The College Scorecard rankings have come out and Newman is proud to show the numbers. The College Scorecard website gathers information from colleges across America and allows visitors to view… Continue reading Newman ranks high on College Scorecard
Middle school students experience Newman
Middle schools in the Wichita area are sending their students to college campuses to plant the “college bug” early. Approximately 90 seventh-graders from Wilbur Middle School visited Newman on Oct.… Continue reading Middle school students experience Newman
The Newman Scholars Program is growing
Newman University has offered its Hispanic and Native American Scholars programs for many years, giving high school students the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a… Continue reading The Newman Scholars Program is growing
The School of Business gains a new faculty member
The Newman University School of Business recently welcomed new Assistant Professor of Strategic Intelligence Scott McIntosh. Strategic intelligence, according to McIntosh, is “the capability to take a significant amount of… Continue reading The School of Business gains a new faculty member
Newman alumnus uses entrepreneurial education to start nonprofit
Newman alumnus Jason Prideaux is the founder of a new nonprofit in Wichita, Kansas — K12 Sports USA. He received a Bachelor of Science in accounting and management from Newman University… Continue reading Newman alumnus uses entrepreneurial education to start nonprofit
Men’s basketball signs 11-year-old Julian Randle
On Friday evening, the Newman University men’s basketball team signed their youngest recruit ever.
Thanking educating partners in the community
Newman University faculty mingled with high school teachers during an annual banquet on Oct. 18 to say thank you for their collaboration and hard work as part of the university’s… Continue reading Thanking educating partners in the community
Newman 360Five: 3-Point Challenge
On this week’s episode of Newman 360Five, Jeff “Nobody” Jenkins and Jake Gyllenballer go head to head in a basketball 3-pointer challenge. Watch as these two fine athletes sweat through the… Continue reading Newman 360Five: 3-Point Challenge
Pizza and politics: Town hall meeting 2017
The 2017 town hall meeting commenced at noon Oct. 18. The meeting began with pizza and ended with students saying “it went well.” The meeting was held as an opportunity… Continue reading Pizza and politics: Town hall meeting 2017
Gold fever: Tracy McGarey goes digging
Tracy McGarey prefers to spend her vacation days in the mountains digging for gold. McGarey, executive assistant to the president at Newman, and her husband, Kevin, have been gold mining… Continue reading Gold fever: Tracy McGarey goes digging
Leading bioethicist gives lecture at Newman University
The Gerber Institute hosted the Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., who presented his talk “New Developments in the Biosciences and Bioethics” on Oct. 17 in the De Mattias Performance Hall at… Continue reading Leading bioethicist gives lecture at Newman University
Newman University wraps up fall phone-a-thon
The fall phone-a-thon at Newman University is wrapping up after two weeks of raising money for the Newman Fund. Newman holds a traditional phone-a-thon each semester, during which students have an… Continue reading Newman University wraps up fall phone-a-thon
‘Table Talks’ gives criminal justice majors opportunity to discuss careers with alumni
Career Services partnered with the criminal justice program to host “Table Talks,” an event during which criminal justice majors could ask questions of alumni who have the same degree and… Continue reading ‘Table Talks’ gives criminal justice majors opportunity to discuss careers with alumni
Service is our middle name — Pope Francis Build 2017
At Newman University, service work is inherent.
‘Turning Point’: Photography exhibit at Final Friday
Steckline Gallery will showcase photographs by Wichita native Cary Conover at this month’s Final Friday exhibit. The exhibit, titled “Turning Point,” represents a shift in Conover’s journey as a photographer. He said… Continue reading ‘Turning Point’: Photography exhibit at Final Friday
Family fun to be had at the Trunk or Treat Carnival
Ghosts, goblins, and jack-o-lanterns — oh, my! Newman University is inviting the public once again to its annual Trunk or Treat Carnival. The event will take place from 5:30 to… Continue reading Family fun to be had at the Trunk or Treat Carnival
Women’s soccer: Sights set on conference tournament
The women’s soccer team scored the title of Turnaround Team of the Year at the 2016-2017 Jetspy awards, and this year they’ve proven that they plan to go nowhere but… Continue reading Women’s soccer: Sights set on conference tournament
Career fair brings employers seeking ‘driven’ Newman students
A career/internship fair was held in the Eck Foyer from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 5. The event hosted 14 exhibitors looking to employ Newman students through either full-time, part-time… Continue reading Career fair brings employers seeking ‘driven’ Newman students
Gerber Institute welcomes speaker Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk
The Gerber Institute features speaker Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., who will present his talk “New Developments in the Biosciences and Bioethics.” The event takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.… Continue reading Gerber Institute welcomes speaker Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk
Nominations are being accepted for Wichita Difference Makers
The 2nd annual Difference Makers Awards Banquet will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Newman University. Now is the time to send in your nominations. With a goal… Continue reading Nominations are being accepted for Wichita Difference Makers
The Five Martyrs of Charity: Celebrated and remembered
Sisters of The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) hosted special commemoration ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the Five Martyrs of Charity at each of their three… Continue reading The Five Martyrs of Charity: Celebrated and remembered
A weekend of relaxation and prayer
Campus Ministry once again hosted a fall retreat for students to escape their studies and stresses in order to relax, have fun and focus on their relationship with Christ. Students… Continue reading A weekend of relaxation and prayer
2017 Party on the Plaza sets record
Party on the Plaza, Newman University’s largest annual fundraiser, was a major success this year. The event raised $35,000 more than last year for student scholarships. A total of $180,000 was raised… Continue reading 2017 Party on the Plaza sets record
A guide for students: How to get involved on campus
A common question heard on college campuses around the country is, “How do I get involved and stay connected?” Whether you are a commuter student, on-campus student or an adult… Continue reading A guide for students: How to get involved on campus
Consequential construction — Bishop Gerber Science Center
Tom Dondlinger, president of Dondlinger Construction, has spent many hours of his life on the Newman University campus, the longest time being when he was a student from 1968-1972. Most… Continue reading Consequential construction — Bishop Gerber Science Center
Newman 360Five: Smack Talk
On this week’s episode of Newman 360Five, the crew proves that athletes aren’t the only ones who know how to smack talk! Although, they might be the only ones good… Continue reading Newman 360Five: Smack Talk
Freshman Karen Do receives Cultural Appreciation Scholarship from Miss Vietnam 2017
Newman University freshman Karen Do was chosen to receive the Cultural Appreciation Scholarship from Wichita’s Miss Vietnam, Amy Vuong.
All Faiths Prayer Service takes place Oct. 11
No matter what your religious background, faith life or current practices may be, you are invited to join Newman University in a special All Faiths Prayer Service. This special event… Continue reading All Faiths Prayer Service takes place Oct. 11