‘India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged’ focus of next Mission Talk

Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, will present a Mission Talk: “India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged,” from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 in the Roths Alumni Center in the Dugan Library… Continue reading ‘India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged’ focus of next Mission Talk

Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip

The team of 25 with Robert Martin, M.D., top left, who just returned from a medical mission trip in Jamaica.

Students Megan Hemel and McKenna Seiler traveled to Jamaica Feb. 8 for a medical mission trip with 23 other volunteers, including physicians, nurses, a physical therapist and those in training to join… Continue reading Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip

Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea

Students, staff and faculty gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on Tuesday, Feb. 23, to celebrate a  long-standing and well-known tradition at Newman University – “High Tea.” “This is one of my favorite… Continue reading Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea

24-Hour Theatre Project proves the old adage true

The play "Strength" was produced by, from left: Jacob Hobbie, Lewis Mize, Sydney Finney, Vanessa Couey, Ximena Naame, and Trevor Farney.

In theatre, the old saying goes, “The show must go on!” — even if the play was written only four hours before rehearsals began, and even if the actors and… Continue reading 24-Hour Theatre Project proves the old adage true

Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts

Newman University has announced three anonymous gifts which provide a major segment of funds raised thus far for a capital campaign to upgrade existing health science facilities and to build the… Continue reading Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts

Guatemala Study and Serve program is focus of Mission Talk

As part of Heritage Month, Sonja Bontrager, associate professor of Spanish at Newman University, presented a Mission Talk on “The ASC’s Mission and the Guatemala Study and Serve” Wednesday, Feb. 17. She… Continue reading Guatemala Study and Serve program is focus of Mission Talk

Houston starts diversity conversation during LEAD Series

Terri Houston, diversity expert from the Center for Leadership Development, Inc., spoke on the Newman University campus Wednesday, Feb. 11, as part of the 2015-16 LEAD Series. “The LEAD Series is… Continue reading Houston starts diversity conversation during LEAD Series

Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project

Mark Mannette, associate professor and Director of Theatre, teaching.

Three years ago Associate Professor and Director of Theatre Mark Mannette conceived the idea to form a project that would help bring joy to the Circle of Friends, a group… Continue reading Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project

Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international

Newman University journalism student and softball player Delaney Hiegert recently completed an internship with the Wichita Eagle. An article she wrote about “social pets” was recently picked up by the… Continue reading Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international

Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path

Joseph Galichia, M.D., president and founder of Galichia Medical Group, is known throughout Wichita as a pioneer in the field of interventional cardiology. What many people don’t know however, is… Continue reading Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path

Newman University Theatre Department to present ‘A Man for All Seasons’ March 3 – 6

The Newman University Theatre Department will present for its spring theatrical production “A Man for All Seasons” at 8 p.m. March 3-5 and at 2 p.m. March 6. All shows… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department to present ‘A Man for All Seasons’ March 3 – 6

Final Friday Feb. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Sacred Fibers’ by Susan De Wit Fiber Group

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Sacred Fibers: fibers expressed as holy, venerated, or spiritual” by the Susan De Wit Fiber Group as the sixth show of its 2015-2016… Continue reading Final Friday Feb. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Sacred Fibers’ by Susan De Wit Fiber Group

24-Hour Theatre Project a ‘high-adrenaline theatrical experience’

Newman University will host the 24-Hour Theatre Project Feb. 19-20 as part of its Heritage Month celebration. According to Mark Mannette, associate professor of theatre and director of the Theatre… Continue reading 24-Hour Theatre Project a ‘high-adrenaline theatrical experience’

Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’

In a teaching career spanning more than four decades, Professor Emeritus of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D., has worked with colleagues to establish the highly respected Department of Biology at Newman… Continue reading Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’

Newman University Facing Forward Campaign event draws rave reviews and excitement

Eugene J. Gerber, Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, addresses the crowd after the building name is unveiled.

More than 260 people gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus Saturday, Feb. 6 for what was billed as a “transformational” event. The evening did not disappoint,… Continue reading Newman University Facing Forward Campaign event draws rave reviews and excitement

Building Newman University’s bright future in science and health sciences

Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Chemistry David Shubert, Ph.D. believes that, in the future, Newman University can double the number of students in science and… Continue reading Building Newman University’s bright future in science and health sciences

Alumna shares Newman University compelling story

Newman alumna Melissa Grelinger ’82 shared her memories as a student at Kansas Newman College, now Newman University, at the Facing Forward announcement event Saturday, Feb. 6. Grelinger, who with her husband… Continue reading Alumna shares Newman University compelling story

NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward promote campaign for Bishop Gerber Science Center

A new website and hashtag for Newman University launched on Saturday, Feb. 6 to support and promote its Facing Forward campaign: NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward. Social media is playing a large role in… Continue reading NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward promote campaign for Bishop Gerber Science Center

Newman University announces $30 million Facing Forward campaign

Newman University officials have announced a public fundraising campaign to upgrade existing health science education facilities and to build a new science education center to be named the Bishop Gerber… Continue reading Newman University announces $30 million Facing Forward campaign