Newman lends support to extension of Perkins Loan Program

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Newman University – represented through the American Council on Education – is among the 53 higher education organizations and 535 education and financial aid institutions to request that the U.S. Congress extend the Perkins… Continue reading Newman lends support to extension of Perkins Loan Program

Newman University sponsors Angel Tree to help those in need this Christmas

This Christmas season Newman University is again sponsoring a Salvation Army Angel Tree for students, faculty, and staff to help make this Christmas special for someone in need. The Angel… Continue reading Newman University sponsors Angel Tree to help those in need this Christmas

Gonzalez named Heartland Conference Player of Year, Newman collect postseason honors

The Newman University volleyball  team, which has broken three university records this season, garnered several postseason conference and all-region honors. Senior middle hitter Ashley Gonzalez, senior setter Alexus Litts and… Continue reading Gonzalez named Heartland Conference Player of Year, Newman collect postseason honors

Final Friday Nov. 27 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Shackleton’ screen prints by Kevin Mullins

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Shackleton” by Kevin Mullins as the fourth show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of mixed media and screen printing, which begins with… Continue reading Final Friday Nov. 27 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Shackleton’ screen prints by Kevin Mullins

High school students visit Newman Health Professions Day to learn about opportunities

The Newman University Admission department teamed up with Nursing and Allied Health faculty to hold a Newman Health Professions Day on Oct. 10. This day was intended to give current… Continue reading High school students visit Newman Health Professions Day to learn about opportunities

Newman English Professor Susan Crane-Laracuente receives Faculty of Distinction award

Assistant Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente received the 2015 Teaching Excellence Award.

Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D. is one of 17 college faculty members in Kansas to receive a Faculty of Distinction award from the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). She… Continue reading Newman English Professor Susan Crane-Laracuente receives Faculty of Distinction award

Visit advances new collaboration, expanded opportunities for Newman University students on the horizon

In the not-too-distant future, Newman University students could be taking some coursework to complete their major in the United Kingdom. That possibility along with plenty of “intercontinental bonding” took place… Continue reading Visit advances new collaboration, expanded opportunities for Newman University students on the horizon

Renowned expert and author on hunger David Beckmann to speak at Newman University Oct. 6

Rev. David Beckmann, author of Exodus from Hunger and a noted expert on overcoming hunger and poverty, will speak at Newman University at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in… Continue reading Renowned expert and author on hunger David Beckmann to speak at Newman University Oct. 6

Newman University students, staff, faculty welcome Pope Francis visit to America

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Although his plans include visiting only three cities, plenty of students, staff and faculty at Newman University say they are affected – and excited – about the visit to the… Continue reading Newman University students, staff, faculty welcome Pope Francis visit to America

Newman student explains how changing others’ lives has changed her own

Blair Benton is a junior Cardinal Newman Scholar from Benton, Kan. currently studying Pre-Medicine at Newman University.  The youngest sibling in her family, Blair chose Newman for its impressive reputation in… Continue reading Newman student explains how changing others’ lives has changed her own