News / April 7, 2025 Explore the World With Morningside 

By Katie Miller – Are you interested in traveling abroad? Morningside is offering two unique trips in 2026 that will explore diverse cultures. Both trips will provide students with the opportunity to experience new places and people while engaging in hands-on learning.  One of the trips is Cuisine of Spain and Portugal , which will...

Morningside People, News / March 31, 2025 Morningside Celebrates Women of Excellence

By Jaden Carney – On Friday, March 28, 2025, four members of the Morningside University community attended the 40th anniversary of the Siouxland Women’s Aware, Women of Excellence. The Mustangs in attendance were Dr. Leslie Werden, Chair of the Humanities Department; Melissa Nelson, Externship and Internship Coordinator for the Applied Ag and Food Studies Program;...

Morningside People, News / March 25, 2025 How Music Forms the Movie Experience

By Katie Miller – Morningside will host “Experiencing Music in Film” as part of its ongoing Humanities Speaker Series. This discussion will explore the relationship between music and film and how it is used to influence cinematic experiences. This event will take place today, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Weikert Auditorium and will be...

Morningside People, News / March 11, 2025 Poverty Simulation: An Emerging Morningside Experience

By Jaden Carney – This past February, students on the Morningside Campus had the opportunity to participate in and facilitate a Poverty Simulation organized by the Nylen School of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Morningside Civic Union. The simulation took place in the Yockey Community Room of the Olsen Student Center.  Morningside’s...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement.  Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

News / February 18, 2025 President’s Opening Remarks Draw Controversy

By Jaden Carney – On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Morningside University Student Body President Greg Clark started the Student Government meeting held in the Olsen Student Center at 7:00 p.m. In his opening remarks, Clark’s theme was commitment. The story discussed, as Clark’s example, was of Hernán Cortés, the Spanish Conquistador, and his desire to...

News / February 6, 2025 Get Involved: WOO and Peer Mentors Recruiting for Next Year

By Jaden Carney – Ways students can gain leadership experience on campus are to become members of the Welcome Orientation Organizers, otherwise known as the infamous WOO Crew, or to get involved as Peer Mentors. WOO Crew Members are required to meet students and establish initial communication with them. Tasha Goodvin, Associate Vice President for...

News / January 30, 2025 New Towing Signs at Lewis Hall Spark Parking Concerns Among Students

By Katie Miller – New towing signs in front of Lewis Hall have caught the attention of Morningside University students, raising concerns over parking availability and enforcement. The signs reinforce existing parking regulations, designating certain spots exclusively for guests. Director of Safety and Security Brett Lyon clarifies towing signs in front of Lewis Hall are...

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Icy Conditions for Spring Semester Check-In
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Icy Conditions for Spring Semester Check-In

(1.10.17) By Jaclyn Arens–Morningside students have are dealing with icy and cold conditions as they migrate back to campus after a long break. Most students are excited to come back to school, however. Emily Houlsworth says, “I love coming back because I get to see all my friends again, and starting a new semester is…

Tattoo or Taboo?
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Tattoo or Taboo?

(12.6.16) By Jaden Lux–It’s a question many young adults wonder about when they get the tattoo bug: Will getting that work of art done affect the potential for getting hired? According to professionals at Morningside, it depends. David Elder, an associate professor of writing and rhetoric, gives his thoughts. “I don’t think there is anything…

Morningside debuts new e-sports program
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Morningside debuts new e-sports program

 (12.6.16) By Blake Meacham–Over the past few years, the United States has experienced an uprising of a new sport. This sport isn’t played on a court or a field, and it doesn’t use bats or balls or nets. Rather, it’s played in a room of any size, and the equipment used to compete is a…

Christmas at Morningside: Come together & Celebrate
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Christmas at Morningside: Come together & Celebrate

(12.2.16) By Jaden Lux–Christmas At Morningside is here again, bringing that same well-known holiday charm to the community tonight in Eppley Auditorium. Students, community members, faculty, and staff are all preparing for what one student says is the most special Christmas At Morningside yet. “Christmas At Morningside is special because of the individuals who are…

Stepping out into the ‘real world’
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Stepping out into the ‘real world’

(11.21.16) By Alyssa Nehring–Each department at Morningside takes a great interest in exposing students to different experiences that expand their knowledge of life after the degree. Recently, three different departments on campus–the business, art, and biology/chemistry departments–extended various opportunities for students to step out in the real world. The art department traveled to Seattle during…

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Weighing the advantages of emergency training

By Mikaela Livengood–Morningside College is a quiet college with a beautiful campus, friendly faculty and staff, and about 1,300 undergraduate students. As a small college, some people find it hard to believe that emergencies really could happen at Morningside, but they could. A shooting or any other serious emergency can happen anywhere at any time,…

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