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OMAHA & ONLINE CEREMONY | FRIDAY, MAY 8 | 7 PM

UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY | SATURDAY, MAY 9 | 10 AM

WIKERT EVENT CENTER | FREMONT, NEBRASKA

May 2026

Omaha & Online Commencement Ceremony Begins on page 3

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Begins on page 13

2026 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS

Lamont Anthony Wells

Rev. Lamont Anthony Wells (he/him/his) is the Executive Director, Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Colleges and Universities (NECU). NECU is an association of 28 colleges and universities of the ELCA.

Wells also serves as Strategic Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Wartburg Teological Seminary, and is the immediate past National President of the African Descent Lutheran Association (ADLA). Previously, he served as Program Director for Campus Ministry in the ELCA (LuMin). LuMin is a network of inclusive faith-based and service communities on and near campuses at over 240 colleges and universities across the USA.

In his career, he has led programs and communities of multiple denominations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, including having served as the Lutheran Campus Pastor for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Atlanta University Center (AUC).

He earned a Professional Certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Cornell University. As a professionally trained coach, he eff ectively helps individuals, groups, and organizations to unlock their potential and maximize their own performance.

Previously he earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Sociology at Morehouse College. Rev. Wells has also earned a Master of Arts in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity degree in Leadership from the Interdenominational Teological Center/Johnson C. Smith Seminary. He completed Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Emory University. Pastor Wells has studied Leadership at Harvard Divinity School, Princeton Teological Seminary and was named a clergy fellow of the Chautauqua Institute.

Pastor Wells is a member of the National Honor Society of Teta Phi and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Along with his years of service, he has received numerous honors and awards signifying his spirit of excellence, including his induction into the prestigious Board of Distinguished Preachers at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

A dynamic speaker and prophetic preacher, Rev. Wells is frequently called to address organizations, churches, conferences, convocations, retreats, and workshops in various public, social, and ecumenical communities. His prophetic message of ecumenism and social justice motivates him as a leader, team builder, and community organizer.

Terra Uhing

Terra Uhing is graduating with a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation from Midland University, and as a proud member of the program’s inaugural cohort, she is grateful for the perseverance it took to balance a career, a family, and a farm to arrive at this moment.

Terra serves in a leadership role in the public health field and has worked in and around the Fremont area since 2011. Her organization serves Dodge, Saunders, and Washington counties in eastern Nebraska. Grounded in the belief that we are all better when we lift each other up, Terra is passionate about making a meaningful diff erence through collaboration and leadership in public health.

Outside of her professional work, Terra lives in rural Craig on her family farm with her husband, where they have raised their four children: Ashley, Brett, Aubrey, and Addaley. She is also the proud grandmother of Annie.

Dr. Uhing is deeply honored to serve as the 2026 commencement speaker and looks forward to celebrating this milestone alongside her fellow graduates.

MIDLAND UNIVERSITY Commencement

Omaha & Online Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 8, 2026

Wikert Event Center

Fremont, Nebraska

PROCESSIONAL

WELCOME

Director for Campus Ministry and Spiritual Wellness | Ms. Lisa Kramme

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS

President | Dr. Aly Williams

INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKERS

President | Dr. Aly Williams

SPEAKERS’ REMARKS TO THE CLASS OF 2026

Dr. Terra Uhing, EdD, Graduate Class of ‘26

Lamont Anthony Wells

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES

HOODING OF THE GRADUATES

Dunklau School of Business | Dr. Nick Schreck

Walker School of Education | Dr. Cammy Romanuck Murphy, Ms. Nancy Christensen, & Dr. Kate Hobgood

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

President | Dr. Aly Williams

ALUMNI INDUCTION

Director of Alumni Relations | Mr. Evan Hunt

CLOSING OF THE ACADEMIC CEREMONY

President | Dr. Aly Williams

BENEDICTION & BLESSING

Director for Campus Ministry and Spiritual Wellness | Ms. Lisa Kramme

RECESSIONAL

(The audience will remain seated for the recessional.)

CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

DOCTORAL DEGREES

EDD | Doctor of Education

MASTER’S DEGREES

MED | Master of Education

MSPD | Master of Special Education

MS | Master of Science

MBA | Master of Business Administration

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

BA | Bachelor of Arts

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Barbara Caples, EDD | Omaha, Nebraska

Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Innovation

On Track to English Proficiency: Strengthening English Language

Development for Long-Term English Learners through Improvement Science

Christine Clinton, EDD | Tacoma, Washington

Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Innovation

Conflict with Confidence: An Improvement Science Approach to Building

Conflict Management Self-Efficacy in First-Term Air Force Officers

Jill Frederick, EDD | La Vista, Nebraska

Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Innovation

Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Identify and Differentiate for High-Ability

Learners: An Improvement Science Journey at a Midwestern University

Cassandra Kenedy, EDD | Omaha, Nebraska

Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Innovation

Tools for Engagement: Building Teacher Efficacy in Student Engagement

Trough an Improvement Science Approach

Terra Uhing, EDD | Craig, Nebraska

Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Innovation

Belonging, Communication, and Intent to Stay: An Improvement Science Approach to Public Health Workforce Retention

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Yousra Abdulrazig, MED | Omaha, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Curtis Berge II, MED | Omaha, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Carrie Braniff, MED | Tekamah, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Elliot Brummond, MED | Norfolk, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Emma Cortney, MED | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Nicole Edwards, MED | Bellevue, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Jacob Ellis, MED | Savannah, Missouri

