News and Stories

News and Stories

2021 Outstanding Young Alumni Awards: CJ Anderson ’12 and Alex Knobbe ‘12

2021 Outstanding Young Alumni Awards: CJ Anderson ’12 and Alex Knobbe ‘12

September 13, 2021
A foundation for success was forged at Midland University for C.J. Anderson ‘12 and Alex Knobbe ‘12. The two are being recognized with the Midland University Outstanding Young Alumni Award presented during Homecoming weekend, September 17-19. Anderson and Knobbe are two of the three founding...Read more

2021 Distinguished Midland Family Award: The Suhr/Francis Family

2021 Distinguished Midland Family Award: The Suhr/Francis Family

September 13, 2021
It started with Marvin Suhr’s graduation in 1944 and culminated with Xandy Krueger’s 2019 graduation. In between has been 75 years of memories for the Suhr and Francis families at Midland University. The two families are being honored with the 2021 Distinguished Midland Family award during a...Read more

2021 Alumni Achievement Award: Jennifer Bixby ‘97

2021 Alumni Achievement Award: Jennifer Bixby ‘97

September 13, 2021
Jennifer Bixby ‘97 has great memories of her days at Midland University. She recalls Dr. Mick Shadbolt's "real life" accounting stories and dry sense of humor, the Pitch card games on softball team bus rides, and the late-night gab sessions in the dorm hallways. Most importantly, however, are the...Read more

Midland Announces Laura Robinett as VP for Institutional Advancement

Midland Announces Laura Robinett as VP for Institutional Advancement

September 10, 2021
Midland University is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Robinett as its Vice President for Institutional Advancement, effective September 27th. “I am very honored to be joining Midland University and working with the Senior Leadership and Institutional Advancement teams,” Robinett said. “I”...Read more

Leonard Nielsen '74 Leaves a Legacy at Midland

Leonard Nielsen '74 Leaves a Legacy at Midland

August 26, 2021
A mentor, a role model, a friend. Those are just a few words that symbolized what Leonard Nielsen ‘74 meant to Midland University. Nielsen passed away on August 24th at the age of 69. As a student and alum, he leaves a lasting impact at Midland. Leonard graduated from Midland as a business...Read more

Midland University Names Dr. Jamie Simpson as New VP for Student Affairs

Midland University Names Dr. Jamie Simpson as New VP for Student Affairs

July 14, 2021
Midland University is proud to announce Dr. Jamie Simpson as its new Vice President for Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness. She will also oversee Performing & Fine Arts at Midland. Simpson replaces Dr. Lawrence Chatters, who served as VP for Student Affairs since January of 2019...Read more

Scholarships Help Provide Path to Success for Students

Scholarships Help Provide Path to Success for Students

June 14, 2021
Sid Dillon witnessed firsthand the impact a scholarship can make for a Midland University student. When he was receiving his COVID-19 vaccination earlier this spring, Sid caught the attention of the pharmacist, Freddy Orellana '12, who was performing the procedure. Turns out that Freddy, a...Read more

Midland Names Courtney Thomsen as Director of Athletics

Midland Names Courtney Thomsen as Director of Athletics

May 13, 2021
Midland University is excited to announce the addition of Courtney Thomsen as its new Director of Athletics. Thomsen takes over for Dave Gillespie, who is retiring June 1 after serving as Midland’s AD since 2013. Thomsen comes to Midland after serving as Director of Athletics for Marymount...Read more

Dr. Seria Chatters ‘00 to Speak at Midland University Commencement

Dr. Seria Chatters ‘00 to Speak at Midland University Commencement

April 27, 2021
Midland University is pleased to announce Dr. Seria Chatters ‘00 as its keynote speaker for the 2021 Commencement ceremony on May 8th at 10 a.m. at the Wikert Event Center. Dr. Chatters is the Director of Equity and Inclusivity of the State College Area School District in State College,...Read more

Family Ties | The Arthur & Shirley Phillips Family

Family Ties | The Arthur & Shirley Phillips Family

April 26, 2021
It’s common for married couples to have met in college, but the Phillips family has taken it several steps further. Not one, not two, but three generations of the Phillips family met their future spouse while attending Midland. “Lots of people do meet their significant other through college, but...Read more

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