Tanya Mathieu, class of 2015, has just been nominated for the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year award by the Olathe School District. The first-grade teacher at Westview Elementary is one of two nominees from the district.
Continue readingKansas Speaker of the House Receives Copeland Civic Leadership Award
Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman, Jr., is the inaugural recipient of MNU’s Michael Copeland Civic Leadership Award. The award for outstanding civic service was given to him at MNU’s Homecoming Oct. 14, 2022. Speaker Ryckman represents the 78th district in Kansas. He is finishing his fifth term in office.
Continue readingAlumni Spotlight: Barry Clegg ’93
Alumni Spotlight: Brian McDavitt ’15
It’s been 10 years since Brian McDavitt enrolled in the Master of Educational Technology program at MNU. Since then, his career has gone far beyond what was the “dream job” he sought as an instructional technology specialist for the Hickman Mills School District. He has also served as an instructional coach and then in administration.
Continue readingAlumni Spotlight: Yhoshua Ticum
“My call to ministry was a gradual work of God’s grace in my life,” Yhoshua says.
Continue readingMNU and WashU Grad’s Future Looking Bright
Giving It Her Best Shot
It’s been a winding road but Jayden Oliver is happily using her athletic skills, education and love for others to make a difference.
Continue readingSaying Yes to God Opens Unusual Ministry Opportunity
Jake Isbell, Pastor of Wayfinders Church in Jarell, Texas, and police chaplain, put his calling to serve God and others to use in disaster relief.
Continue readingFrom MNU to Marvel, DC, and Beyond
A love for all things ‘nerd’ brought two friends together. The pandemic spurred the creation of their podcast, The Infinite Taylorverse. Enjoy their story by Sarah A. Moser.
Continue readingFormer Vice President Rev. Dwight Douglas Passes
Former Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Rev. Dwight Edward Douglas, 71, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away January 2, 2022.
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