CarterBaldwin Executive Search is pleased to partner with Midland University as they announce the naming of Dr. Aly Williams as the university’s 17th President. She will replace retiring President, Judy Horner, and will begin serving on April 10.
Williams serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences, and Chief Academic Officer at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. She is an experienced executive with over 25 years of dedicated service in higher education and extensive experience as a faculty member and leader.
“The search committee process was thoughtful and exhaustive,” Board Chair Steve Feye said. “After reviewing over 70 candidates, the search committee unanimously recommended Aly’s appointment to the full board. It was clear that Aly has the right mix of demonstrated abilities and personal characteristics to lead Midland University.”
Prior to her appointment as Vice President for Academic Affairs in 2020, she served as Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training at Indiana Wesleyan for 20 years, including 10 years working as an athletic trainer for Indiana Wesleyan Athletics.
Williams earned her PhD in public health from Walden University, an MS in physical education from Eastern Illinois University and a BS in psychology from Indiana Wesleyan.
Click here to read Midland’s complete announcement.
About Midland University
Founded in 1883, Midland University is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and located in the heart of Fremont, NE. The University offers relevant opportunities in more than 30 academic areas, 24 graduate programs, and a wide range of professional studies programs at two locations—Fremont and Omaha—as well as online. More than 1,550 students from 40 states and 26 countries attend Midland University. With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18, students have full access to professors who know them by name.
