Student Involvement & Activities
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the coordinating and central planning body for students and as the principal medium for addressing student concerns at the campus level.
The Student Government Association plans and implements Midway University extracurricular activities, promotes the welfare of every student, ensures high ideals and conduct, and fosters a spirit of cooperation amongst faculty, administration, and the student body. All Midway University students are invited to attend SGA meetings and events. SGA meetings will be announced via the MyMidway Portal. More details on the role and purpose of SGA can be found in the SGA Constitution.
Registered Student Organizations
A student organization wishing to use Midway University’s facilities or property, to use the university’s name, or to solicit membership or raise funds on campus must be recognized by the university. Newly formed groups may request recognition at any time during the school year and may hold two meetings on campus for organizational purposes prior to being approved as recognized student organizations. Guidelines for registered student organizations can be found in the Student Organization Manual.
List of student organizations that are recognized by Midway University and are eligible for SGA funding or receive institutional funding:
Alpha Lambda Delta
Alpha Lambda Delta is a nationally recognized honor society for high achieving first year students.
Eagle Outreach
Eagle Outreach is a service-oriented organization for students who have a passion for helping people. By identifying the needs of our local community, the organization helps forge a connection between the university and surrounding areas.
Entrepreneurship Club
To help students foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus and empower students to lead transformational initiatives by working in collaboration with community partners and connections. The club's goal is to support students as they develop skills and connections which will enable them to drive innovation on campus, in the community and personally.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. FCA’s values focus on how relationships will demonstrate a steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through integrity, serving, teamwork and excellence.
Gamma Beta Phi (GBP)
Gamma Beta Phi Society is a national honors and service society. With watchwords of service, scholarship, and character, GBP aims to broaden members’ academic and philanthropic lives so that they may graduate, ready to make a difference in the world.
HOSA
Provides students with hands-on learning opportunities and leadership experiences that prepare them for careers in health and medical fields. Members develop professional skills through activities that strengthen communication, teamwork, and technical abilities while participating in service projects and outreach initiatives that promote health awareness and make a positive impact in the community.
KEA–AE
Supports students pursuing teacher preparation by promoting high standards in education and providing opportunities for professional development. Members gain practical education experience through collaboration, access resources and tools for success, and work to increase awareness and support for the field of education.
LGBT+
LGBT+ works to provide a safe space for everyone, including those in the LGBT+ community. It spreads positivity, awareness, support, information, resources and much more regarding LGBT+ topics.
Midway Activities Council
The Midway Activities Council (MAC) is a student-led organization that seeks to provide a variety of student events and programs that reach both our Midway University and surrounding community. This student group is responsible for the planning, implementation, and promotion of campus events from social events to cultural and awareness focused programming throughout the year. These students are role models who motivate students to get more involved in campus life.
MAC adds dimension to the Midway student experience by providing programming, offering opportunities for increased campus involvement, and assisting in the overall campus life of Midway University. Each member oversees different programming outcomes to ensure a holistic experience for Midway students.
Midway Association of Nursing Students (MANS)
MANS is a pre-professional organization of nursing students. The purposes of the organization are to provide support and encouragement for nursing students, and to encourage participation in health-related events at the University. Membership is open to all nursing and pre-nursing students at Midway.
Midway Horse Association (MHA)
MHA is an organization that promotes interest in equine-related industries, recreational activities to both equine and non-equine students, and academic and social interaction between students and faculty.
Multicultural Student Association (MSA)
The MSA organization is open to all international students, faculty, and staff. It is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to fostering cultural exchanges, friendship, and support among students from all corners of the globe. Our mission is to create a welcoming environment where international students can connect, share experiences, and find a “home away from home.”
Pinkerton Investment Club
Offers student experiences to explore investment research and analysis while developing valuable skills in the finance field. Members gain hands-on experience through simulated and real investment opportunities, collaborate on research and investment processes, and explore opportunities related to student-managed funds and personal investment programs. The organization supports professional development and prepares students for careers in finance and investment fields.