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Jennifer Fangmeier, MED | Elkhorn, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Amy Fitl, MED | Omaha, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Heather Fox, MED | Sioux City, Iowa

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Alycia Goodlett, MED | Omaha, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Patrick Hays, MED | Elkhorn, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Brenda Ibarra Bojorquez, MED | Fremont, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Morgan Jarabe, MED | Gretna, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Tiff any Karnatz, MED | Fremont, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Jessica Kotrous, MED | Madison, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Jacqueline Metzler, MED | Omaha, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Kacie Murtha, MED | Springfield, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Josh O’Brien, MED | Omaha, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Katherine Osmundson, MED | Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Sarah Serrano, MED | Blair, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Miki Stewart, MED | Bellevue, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Victoria TaLa, MED | Omaha, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Sydney Trench, MED | Omaha, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Janon Tufte, MED | Omaha, Nebraska

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Zachary White, MED | Iowa City, Iowa

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

MASTER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Tara Carlson, MSPD | Sutton, Nebraska

Master of Special Education - Behavior Intervention Specialist

Lisa Saxton, MSPD | Fremont, Nebraska

Master of Special Education - Behavior Intervention Specialist

Jennifer Tedrow, MSPD | Fremont, Nebraska

Master of Special Education - Behavior Intervention Specialist

Samantha Waterman, MSPD | Omaha, Nebraska

Master of Special Education - Behavior Intervention Specialist

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Robert Baxley, MS | Dallas, Texas

Sport Administration and Leadership

Brendan Bills, MS | Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sport Administration and Leadership

Meghan Christensen, MS | Blair, Nebraska

Learning and Talent Development

Rebecca Clinard, MS | Lincoln, Nebraska

Learning and Talent Development

Andrew Curran, MS | Ottumwa, Iowa

Sport Administration and Leadership

Matthew Davis, MS | Locust Grove, Georgia

Sport Administration and Leadership

Qwenyona Evans, MS | Omaha, Nebraska

Sport Administration and Leadership

Kayla Flanigan, MS | Omaha, Nebraska

Learning and Talent Development

Luke Gdowski, MS | Nashville, Tennessee

Sport Administration and Leadership

Dylan Hastings, MS | Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sport Administration and Leadership

Taylor Janke, MS | Oakland, Nebraska

Learning and Talent Development

Dawson Klebe, MS | Lincoln, Nebraska

Sport Administration and Leadership

Timothy Klepper, MS | Papillion, Nebraska

Sport Administration and Leadership

Hilton Mehrmann, MS | Pleasanton, Texas

Sport Administration and Leadership

Mattilyn Reiling, MS | Lincoln, Nebraska

Sport Administration and Leadership

Cade Sortino, MS | Omaha, Nebraska

Sport Administration and Leadership

Benjamin Starman, MS | Omaha, Nebraska

Sport Administration and Leadership

Kelly Welbourn, MS | Omaha, Nebraska

Learning and Talent Development

Shaylee Welch, MS | Belton, Missouri

Sport Administration and Leadership

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Nathen Bitzer, MBA | Waverly, Nebraska

Master of Business Administration

Amanda Clark, MBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Master of Business Administration

Cali Cordova, MBA | Bushland, Texas

Master of Business Administration

Alicia Gates, MBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Master of Business Administration

Nathan Marquardt, MBA | Batavia, Illinois

Master of Business Administration

Ondrej Patha, MBA | Dobromerice, Czech Republic Master of Business Administration

Emily Prai, MBA | Lincoln, Nebraska

Master of Business Administration

Christopher Siefken II, MBA | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Master of Business Administration

Cassandra Sorenson, MBA | Lawton, Oklahoma

Master of Business Administration

Devan Sorenson, MBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Master of Business Administration

Nancy Spidle, MBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Master of Business Administration

Casey Vaughan, MBA | Fremont, Nebraska

Master of Business Administration

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Melissa Adamski, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Desirae Anson, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Secondary Education (TCL)

Magna Cum Laude

Irlanda Arenas, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Cum Laude

Andrea Bertrang, BA | Ralston, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Christina Blue, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Isela Cardenas, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Natasha Carrizales, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Magna Cum Laude

Kayla Diggins, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Sarah Dohmen, BA | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Becky Drapeau, BA | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Rhian Ervin, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Christina Flores, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Valerie Frank, BA | Bellevue, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Magna Cum Laude

Delicia Gaines, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Ana Garcia, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Anton Goodwin, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Magna Cum Laude

Jessica Grasmick, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Kaitlin Halford, BA | Bellevue, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Melissa Herman, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Michael Keller Jr., BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Secondary Education (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Regina Lager, BA | Bellevue, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Tiff any Marquardt, BA | Tekamah, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

GTeyia Milton, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Miracle Northcutt, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Emily Powers, BA | Valparaiso, Indiana

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Gabrielle Ramos, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Gisela Robles, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Rachel Salinas, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Alex Schubauer, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Kimberly Still, BA | Fremont, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Emily Trimble, BA | Richmond, Minnesota

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Anne Francis Wenas, BA | Bennington, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Summa Cum Laude

Alicia Wickham, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Kristina Zellner, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8 (TCL)

Magna Cum Laude

Tis program is not an official document. Due to time constraints, it is printed before the final list of degree candidates and official academic awards can be determined. Honors and other awards are calculated through December 2025 and will be determined after all academic obligations are met. Students are listed by their degree earned and their primary major. Additional areas of study are listed on the official transcript. See the Academic Catalog for more information. Office of the Registrar 402-941-6221 registrar@midlandu.edu

2026 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS

Lamont Anthony Wells

Rev. Lamont Anthony Wells (he/him/his) is the Executive Director, Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Colleges and Universities (NECU). NECU is an association of 28 colleges and universities of the ELCA.

