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
Former Newman board member honored with Lifetime Business Award
Former Newman board of trustees member Tony Madrigal was honored with the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Business Award on Sept 21. Madrigal is the CEO of Madrigal &… Continue reading Former Newman board member honored with Lifetime Business Award
Campus Ministry offers Bible studies for students
Campus Ministry currently offers five Bible study sessions for the fall semester — three for women and two for men. The Bible studies are led by student ministers Nathan… Continue reading Campus Ministry offers Bible studies for students
Newman 360Five: Women’s soccer mini-interviews
On this week’s episode, we meet the very talented and very “tall” women’s soccer team! Make sure to come out and support the girls at their home game this Thursday… Continue reading Newman 360Five: Women’s soccer mini-interviews
Campus Ministry Fall Retreat: Drawing closer to God
Campus Ministry will be hosting the annual Fall Service Retreat this weekend at Camp Tawakoni, just outside of Andover. The retreat will begin on Friday, Sept. 29 and will last… Continue reading Campus Ministry Fall Retreat: Drawing closer to God
The double life of an Army Guardsman
Newman University’s MBA students often lead a double life: worker by day, student by night. For some, that might conjure up images of super-heroes. Matthew Ayres, who is completing his… Continue reading The double life of an Army Guardsman
Communications professor Hane to present at women leadership conference
Newman University Professor of Communications Audrey Hane, Ph.D., will present at Know Your Worth — a Kansas Leadership Center conference — on Sept. 29. The purpose of the conference is to… Continue reading Communications professor Hane to present at women leadership conference
Notre Dame researcher to present ‘Aging Successfully’ at Hesburgh Lecture
Cindy S. Bergeman, Ph.D., a researcher and faculty member at the University of Notre Dame, will present insight into “Aging Successfully” at the annual Hesburgh Lecture at Newman University. The… Continue reading Notre Dame researcher to present ‘Aging Successfully’ at Hesburgh Lecture
Catholic Perspective on Immigration
Dr. Papsdorf will be speaking Tuesday, 9/26, at 7:00pm in Hutchinson for Theology on Tap Hutch. He will be presenting on a Catholic view of immigration. Please come join us… Continue reading Catholic Perspective on Immigration
Steckline Gallery presents Andrew DeCaen’s ‘Plenty’ as Final Friday art exhibit
The Newman Steckline Gallery will present Andrew DeCaen’s show, “Plenty,” as this month’s Final Friday exhibit. The exhibition will begin with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m.… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents Andrew DeCaen’s ‘Plenty’ as Final Friday art exhibit
It was a great night for a Party on the Plaza
Every year at Newman University, friends and supporters gather with open hearts on Founders Plaza for a night of great food and fun. The annual Party on the Plaza took… Continue reading It was a great night for a Party on the Plaza
Dedication ceremony celebrates the future
Newman University hosted an eagerly awaited dedication ceremony of the new Bishop Gerber Science Center on Sept. 21.
Tune in for some radio theater fun
The days of gathering around a radio with friends and family for an entertaining hour of fun aren’t necessarily gone for good. Newman University theater professor Ray Wills is proving… Continue reading Tune in for some radio theater fun
Newman 360Five: Volleyball Fun
On this week’s episode of Newman 360Five, we get to meet some of the Newman volleyball team! They may be serious come game time, but off the court is another… Continue reading Newman 360Five: Volleyball Fun
Accounting class: And so the adventure begins
Assistant Professor of Accounting Patrick Nance wanted his students to see what the real world of accounting might entail, so he recently took the opportunity to introduce his class to… Continue reading Accounting class: And so the adventure begins
Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Newman University is kicking off its 2017-2018 theater season with the four-person play “The Glass Menagerie.” “The Glass Menagerie” will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 13 and 14,… Continue reading Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Party on the Plaza helps make student scholarships possible
The annual Party on the Plaza at Newman University will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, on Founder’s Plaza.