Psychology Club
This club is designed for psychology majors and minors and other students interested in the behavioral sciences. The club members organize a community service project each semester, participate in regional psychology conferences, and host speakers and informational meetings on behavioral sciences careers.
Sports Leadership
To provide students with unique skills they can apply when entering the workforce (career launching), to network with peers and professionals on real work in real time, and to work with a high-performance team that is self-directed, providing each student's individual leadership experience.
Student Advisory Council on Student Betterment
The Student Advisory Council on Student Betterment is comprised of Midway University students from various majors, teams, clubs, and organizations on campus. The purpose of this Council is to advise the Vice President of Student Affairs ensuring student voices are heard, in an effort build and maintain a welcoming campus community devoted to the mission and vision of the University.
The Council will meet to address ways to create a welcoming environment and community that enhances the student experience at Midway University. This Council will identify opportunities to educate and inform the student body on topics and issues as they arise.
Student Athletics Board
This group represents all students regarding team and athletics issues, goals, and governance. Two representatives from each team are elected by team members to serve on the board. The representatives discuss support for campus events and student issues and action regarding Midway athletics and facilities.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the coordinating and central planning body for students and as the principal medium for addressing student concerns at the campus level. The Student Government Association plans and implements Midway University extracurricular activities, promotes the welfare of every student, ensures high ideals and conduct, and fosters a spirit of cooperation amongst faculty, administration, and the student body.
Tri-Beta
This is a society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. It also strives to have students gain a greater appreciation of the earth's diverse biological wealth among all people and promote an exchange of ideas and efforts aimed at insuring continued biological diversity and sustainable, healthy, human environments.
Turning Point;
Provides students with opportunities for leadership development, civic involvement, and professional growth. Members participate in discussions, events, and activities that encourage collaboration, communication, and engagement with peers while developing skills to become active leaders in their communities.
Ruth Slack Roach Leadership-Scholarship Program
The Ruth Slack Roach (RSR) Leadership-Scholarship Program was established in 1995 by the friends and family of Ruth Slack Roach, a former trustee and philanthropist. The program was designed to provide opportunities for students to be involved in leadership development activities and community service. In addition, the RSR Program includes two full-tuition scholarships that are given to the Ruth Slack Roach Scholars.
Students who join the RSR program meet regularly to participate in leadership development activities and plan community service projects which are promoted to the entire campus.The RSR Scholars serve as student advisors to the Eagle Outreach student organization and assist the Director of Student Activities with the development of the RSR program and with the planning and implementation of leadership activities and service projects. Students who are interested in being involved in the RSR Program should contact the Director of Student Activities at 859.846.5303.
Traditional Campus Events
Midway Christmas Vespers
Held on a December evening before finals week, this is the university's Christmas celebration.
Night of Lights
A truly unique tradition, Night of Lights marks the end of the academic year with its special way of enabling friends to say farewell. Graduating students float small candles down the stream by the Path of Opportunity. Legend has it that if the candle stays aflame while passing beneath the bridge, one’s wish will come true.
Pinkerton Bell
The bell has a history as rich and proud as Midway University. Originally used to signal wake-up, meals and classes, the bell was no longer rung after 1952 when a clock and bell system was installed. In 1958 the board of trustees passed a resolution that in part declared “. . . it has rung through the years just as clearly as on that first day. It has now come into its own again and we trust that the students of the future will reverence and honor it as you do now. May it rest where it has swung since 1858 on Pinkerton Hall, and may it send out its glad tidings as long as our college exists.” Hence, the bell is now rung for any happy occasion by any member of the university community. The Pinkerton Bell is currently being stored while plans are determined for its future location.
Pinning Ceremony
This ceremony honors nursing graduates of all levels and ADN and BSN receive their nursing pins during this event, which is held at the end of each semester.