white line

Condolences: Mrs. Nancy Robinson

 |
Joseph Kim

MNU mourns the passing of Nancy Robinson, wife of the late Dr. Ed Robinson, MNU’s fourth president, September 22, 2020. Mrs. Robinson served the university as its first lady from July 2005 to May 2010. She joined in working for the beautification of the MNU campus, assisting with events and with Dr. Robinson’s ministry.

Mrs. Robinson’s career was as an educator. She was an engaging writer and adept at communicating with people from all walks of life and in virtually any setting.

“We are saddened to learn of the passing of MNU’s 4th first lady Nancy Robinson,” said MNU President Dr. David Spittal. “Nancy was a woman of great faith and strong courage. Her quiet nature and gentle spirit were evident as she served the university with grace, along with her late husband. Our condolences and prayers are with her daughters, Kelly and Kim and their families, the extended family and her many friends around the world.”

Memorial Service for Nancy Robinson
Saturday October 3 at 3 p.m. (MDT)
Nampa College Church
504 E Dewey Ave, Nampa, ID 83686

A live stream link will be added to this article when available.

Jan
20
MNU’s 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, Kansas
9:30 am

Jan
24
January Virtual College Affordability Seminar
Online
10:00 am

11:00 am
Jan
30
MNU Family Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City, KS
3:00 pm

11:00 am
Jan
31
Olathe's Got Talent 2026
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
7:00 pm

9:00 pm

Featured News

MNU Announces Steve Jin as Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing & Communications
MidAmerica Nazarene University is pleased to welcome Steve Jin as vice president of enrollment, marketing & communications.
Against the Clock at MNU’s 24-Hour Theatre Festival 
A firsthand look at theatre students racing the clock to create and produce a 15-minute production.

Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.