Kansas

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.

Father Adam Grelinger shares homily honoring St. Maria De Mattias

St. Maria De Mattias sculpture in St. John's Chapel.

On February 1, Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger celebrated Mass for the Newman community in honor of St. Maria De Mattias’ feast day.

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). 

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. 

MCLO offers delicious dishes at international luncheon Oct. 24

In collaboration with the Runway Learning Center, the Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) is hosting its annual international bruncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Dugan-Gorges… Continue reading MCLO offers delicious dishes at international luncheon Oct. 24

Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs

Newman University received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, Wichita, Kan., to support Newman science outreach programs in the upcoming 2016 year. According to Director of Grants Bill Meitl, this… Continue reading Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs

NU nursing students volunteer for health screenings at Kansas State Fair

Darrin Capps, Arianna Holland , Rikkie Hemmert and Jane Weilert helping with health screenings at Kansas State Fair Sept. 13th

On Sunday, Sept. 13, Newman University nursing students visited the 2015 Kansas State Fair to provide an important community service. Every year for the past four years, third-semester nursing students enrolled in the… Continue reading NU nursing students volunteer for health screenings at Kansas State Fair

Newman University Western Kansas Center helping address education challenges

Newman University Western Kansas Campus, 236 San Jose, Suite 39, Dodge City, KS 67801

An internet search for the term “teacher shortage” brings tens of thousands of results. Over the past six months hundreds of articles have been published regarding states and communities challenged… Continue reading Newman University Western Kansas Center helping address education challenges

Friends and Newman have $293 million impact on local economy

Two private educational institutions in Wichita are making a substantial economic impact on the local economy according to a recent economic impact study commissioned by the Kansas Independent Colleges Association… Continue reading Friends and Newman have $293 million impact on local economy

Affirmations of the University – Vantage student newspaper staff garner 22 Kansas Collegiate Media awards

Staff members of The Vantage, the weekly student newspaper of Newman University, received a school record 22 individual awards at the Kansas Collegiate Media Spring Conference in Wichita April 13… Continue reading Affirmations of the University – Vantage student newspaper staff garner 22 Kansas Collegiate Media awards

Members of the Kansas Legislature praise, pass resolutions commemorating Newman University 80th Anniversary

It isn’t often that members of the Kansas Legislature take time to sing the praises of a private institution of higher education. But that’s just what happened March 13, when… Continue reading Members of the Kansas Legislature praise, pass resolutions commemorating Newman University 80th Anniversary

Western Kansas alumni of science and health science programs to meet Jan. 25

Newman University alumni with degrees in the sciences, nursing and allied health programs who live in the southwestern part of Kansas are invited to celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the… Continue reading Western Kansas alumni of science and health science programs to meet Jan. 25

Final Friday Jan. 31 at Newman University Steckline Gallery features photography and glass by Bob Benson and Robin Lies

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Kansas: The Lost Art of Looking” by Bob Benson and Robin Lies as the fifth show of its 2013-2014 season.

Affirmations: Four Newman alums receive KU School of Medicine-Wichita family medicine scholarships

Four alumni from the Newman University Class of 2010 were among eight fourth-year medical students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita to receive scholarships to continue their studies in… Continue reading Affirmations: Four Newman alums receive KU School of Medicine-Wichita family medicine scholarships

Wichita high school students learn more about college, science through Newman University Hispanic Scholar Program

Nineteen Wichita area high school students got a taste of college life – and two hours of college credit – by successfully completing the 2013 Newman University Hispanic Scholar Program.… Continue reading Wichita high school students learn more about college, science through Newman University Hispanic Scholar Program

Hispanic scholarship made the difference for Newman University student Dayanna Huerta

Dayanna Huerta almost went to another university. Instead, she chose Newman University, thanks in part to a Newman scholarship awarded through the Kansas Hispanic Scholarship Program – and she’s glad… Continue reading Hispanic scholarship made the difference for Newman University student Dayanna Huerta

Nov. 20 Mission Talk: McNeill was a tireless worker for Sacred Heart Junior College

The institution we know today as Newman University owes a good part of its existence to the tireless efforts of its first president, Monsignor Leon A. McNeill. McNeill and his… Continue reading Nov. 20 Mission Talk: McNeill was a tireless worker for Sacred Heart Junior College

Gerber Institute at Newman University welcomes award-winning author Sonia Nazario for Oct. 8 lecture

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will present award-winning author and journalist Sonia Nazario in early October speaking on immigration. Nazario will present “Enrique’s Journey: A Perspective… Continue reading Gerber Institute at Newman University welcomes award-winning author Sonia Nazario for Oct. 8 lecture

Steckline Gallery features artists Derek Wilkinson and Patricia Kahn

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will launch its 2012-2013 season with “Paradoxes and Extremes: Where the Heavens Meet the Prairies” by Derek Wilkinson and Patricia Kahn, beginning with a Final… Continue reading Steckline Gallery features artists Derek Wilkinson and Patricia Kahn

Newman University – Seward County Community College agreement offers scholarships, smoother transfer to four-year college

Newman University and Seward County Community College have created a dual-admissions agreement that includes a transfer scholarship for students who will continue their education at Newman upon graduation from SCCC.

Newman University projects designed to create more ‘green’ campus

Newman University has taken another step in ongoing efforts designed to create a more “green” campus – and save the university money. Newman recently contracted with Seeders, Inc., a Wichita… Continue reading Newman University projects designed to create more ‘green’ campus

Newman University health care graduates earn top scores, high acceptance rates

Graduates of health care-related programs at Newman University have generated some impressive results over the past year. Newman officials were notified recently that for the year ending Dec. 31, 2011,… Continue reading Newman University health care graduates earn top scores, high acceptance rates

Newman University named to national service honor roll for third time

Newman University has been named for the third time to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities in 2011. Newman is one… Continue reading Newman University named to national service honor roll for third time

Newman University, Wichita partners with Newman University College, Birmingham to benefit student learning

Students studying at Newman University in Kansas will have the chance to expand their horizons following the announcement of a partnership with a university in the United Kingdom.