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Firm Selected for MNU Presidential Search

Board of Trustees and Presidential Search Committee Chair Dr. Dan Rexroth announced today the selection of executive search...

Dr. David J. Spittal Named Olathe Citizen of the Year

The Olathe Chamber of Commerce honored Dr. David J. Spittal, president of MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU), as its...

MNU Nursing Alum Logan Frye Recognized for Outstanding Patient Care

Logan Frye ('22), BSN, RN, was honored with the DAISY Award® for extraordinary nurses. The DAISY Foundation sponsors...

Accelerated Nursing Program Speeds Career Change

When Jenna Easley decided to pivot from a career in education to nursing, she knew she needed a...

MNU’s Mabee Library Honored for Innovation

MNU’s Mabee Library has been selected as the recipient of the Association of Christian Librarians' 2025 Excellence in...

Beyond The Classroom: Pioneer Trek Offers Hands-On Experience in Missions and Cultural Immersion

Dr. Todd Keller loves travel and sharing the love of Jesus wherever he goes. He recently took over...

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Olathe's Got Talent

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Mar 29, 2025 @ 7:00pm

to Mar 29, 2025 @ 9:00pm

Olathe’s Got Talent is designed for individual students who want to showcase their talent in a local talent competition. Over $11,000 in scholarships to be awarded by local businesses. Two special scholarships may be available through JCCC and/or MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) for students with an interest in attending those institutions.

MNU Theatre | Little Women: The Broadway Musical

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Apr 3, 2025 @ 7:30pm

to Apr 5, 2025 @ 9:30pm

Come see this timeless tale of the March sisters! Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy grow up in front of our eyes wrestling with love, heartbreak, family, and dreams in 1860s New England. Little Women: The Broadway Musical features wonderful music and the story you love.

Performing Arts Preview

Bell Cultural Events Center

Apr 4, 2025 @ 3:00pm

to Apr 4, 2025 @ 9:00pm

If you're interested in MNU band, theatre, choir, or worship arts, this preview day is for YOU! Take an in-depth tour of our Performing Arts facilities, sit on rehearsals, enjoy dinner with current performing arts students, and meet our faculty and directors.

April Virtual Financial Aid Seminar

Online

Apr 12, 2025 @ 10:00am

to Apr 12, 2025 @ 11:00am

Are you a parent or student wondering how best to navigate the college financial aid process? Join our admissions staff for our Virtual Financial Aid Seminar, where you will be provided with tools for college financial planning.

MNU Jazz Ensemble | Jazz-a-Que

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Apr 12, 2025 @ 6:00pm

to Apr 12, 2025 @ 8:00pm

We're excited to announce our annual Jazz-a-Que at MidAmerica Nazarene University on Saturday, April 12, featuring the MNU Jazz Ensemble. A barbeque meal will accompany the entertainment, with proceeds supporting our instrumental music program.

MAX MidAmerica Xtreme #MNUMAX

Various, MNU Campus

Apr 24, 2025 @ 5:30pm

to Apr 26, 2025 @ 2:00pm

Join us for MAX MidAmerica Xtreme with guest speaker Jana Burnham.

MAX Improv Show 4/24

Bell Cultural Events Center - Sunderland Black Box Theatre

Apr 24, 2025 @ 9:00pm

to Apr 24, 2025 @ 11:00pm

The MNU Improv team presents monthly shows on campus. Games and lines are made up on the spot based on your suggestions!

MidAmerica Student Film Festival

Cunningham Center, Student Lounge

Apr 24, 2025 @ 9:00pm

MNU students and current high school students can showcase their unique voices and cinematic expressions in this film festival.

MNU Percussion Studio | Percussion Show

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Apr 26, 2025 @ 7:30pm

to Apr 26, 2025 @ 8:30pm

Enjoy an evening of percussive music, featuring the MNU Percussion Studio. They will perform a variety of percussion ensemble pieces including mallet and battery instruments, drum set, and even your MNU Drumline! You won’t want to miss this exciting performance.

MNU Concert Band, Choirs, and Chamber Orchestra | Let Everything That Has Breath

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Apr 27, 2025 @ 3:30pm

to Apr 27, 2025 @ 5:30pm

Join us as we present our final concert of the season and honor performing arts seniors in the MNU Concert Band, MNU Heritage Choir, MNU Symphonic Choir, and MNU Chamber Orchestra.