Category: LIFE & COMMUNITY

Preparation And Transformation: MNU Made A Difference

Apa Visinia just graduated after preparing for a career helping others. Apa actually never thought he would complete college. After attempts at two public universities he took a break and honestly thought he’d never go back.

MNU Professor Helps Pass Kansas Counseling Bill

Dr. Andrew Secor, associate professor of counselor education, was interviewed by Great Day KC on Fox 4-WDAF TV in Kansas City to discuss counselor education and interstate practice privileges for professional counselors. Watch the interview here.

Divine Encounter In Ecuador

45 music students and several faculty traveled to Ecuador to mentor and worship alongside a recently established children’s orchestra in that country.

New MNU RISE Opportunity Scholarship Provides More Opportunities for Adult Students

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MidAmerica Nazarene University announced the RISE Opportunity Scholarship program as a tangible investment in students’ educational and career goals in its School of Professional and Graduate Studies (SPGS). New students in many SPGS programs will be eligible for awards that reduce the cost of education, preparing them for the next step in their careers. The scholarship is not based on financial need or GPA.

Student Spotlight: Michele Waltrip, BSN, RN, CPHRM

Michelle Waltrip BSN, RN, CPHRM, clinical risk manager

Michele Waltrip, BSN, RN, CPHRM

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.

Beauty and Joy: Artist Talk With Madeline Tollefson

Madeline Tollefson’s artwork is on display in MNU’s artist gallery during the month of March where she will present an artist talk on March 23 at 12:15 p.m. in Mabee Learning Commons. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend and enjoy her vibrant work.