The Newman University women’s basketball team recently spent some time at Robinson Middle School, playing and visiting with students during recess times. The activity was arranged as a community engagement… Continue reading Women’s basketball team spends an afternoon at Robinson Middle School
Service
Newman student Taty’Terria Gary recognized for service
Newman students explore culture and language during Guatemala journey
Newman students experience a summer of service at the ASC Center
Suffering from PTSD inspires alumnus to give back through counseling
PTSD Awareness Day is observed annually on June 27 and the entire month of June is also known as PTSD Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,… Continue reading Suffering from PTSD inspires alumnus to give back through counseling
Mom saves the day for Newman mission trip travelers
Every other year, a group of students embark on the Guatemala Study and Serve mission trip. However, without the help from one mom, six students would have missed out on… Continue reading Mom saves the day for Newman mission trip travelers
Dorm donations help community in need
For the past four years, donation collection boxes have been placed in the residence halls on the Newman campus a few weeks before students move out. Morris “Mo” Floyd, director… Continue reading Dorm donations help community in need
Medical Mission at Home offers health care services to the community
More than 40 Newman students, staff and faculty members volunteered at the third annual Medical Mission at Home.
Newman alumna takes over Douglas Design District
Renee Duxler graduated from Newman University in 2004 with a master’s in social work, which has led her through a variety of career opportunities. While working as a social worker,… Continue reading Newman alumna takes over Douglas Design District
Social work students participate in homeless count
Newman University Master of Social Work (MSW) students volunteered to make a difference in the homeless community of Wichita last month. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Continuum of Care (WSC-CoC) conducted the… Continue reading Social work students participate in homeless count
2018 — A Year in Review
Another calendar year has come to an end. Newman University has much to be thankful for as we look to the future. Take a walk with us down memory lane… Continue reading 2018 — A Year in Review
Students plan winter service trip to to New Mexico
Newman University students are headed to Gallup, New Mexico, for their annual winter service trip. The winter service trip is an opportunity for students to spend time doing service work… Continue reading Students plan winter service trip to to New Mexico
T&T students help make the winter a little less cold
Cold weather has taken over the Kansas air. Being the unpredictable state that it is, winter this year could be nothing special or one to remember with snow, ice and… Continue reading T&T students help make the winter a little less cold
Trunk-or-treat: A successful Halloween fundraiser
Newman University hosted a trunk-or-treat and carnival Monday, Oct. 29, to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event included a safe, fun, family-friendly environment for children of all ages… Continue reading Trunk-or-treat: A successful Halloween fundraiser
Newman University gets spooky for Trunk or Treat
Newman University is getting spooky with this year’s Trunk or Treat. Grab your costume and pumpkin basket and monster mash your way to a night filled with tricks and treats. Trunk… Continue reading Newman University gets spooky for Trunk or Treat
T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Cheryl Golden, Ph.D., professor of history and director of international studies at Newman University, connected with the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita for one of her Traditions and Transitions… Continue reading T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Making a difference in Liberia
Sister Therese Wetta arrived in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, on April 25 to re-open the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) mission, which closed more than 25 years… Continue reading Making a difference in Liberia
ASC sisters help refugees with asylum mission
The Newman University founding order, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), has opened their arms to asylum-seekers, providing them with care and hospitality at the ASC Wichita Center.… Continue reading ASC sisters help refugees with asylum mission
Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Newman University empowers graduates to transform society, and Traditions and Transitions (T&T) is just one of the many programs helping students do so from the very start of their college… Continue reading Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Newman recognizes Sister Fran Schumer for efforts in campus community
Sister Frances “Fran” Schumer has not only fulfilled the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) mission through her ministry but also in many other ways throughout the Newman community. The U.S.… Continue reading Newman recognizes Sister Fran Schumer for efforts in campus community
