Inside Mside

Inside Mside Episode 69: President Benson forecasts 2026-27 academic year

In the season finale of the Inside Mside podcast, Morningside President Chad Benson '90 lays out his game plan for the 2026-27 academic year, focused on enhancing the student experience.

Inside Mside Episode 68: President Benson recaps 2025-26 highlights

Alisanne Struck sits down with President Chad Benson ’90 to reflect on the 2025-26 academic year at Morningside University. Benson discusses stepping into the role of president, the acquisition of St. Luke’s College, strengthening ties between Morningside and Sioux City, and some of his favorite Mustang athletic moments from the past year.
 
 
 

Inside Mside Episode 67: Morningside cheer squad reflects on national championship run

Fresh off a national championship, Morningside competitive cheer head coach Maci Ohm and student-athlete Amber Hofmeister join Inside Mside to relive the Mustangs’ unforgettable run to the Small Intermediate Coed NAIA title at the NCA College Nationals. From team chemistry to pressure-packed moments, hear the inside story behind the historic accomplishment.

Inside Mside Episode 66: LAMB Theatre inspiring Morningside's present and future

Join host Alisanne Struck along with guests Heath Weber and Brock Bourek for an inside look at a transformative collaboration for the local arts scene. LAMB Theatre and Morningside University have officially joined forces to inspire creativity, elevate learning, and strengthen community connections.
In this episode, we explore how LAMB Theatre is directing nearly a million dollars from past fundraising efforts to completely revamp the University’s Klinger-Neal Theatre. We break down the details behind the massive facility upgrades coming this summer, including brand-new patron seating, a massive video wall, state-of-the-art sound with wireless microphones, and top-tier lighting. These exciting renovations will soon make Klinger-Neal the best-equipped theatre in the region.
 

Inside Mside Episode 65: Celebrating mental health through Arts for Hearts

In this episode, Dr. Ryan Allen introduces Arts for Hearts, a free community event on April 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. celebrating mental health and wellness through music, yoga, sound baths, and activities hosted by campus and local partners.

Inside Mside Episode 64: Fly higher at Morningside!

In this episode, Assistant Professor Harley Waters and senior Cameron Spellman discuss Morningside's hands-on aviation program from flight training to accident investigation and airline careers.

Inside Mside Episode 63: How Morningside’s Exercise Science Program Is Taking Off

Dr. Greg Seier, assistant professor of Natural & Mathematical Sciences, and junior Macanna Guritz join Zach James to discuss Morningside’s growing exercise science program and how it’s creating new opportunities for students both on campus and in the field.

Inside Mside Episode 62: Moving forward with St. Luke's College partnership

In this special episode, Interim President Chad Benson ’90, Dr. Jackie Barber ’95, and Alex Watters ’09 sit down to talk about the exciting collaboration between Morningside University and St. Luke’s College. They dive into what this partnership means for students, the community, and the future of healthcare education, while honoring and preserving the proud legacy of St. Luke’s. It’s a forward-looking conversation rooted in tradition, vision, and opportunity.

Inside Mside Episode 61: Hear the best soundbites from Spring Sports Media Day!

We're getting you ready with a special Spring Sports Media Day podcast. Hear from coaches across baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf, men's and women's tennis, and track and field as they preview the season ahead. 

Inside Mside No. 60: The Morningside Review hits the shelves!

Alisanne Struck sits down with associate professor Brendan Todt, and Morningside Review students Elaine Clark and Paige Stockfeld to discuss what work goes into producing Volume V of the online undergraduate research journal published every two years by students for students. Professor Todt also reveals a surprise about the Kiosk!