After more than 70 years of waiting, Helen Lannin (Henkens) received her degree from Midland University. [Helen Lannin receives her honorary degree from Jamie Simpson, Chief Academic Officer, and Aly Williams, Midland University President.] Lannin was presented with an honorary bachelor’s degree...Read more
Quandt-Ryan Works to Make a Difference in the Lives of Others Every Day One door closing led to another door opening and brought Brianna Quandt-Ryan, ’14, from Pueblo, Colorado, to Midland University. Quandt-Ryan will be honored as the 2026 Midland University Young Alumni Award recipient during the...Read more
Eikmeier Plays Role in Fremont Community in Variety of Ways Randall Eikmeier has made his mark in the Fremont community as a leader in both the business and education fields during his career. Midland University is proud to honor Eikmeier with the 2026 Alumni Achievement Award. Eikmeier will be...Read more
Erwins Part of Midland Community for More than 60 Years Midland University is proud to announce the Erwin family as the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Midland Family Award. They will be recognized during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet on Sunday, Sept. 27th at the Wikert Event Center...Read more
Former President Jody Horner Has Made Lasting Impression on Midland Campus, Community Former Midland University President Jody Horner is receiving the Midland University Impact Award. She will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Banquet on Sunday, Sept. 27th at the Wikert Event Center. Horner...Read more
Midland University will be inducting three individuals and one team into its Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony September 25th, 2026, at the Wikert Event Center. The 2006 baseball team will be joined by Paul Giesselmann (volleyball coach), Keith Kramme (softball coach and administrator...Read more
Kimmel Theatre on the Midland University campus will undergo a major renovation this summer thanks to a pair of generous donations. Grants from the Immanuel Vision Foundation and the Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation will allow for several improvements to the theatre. The...Read more
Midland University is proud to announce Emma Oborny ‘19 as its new Director of the Career Studio and Business Development. “I’m so excited for this new opportunity,” Oborny said. “I feel like God always has a plan, and this is a perfect time for me. I’m already working on new ideas and processes...Read more
Midland University is investing in the future of its student-athletes by installing a new artificial turf practice field north of Hopkins Arena. This on-campus facility will provide a dedicated training space designed to meet the growing demands of Midland Athletics. Work on the $1.6 million...Read more
Midland University is honored to welcome Lamont Wells as its keynote speaker for both the Omaha & Online commencement and undergraduate commencement ceremonies on May 8 and 9 at the Wikert Event Center. The graduate commencement ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 8, with the...Read more
A simple thank you isn’t enough to describe the impact that the donor scholarship has had on my time here at Midland. Not having financial stress has allowed me to immerse myself in the community here and focus on my education!
