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News and Stories

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

Helping Others Comes Natural for Krista Hinrichs '20

Helping Others Comes Natural for Krista Hinrichs '20

January 27, 2021
Krista Hinrichs is all about helping others. Whether it’s through her work as a crisis counselor at Boys Town, or in her role as Miss Collegiate Nebraska 2021, the 2020 Midland graduate relishes the opportunity to lend a hand wherever it’s needed. “I really love opportunities where I can give back...Read more

Midland University to Add Agribusiness

Midland University to Add Agribusiness

December 18, 2020
In its continuing efforts to serve the marketplace needs of the community, Midland University is announcing the addition of Agribusiness as its newest field of study, beginning in the 2021-22 academic year. Agribusiness will be offered as a new major along with three compressed majors (Agribusiness...Read more

Midland Alumni Assisting in COVID-19 Research

Midland Alumni Assisting in COVID-19 Research

October 20, 2020
On a recent trip back to their alma mater, CJ Anderson and Alex Knobbe began reminiscing. As they walked the Midland University campus and visited the people and places familiar to them, their minds raced back to their time as Midland students a decade ago. “When we were back on campus, we ended up...Read more

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