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News and Stories

Oborny ‘19, to Serve as Midland University Director of Career Studio and Business Development

Oborny ‘19, to Serve as Midland University Director of Career Studio and Business Development

June 19, 2026
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 Announces Casey Upton ’26 as New Annual Giving Officer

Midland Announces Casey Upton ’26 as New Annual Giving Officer

June 9, 2026
Midland University is proud to announce the addition of Casey Upton, ’26, as its new Annual Giving Officer. Upton graduated from Midland this past May with a degree in Financial Services with a compressed Digital Marketing degree. He is looking forward to remaining on campus in a new capacity. “I’m...Read more

Midland University Preparing for Installation of New Turf Practice Facility on Campus

Midland University Preparing for Installation of New Turf Practice Facility on Campus

May 26, 2026
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

Lamont Wells to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Midland University Commencement Ceremonies

Lamont Wells to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Midland University Commencement Ceremonies

May 5, 2026
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

Hastreiter '21 to Make Broadway Debut

Hastreiter '21 to Make Broadway Debut

March 23, 2026
Perseverance is paying off in a big way for Will Hastreiter, '21. After more than a year of auditions, waiting for callbacks, and sweating out cast announcements, Hastreiter is ready to make his Broadway debut. Hastreiter is going to be part of the Tony award-winning musical The Outsiders for a...Read more

Soor, '25, Living Out Her Dream on the Soccer Pitch

Soor, '25, Living Out Her Dream on the Soccer Pitch

October 29, 2025
Jaya Soor, ’25, is realizing her lifelong dream of playing the sport she loves at the professional level. Soor is playing for CD Doña Blanca in the Tercera Federación Femenina league in Spain. The team is based in El Puerto de Santa María, a coastal town in the southwest part of the country. “Being...Read more

2025 Distinguished Midland Family Award: Johnson/Bartek/Langemeier/Osborne Family

2025 Distinguished Midland Family Award: Johnson/Bartek/Langemeier/Osborne Family

September 12, 2025
The ties to Midland University run nearly 80 years for members of the Johnson/Bartek/Langemeier/Osborne families. Those families are being recognized during Homecoming weekend with the Distinguished Midland Family Award. They will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Awards Brunch on Sunday,...Read more

2025 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Kia Abdool '09

2025 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Kia Abdool '09

September 12, 2025
One visit to Midland University’s campus was all it took to convince Kia Abdool ’09 that was where she wanted to take the next step in her educational journey. Abdool is being honored with the Outstanding Young Alumni Award during Midland’s Homecoming weekend. She will be recognized during the...Read more

2025 Alumni Achievement Award: Russ Gronewold '84

2025 Alumni Achievement Award: Russ Gronewold '84

September 12, 2025
Excellence in the classroom, and on the football field, was more than enough to lure Russ Gronewold ’84, to Midland University. Russ is being recognized with the Midland University Alumni Achievement Award during Homecoming weekend. He will be honored during the Alumni & Legacy Awards Brunch on...Read more

Warriors to Induct the 1994 Football Team into Athletic Hall of Fame

Warriors to Induct the 1994 Football Team into Athletic Hall of Fame

September 12, 2025
Midland University’s 1994 football team embodied what being a team was all about - both on and off the field. That squad is being recognized with induction into the Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame. They will be honored during the Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Friday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. at the...Read more

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