Pioneer Community Celebrates King’s Legacy
MidAmerica Nazarene University honored Senior U.S. District Judge for Kansas Julie A. Robinson with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Living Legacy Award at its 19th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration, January 21. Judge Robinson is the first African American appointed U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas.
Kansas Teacher of the Year Team Inspires Future Educators at MNU
MNU’s School of Education welcomed the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team to campus this week, for an inspiring, interactive presentation to 56 teacher education majors.
New Dean Promotes Christian Liberal Arts Education at MNU
Jenifer L. Lewis, PhD, is the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU), bringing a wealth of unique academic and administrative experience to the role. A seasoned educator, she is passionate about liberal arts
19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Honors Judge Julie A. Robinson
MNU’s 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan in Olathe. The public is invited to join students, faculty and staff at this event.
STEM Students Complete Impactful Research Experiences Across the Nation
Eight MNU students contributed their time and academic knowledge to multiple prestigious research programs all over the country. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) is a program funded by the National Science Foundation designed to give students at smaller universities the opportunity to experience top-tier research.
Copeland Athletic Complex Takes Shape
MNU’s new Copeland Athletic Complex is progressing with the track’s foundational surface in place and locker rooms and concessions area taking shape. Associate Vice President for Facilities Services recently hosted a walk through.
Football Returns to NAIA Playoffs
Under the watchful eye of Paul Hansen, the fifth-year head coach of #13-ranked Pioneer Football, MNU is returning to postseason play. The Pioneers (9-1) leap-frogged conference rival and #12-ranked Baker University to earn a coveted first-round bye in the NAIA playoffs.Â
Student Intern Meets NBA Legends
When Zach Janner (CS ’27) looked across the gym floor, he saw LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and other NBA legends in the stands.
MNU Receives Humanities Kansas Grant
MidAmerica Nazarene University announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Humanities Kansas to support the study of the history of the Madame C.J. Walker School in Merriam, Kansas.
Alumni Awards 2024 Presented at Homecoming
Each year, the MNU Alumni Association selects outstanding alumni and friends of MNU to honor with the Alumni Awards.
