Classes begin October 18th at the new Luther Academy in Wahoo, Nebraska. The official dedication took place November 10th, the 400th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth. At the end of the first year, 37 students had matriculated.
 
 

Fremont Normal School and Business College opened in 1884, the same year that Mark Twain wrote Huckleberry Finn.
 
 

Midland College in Atchison, Kansas is founded by the board of education of the General Synod, the largest and oldest Lutheran body in America. The name was selected because of its location midway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
 
 

Midland College and Western Theological Seminary move from Atchison to the Fremont campus.
 
 

Founded in 1928 by Oscar Lyders, the Midland A Cappella Choir took its first tour in spring 1929.
 
 

Head Coach William “Speck” Nelson led Midland to its first undefeated football season. The team gained a national reputation as “Little Giants”. The college celebrated the championship by calling off classes for a day and holding a victory banquet.
 
 

Men’s Memorial Hall was dedicated, giving honor to the 22 “gold star” Midlanders who died in World War II.
 
 

Midland College and Luther College consolidated on the Fremont campus, becoming Midland Lutheran College.
 
 

Swanson Hall of Science is completed, under the guidance of Dr. Gilbert Lueninghoener. The planetarium was named in his honor.
 
 

Dr. Alcyone Scott joins the Midland faculty.
 
 

Midland begins its nursing program in conjunction with Immanuel Medical Center of Omaha.
 
 

The Anderson Complex is dedicated, named in honor of Mrs. Marie Anderson. The building became the new home for college and administrative services, the Dunklau Journalism Center, the Holling Center for Business Studies and the J.C. Anderson Conference Center.
 
 

Head coach Jim McMahon leads the women’s track team to a national indoor title. He was named the NAIA coach of the year.
 
 

The Cross at the Center Fountain is dedicated, offering a beautiful focal point for the campus arboretum.
 
 

Warren Buffett visits campus and meets with business students to discuss sound investment strategies.
 
 

A new institutional logo is unveiled, featuring the Cross at the Center Fountain.
 

Midland Lutheran College celebrates its 125th Anniversary and launches The Campaign.