Newman incoming freshmen students to play basketball in Euro Championships

Melanie George and Parris Wilkinson, two incoming freshmen students who will play for the Newman Women’s Basketball Team, recently made the final 12 roster for the England U18 National Team that… Continue reading Newman incoming freshmen students to play basketball in Euro Championships

Newman University welcomes Norm Jones as Vice President for Enrollment Management

Vice President for Enrollment Management Norm Jones

Norm Jones has been named Vice President for Enrollment Management at Newman University, effective Aug. 1, 2015. “We are very excited to have Norm join the Newman leadership team,” said… Continue reading Newman University welcomes Norm Jones as Vice President for Enrollment Management

Newman University student Christina Scherer says ‘Yes’ to YESS

Christina Scherer, standing, center, and some of the participants she works with in the YESS camp.

Newman University students and faculty find summer opportunities all over the place. Take student Christina Scherer, who found one right here in Wichita working with the Arc of Sedgwick County’s “Youth… Continue reading Newman University student Christina Scherer says ‘Yes’ to YESS

Fran Jabara was significant benefactor, friend to Newman University

Fran and Geri Jabara, seated, enjoyed meeting recipients of the Ablah Awards and learning of their plans for the future. This photo from 2010 shows the Jabaras with, standing, l-r: former Vice President for University Advancement Tom Borrego; Professor Emeritus (Biology) Surrendra Singh, Ph.D.; award recipient Joseph Baalmann; Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.; former Professor of Chemistry John Leyba, Ph.D., and award recipient Barbara Nguyen.

Newman University lost a generous benefactor and a longstanding friend with the passing of Fran Jabara. The well-known and widely respected entrepreneur, professor and philanthropist died July 25. He was… Continue reading Fran Jabara was significant benefactor, friend to Newman University

Newman Summer Symposium focuses on Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Newman Studies Program

In early August, Newman University will host the 2015 fifth-annual Summer Symposium for Newman faculty. The themes for this year’s symposium are the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT) and the Newman… Continue reading Newman Summer Symposium focuses on Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Newman Studies Program

Newman student Andrea Wheeler learning about government, life with Washington, D.C. internship

Newman University recently presented a student spotlight on theatre major and pre-law student Wesley Williams, and his experience as an intern for Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS 02) in Washington, D.C.… Continue reading Newman student Andrea Wheeler learning about government, life with Washington, D.C. internship

Newman Theatre Director Mark Mannette uses ‘Original Practice’ style in Shakespeare Bootcamp

Newman University students aren’t the only ones experiencing summer opportunities. Newman faculty and staff are having great summer adventures as well. Director of Theatre Mark Mannette recently traveled to New… Continue reading Newman Theatre Director Mark Mannette uses ‘Original Practice’ style in Shakespeare Bootcamp

Newman student Justin Ralph takes on new identity to emcee Gymnastics Championships

This past week, the YMCA held its National Gymnastics Championships for youth at the Century ll Convention Hall in downtown Wichita. The championships were held in the format of an… Continue reading Newman student Justin Ralph takes on new identity to emcee Gymnastics Championships