Wells also serves as Strategic Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Wartburg Teological Seminary, and is the immediate past National President of the African Descent Lutheran Association (ADLA). Previously, he served as Program Director for Campus Ministry in the ELCA (LuMin). LuMin is a network of inclusive faith-based and service communities on and near campuses at over 240 colleges and universities across the USA.

In his career, he has led programs and communities of multiple denominations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, including having served as the Lutheran Campus Pastor for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Atlanta University Center (AUC).

He earned a Professional Certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Cornell University. As a professionally trained coach, he eff ectively helps individuals, groups, and organizations to unlock their potential and maximize their own performance.

Previously he earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Sociology at Morehouse College. Rev. Wells has also earned a Master of Arts in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity degree in Leadership from the Interdenominational Teological Center/Johnson C. Smith Seminary. He completed Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Emory University. Pastor Wells has studied Leadership at Harvard Divinity School, Princeton Teological Seminary and was named a clergy fellow of the Chautauqua Institute.

Pastor Wells is a member of the National Honor Society of Teta Phi and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Along with his years of service, he has received numerous honors and awards signifying his spirit of excellence, including his induction into the prestigious Board of Distinguished Preachers at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

A dynamic speaker and prophetic preacher, Rev. Wells is frequently called to address organizations, churches, conferences, convocations, retreats, and workshops in various public, social, and ecumenical communities. His prophetic message of ecumenism and social justice motivates him as a leader, team builder, and community organizer.

Raiquen Ra ffi n Pampa Raffin is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Data Analytics and a compressed major in Financial Services. Originally from Córdoba, Argentina, he has represented Midland University as a pole vaulter on the track and field team. Troughout his time at Midland, Pampa has exemplified leadership as a Student Hall Director and through his involvement on campus as President of Global Warriors, member of the Student Senate, and a multiple-time award winner in FBLA. His journey stands as a testament to resilience and the transformative power of embracing new challenges to lead in the world with purpose.

MIDLAND UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Wikert Event Center

Fremont, Nebraska

PROCESSIONAL

Pomp and Circumstance | No. 1, Op. 60, Sir Edward Elgar

WELCOME

Director for Campus Ministry and Spiritual Wellness | Ms. Lisa Kramme

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS

President | Dr. Aly Williams

INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKERS

President | Dr. Aly Williams

SPEAKERS’ REMARKS TO THE CLASS OF 2026

Mr. Raiquen Raffin, BSBA, Undergraduate Class of ‘26

Lamont Anthony Wells

JOHN R. PRAUNER AWARD

President | Dr. Aly Williams

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES

Chief Academic Officer | Dr. Jamie Simpson

Luther College of Arts & Sciences | Dr. Megan Nielsen

Walker School of Education | Ms. Nancy Christensen

College of Health Professions | Dr. Tesa Keeling

Dunklau School of Business | Dr. Nick Schreck

SPECIAL MUSIC

Bridge Over Troubled Water arranged by Kirby Shaw

Director | Mr. Joel Johnston

Collaborative Pianist | Mr. Mark Misfeldt

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

Chairman of the Board of Directors | Mr. Tony Urban

ALUMNI INDUCTION

Director of Alumni Relations | Mr. Evan Hunt

CLOSING OF THE ACADEMIC CEREMONY

President | Dr. Aly Williams

BENEDICTION & BLESSING

Director for Campus Ministry and Spiritual Wellness | Ms. Lisa Kramme

RECESSIONAL

(The audience will remain seated for the recessional.)

ALMA MATER

Mighty Midland

Midland University Choir
Gladys Jackson Roger Williams

CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

BA | Bachelor of Arts

BGS | Bachelor of General Studies

BS | Bachelor of Science

BSBA | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

BSN | Bachelor of Science in Nursing

HONORS

Summa Cum Laude | Gold Cords

Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.90-4.00

Magna Cum Laude | Silver Cords

Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.70-3.89

Cum Laude | White Cords

Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.50-3.69

LUTHER COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Callee Alexander, BA | Ord, Nebraska

Arts Management

Magna Cum Laude

Geoff rey Allen, BA | Stockton, California

Communication Studies

Abigail Barnum, BA | Ava, Missouri

Applied Behavior Analysis

Psychology

Magna Cum Laude

Jadin Beckwith, BA | Hooper, Nebraska

Human Services

Brody Boyle, BA | Wilton, California

Criminal Justice

Cayden Brandner Stanton, BA | Queen Creek, Arizona

Criminal Justice

Cum Laude

Eny Bravo Torcios, BA | Norfolk, Nebraska

Criminal Justice

Sociology

Magna Cum Laude

Ryan Brazau, BA | La Vista, Nebraska

Human Services

Jennifer Chaparro, BA | Fremont, Nebraska

Human Services

Saul Contreras, BA | Fremont, Nebraska

Arts Management

Sophie De Rouin, BA | Vienna, Austria

Communication Studies

Summa Cum Laude, Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Davanna Ditto, BA | Vulcan, Alberta, Canada

