Beginning July 1, 2017, all properties owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled by Newman University will be tobacco free. The policy was passed unanimously by the cabinet of Newman President… Continue reading Newman University will be tobacco free beginning July 1
Annual prayer breakfast focuses on ‘Pray All Ways Always’
The annual Newman University Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The program will begin at 7:45 a.m. and conclude at… Continue reading Annual prayer breakfast focuses on ‘Pray All Ways Always’
March 16 is new date for the Miss Kansas LEAD Series talk at Newman University
Miss Kansas is coming to Newman! Each year, the Student Life Department at Newman University hosts a LEAD series, which is a series of lecturing events that revolve around an… Continue reading March 16 is new date for the Miss Kansas LEAD Series talk at Newman University
Newman University Homecoming scored a huge success
Homecoming Games Jet Pride filled the Fugate Gymnasium in forms of cheers, painted faces, horns, squeaking shoes against the gym floor, and the dribbling of a basketball at the Newman… Continue reading Newman University Homecoming scored a huge success
360Five: Learning slang terms from around the world
Ever hear someone use a phrase and you have no clue what they’ve just said? In this week’s episode of Newman 360Five, the crew competes to see who can guess… Continue reading 360Five: Learning slang terms from around the world
Newman student David Baalmann presents research at conference in New Orleans
Senior Newman student David Baalmann recently traveled with Assistant Professor of Chemistry John Leveritt, Ph.D. to attend and present research at the 61st Biophysical Society Meeting which took place Feb. 11-15 in New… Continue reading Newman student David Baalmann presents research at conference in New Orleans
‘Difference Makers for Wichita’ Banquet honors 10 for service to the community
Ten local individuals and businesses were honored for their service to the community at the “Difference Makers for Wichita Awards” Banquet held Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Dugan-Gorges Campus Center… Continue reading ‘Difference Makers for Wichita’ Banquet honors 10 for service to the community
And the winners are…
Homecoming Week at Newman University is filled with exciting events that allow students to celebrate with their collegiate community. One of the most popular events is the homecoming women and… Continue reading And the winners are…
Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
Newman University attended the KICA Student Day at the Kansas State Capitol on Feb. 13, 2017. The event is sponsored by the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). It is an opportunity for independent colleges all… Continue reading Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
CAB hosts Ultimate Lip Sync Battle
On Wednesday Feb. 22, the Newman Campus Activities Board hosted the Ultimate Lip Sync Battle in Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. As the lights dimmed, one could feel the… Continue reading CAB hosts Ultimate Lip Sync Battle
Potter’s last game at home bittersweet, but business as usual
The end of an era is near. Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter will coach his last game at home Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Following the Heartland Conference Tournament in… Continue reading Potter’s last game at home bittersweet, but business as usual
Newman and Starkey partner to find the right person for the job
Those on campus may have noticed a new employee working hard in the halls of McNeill, Eck, and Heimerman. Masha Moore joined the Newman family in early January 2017 as a… Continue reading Newman and Starkey partner to find the right person for the job
Athletics Breakfast provides time to mingle with athletes
The fourth annual Athletics Breakfast will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Gorges Atrium. Great Western Dining will be serving breakfast from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading Athletics Breakfast provides time to mingle with athletes
Remembering Sister Loretta Gegen, ASC
On Monday, Feb. 20, Newman University students, faculty, and staff received an e-mail with the news that Loretta Gegen, ASC, had passed away at the age of 91. Executive Assistant… Continue reading Remembering Sister Loretta Gegen, ASC
David Burkus to kick off the School of Business Speaker Series
The Newman University School of Business will be kicking off the School of Business Speaker Series with an event featuring nationally recognized speaker and author David Burkus. The event will… Continue reading David Burkus to kick off the School of Business Speaker Series
‘All-Faiths’ prayer service to conclude Heritage Month
Concluding Heritage Month — a time when students, faculty, staff, and alumni celebrate the heritage and the founders of Newman University — is an ‘All Faiths’ prayer service that will take place at… Continue reading ‘All-Faiths’ prayer service to conclude Heritage Month
Dustin Reed balances being full-time student, employee, wrestler, and father
Dustin Reed is a man with a lot on his plate. He is a full-time student, a full-time employee, ranked among the top five in the nation for Division II… Continue reading Dustin Reed balances being full-time student, employee, wrestler, and father
High Tea invites faculty, staff, students and community to attend
As part of Cardinal Newman Week, Newman University will present its annual High Tea event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 21, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. A second,… Continue reading High Tea invites faculty, staff, students and community to attend
Heimerman Mission Talk reveals new answers
Director of Mission Effectiveness Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC presented her February Mission Talk at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center, to an audience that included relatives of the subject of… Continue reading Heimerman Mission Talk reveals new answers
Homecoming week: No tailgating, no problem
The Newman University Homecoming will be celebrated as a part of Heritage Month during the week of Feb. 20-25, as a multitude of campus departments have banded together to organize a… Continue reading Homecoming week: No tailgating, no problem
The works of Sean Lyman will be featured in this month’s Steckline Final Friday
The Newman University Steckline Gallery presents graphite and acrylic works by Sean Lyman in his show titled “The Overlooked” as the second Final Friday event of 2017. The exhibit begins with… Continue reading The works of Sean Lyman will be featured in this month’s Steckline Final Friday
Special Cardinal Newman Mass for Heritage Month
A special Cardinal Newman Mass will be celebrated for Heritage Month to honor the university’s namesake John Henry Cardinal Newman. Every February students, faculty, staff, and alumni come together to celebrate… Continue reading Special Cardinal Newman Mass for Heritage Month
Steckline Gallery presents the work of Sean Lyman at Feb. 24 Final Friday
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present graphite and acrylic works by Sean Lyman in his show titled “The Overlooked” as the second Final Friday event of the 2017 spring… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents the work of Sean Lyman at Feb. 24 Final Friday
MyMajors program helps students find a major and career to best suit their passion
A new assessment tool was introduced to Newman University freshmen in the fall 2016 semester. The assessment is called MyMajors. Traditions and Transitions — a class for freshman that helps… Continue reading MyMajors program helps students find a major and career to best suit their passion
Wheels up: Jets bowling teams on the road again
The Newman University Men’s and Women’s Bowling Teams close out their run of regular season tournaments this weekend as they prepare to make the 10-hour bus trip to Indianapolis, Ind., to… Continue reading Wheels up: Jets bowling teams on the road again
‘The Miracle of Father Kapaun’ world premiere next Thursday, Feb. 16
The Newman University Theatre Department is set to present the world premiere of the play “The Miracle of Father Kapaun.”
