News and Stories

News and Stories

January 10, 2022
This story was originally published in the 2021 Midland Magazine . Walking the campus of Midland University on a recent trip to their alma mater, CJ Anderson and Alex Knobbe began reminiscing. As they visited the people and places familiar to them, their minds raced back to their time as Midland...Read more
December 15, 2021
Dr. Marilyn Peterson is remembered as a professor, a supporter, a mentor, and a friend. Peterson passed away at the age of 88 on December 12th after a brief illness. She spent 30 years at Midland University, serving as Associate Professor of Journalism and English and Department Chair until her...Read more
December 13, 2021
This story was originally published in the 2021 Midland Magazine . Hannah Dosch has preserved the memory of her great-grandfather through a book. Amy Dosch will help carry on his legacy when she attends Midland University. Hannah’s book, “Thirteen Missing Letters” profiles the short, but impactful...Read more
December 1, 2021
He hasn’t coached a basketball game at Midland University for ten years, but Rich McGill continues to make an impact on the Warrior men’s program. McGill was honored by the program on December 4th with Rich McGill Alumni Day. His 30-year run as head coach at Midland featured more than 300 wins...Read more
November 30, 2021
Midland University has announced several changes and additions to its Senior Leadership Team. Lori Wurdeman Ethier '07 has been named Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment and Marketing and will join the SLT. Ethier has been at Midland since 2012 and has spent the past three years serving as...Read more
November 17, 2021
This story was originally published in the 2021 Midland Magazine . A life of service best defines the life of the Rev. Nancy Erickson. The 1969 Midland Lutheran College graduate has spent most of her professional career doing her part to make the world a better place for those who might need a...Read more
September 16, 2021
Midland University will recognize outstanding alumni and one distinguished family during the Alumni and Awards Legacy Brunch Sunday, September 19th, at the Fremont Golf Club as part of Homecoming weekend. Jennifer Bixby, ‘97, is being honored with the Alumni Achievement Award while C.J. Anderson, ‘...Read more
September 15, 2021
The Midland University Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame will induct six new members during a banquet Friday, September 17th, at the Fremont Golf Club as part of Homecoming weekend. Inductees are Eric Eddie '00 (Basketball), Cindy Ohme Gabriel '96 (Volleyball), Jerald Mason x’88 (Football), Kelly...Read more
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
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

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