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News and Stories

Midland Announces Changes to SLT

Midland Announces Changes to SLT

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

Nancy Erickson '69 Makes Things Better for Those Around Her

Nancy Erickson '69 Makes Things Better for Those Around Her

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

Midland University Alumni to be Honored as Part of Homecoming Festivities

Midland University Alumni to be Honored as Part of Homecoming Festivities

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

Warriors to Induct Six into Athletic Hall of Fame

Warriors to Induct Six into Athletic Hall of Fame

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

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

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

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

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