A lively homecoming night connects Newman community

The student body gathers in the stands to celebrate Newman University homecoming night with the newly crowned king and queen.

A leap year homecoming night at Newman brought roaring student crowds, alumni from the ages and student-athletes together to celebrate the end of Heritage Month.

88 students awarded first-year Newman scholarships

Senior Associate Director of Admissions Georgia Drewes addresses students and families on Scholarship Interview Days at Newman University.

Newman University recently offered 88 of its top scholarships to participants of this year’s Scholarship Interview Days competition.

‘Yes, go to Newman’: Jami Turnquist’s student experience

Jami Turnquist stands in front of the Newman University sign on campus.

After taking pre-dental courses at Newman University, student Jami Turnquist was accepted into dental school in Kansas City.

Heritage Month contest winners announced

Illustration of St. Maria De Mattias comforting a suffering individual, created by Newman University senior John Suffield.

Three winners have been selected for an essay, TikTok and graphic arts contest during Heritage Month at Newman.

Two Newman alumni pass competitive veterinary licensure exam

(From left to right) Hanah Huber and Kenneth Santiago are Newman University graduates and soon-to-be graduates of the Kansas State University veterinary program.

Four-legged friends are in good hands thanks to two soon-to-be veterinarians and graduates of Newman University, Hanah Huber and Kenneth Santiago. 

Three winners recognized at Martin Luther King Jr. Award Ceremony

Yelando Johnson rises to accept her award at the MLK Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony Feb. 8.

Newman University celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by recognizing the leadership efforts of three campus community members.

Jet’s dream takes flight with acceptance to KansasCOM

Asher Khokhar stands in front of the wooden DNA strand in the Bishop Gerber Science Center at Newman University.

Newman University student Asher Khokhar was recently accepted into a program at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.

New role, familiar face: director of teaching and learning

Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., is the director of teaching and learning at Newman University.

Teaching has been a lifelong passion for Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., and the former English professor is thrilled to support students and faculty as the new director of teaching and learning at Newman University.

Cheers to 2023: A year in review

As we look back on 2023, we are filled with gratitude for the ongoing generosity and support of our Newman University community.

Newman’s newest nurses: 2023 pinning ceremony

Angela Tran walks the stage as she receives her ceremonial nursing pin, Dec. 2023.

Twelve nursing graduates, along with their family and close friends, gathered for the fall nurse pinning ceremony on December 8 in Newman University’s De Mattias Performance Hall.

Newman financial aid director receives prestigious award

Pfannenstiel, director of financial aid at Newman University

Myra Pfannenstiel, director of financial aid at Newman University, recently received the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) leadership award for the Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (RMASFAA). 

From active recovery to $10,000 social work fellowship: Maggie Papalia

Papalia (center) is given kisses on the cheeks from her boyfriend and best friend while wearing her graduation cap and holding her undergraduate degree from Newman University.

Newman University Master of Social Work student Maggie Papalia, who’s also a graduate of the Bachelor of Social Work program, was recently awarded a prestigious $10,000 fellowship from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). 

Biochemistry student completes internship with BG Products

Hope Strickbine stands with a BG Products car and illustrated background.

Hope Strickbine’s first exposure to BG Products, a Wichita-based company that manufactures automotive products like cleaners and specialty lubricants, was during her senior year of high school.