Newman alumnus is nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year
Newman alumnus Gilbert Still Jr. is among eight finalists in the running to become Kansas Teacher of the Year. The Kansas State Department of Education will announce who will be… Continue reading Newman alumnus is nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year
From the lab to lesson plans – meet the new assistant professor of biology
Jenifer Leming has spent many years in a lab researching science, but now you’ll find her at the front of the classroom teaching. Leming started at Newman University this fall… Continue reading From the lab to lesson plans – meet the new assistant professor of biology
A Newman student’s journey to taking ASC vows
Jenny Sellaro, a sophomore entering the nursing program next fall, is in the third stage (Novitiate) of formation to become a sister of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ… Continue reading A Newman student’s journey to taking ASC vows
Yanni Martin follows in family’s footsteps of making music
Yanni Martin, a freshman at Newman University, comes from a rich musical heritage. His father, W.D. Martin Jr., and uncle, Keith Martin, were gospel musicians who have since expanded into… Continue reading Yanni Martin follows in family’s footsteps of making music
Newman to host Big Read Wichita event featuring author Kao Kalia Yang
Newman University will host an on-campus kickoff for Big Read Wichita, featuring speaker Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning author of “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir.” Big Read Wichita is dedicated… Continue reading Newman to host Big Read Wichita event featuring author Kao Kalia Yang
Party on the Plaza: Bring on the wine and dine
Party on the Plaza (POP) is almost here and preparing for an event of this scale takes more than just a couple months of planning. The party will be held Sept.… Continue reading Party on the Plaza: Bring on the wine and dine
You are not alone: National Suicide Prevention month
September is National Suicide Prevention month, an important observation to promote on college campuses, say Newman University counseling officials. The official National Suicide Prevention Day was Sept. 10 and Jets For… Continue reading You are not alone: National Suicide Prevention month
September’s Final Friday makes a connection between food and art
Andrew DeCaen, the next exhibiting artist in Newman University’s Steckline Gallery, has a lot to say about food — the rituals and customs of preparation, consumption and its social connections.… Continue reading September’s Final Friday makes a connection between food and art
Dedication ceremony to be held Sept. 21 for the new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Newman University will host a dedication ceremony of the new Bishop Gerber Science Center at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. The building opened its doors at the beginning of the… Continue reading Dedication ceremony to be held Sept. 21 for the new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Daniella Buedden’s capstone project to help Wichita families in need
Senior Daniella Buedden is reaching out to the Newman community to bring her capstone project to life. With the generous help of volunteers, Buedden hopes to provide a free babysitting… Continue reading Daniella Buedden’s capstone project to help Wichita families in need
Mission Talk series begins with the first chapter in Newman history
Director of Mission Effectiveness Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC, is once again leading the traditional Mission Talk series at Newman University. This year, Rohrbach will focus on separate chapters of time based… Continue reading Mission Talk series begins with the first chapter in Newman history
Jessica Bird selected as Higher Education Administrator for KSDE Accreditation Advisory Council
Jessica Bird, the assistant dean for nontraditional outreach programs at Newman, has been selected to fill the higher education administrator position on the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Accreditation… Continue reading Jessica Bird selected as Higher Education Administrator for KSDE Accreditation Advisory Council
Final renovation project of Facing Forward begins
The final renovation project of the Facing Forward campaign is underway. The campaign was designed to raise $24.5 million, which was used to build the now-erected Bishop Gerber Science Center and… Continue reading Final renovation project of Facing Forward begins
Bulletproof resources to kickstart academic success
The academic year has begun and you’ve bought planners, folders and books. You’ve taken notes and are attending all of your classes so far. But what else can you do… Continue reading Bulletproof resources to kickstart academic success
Newman adopts Houston Elementary school to aid Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
Newman University, like the rest of America, is looking to lend a helping hand to those affected by Hurricane Harvey in whatever way they can. Sonja Vogt, help desk and… Continue reading Newman adopts Houston Elementary school to aid Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
Newman triathlon coach is recognized with wellness award
Newman Triathlon Coach Heidi Coble was recognized with the Byron G. Stout IV Spotlight on Wellness Award sponsored by Meritrust Credit Union during a summer conference. The Health and Wellness Coalition… Continue reading Newman triathlon coach is recognized with wellness award
Student Annie Dang hopes to ‘upcycle’ plastic bags for community project
Newman student Annie Dang has placed collection boxes for plastic bags throughout several campus buildings in hopes that enough will be collected so that she can turn them into mats for… Continue reading Student Annie Dang hopes to ‘upcycle’ plastic bags for community project
Newman to host Outdoor Adoration at Marian Grotto
Newman Campus Ministry is hosting an outdoor adoration for the community to attend. The event will take place 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Marian Grotto located near the… Continue reading Newman to host Outdoor Adoration at Marian Grotto
Party on the Plaza live auction sneak preview
The annual Party on the Plaza is just around the corner. This year’s event, which will take place at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, on Founder’s Plaza, has a brand… Continue reading Party on the Plaza live auction sneak preview
Annual Matriculation Mass celebrates incoming students
One of the largest classes in Newman history was welcomed to the university on Thursday, Aug. 31, in St. John’s Chapel during the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation… Continue reading Annual Matriculation Mass celebrates incoming students
Building strong connections
On Aug. 25 and 26, Newman welcomed more than 200 new students to campus for Jet Days. New student move-in and orientation, known as Jet Days, involved more than 40… Continue reading Building strong connections
New NSP courses available to students
The Newman Studies Program (NSP), which has been a part of the Newman curriculum since fall 2011, will offer new courses for the 2017-2018 fall and spring semesters. The program… Continue reading New NSP courses available to students