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Barkmans To Serve As 2023 President’s Honors Honorary Co-Chairs

This year’s honorary co-chairs of President’s Honors, MNU’s annual gala, are Brent and Lynette Barkman of Hillsboro, Kansas. President’s Honors has raised over $6 million in support for student scholarships in its 10 previous years. This year’s event will be held April 14, at 6:30 p.m. in Cook Center on MNU’s campus.

Professor Emeritus Establishes Scholarship for Mental Health Professionals

Dr. Mary Fry, professor of counseling emeritus

Devoted University Friend and Benefactor Goes Home

Longtime supporter Donald H. Bell, Sr. passed away December 8, 2022. Read about his generosity to MNU.

17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration

The public is invited to the 17th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration on Jan. 17, 2023.

MNU Giving Tuesday Surpasses $200K Goal

Generous donors propelled giving to $201,475 supporting the Copeland Athletic Complex for the annual Giving Tuesday campaign. This surpasses the $200,000 goal!

Alumni Spotlight: Denzel Mena ’21

Denzel Mena at his 2021 graduation from MNU

Denzel Mena prepared at MNU with a degree in Kinesiology. Now he is in the physical therapy doctoral program at KU Med.

Alumni Spotlight: Tanya Mathieu ’15

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.

Pioneer Volleyball Conference Champs Ranked No. 10 In Nation

The Pioneers are conference champs are also ranked no. 10 in the NAIA Top-25 Coaches’ Poll.

Clinical Researcher/Patient Educator Heads Department

Bringing an extensive background in clinical research and patient education to her work at MNU, Leigh Kreshel, professor of kinesiology, is now leading the Department of Natural Health and Mathematical Sciences as its new chair.

MNU Economic Impact Estimated $84.8 Million

Study estimates the impact of MidAmerica Nazarene University on the statewide economy is $84.8 million and sustains 764 jobs.