Category: LIFE & COMMUNITY

Top Educator Award Goes to MNU Alum

Alumnus Matt Mayeske, Class of 2018, received the national Milken Educator Award by the Milken Family Foundation on February 8. The prestigious recognition comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize and honors outstanding educators across the country for excellence in and out of the classroom.

MNU and Olathe Sign First Responders Scholarship Agreement

MNU President David Spittal, Fire Chief Jeff DeGraffenreid, Mayor John Bacon and Police Chief Mike Butaud signing scholarship agreement

Exquisite Evening Raises Over $800,000 for Scholarships

Auctioneers Kevin Borger and Lenny Mullin during the live auction portion of the evening.

President’s Honors was a resounding success, with over $800,000 raised, bringing the total amount raised over 12 years of the gala to an impressive $7.5 million.

RUBBING SHOULDERS WITH THE PROFESSIONALS

Criminal Justice majors pose for a photo at the American Criminal Justice Association Conference.

Several groups of students traveled to conferences this semester to interact with professionals in their future career fields.

Nazarene University Student Leaders Meet at MNU April 4-6

This April, MNU is the host for Nazarene Student Leadership Conference where student government members meet for training, development and fun.

Campus Rhythms

Cunningham Center from south perspective

Campus Mourns Passing of Beloved Professor Neil Friesland

Neil Friesland, EdD, Class of 1992, professor of education, passed away yesterday evening, February 29, 2024, after a brief illness. Neil was so much a part of the MNU family that his legacy is woven into the fabric of the campus.

MNU to Help Para Educators Through Apprenticeship Program

female educator assisting two female elementary students

MNU is part of a burgeoning national effort to interest, educate, and retain schoolteachers through an apprenticeship program for aspiring teachers. Now, para educators in participating districts can stay in their jobs while earning a bachelor’s degree and teaching license online.

Faithful Supporters to be Honored at Gala

When Saralyn Schmidt and Allen Brown first stepped on the new Mid-America Nazarene College campus in 1968, neither dreamed they would meet, marry, enjoy successful careers, and become some of the university’s strongest supporters. It wasn’t their plan, but as it turns out, it was all in God’s plan. Allen and Saralyn Brown, class of 1972, are this year’s Lifetime Achievement honorees. The award will be presented at President’s Honors, the university’s premiere scholarship fundraising event, April 12.

Student Success: Danielle Hertzler, Class of 2024

“Everyone’s journey is different,” says Danielle Hertzler who just graduated from MNU’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She didn’t always know she wanted to be a nurse. In fact, Danielle’s first career was as a photographer.

Healthy Campus