Psychology

Sociology

Cum Laude

Sabrina Durham, BA | LaSalle, Ontario, Canada

Psychology

Magna Cum Laude

Lylah Elizalde, BA | Las Vegas, Nevada

Criminal Justice

William Gonzales, BA | Sacramento, California

Communication Studies

Ashanti Griffi n, BA | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Criminal Justice

Madison Hall, BA | Bennington, Nebraska

Arts Management

Devin Huguenot, BA | Loomis, California

Psychology

Criminal Justice (Compressed)

Addison Johnson, BA | Bellevue, Nebraska

Psychology

Madison Jones, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Psychology

Applied Behavior Analysis

Magna Cum Laude

Ciera Jorge, BA | Seattle, Washington

Psychology

Allaya Livingston, BA | Houston, Texas

Criminal Justice

Summa Cum Laude

Cole Macaluso, BA | Fremont, Nebraska

Psychology

Sociology

Business Administration (Compressed)

Summa Cum Laude

Keaton Mackin, BA | Blue Hill, Nebraska

Arts Management

Magna Cum Laude

Anthony Martinez, BA | Roseville, California

Criminal Justice

Easton McCa fferty, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

History

Leia Miller, BA | Franklin, Tennessee

Sociology

Psychology

Summa Cum Laude, Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Madison Nannen, BA | Blair, Nebraska

Arts Management

Communication Studies (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Karen Orellana-Aragon, BA | Fremont, Nebraska

Human Services

Magna Cum Laude

Marshall Powers, BA | Clarion, Pennsylvania

Arts Management

Nathan Powis, BA | Verwood, England

Psychology

Sport Management

Magna Cum Laude

Laila Purry, BA | Kent, Washington

Communication Studies

Haley Rich, BA | Fremont, Nebraska

History

Nicholas Segura, BA | Las Vegas, Nevada

Criminal Justice

Zephaniah Sivels, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Human Services

Logan Spencer, BA | Lindsborg, Kansas

Psychology

Criminal Justice

Sociology

Magna Cum Laude, Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Abigail Spidle, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Psychology

Business Administration (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Rawley Stroud, BA | Greenwood Village, Colorado

Psychology

Hannah Walker, BA | Rapid City, South Dakota

Psychology

Jason Walker Jr., BA | Lancaster, California

Sociology

Taylor Wieczorek, BA | Lincoln, Nebraska

Criminal Justice

Lauren Williams, BA | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Psychology

Applied Behavior Analysis

Magna Cum Laude

WALKER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Yosayra Borrego, BA | Grand Island, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Danielle Bruce, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Peyton Busteed, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Secondary Education

English (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Paeton Coler, BA | Norfolk, Nebraska

Special Education Generalist: K-12

Summa Cum Laude

Jillian Dames, BA | Scribner, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Alyssa Denman, BA | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Aria Feit, BA | Lincoln, Nebraska

Secondary Education

English (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Kay Hopfensperger, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Secondary Education

Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Triton Ivy, BA | Apache, Oklahoma

Education Studies

Hunter Jones, BA | Papillion, Nebraska

Education, PK-12

Quinn Kay, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Education, PK-12

Summa Cum Laude

Rubie Klausen, BA | Wayne, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Angelea Lockhart, BA | Fremont, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Ava Matthews-McCulley, BA | Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Matthew Phillips, BA | Wahoo, Nebraska

Education, PK-12

Kylie Phillips, BA | Fremont, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Jenna Pool, BA | Waverly, Nebraska

Secondary Education

English (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Weston Reiman, BA | Weeping Water, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Cole Renken, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Special Education Generalist: K-12

Evelyn Rothanzl, BA | Blair, Nebraska Education, PK-12

Cum Laude

Megan Ruhter, BA | Ashland, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Emma Tompson, BA | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Brynn Tosh, BA | Souris, Manitoba, Canada

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Steven Tucker, BA | Omaha, Nebraska

Secondary Education

History (Compressed)

Summa Cum Laude, Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Sadee Ullman, BA | Wymore, Nebraska

Secondary Education

Whitney Walling, BA | Fremont, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Summa Cum Laude

Casper Waters, BA | Lincoln, Nebraska

Elementary Education, K-8

Cum Laude

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Laura Alonzo Tzunux, BS | Fremont, Nebraska

Biology

Human Services

Magna Cum Laude, Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Taylor Bell, BS | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

Exercise Science

Cum Laude

NaTaija Blaylock, BS | Las Vegas, Nevada

Biology

Tariq Brown, BA | Des Moines, Iowa

Strength and Conditioning

Addison Castellanos, BS | Murrieta, California

Exercise Science

Biology

Magna Cum Laude

Seth Coartney, BS | Nickerson, Nebraska

Biology

Sara Diew, BS | South Sioux City, Nebraska

Biology

Alexis Dominguez-Millsop, BS | Las Vegas, Nevada

Exercise Science

Summa Cum Laude

Emily Ferron, BA | Gilbert, Arizona

Strength and Conditioning

Summa Cum Laude

Mathew Flores-Ortiz, BS | Watsonville, California

Exercise Science

Dominic Jochim, BS | Bismarck, North Dakota

Exercise Science

Magna Cum Laude

Kenneth Johnson, BS | Omaha, Nebraska

Exercise Science

Strength and Conditioning

Sean Koch, BA | Liechtenstein

Strength and Conditioning

Cum Laude

Heidi Krajicek, BS | Yutan, Nebraska

Exercise Science

Alyssa Kwarciany, BS | Johnson Creek, Wisconsin

Exercise Science

Summa Cum Laude

Andrew Leikam, BS | Aurora, Colorado

Exercise Science

Cum Laude

Jenna Lemley, BS | Troy Mills, Iowa

Biology

Mia Linder, BS | Oakland, Nebraska

Biology

Cum Laude

Colin Macke, BS | Papillion, Nebraska

Exercise Science

Cum Laude

Callie Maguire, BS | Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada

Exercise Science

Magna Cum Laude

Alexander Martucci, BS | Papillion, Nebraska

Exercise Science

Isabel McCarty, BS | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Exercise Science

