Midway University

Midway University is pleased to recognize these students who were selected by the student body as the 2024 Homecoming Royal Court members.

Midway University held its Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 10, 2024, in Duthie Auditorium, celebrating the dedication and achievements of its latest nursing graduates. The ceremony, a time-honored tradition in the nursing community, saw 30 candidates receive their official Midway University Nursing Pins, symbolizing their transition from students to professional nurses, and for some attaining an advanced degree. The evening began with a warm welcome and an opening prayer led by Auburnleigh Debruler, the class representative, who set the tone for the ceremony with a heartfelt invocation highlighting the noble calling of the nursing profession. The prayer emphasized the importance of compassion, service, and continual learning in nursing. Dr. Diane Chlebowy, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, introduced the keynote speaker, Ms. Katherine L. Leigh, a distinguished alumna of the nursing program and the Senior Director of Quality and Patient Experience at Georgetown Community Hospital. Ms. Leigh shared her inspiring journey and the vital role nurses play in healthcare. Dr. Chlebowy also extended congratulations to the graduates, underscoring the significance of the nursing pin. She explained its historical roots, tracing back to the Maltese Cross and its evolution as a symbol of service and commitment in nursing. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Midway University Nursing Pins and apricot roses, symbolizing the academic discipline of Nursing. Graduates were pinned by family members and mentors, each moment signifying personal triumph and professional readiness.

Midway Kentucky - Midway University conferred degrees on 356 students who completed their coursework over the last academic year at the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony took place in the Graves Amphitheater on the Midway campus, with 223 students participating. The 2023 graduating class included students from 28 states, Puerto Rico, and seven countries.

Gamma Beta Phi is a national honor and service society. With a mission of service, scholarship, and character, we aim to broaden our members' academic and philanthropic lives so that they may graduate ready to make a difference in the world.

Midway University recently inducted students into Beta Beta Beta for 2023. Beta Beta Beta, or Tri-Beta, Biological Honor Society, is a society for students, particularly for undergraduates. It seeks to encourage scholarly attainment in this field of learning by reserving its membership for those who achieve superior academic records and who indicate special aptitude for and major interest in the life sciences.

Alpha Lambda Delta is a certified national honor society that recognizes academic excellence in the first year at a college or university. Midway University inducted the following first-year students into Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society. To be invited to join ALD, full-time students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher in their first semester of college. Visit https://www.nationalald.org to learn more about Alpha Lambda Delta.

On a rainy and windy morning, the Midway men's cross country team competed in the River States Conference Championships on Saturday in Kokomo, Ind. at the IU Kokomo Cross Country Course.

Midway University inducted nine students into the Beta Beta Beta, or Tri-Beta, Biological Honor Society recently during its Academic Honors ceremony.