OpenFieldMidway Univ · Midway, Kentucky, United States
Midway University is a private university located on a 200-acre working horse farm in Midway, Kentucky, in the heart of Bluegrass horse country. Renowned globally for equine studies, nursing, pre-veterinary science, and business management.
Midway operates an on-campus equine center with an indoor riding arena, pastures, jumping courses, and breeding barns. Key divisions include the School of Health Sciences and the School of Business, Equine and Sport Studies.
Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school GPA (minimum 2.5 recommended) under test-optional review. Equine studies and nursing applicants must submit specialized program applications and clinical immunization records.
Elite equine curriculum utilizing Midway's 200-acre equestrian center to study equine lameness rehabilitation, broodmare reproduction, nutritional biochemistry, and farm management.
ACEN-accredited nursing program with high-fidelity patient simulation labs and clinical rotations at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital and Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Specialized MBA program tailored for thoroughbred breeding syndicates, equine sales auctions, bloodstock agency operations, and international equestrian sponsorship law.
Prestigious industry fellowship evaluating thoroughbred conformation, radiographic bone development, sales catalog pedigree analytics, and auction operations at Keeneland.
Veterinary clinical internship rotating through surgical prep, neonatal foal intensive care, anesthesia monitoring, and lameness scintigraphy at regional equine hospitals.
Named for founder Dr. Lewis L. Pinkerton, this award recognizes incoming freshmen who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, moral character, and community leadership.
President and Higher Education Executive
Office of the President
Dr. John P. Marsden has served as President of Midway University since 2013, overseeing historic coeducational transition, enrollment records, new athletic faci...
View researcher profile ↗Vice President of Academic Affairs
Office of Academic Affairs
Dr. Mark Morrison leads academic curriculum strategy, accreditation standards, and institutional articulation agreements across healthcare and equine business d...
View researcher profile ↗Director of Equine Studies and Associate Professor
Department of Equine Studies
Prof. Janice L. Cecil specializes in equine biomechanics, hunt seat and western equitation instruction, and thoroughbred racehorse retirement and retraining pro...
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