standout performers will be recognized as the newest members of the Midland University Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday, September 23rd at the Fremont Golf Club. The event is part of Midland’s Homecoming celebration. Virgie Bullie ‘x88 (Track & Field), Whit Smith ‘08...Read more

Midland Homecoming Set for Sept. 23-25, 2022

Midland Homecoming Set for Sept. 23-25, 2022

September 13, 2022
Midland University will honor several alumni along with contributors to the university as part of its 2022 Homecoming celebration September 23-25. The Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five new members during a ceremony Friday, September 23rd at the Fremont Golf Club. Those inducted for...Read more

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