Glenn Mensah, BA | Providence, Rhode Island

Strength and Conditioning

Maryah Moore, BS | St. Louis, Missouri

Biology

Addisyn Mosier, BS | Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Exercise Science

Tyler Pickworth, BA | Mead, Nebraska

Strength and Conditioning

Trayton Roa, BS | Hays, Kansas

Exercise Science

Amber Rodgers, BS | Omaha, Nebraska

Medical Arts (3+1)

Summa Cum Laude

Quinty Rouschop, BS | Vijlen, Netherlands

Exercise Science

Financial Services (Compressed)

Cum Laude

Brooke Ruland, BS | Waterford, Wisconsin

Exercise Science

Magna Cum Laude

Sarah Sjoberg, BS | Citrus Heights, California

Biology

Business Administration (Compressed)

Cum Laude, Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Brandy Sudario, BS | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Biology

Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Benjamyn Swanson, BS | Jordan, Minnesota

Biology

Business Intelligence and Technology (Compressed)

Sotero Ureno, BS | Anaheim, California

Exercise Science

Zachary Vanek, BS | Arlington, Nebraska

Exercise Science

Magna Cum Laude

Ryan Witte, BS | St. Louis, Missouri

Exercise Science

Cum Laude

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Kaspen Alm, BSN | Mitchell, South Dakota

Nursing - Traditional

Summa Cum Laude

Mya Bolden, BSN | Fremont, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional

Magna Cum Laude

Alyssa Butler, BSN | San Bernardino, California

Nursing - Traditional

Chase Chapa, BSN | Port Lavaca, Texas

Nursing - Traditional Cum Laude

Callahan Eyler, BSN | Fremont, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional Cum Laude

Jenna Flynn, BSN | Fremont, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional

Summa Cum Laude

Krista Hardy, BSN | Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional

Kayley Harrington, BSN | Uehling, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional

Kevvin Ross Hilario, BSN | Los Angeles, California

Nursing - Traditional

Evelyn Hilton, BSN | Fremont, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional Cum Laude

Sydney Hurst, BSN | Fremont, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional

Magna Cum Laude

Michael Martinez, BSN | Jackson, California

Nursing - Traditional

Magna Cum Laude

Tomas Narr, BSN | Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Nursing - Traditional

Magna Cum Laude

Zoe Omura, BSN | Mililani, Hawaii

Nursing - Traditional

Atley Painter, BSN | Spanish Fork, Utah

Nursing - Traditional

Ella Quandt, BSN | Gretna, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional

Cum Laude

Gunnar Ray, BSN | Oakland, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional

Cum Laude

Kailyn Scott, BSN | Broken Bow, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional

Magna Cum Laude

Asher Tomas, BSN | Denver, Colorado

Nursing - Traditional

Elsie Uleman, BSN | Elkhorn, Nebraska

Nursing - Traditional

Summa Cum Laude

DUNKLAU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Tsubasa Abe, BSBA | Saitama, Japan Management

Kevin Adams Jr., BSBA | Sacramento, California

Business Administration

Brodie Arnold, BSBA | Kearney, Nebraska

Digital Marketing

Magna Cum Laude

Wyatt Aumiller, BSBA | Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sports Management

Maci Avila, BSBA | Henderson, Nevada

Business Administration

Cum Laude

Cristian Avitia, BSBA | San Antonio, Texas

Sports Management

Jacey Ballard, BSBA | Baltimore, Maryland

Sports Management

Digital Marketing (Compressed)

Tasha Baxter, BSBA | Nevada, Missouri

Business Administration

Magna Cum Laude

Sean Beatty, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Business Administration

Magna Cum Laude

Caden Becker, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Business Administration

Jennifer Benavidez, BSBA | Cotulla, Texas

Business Administration

Jeremy Bernal Dela Sancha, BSBA | Fremont, Nebraska

Financial Services

Luca Bernardes, BSBA | Patos de Minas, Brazil

Business Administration

Landon Boenzi, BSBA | Marana, Arizona

Business Administration

Benjamin Brantley, BSBA | Wentzville, Missouri

Business Administration

Harald Bustamante, BSBA | Santiago, Chile

Sports Management

Chase Carrere, BSBA | Colusa, California

Accounting

Dane Christensen, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Business Intelligence and Technology

Magna Cum Laude

Gael Conde Netzahual, BSBA | Tlaxcala, Mexico

Business Intelligence and Technology

Colton Costello, BSBA | Council Bluff s, Iowa

Accounting

Michael Crump, BSBA | Sacramento, California

Business Administration

Trevin Cunningham, BSBA | Maryville, Missouri

Financial Services

Magna Cum Laude

Ethan Dahl, BSBA | Lincoln, Nebraska

Agribusiness

Magna Cum Laude

Graziela Dallagnol, BSBA | Cacador, Brazil

Business Administration

Magna Cum Laude

Brady Davis, BSBA | Fremont, Nebraska

Accounting

Magna Cum Laude

Melany Davis, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Digital Marketing