Newman University Theatre challenges participants with 24-Hour Theatre Project
On Saturday, Feb. 4, Newman University current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and alumni transformed into nocturnal beings, racing against time to create a theatrical masterpiece. The 24-Hour Theatre Project was introduced… Continue reading Newman University Theatre challenges participants with 24-Hour Theatre Project
Daniel Boring is not your typical nursing student
Daniel Boring is a Newman student, husband, father of three, and currently lives in Tulsa, Okla. However, the distance from Wichita to Tulsa doesn’t stop him from trying to reach… Continue reading Daniel Boring is not your typical nursing student
Newman group travels to Manhattan, Kan., to hear activist Angela Davis
A group of students, faculty, and staff traveled to Manhattan, Kan., on Wednesday, Feb. 1 to attend a keynote lecture event hosted by The Kansas State University Black Student Union. The speaker… Continue reading Newman group travels to Manhattan, Kan., to hear activist Angela Davis
Newman student to play role of ‘Father Kapaun’ in upcoming play
Junior Trevor Farney will be playing the lead role in Anne Welsbacher’s world premiere of “The Miracle of Father Kapaun” which takes the stage on Thursday, Feb 16.
Newman University Theatre Department presents: the 24-Hour Theatre Project
Six years ago, an idea was put into play for the Newman University Theatre Department. The purpose is for all Newman University students, prospective students, faculty, staff, and alumni to… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department presents: the 24-Hour Theatre Project
History Department hosts speaker Erin Weber, author of ‘Lennon vs. McCartney’
The Newman University History Department presents Erin Weber, author of “Lennon vs. McCartney: How Beatles History was Written and Re-Written,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.… Continue reading History Department hosts speaker Erin Weber, author of ‘Lennon vs. McCartney’
The Newman community prepares to celebrate rich history during Heritage Month
Newman University has a rich history, and every year students, staff, faculty, and alumni celebrate its founders and Catholic traditions during Heritage Month. The celebration takes place in February and… Continue reading The Newman community prepares to celebrate rich history during Heritage Month
Newman School of Nursing and Allied Health receives eight year reaccreditation for Radiologic Technology program
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology has awarded the Newman University School of Nursing and Allied Health a reaccreditation of eight years — the maximum amount of… Continue reading Newman School of Nursing and Allied Health receives eight year reaccreditation for Radiologic Technology program
Feb. 15 Mission Talk will focus on the life of Marciana Heimerman, ASC
Director of Mission Effectiveness Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC will present her next Mission Talk at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. This talk will focus on learning more about… Continue reading Feb. 15 Mission Talk will focus on the life of Marciana Heimerman, ASC
New ‘Flight Crew’ hopes to increase Jet spirit on campus
Newman University has a new way to spread some Jet spirit — the “Flight Crew.” The Crew is a new group on campus that will make regular appearances at games… Continue reading New ‘Flight Crew’ hopes to increase Jet spirit on campus
March for Life emphasizes kindness, compassion
A group of Newman University students traveled to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 27 to participate in a peaceful demonstration designed to raise awareness of and promote an end to abortion. Normally the… Continue reading March for Life emphasizes kindness, compassion
Newman financial aid team focuses on career growth, earning credentials
The Newman University Financial Aid staff is working hard on staying up to date on the topics and procedures that matter most to them. Director of Financial Aid Myra Pfannenstiel began… Continue reading Newman financial aid team focuses on career growth, earning credentials
Career Connections event to offer ‘speed-networking’
The Newman University Career Services team is hosting a unique one-hour networking event beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. You’ve heard of speed-dating,… Continue reading Career Connections event to offer ‘speed-networking’
Newman University Theatre Department presents world premiere of ‘The Miracle of Father Kapaun’ Feb. 16-19
The Newman University Theatre Department will present the world premier of the play “The Miracle of Father Kapaun.” The play will be performed at 8 p.m. on Feb. 16, 17… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department presents world premiere of ‘The Miracle of Father Kapaun’ Feb. 16-19