Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: Justin Pickens Inspires Future Educators
When Justin Pickens (’10) stood before 300 high school students considering a career in education, he shared a message profoundly personal and powerfully hopeful.
MidAmerica Nazarene to Inaugurate Dr. Jon D. North as its Sixth President Nov. 18
MidAmerica Nazarene University is proud to announce the inauguration of Dr. Jon D. North as the sixth president in the university’s 59-year history.
MNU Remembers Dr. James H. Diehl, Sr., General Superintendent Emeritus of the Church of the Nazarene
MidAmerica Nazarene University joins the global Church of the Nazarene in marking the passing of Dr. James H. Diehl, general superintendent emeritus, who passed away on November 2, 2025.
MNU Named a Carnegie Foundation School of OpportunityÂ
MidAmerica Nazarene University has been nationally recognized as one of 478 institutions named a School of Opportunity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
A Purpose-Driven Path to Justice
Andrew Speicher (’98) lives out MNU’s mission daily as a husband, father, attorney, and community leader. His faith journey began at church camp, where he committed his life to Christ—a decision that shaped his education and led him to MNU.
Written in Faith: Student-Athletes Leave Lasting Thoughts For Visitors
Just two days before MidAmerica Nazarene University dedicated its new Copeland Athletic Complex, members of MNU’s Association of Student-Athletes (ASA) gathered for a unique project.
Purposeful Lives In Action
Audrey Weaver, Shawn Evans and Abby Kovalcik are MNU’s 2025 Alumni Award Recipients.
Back On Campus and Ready to Roll!
Why would a university buy a vintage fire truck? For MNU, the answer is simply history, mission and a whole lot of Pioneer fun.
MNU Joins Great Jobs KC’s KC Scholars College Network in Regional Effort to Boost College Access
MNU and Great Jobs KC are partnering to provide even more scholarships to eligible students residing in the greater Kansas City area.
Dr. Jeff DeGraffenreid Honored with Michael Copeland Civic Leadership Award
MidAmerica Nazarene University is proud to announce Dr. Jeff DeGraffenreid (’96, MEd ’99) as the 2025 recipient of the Michael Copeland Civic Leadership Award.