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Pioneer Mug Club

New this year, the Pioneer Mug Club recognizes donors who give $25 or more every month to any project across campus. When choosing to support MNU, you won’t just receive an annual coffee mug; you will play an enormous and active role in supporting MNU’s students.

Each year, you will receive a mug designed by an MNU student or alumnus. This year’s mug is designed by junior elementary and music education major Mya Meinke.

We hope that when you use this mug, it will remind you of the vital role you play in the lives of our students. We encourage you to take a moment to pray for these students and for MNU’s leaders as we strive to be a Christlike community committed to academic excellence and a passion for service.

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Honoring Dr. Jim Diehl

MNU remembers Dr. James H. Diehl, Sr., general superintendent emeritus, who passed away on November 2, 2025. Dr. Diehl served MNU in many ways throughout his career and retirement. Most recently, he served as interim president during MNU’s presidential search from July 1, 2011, to January 31, 2012. MidAmerica Nazarene University extends its gratitude for the life and ministry of Dr. Jim Diehl, whose influence endures in the lives of those he served, taught, and inspired. Gifts in honor of Dr. Jim Diehl may be made to the Diehl Family Scholarship.

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April 10, 2026

President's Honors

President’s Honors is a celebration of God’s faithfulness, donor generosity, and all that makes our mission worthy of unwavering, sacrificial support. Launched in 2012 as MNU’s premier event, President’s Honors has created a generosity movement at MNU, raising nearly $9 million for student scholarships.

Our students are at the very center of the event. Our Heritage Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and Jazz Bands offer live house music and selected performances. Attendees chat with athletes and other student leaders as they usher, serve dinner and assist with the silent auction. The evening culminates with the President’s Scholarship Challenge, which directly impacts MNU’s students.

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Impart Your Legacy

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Endow the Future

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Bright Futures Campaign

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Development Team

Todd

Garrett

Vice President for University Advancement & Athletics

Christa

Jenkins

Associate Vice President

Roger

Alexander

Director of Development

Eric

Bryant

Director of Development

Colleen

Mitchell

Annual Giving Manager

Pete

Brumbaugh

Executive Director of University Communications & Alumni Engagement

Casey

McDorman

Director of Events & Conference Services

Dr. David Spittal

President

EdD; Educational Administration (Higher Education/Public Relations), Ball State University
MSE; Music, Ball State University
BS; Music & Art Education, Ball State University

Dr. David Spittal has been the president of MidAmerica Nazarene University since 2012. Under his leadership, the university is striving to reach the next level of God-honoring excellence.

Prior to coming to MNU, Dr. Spittal served as president of Southern Wesleyan University in Central, S.C., from 1994 to 2011. During his 17-year tenure, the university experienced historic growth and expanded to five campuses and learning centers. His work led SWU to strengthen and build relationships with the local and regional community.

An influential member of the local community, Dr. Spittal serves on various councils and boards including the Council of Advisors of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trustees for the Kansas Independent College Association and Kansas Independent College Fund. He is a member of the USA/Canada Council of Education of the Church of the Nazarene.

He and his wife Donna have two grown sons and six grandchildren.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Cleveland University-Kansas City Cooperative Program:

Accelerated pathway to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
Acceptance into Cleveland for all students who complete appropriate coursework at MNU with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Specialized advisor for students of MNU who intends to pursue professional study at Cleveland.

To qualify for program entry at MNU students must:

Desire to pursue a career in Chiropractic Medicine
Major in Kinesiology

To qualify for program entry at Cleveland students must:

Complete an application to Cleveland 6 months in advance of desired entrance date.
Complete a minimum of 99 hours of an undergraduate degree at MNU.
Maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
Complete all coursework as outlined in the agreement between MNU and Cleveland.

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@mnu.edu

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program:

Preference points on application into a highly competitive program.
Mission alignment between Southwest Baptist University and MNU.

To qualify for the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program students must:

Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
Complete the GRE
Complete the PT application through PTCAS
Provide documentation of 40 hours observation in physical therapy.
Complete selected prerequisite courses with a minimum of “C” and a 3.25 prerequisite GPA.

Your adviser will work with you to ensure that you take the required prerequisite courses to qualify for this program.

For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@mnu.edu

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science cooperative program:

3+2 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 2 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU and a bachelor’s degree from MNU, or
3+3 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 3 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU, a bachelor’s degree from MNU, plus a master’s in engineering from WashU.
Combines the best of MNU with the strength of a top engineering school
Students participating in the 3+3 options receive a 50-60% tuition discount at WashU
GRE is not required for admission

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better in science and mathematics courses
Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at WashU students must:

Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of transferable college credit
Complete the following courses:
- Chemistry: one semester of general chemistry with lab
- Computer Programming: One course or certified proficiency in a high-level language
- English Composition: One course or certified proficiency
- Humanities and Social Sciences: At least 15 hours (see WashU website for specific prerequisites)
- Mathematics: See WashU website for specific prerequisites
- Physics: One year calculus-based physics with lab
See WashU website for department-specific prerequisites

To learn more about program offerings at MNU and degree specific prerequisites, visit engineering.wustl.edu/dualdegree

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Craig Masters at cmasters@mnu.edu

Giving

Advance the Mission

Featured

Pioneer Mug Club

Honoring Dr. Jim Diehl

President's Honors

Meet the Greatest Need

Join the Event

Support the Projects

Impart Your Legacy

Endow the Future

Build the Vision

Contact Us

Development Team

Pioneer Football

Dr. David Spittal

President

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Cleveland University-Kansas City Cooperative Program:

To qualify for program entry at MNU students must:

To qualify for program entry at Cleveland students must:

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program:

To qualify for the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program students must:

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science cooperative program:

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

To qualify for program completion at WashU students must:

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Giving

Advance the Mission

Featured

Pioneer Mug Club

Meet the Greatest Need

Join the Event

Support the Projects

Impart Your Legacy

Endow the Future

Build the Vision

Contact Us

Development Team

Pioneer Football

Dr. David Spittal​

President

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Cleveland University-Kansas City Cooperative Program:

To qualify for program entry at MNU students must:

To qualify for program entry at Cleveland students must:

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program:

To qualify for the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program students must:

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science cooperative program:

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

To qualify for program completion at WashU students must:

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Dr. David Spittal