More than 120 guests gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center Oct 27 to be honored for their support of Newman University at the second annual Beata Benefactors Banquet, a special… Continue reading Second annual Beata Benefactors Banquet honors Newman donors
Three Spooky Five – What creeps in Sacred Heart attic?
Newman University is full of ghost stories and you probably have your own to tell – but it is not likely to top this next story on the new 360FIVE… Continue reading Three Spooky Five – What creeps in Sacred Heart attic?
Fall Instrumental Concert
Newman University’s Music Department is holding a Fall Classics Concert on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the DeMattias Perfomance Hall. The Fall Classics Concert is an instrumental arrangement including band instruments,… Continue reading Fall Instrumental Concert
Newman University presents Nov. 4 Mission Talk over South Korea
Newman University will present, “South Korea: Providing Shelter for Migrant Wives”, presented by Sister Bernardine Wessel, ASC, the second lecture in the 2015-2016 series of Mission Talks. The event will… Continue reading Newman University presents Nov. 4 Mission Talk over South Korea
Newman happily haunted with Halloweek events
In the past, the Campus Activities Board has hosted events like the Boo Bash Halloween dance, as a way to cap off the week leading up to Halloween. This year,… Continue reading Newman happily haunted with Halloweek events
Make-A-Wish Fun Run sees record attendance, helps Administrator’s daughter
Wichita, Kan. – Newman’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted its first ever Halloween 5k Fun Run with the Wichita chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation that will raise money to grant… Continue reading Make-A-Wish Fun Run sees record attendance, helps Administrator’s daughter
High school students to tune in for Newman Preview Day
The Admissions department will host a Newman Preview Day event on Saturday, Nov. 7. Preview Day is open to high school juniors or seniors looking to explore Newman as a college… Continue reading High school students to tune in for Newman Preview Day
Newman hosts glove drive for The Salvation Army and blood drive for American Red Cross
Newman University is holding a glove and mitten drive for donation to The Salvation Army. The drive is running from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2. A freshman Traditions and Transitions… Continue reading Newman hosts glove drive for The Salvation Army and blood drive for American Red Cross
Make-A-Wish Fun Run hits home for Newman Administrator
Wichita, KS – Newman’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is pairing with the Wichita chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation to put on a Halloween 5K Fun Run/Walk that will raise… Continue reading Make-A-Wish Fun Run hits home for Newman Administrator
Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community
The Newman University nursing program recently had 24 of 25 graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt, with one student retaking the exam and passing… Continue reading Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community
DI players join Newman basketball family
The Newman University Men’s Basketball Team has added three NCAA Division I transfers with ties to Wichita to their 2015-16 roster. This year, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter recruited… Continue reading DI players join Newman basketball family
Newman nursing students showcase cultural research projects
Newman University nursing students presented their cultural research projects on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to show what they had learned to become more culturally aware. Assistant Professor of Nursing Dana Rose,… Continue reading Newman nursing students showcase cultural research projects
Pink-Out tailgate, volleyball game raise awareness
The Newman University Volleyball Team holds an annual pink-out game every October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s game will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.… Continue reading Pink-Out tailgate, volleyball game raise awareness
Gerber Institute welcomes Richard Lapchick for Nov. 10 lecture
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will present a lecture by Richard Lapchick, Ph.D. entitled “Diversity in Sports.” The lecture will be at 7 p.m., Nov. 10, in the… Continue reading Gerber Institute welcomes Richard Lapchick for Nov. 10 lecture
ALCS brings rivalry out in the Newman Baseball Team
The American League Championship Series is well under way this week as most Major League Baseball fans, and especially Royals fans, know. For the folks who don’t follow sports too closely, here’s… Continue reading ALCS brings rivalry out in the Newman Baseball Team
360Five gets new correspondents?
Newman360Five is back this week but with a twist! Last week Justin ran into a sign and hurt himself, so he’s out of commission. Also, Jalen hasn’t been seen since the… Continue reading 360Five gets new correspondents?