Financial Services (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Tyson Denkert, BSBA | Kenesaw, Nebraska

Business Administration

Cum Laude

Jordan Denton, BSBA | Lincoln, Nebraska

Business Administration

Magna Cum Laude

Nicholas Dolezal, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Business Administration

Cum Laude

Sean Erickson, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Business Administration

Hugo Garcia-Rosado Duran, BSBA | Barcelona, Spain

Business Administration

Felipe Garza, BSBA | McAllen, Texas

Digital Marketing

Tomas Gibson, BSBA | Bury St. Edmunds, England

Sports Management

Magna Cum Laude

Aaliyah Henry, BSBA | Corsicana, Texas

Business Intelligence and Technology

Lucas Hjortkjaer, BSBA | Hvalsoe, Denmark

Business Administration

Business Intelligence and Technology

Summa Cum Laude

Emaline Hodnet, BSBA | Commerce City, Colorado

Business Intelligence and Technology

Kiera Holland, BSBA | Andover, Minnesota

Business Administration

Finance (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Remini Huguenot, BSBA | Loomis, California

Agribusiness

Alexis Iglesias, BSBA | Port Lavaca, Texas

Business Administration

Magna Cum Laude

Cameran Jansky, BSBA | Exeter, Nebraska

Business Administration

Magna Cum Laude

Joshua Kacperski, BSBA | Brisbane, Australia

Sports Management

Summa Cum Laude

Owen Kelley, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Management

Financial Services (Compressed)

Brandon Lance, BSBA | Rosenberg, Texas

Sports Management

Luis Lepe, BSBA | Douglas, Wyoming

Sports Management

Carter Lerch, BSBA | Bennington, Nebraska

Sports Management

Daniel Liebig, BSBA | Linz, Austria

Digital Marketing

Summa Cum Laude

Jocelyn Lopez, BSBA | Las Vegas, Nevada Management

Communication Studies (Compressed)

Cum Laude

Butchiny Lordeus II, BSBA | Deerfield Beach, Florida

Business Intelligence and Technology

Jenna Maler, BSBA | West, Texas

Business Intelligence and Technology

Digital Marketing (Compressed)

Cum Laude

Caleb Malousek, BSBA | Wahoo, Nebraska

Digital Marketing

Cum Laude

Tae Marks, BSBA | Portland, Oregon

Business Intelligence and Technology

Breken Mason, BSBA | Aurora, Utah

Sports Management

Kylie McPherson, BSBA | Colorado Springs, Colorado

Digital Marketing

Magna Cum Laude

Josiah Meyer, BSBA | Fremont, Nebraska Management

Diego Millan, BSBA | Phoenix, Arizona

Accounting

Rudy Morales, BSBA | Shepherd, Texas

Financial Services

Lance Morris, BSBA | Manchester, Jamaica

Business Intelligence and Technology

Jasper Mpofu, BSBA | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Management

Jem Ndja, BSBA | London, England

Sports Management

Kyler Nordstrom, BSBA | Waverly, Nebraska

Agribusiness

Camden Nygaard, BSBA | Chandler, Arizona

Management

Jack Olson, BSBA | Calgary, Alberta

Business Administration

Jacob Orr, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Financial Services

Business Intelligence and Technology (Compressed)

Cum Laude

Isabelle Pagan, BSBA | Elkhorn, Nebraska

Business Administration

Olivia Passo, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Digital Marketing

Cum Laude

Tiff ani Peitz, BSBA | Pierce, Nebraska

Financial Services

Magna Cum Laude

Eimir Perez, BSBA | Panama City, Panama

Digital Marketing

Campbell Petrick, BSBA | Lincoln, Nebraska

Sports Management

Summa Cum Laude

Shyanne Pipkin, BSBA | Lovelady, Texas

Agribusiness

Sport Management (Compressed)

Cum Laude

Keaton Plummer, BSBA | Gering, Nebraska

Business Intelligence and Technology

Darbi Poole, BSBA | McAuley, Manitoba, Canada

Agribusiness

Summa Cum Laude

Erin Power, BSBA | Lincoln, Nebraska

Digital Marketing

Summa Cum Laude

Owen Prince, BSBA | Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Business Intelligence and Technology

Von Ra ffelson, BSBA | Peyton, Colorado

Digital Marketing

Magna Cum Laude

Raiquen Ra ffi n, BSBA | Cordoba, Argentina

Business Intelligence and Technology

Financial Services (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Miguel Raymundo, BSBA | Lexington, Nebraska

Digital Marketing

Leah Redding, BSBA | Grand Junction, Colorado

Sports Management

Gonzalo Rojas, BSBA | Lima, Peru

Business Administration

Caleb Rubitschung, BSBA | Jackson, Minnesota

Agribusiness

Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Kareem Salah, BSBA | Cairo, Egypt

Business Intelligence and Technology

Eunice Sambilay, BSBA | Las Vegas, Nevada

Sports Management

Magna Cum Laude

Audric Scheidel, BSBA | Pleasant Grove, California

Agribusiness

Financial Services (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Hunter Schincke, BSBA | Bennington, Nebraska

