Waldorf University is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Wirth as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Originally from Thompson, Iowa and a graduate of North Iowa High School in Buffalo Center, Iowa, Wirth returns to North Iowa from Arizona where he spent the last 23 years teaching and coaching basketball at various levels. Wirth helped form the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association and facilitated the association’s coaching clinic for multiple years, developing relationships with high school and college coaches. Most recently, he served as founder and Director of 3D Hoops Club program and Director of Basketball Operations for Iron Country Basketball Training and Performance Center.

Nominations for Waldorf’s Viking Awards are now open! Nominate an online student, professor, or support staff member who strives for professional and personal excellence by March 14, 2025.

Waldorf University is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has approved Waldorf’s request to convert to nonprofit status. This is the final step of the process since the Higher Learning Commission, the IRS, and the State of Iowa had previously approved the Change in Ownership.

Waldorf University will host a Creative Writing Festival for prospective students on Thursday, March 6 at 12:30 p.m. on the Waldorf University campus.

The Waldorf University Music Department will host their third annual Waldorf University Community Masterwork Festival on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Boman Fine Art Center.

The Waldorf University Jazz Ensemble will host their annual Fat Tuesday Jazz Concert on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. in the Boman Fine Arts Center with Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School Jazz Band as the special guest of the evening.

The Waldorf University Jazz Ensemble will host their annual Fat Tuesday Jazz Concert on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. in the Boman Fine Arts Center with Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School Jazz Band as the special guest of the evening.

Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students who have achieved the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester.

The Waldorf volleyball team came back from a 2 sets to 1 deficit to down No. 18 Midland in five sets (20-25, 25-16, 12-25, 25-14, 15-11) Saturday in a GPAC matchup at Hanson Fieldhouse.

Waldorf University received two significant gifts from Bill and Mary Johnson totaling over $2.5 million. To honor their generosity and to celebrate a lifetime of love for Waldorf University, William (Bill) 1958 and Mary (Carlson) 1958 Johnson are honored with the 2024 C.S. Salveson Award. A celebration will occur on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in the Waldorf Atrium.