Game ball helps Newman soccer player pop the question
Newman University senior and soccer player Kevin Crafton found a unique way to propose to his girlfriend Rachael Schoonover on Saturday, Oct. 17 before the men’s game against Texas-Permian Basin.… Continue reading Game ball helps Newman soccer player pop the question
German Holocaust expert Waitman Beorn is the Fall History Speaker Nov. 2
Newman University will present Waitman Beorn, Ph.D., director of the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond, Va., as the Fall History Speaker. Born will speak at 7 p.m., Nov. 2 in the Newman University… Continue reading German Holocaust expert Waitman Beorn is the Fall History Speaker Nov. 2
Fall Phonathon raising money for Newman Fund
Newman’s Fall Phonathon is underway. The a two and a half week service event that raises money for the Newman Fund kicked off on Oct. 4. The Advancement department holds… Continue reading Fall Phonathon raising money for Newman Fund
Father Sam Brand: From Newman University to Priesthood
Some kids want to be doctors. Others want to be teachers. At 9, Wichita native Sam Brand knew he wanted to be a priest. “The life appealed to me,” Brand… Continue reading Father Sam Brand: From Newman University to Priesthood
Newman University catches Hay Fever
The Newman University community caught a fever over the weekend. The only cure – more hay. Newman University Theatre presented Hay Fever – a play written by Noel Coward from… Continue reading Newman University catches Hay Fever
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 Campus Ministries hosts Catholic singer Sarah Kroger Nov. 4
Newman Campus Ministries will host a concert next month featuring a national singer / songwriter. Sarah Kroger will perform in St. John’s Chapel on the Newman University campus on Nov. 4 at… Continue reading Newman Campus Ministries hosts Catholic singer Sarah Kroger Nov. 4
Final Friday Oct. 30 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘The Box Project,’ paintings by Eric Carbrey
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “The Box Project” by Eric Carbrey as the third show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of paintings, which begins with a Final… Continue reading Final Friday Oct. 30 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘The Box Project,’ paintings by Eric Carbrey
This Week’s Newman360Five Will Take Your Breath Away!
Newman360Five’s latest episode is here. In what started out as a regular sketch idea for Jalen and Justin turned into something much more when they ran into some complications… Also,… Continue reading This Week’s Newman360Five Will Take Your Breath Away!
Newman English Professor Susan Crane-Laracuente receives Faculty of Distinction 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
Junior heads to national championships, makes Newman tennis history
Junior Eduardo Dos Santos is making Newman tennis history, after winning the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s South Central Regional Championship on Sept. 27. Dos Santos will represent the South-Central Region as… Continue reading Junior heads to national championships, makes Newman tennis history
Newman Chorale show to take audience on voyage “Over the Sea to the Skye”
The Newman University Chorale and Troubadours will present their first vocal music concert of the year at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 in historic St. John’s Chapel inside Sacred… Continue reading Newman Chorale show to take audience on voyage “Over the Sea to the Skye”
Hunger expert talks with Newman students, community
Rev. David Beckmann, author of Exodus from Hunger and a noted expert on hunger and poverty issues, talked with Newman freshman and also made a presentation to the larger Newman… Continue reading Hunger expert talks with Newman students, community
360Five double uploads this week!
Wunderbar! It’s Fevertastic! Newman360Five is back this week with two episodes! Yesterday we released a video explaining contest details for 360Five’s subscription contest. If you interact with the 360Five YouTube… Continue reading 360Five double uploads this week!
Newman sports update: VB streak at 12, Hoops teams get no respect
Fall Sports Update: Jets volleyball hits the road sporting a 12-game winning streak. Newman plays at Oklahoma Panhandle State Oct. 8. Earlier in the week, senior Ashley Gonzalez earned her… Continue reading Newman sports update: VB streak at 12, Hoops teams get no respect
John Shuchart jokes about mental health
John Shuchart found a way to overcome his mental health disorder – by laughing at it. Shuchart spoke to a crowd of 100 at the Newman University DeMattias Fine Arts… Continue reading John Shuchart jokes about mental health
Newman University hosts Health Professions Day
Newman University is recognized around the state of Kansas and across the nation for producing highly qualified graduates from its nursing and allied health programs. Prospective students interested in entering the medical field… Continue reading Newman University hosts Health Professions Day
The Art of Understanding
The Newman University Bachelor of Science in Counseling program is more than a major; for many students, it’s a calling. It takes a special type of person with a special… Continue reading The Art of Understanding
Five Newman seniors, two juniors gain early acceptance to medical school programs
All five Newman University pre-med students who interviewed with the University of Kansas School of Medicine for early admittance this semester were recently notified that they had been accepted. Starla Dugan,… Continue reading Five Newman seniors, two juniors gain early acceptance to medical school programs
KICA Awards UPS Scholarship to Katelyn Balderas
Katelyn Balderas, a junior Radiologic Technology major at Newman, has been selected to receive a $2,450 UPS Scholarship provided through the Kansas Independent College Association. KICA is a statewide association… Continue reading KICA Awards UPS Scholarship to Katelyn Balderas
Campus Activities Board to host Newman University Family Weekend Oct. 9-11
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host Newman University Family Weekend Oct. 9-11 to welcome students’ families to campus. CAB will kick off the weekend’s events on Friday, Oct. 9… Continue reading Campus Activities Board to host Newman University Family Weekend Oct. 9-11
Jets volleyball turns up the heat with 10 straight wins
On Monday, Sept. 28, the Newman University Jets Volleyball Team defeated Bethel College in a 3-1 victory, bringing the number of straight wins to 10. Jets Volleyball is now ranked… Continue reading Jets volleyball turns up the heat with 10 straight wins
Newman alum, supporter Dan Giroux announces bid for Congress
Dan Giroux, a 1996 graduate of Newman University and prominent Wichita attorney, announced his candidacy today for the United States House of Representatives, seeking to represent the 4th Congressional District of Kansas.… Continue reading Newman alum, supporter Dan Giroux announces bid for Congress
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