Business Intelligence and Technology

Jayden Shakir, BSBA | SCV, California

Sports Management

Ethan Smith, BSBA | Fairbury, Nebraska

Digital Marketing

Magna Cum Laude

Elijah Smith, BSBA | Evanston, Illinois

Business Administration

Isaiah Smith, BSBA | Aurora, Illinois

Business Administration

Jax Sorensen, BSBA | Fremont, Nebraska

Business Administration

Digital Marketing (Compressed)

Wesley Stanfield, BSBA | Los Alamos, New Mexico

Business Administration

Jace Starkey, BSBA | Beatrice, Nebraska

Sports Management

Ryder Stephens, BSBA | Henderson, Nevada

Financial Services

Daniel Suda, BSBA | Jesenice U Prahy, Czech Republic

Business Administration

Sport Management

Summa Cum Laude

Braden Taylor, BSBA | Fremont, Nebraska

Business Intelligence and Technology

Liam Tereposky, BSBA | Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

Financial Services

Summa Cum Laude

Sofia Torres, BSBA | Uvalde, Texas

Business Intelligence and Technology

Shelby Tracy, BSBA | Fremont, Nebraska

Business Intelligence and Technology

Howard Hansen Honors Graduate

Casey Upton, BSBA | Clinton, Mississippi

Financial Services

Digital Marketing (Compressed)

Magna Cum Laude

Carter Wagner, BSBA | Round Rock, Texas

Sports Management

Aiden Walswick, BSBA | Mustang, Oklahoma

Accounting

Business Intelligence and Technology (Compressed)

Zayne Wilson, BSBA | Olathe, Kansas

Accounting

Cum Laude

Ryan Winter, BSBA | Fremont, Nebraska

Sports Management

Jared Wisely, BSBA | Chillicothe, Illinois

Sports Management

Aubrey Woodard, BSBA | Union Grove, Texas

Sports Management

Cum Laude

Logan Wotton, BSBA | Foxwarren, Manitoba, Canada

Financial Services

Magna Cum Laude

Brayden Wright, BSBA | Omaha, Nebraska

Business Administration

Ramiro Yanez, BSBA | San Juan, Texas

Digital Marketing

Janlo Zaayman, BSBA | Pretoria, South Africa

Agribusiness

Tis program is not an official document. Due to time constraints, it is printed before the final list of degree candidates and official academic awards can be determined. Honors and other awards are calculated through December 2025 and will be determined after all academic obligations are met. Students are listed by their degree earned and their primary major. Additional areas of study are listed on the official transcript. See the Academic Catalog for more information. Office of the Registrar 402-941-6221 registrar@midlandu.edu

THE MIDLAND UNIVERSITY CHOIR

Danielle Baker

Kerri Bazis

Alex Bigsby

Isabel Brown

Jordan Brown

Liz Buike

Matt Canales

Jenny Chaparro

Angelica Contreras

Saul Contreras

Kadie Eklund

Miranda Esparza-Jordan

Director | Joel Johnston

Accompanist | Mark Misfeldt

Austyn Gamble

Grace Genoways

Rachel Grenier

Atreyu Holmes

Abigail Kazakevicius

Mia Linder

Jocelyn Logue

Caleb Malousek

AJ Mattingly

Kylie McPherson

McKinnley Mogus

Constance Moreno

Maddy Nannen

Janice Onyeka

Marshall Powers

Laura Ramirez-Torres

Alita Smith

Logan Spencer

Autum Stone

Peyton Styskal

Ava Sutton

Alexxus Taavola

Zander Van Aalst

As first-year students at Midland, the Class of 2026 gathered around the Cross at the Center fountain. Students each made a wish for their academic experience while tossing a medallion into the fountain. Tese medallions have been returned to our graduating class of 2026 to wear as a part of today’s commencement regalia.

THE JOHN R. PRAUNER SENIOR AWARD

Named in memory of John R. Prauner, 1955-1977, this award is presented annually to the member of the Midland senior class who, in the judgment of the institution, best exemplifies scholarship and citizenship, the outstanding qualities for which John was known before his untimely death on November 4, 1977, during his senior year at Midland.

A business major and computer science minor, John was a leader in numerous academic and social organizations. He died of Immunoblastic Lymphoma, a rare form of cancer. Te John Prauner Senior Award is considered to be the top honor that one can earn as a Midland student. (John’s father, Edwin Prauner, was a member of the Business Faculty at Midland from 1940-1981).

