Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf:  Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

 By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real 

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit.  The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

Campus Life, News, Sports / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

Mustangs blank BCU 56-0 (photos)
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Mustangs blank BCU 56-0 (photos)

Morningside gave Briar Cliff a big dose of reality Saturday (9.22), blanking the Chargers 56-0. Both teams came into the game 3-0, but the second-ranked Mustangs ran up 535 yards of total offense in the one-sided contest. (More game story here)

Guns weigh heavy on education majors
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Guns weigh heavy on education majors

By Maggie Ganley–Many people have concerns about life after college. For some, it’s where they want to settle down. For others, it’s what career path they want to pursue. For students graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree, it’s the concern of whether or not they will be part of a school shooting. There have…

Swan to leave Charles City in December
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Swan to leave Charles City in December

by Maggie Ganley–Morningside College will be losing a beloved staff person, Sherry Swan, at the end of this semester. Swan has been the administrative assistant in Charles City for the last ten years. She will be officially leaving the department this December. Morningside was a part of her upbringing, and because of the students, the…

Meinen, the Professional Band Kid.
Morningside People

Meinen, the Professional Band Kid.

  by Jesseca Ormond – Tara Meinen chose Morningside College to study Instrumental Music Education because of its size, bands and available scholarships. “They gave me enough scholarships to make the debt less crushing than other schools. I also like the small campus, the band director Shane Macklin, and the opportunities for jazz and marching…

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