Come fly kites with Kaleidoscope and friends
Grab a couple pals and come on down — Kaleidoscope and friends are hosting an anti-stress kite flying event on campus from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, on… Continue reading Come fly kites with Kaleidoscope and friends
Community health care event draws Newman volunteers
For the second year in a row, Ascension Healthcare, Via Christi Health, Wichita State University and the city of Wichita partnered to host Medical Mission at Home — an event… Continue reading Community health care event draws Newman volunteers
Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
“Leave things better than you found them,” is a saying that sophomore Samantha Rader takes to heart. Though Newman University has no shortage of highly involved and highly motivated students,… Continue reading Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
Student Kedzie Hopkins forms unique relationship with host family in Guatemala
Last summer, sophomore Kedzie Hopkins embarked on the Newman Guatemala Study and Serve trip with Assistant Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager and a group of students. She returned with much… Continue reading Student Kedzie Hopkins forms unique relationship with host family in Guatemala
ASC sister to reopen mission in Liberia
Sister Therese Wetta said she received “a call from God” many years ago to reopen the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) mission in Liberia, West Africa. After years… Continue reading ASC sister to reopen mission in Liberia
Students travel to Denver for annual service trip
While many students enjoyed their last moments of winter break at home and faculty members returned to campus for the spring semester, Newman University Chaplain Father John Fogliasso accompanied a… Continue reading Students travel to Denver for annual service trip
Global relief starts in community by the motivation of two Newman students
This past summer, Annie Dang and Linnea Ristow traveled to New York City for an internship with the Partnership for Global Justice, headed by Sister JoAnn Mark, ASC, Ed.D. During… Continue reading Global relief starts in community by the motivation of two Newman students
Salvation Army and Newman University continue a tradition together
For nearly 30 years, the Newman community has partnered with the Salvation Army in Wichita, Kansas, to purchase gifts for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program and volunteer at the… Continue reading Salvation Army and Newman University continue a tradition together
Campus diversity clubs co-host the ‘Holly Jolly Holiday Party’
Newman University diversity clubs on campus want to help spread Christmas cheer. The clubs have joined forces to throw a family-friendly “Holly Jolly Holiday Party,” sponsored by Student Government Association,… Continue reading Campus diversity clubs co-host the ‘Holly Jolly Holiday Party’
Freshmen hold ‘alternative market’ as fall service project
Newman freshmen in Professor of History Kelly McFall’s Traditions and Transitions (T&T) class chose to hold an “alternative market” as their fall service project. McFall said that several of his… Continue reading Freshmen hold ‘alternative market’ as fall service project
Newman volunteers talk about Read to Succeed experience
Two years ago, the Read to Succeed program was created by United Way affinity group Women United. The goal of the program was to match volunteers with USD 259 third-grade… Continue reading Newman volunteers talk about Read to Succeed experience
Men’s basketball signs 11-year-old Julian Randle
On Friday evening, the Newman University men’s basketball team signed their youngest recruit ever.
Service is our middle name — Pope Francis Build 2017
At Newman University, service work is inherent.
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
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
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 adopts local school for ‘Read to Succeed’ program
The United Way’s affinity group known as Women United created a program that helps children make that transition, and Newman University has adopted a local school to help in that initiative.
Quiet Hero: Lutz hits home run with League 42
Baseball has always been special to Bob Lutz, who covered a variety of sports during his 42-year career as a sports writer and columnist for The Wichita Eagle. “It’s always… Continue reading Quiet Hero: Lutz hits home run with League 42
Newman University Director of Security ‘digs’ for answers
Serving 27 years on the police force might have something to do with Newman University Director of Security Morris “Mo” Floyd’s passion for finding answers. However, the kind of answers… Continue reading Newman University Director of Security ‘digs’ for answers
Dean Levi Esses takes student outreach beyond the Newman campus
Dean of Students Levi Esses works hard for the students at Newman University, and now he will be partnering with Young Professionals of Wichita (YPW) as a College Connections Team Member to… Continue reading Dean Levi Esses takes student outreach beyond the Newman campus