2025 Henri Stoeckermann

2024 Madyson Ray

2023 Jessica Montes

2022 Lucas Weyrich

2021 Teo Blum

2020 Amanda Hansen

2019 Weston Shepard

2018 Gabrielle Knobbe

2017 Tyler Ripperger

2016 Steihl Reeves

2015 Taylor Shepard

2014 Kirsten Klitz

2013 Jeremy Denogean

2012 Taylor Jeppesen

2011 Allyson Doerr

2010 Natalie Meduna

2009 Jordan Goodall

2008 Caleb Wentz

2007 Amanda Fryzek

2006 Elizabeth Rohwer

2005 Kristin Hamner

2004 Janelle Sager

2003 Gina Dowis

Paul Foreman

2002 Lawrence Chatters

2001 RaLyne Toelle

2000 Valerie Rempel

1999 Christopher Bristol

1998 Regina Voster

1997 Crystal Childers

1996 Chad Johnson

1995 Jessica Harnisch

1994 Colby Collins

1993 Greg Kavan

1992 Rebecca (Becky) Eisenmann

1991 Gayle Harnisch

1990 Jeffrey Knajdl

1989 Darryl Blum

1988 Alisa Gregory

1987 Karen Moore

1986 Martin J. Russell

1985 Philip Nelson

1984 Russell R. Gronewold

1983 Amy Doerr

1982 Craig Ronhovde

1981 K.C. Engdahl

1980 Kathy J. Cameron Dvorak

1979 Patricia Schmidt Platt

1978 Richard F. Klug

MIDLAND EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Blue Key Award

Kappa Phi Fraternity

Cardinal Key Award

Phi Omega Sorority

Outstanding Student Program

MASH

Emerging Student Leader

Lindsey Ladehoff

Helping Hands Award

Rita Bristol

Outstanding RA of the Year

Noah Doane

Outstanding Student Ambassador

Aiden (AJ) Walswick

Outstanding Student Employee

Josh Kacperski

Outstanding Student Leader of the Year

Brodie Arnold

Outstanding Honors Program Student

Laura Alonzo

Outstanding Student in ABA

Abby Barnum

Outstanding Student in Accounting

Brady Davis

Outstanding Student in Agribusiness

Darbi Poole

Outstanding Student in Arts Management

Marshall Powers

Outstanding Student in Biology

Laura Alonzo

Outstanding Student in BIT

Aiden (AJ) Walswick

Outstanding Student in Business Administration

Lucas Hjortkjaer

Outstanding Student in Communications Studies

Sophie De Rouin

Outstanding Student in Criminal Justice

Allaya Livingston

Outstanding Student in Digital Marketing

Brodie Arnold

Outstanding Student in English

Peyton Busteed

Outstanding Student in Exercise Science

Alexis Dominguez/Millsop (Olivia)

Outstanding Student in Financial Services

Casey Upton

Outstanding Student in History

Haley Rich

Outstanding Student in Human Services

Karen Orellana-Aragon

Outstanding Student in Management

Radek Ruzicka

Student Nurse of the Year

Tomas Narr

Outstanding Student in Psychology

Cole Malacuso

Outstanding Student in Sociology

Logan Spencer

Outstanding Student in Sports Management

Campbell Petrick

Outstanding Student in Strength & Conditioning

Emily Ferron

Elementary Teacher Candidate of the Year

Kylie Phillips

PK-12 Teacher Candidate of the Year

Aria Feit

Te Senior Legacy Challenge gives you the opportunity to say thank you to the people and programs that impacted you and made a difference in your lives. It’s time to leave your legacy and ensure all future Warriors are able to have the same great college experience you had!

Join us in thanking those seniors who joined the challenge to leave a lasting legacy at Midland! Scan the QR code below to see a list of seniors who donated. Participating seniors are also wearing a pin as new members of the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Club!

Congratulations again on this amazing accomplishment!

We’re excited to welcome you into the young alumni family!

ACADEMIC REGALIA

Te caps and gowns worn during formal academic affairs in American colleges and universities are the direct descendants of the everyday attire worn in the universities of medieval England during the 12th and 13th centuries. Each school had its particular dress so that an Oxford man could be distinguished from a Cambridge man, or a divinity student from a layman. Because of the tremendous growth of American colleges, the Intercollegiate Bureau of Academic Costume was organized and a uniform code, adopted by over 700 institutions, was established. Te code established three types of gowns and three types of hoods for bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees, respectively. Te bachelor’s gown has a long, pointed sleeve hanging open, whereas the master’s gown has a long closed sleeve, square at the end with an arc of a circle just above the bottom. Te sleeve extends below the knee with the arm coming through a slit near the elbow. Te doctoral gown is characterized by a voluminous, bell-shaped sleeve on which appear three velvet bars. Te gowns usually are black.

Te hood is the most important and distinctive feature of the costume. Te hoods for all degrees are lined with silk in the official academic color or colors of the institution conferring the degree. Te hoods also have an edging or trim of velvet, with the color indicating the course or discipline to which the degree pertains. Te lining is exposed when the hood is worn. Te bachelor’s hood is rather short with narrow velvet edging. Te master’s hood is considerably longer, has a wider velvet edging, and exposes more of the lining. Te doctoral hood has the widest velvet edging, greatest length and fullest exposure of the lining.

Te black mortarboard cap with tassel is worn with each type of gown, although those persons holding a doctorate often wear a velvet tam. Bachelor’s and master’s degree holders usually wear black tassels, while those persons holding doctorates wear gold.

Some of the colors which may be observed at Commencement and which symbolize various programs of study are as follows:

Latin Honors at Commencement Ceremony

Latin Honors are based on credits and Cumulative GPA as of December 2024. Te student also has completed at least 60 credits at Midland University.

Tassel Colors

Bachelor of Arts (BA) ................................................ White Tassel

Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) White Tassel

Bachelor of Science (BS) ............................................. Yellow Tassel

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)...................... Drab Tassel

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Apricot Tassel

Tis program is not an official document. Due to time constraints, it is printed before the final list of degree candidates and official academic awards can be determined. Honors and other awards are calculated through December 2025 and will be determined after all academic obligations are met. Students are listed by their degree earned and their primary major. Additional areas of study are listed on the official transcript. See the Academic Catalog for more information. Office of the Registrar 402-941-6221 registrar@midlandu.edu

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