MidAmerica Nazarene University Alumni & Friends

08/31/2026

Randy Motley ('83) has finished his race. His wife, Vana, reported that Randy passed peacefully this morning surrounded by his loved ones. Randy served in ministry, led a corporate IT team, and eventually started his own travel agency. Earlier this spring, he gave our alumni a wonderful tutorial on how to plan the perfect vacation. Randy loved life. He loved his family. He loved Jesus, and Jesus loved him. Now, he is in the arms of Christ. Join us in praying for his family during this difficult time.

08/25/2026

60+ alums and their family members are already signed up to attend Pioneer Football's season opener at Nelson University in Waxahachie, TX this Saturday, August 29. We will be tailgating on the south side of the stadium at 200 Indian Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165, starting at 9:00 AM. The game starts at 11:00 AM. Here's where you get your tix for the game: https://southwestern-assemblies-of-god-university-z6n9.vivenushop.com/event/nelson-football-vs-midamerica-nazarene-universit-xfru67

08/24/2026

Hey Pioneers! Maranatha Christian Academy in Shawnee, KS has an immediate opening for a 9th and 10th grade Bible teacher. You'd be working with other MNU alums, including Alexis Thomas ('26) who's teaching in the science department. If you or someone you know is interested, here is the link:

08/23/2026

Still celebrating this group! 💙🩺

On August 6, we had the chance to celebrate our newest MNU nursing graduates at their pinning ceremony. There were lots of smiles, proud families, a few tears, and plenty of reasons to celebrate!

Pinning is always one of our favorite days because we get to recognize how much these students have accomplished and send them into the nursing profession knowing how proud we are of them.

We have way too many great pictures from the day to share in just one post, so there’s more to come! We’ll be highlighting our award recipients, Sigma inductees, and some of the individual pinning moments over the next several days.

Congratulations, nurses! We can’t wait to see what you do next. 💙

08/18/2026

Now that our classes are in session, the alumni office is focused on Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 9-11. Make plans to join us. Check out the schedule and reserve your tickets today: www.mnu.edu/homecoming.

08/15/2026

We had a great group of alums at our Legacy Family Brunch this morning. Andrew (‘98) and Jill (Wilkinson ‘96) Speicher interviewed the Kenney family — Corey (‘99), Jill (Bachman ‘98), and their incoming freshman daughter Amelia; President North welcomed the students and their families, sharing what had changed and what will never change at MNU; and we played the first-ever game of Pioneer Jeopardy, which the parents won. Excited to see what God is going to do through these students in the years ahead!

08/15/2026

Excited to be hosting my eighth Legacy Family Brunch at MNU. We have a great group of legacy students joining us on campus this fall. NSO Weekend is already off to a great start.

08/14/2026

We are officially eight weeks out from the 2026 Homecoming & Family Weekend. Have you reserved your tickets? If not, here's the best link to all the events and activities and how to save your seat: www.mnu.edu/homecoming

08/07/2026

Hello Pioneers! Today is one of my favorite days of the year, as I get the honor of announcing the 2026 Alumni Award recipients! Please put your hands together for the Alumna of the Year, Rachel Marlow (MEd '15); Alumnus of the Year, Les Thomsen ('72); Young Alum of the Year, Jonathan Babcock ('17); and Carry the Torch Award, Rev. Craig ('85) & Robin (Spindle '85) Coulter. We will recognize these individuals at Homecoming Chapel on Friday, October 9, and formally present them with their awards at the Celebration Breakfast on Saturday, October 10. Join us in congratulating these alums for leading such purposeful lives!

07/22/2026

The MNU community is mourning the loss of longtime professor of practical theology Dr. Barth Smith. Bart was a friend, colleague, and encourager to many. Please lift his family in your prayers. Share a memory of your experience with Barth in the comment section below. Here is the full story from MNU:

MidAmerica Nazarene University joins the Smith family and the broader Church of the Nazarene in mourning the passing of Dr. Barth Smith, professor emeritus of practical theology, whose life of faithful ministry, scholarship, and mentorship shaped generations of students, pastors, and Christian leade...