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Questions & Answers

You have questions. We have answers here!

You have questions: How do you connect most meaningfully with the MNU alumni community? How do you update your information? What’s happening at MNU or near you that might be interesting for you and/or your family? How do you maximize your alumni capital? All these questions and more are answered for you here.

Our Alumni Community

MNU identifies an alum as anyone who has had a previous academic relationship with the university, including graduates, former students with at least 12 credit hours, honorary degree holders, and former full-time faculty and staff members who served at the university for at least five years.

Once an individual meets the qualifications of an alum, he or she is automatically a member of the MNU Alumni Association. No dues are required to be a member.

There is so much value in being an MNU alum. The campus is home to experts in almost every field for professional growth throughout your life. MNU is also a source of entertainment and edification – performing arts, cultural events, special speakers, chapel series, worship services, sporting events, and more. MNU can help you get your first dream job or pivot to your next one. We offer continuing education (another degree, an advanced degree, or a professional certificate) to help you take that next step in your career. Our alumni events and activities allow you to connect with inspirational content and other alums to enrich your life or advance your career. Further, MNU is a place where you can practice leading a purposeful life – whether you give your time, talent, treasure, or ties.

The best way to find a former classmate is to contact the MNU Alumni Engagement Team. We will take your contact information and reach out to the desired individual using our database. We will ask that person to contact you.

The MNU Alumni Engagement Team wants to help alumni connect with other Pioneers near them. For instance, we could easily create a Facebook group and invite alums residing in a 50-mile radius to join the group, so you all can connect online and then in person. MNU is also actively creating a network of Alumni Hubs across the United States. To learn more about these hubs, click here.

The MNU Alumni Engagement Team should be one of the first places you turn if you have a question or concern about something related to the university. We also encourage you to reach out to a member of the Alumni Council. Review the list of Council members here.

Your Information

The easiest way to update your information is to fill out this form. You may also contact the MNU Alumni Engagement Team directly by calling 913-971-3275 or emailing alumni@873515.com.

To share personal news about your birth/adoption, wedding, career update or retirement, simply fill out this form.

The MNU Alumni Engagement Team can assist you in working with the Registrar’s Office to secure your diploma. Some things that might delay your receiving your diploma include unpaid fees and unfinished coursework. Your diploma will be mailed to you.

If you need a digital copy of your transcript of completed coursework, please fill out the request form or contact the MNU Registrar’s Office by calling 913-971-3626.

The MNU Alumni Engagement Team has a limited number of yearbooks for each publication year (through 2017). Additional copies are available free of charge in Mabee Learning Commons. You may secure your copy or copies by stopping by the library and requesting the year or years in question. If you need it mailed, we will connect you to the MNU Post Office to coordinate shipping costs.

News & Events

The MNU Alumni Engagement Team is actively looking for more stories to share about the lives and legacies of our alumni. We are collecting most alumni-related stories here, but you may also find them in the MNU Newsroom here.

We work hard to develop events and activities that interest and impact our alumni. Many events are online; others require minimal investment to attend. For a complete listing of upcoming events, visit our Event Calendar.

The Alumni Engagement Team works closely with the Center for Career & Workforce Development to provide students and alumni with access to career services and employment opportunities. To learn more about our collaboration, visit the Alumni page.

This question is one of our favorites! Our goal is to help alumni take another step closer to the university by giving your time, talent, treasure, and/or ties. Learn more about all these opportunities by visiting our Volunteer page.

Benefits of Being an Alum

Looking for a job or pivoting to a new career? Let the MNU Alumni Engagement Team help! We can connect you to robust services for everything from beefing up your resume and searching career opportunities more effectively, to preparing for an important interview and finding your purpose in the workplace.

If you discover the need for more education—whether it’s another degree, an advanced degree, or a professional certificate—check out the MNU School of Professional & Graduate Studies. We provide accelerated degree programs using a cohort model at an affordable price.

Alumni have lifetime access to MNU’s library services and resources. Simply apply for a library card onsite and you will have access to everything the Mabee Learning Commons has to offer.

Alumni may also take advantage of a discounted program to use the conference space in the new Cunningham Center for meetings of 15-150 people. To reserve your date, contact MNU Events & Conference Services by calling 913-971-3604 or emailing conferences@873515.com.

Navigate Your Alumni Journey

Engage more deeply in the life and mission of your alma mater. 

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Dr. David Spittal​

President

EdD; Educational Administration (Higher Education/Public Relations), Ball State University
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BS; Music & Art Education, Ball State University

Dr. David Spittal has been the president of MidAmerica Nazarene University since 2012. Under his leadership, the university is striving to reach the next level of God-honoring excellence.

Prior to coming to MNU, Dr. Spittal served as president of Southern Wesleyan University in Central, S.C., from 1994 to 2011. During his 17-year tenure, the university experienced historic growth and expanded to five campuses and learning centers. His work led SWU to strengthen and build relationships with the local and regional community.

An influential member of the local community, Dr. Spittal serves on various councils and boards including the Council of Advisors of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trustees for the Kansas Independent College Association and Kansas Independent College Fund. He is a member of the USA/Canada Council of Education of the Church of the Nazarene.

He and his wife Donna have two grown sons and six grandchildren.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Cleveland University-Kansas City Cooperative Program:

  • Accelerated pathway to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
  • Acceptance into Cleveland for all students who complete appropriate coursework at MNU with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
  • Specialized advisor for students of MNU who intends to pursue professional study at Cleveland.

To qualify for program entry at MNU students must:

  • Desire to pursue a career in Chiropractic Medicine
  • Major in Kinesiology

To qualify for program entry at Cleveland students must:

  • Complete an application to Cleveland 6 months in advance of desired entrance date.
  • Complete a minimum of 99 hours of an undergraduate degree at MNU.
  • Maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Complete all coursework as outlined in the agreement between MNU and Cleveland.

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@873515.com

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program:

  • Preference points on application into a highly competitive program.
  • Mission alignment between Southwest Baptist University and MNU.

To qualify for the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program  students must:

  • Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
  • Complete the GRE
  • Complete the PT application through PTCAS
  • Provide documentation of 40 hours observation in physical therapy.
  • Complete selected prerequisite courses with a minimum of “C” and a 3.25 prerequisite GPA.

Your adviser will work with you to ensure that you take the required prerequisite courses to qualify for this program.

For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@873515.com

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science cooperative program:

  • 3+2 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 2 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU and a bachelor’s degree from MNU, or
  • 3+3 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 3 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU, a bachelor’s degree from MNU, plus a master’s in engineering from WashU.
  • Combines the best of MNU with the strength of a top engineering school
  • Students participating in the 3+3 options receive a 50-60% tuition discount at WashU
  • GRE is not required for admission

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

  • Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better in science and mathematics courses
  • Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at WashU students must:

  • Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
  • Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of transferable college credit
  • Complete the following courses:
    • Chemistry: one semester of general chemistry with lab
    • Computer Programming: One course or certified proficiency in a high-level language
    • English Composition: One course or certified proficiency
    • Humanities and Social Sciences: At least 15 hours (see WashU website for specific prerequisites)
    • Mathematics: See WashU website for specific prerequisites
    • Physics: One year calculus-based physics with lab
  • See WashU website for department-specific prerequisites

To learn more about program offerings at MNU and degree specific prerequisites, visit engineering.wustl.edu/dualdegree

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Craig Masters at cmasters@873515.com

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