April 2024

MNU Hosts Influencer Luncheon to Address Kansas Teacher Shortages

National, state and local education leaders at MNU Education Influencers Luncheon April, 25, 2024

National, state, and local leaders gathered on the campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University last week to discuss challenges to public education and how MNU could be part of the solution to teacher shortages across Kansas and other states. U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) greeted participants discussing teacher shortages.

Top Educator Award Goes to MNU Alum

Alumnus Matt Mayeske, Class of 2018, received the national Milken Educator Award by the Milken Family Foundation on February 8. The prestigious recognition comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize and honors outstanding educators across the country for excellence in and out of the classroom.

MNU and Olathe Sign First Responders Scholarship Agreement

MNU President David Spittal, Fire Chief Jeff DeGraffenreid, Mayor John Bacon and Police Chief Mike Butaud signing scholarship agreement

Exquisite Evening Raises Over $800,000 for Scholarships

Auctioneers Kevin Borger and Lenny Mullin during the live auction portion of the evening.

President’s Honors was a resounding success, with over $800,000 raised, bringing the total amount raised over 12 years of the gala to an impressive $7.5 million.

MNU Thanks Kansas State Legislators

State legislators with MNU students and administration

This week, MNU expressed appreciation to local legislators who represent the districts, including MNU and Johnson County. Guests for the luncheon included Senator Dinah Sikes, Representative Robyn Essex, Representative Allison Houghland, and Representative Nikki McDonald.