Since late January, Newman University students have had the opportunity to attend workshops in a series titled Career Skills 101. The series is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills to… Continue reading ‘Career Services 101’ seeks to improve attendance
Newman University welcomes Case Bell
Case Bell joined Newman University to fill the open position of director of the Academic Resource Center and Title IX/ADA coordinator. Bell, who started at the beginning of February, took… Continue reading Newman University welcomes Case Bell
Newman University Facing Forward Campaign event draws rave reviews and excitement
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
Wichita Eagle features Bishop Gerber Science Center
The Wichita Eagle featured the Newman University Facing Forward campaign and the Bishop Gerber Science Center in its Sunday, Feb. 7 edition. Newman alum and Wichita Eagle reporter Matt Riedl ’15… Continue reading Wichita Eagle features Bishop Gerber Science Center
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
Bishop Gerber honored at Facing Forward announcement event
Newman University honored the Most Rev. Eugene J. Gerber, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Wichita, at its ‘Facing Forward‘ announcement event Saturday, Feb. 6.
Update: Reading of Bryan Dietrich’s poem now on BBC web site
The reading of a poem by Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. is now available on the web site for the BBC Radio 4 program “Something Understood.” The show was broadcast… Continue reading Update: Reading of Bryan Dietrich’s poem now on BBC web site
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
Artist discusses ‘Interpersonal’ work in Steckline Gallery
Artist Gregory Folken opened his exhibit “Interpersonal” in the Newman University Steckline Gallery on Jan. 29 and explained his work more in depth at the“Art for Lunch” talk on Tuesday,… Continue reading Artist discusses ‘Interpersonal’ work in Steckline Gallery
New programs sponsored by SGA for students
The Newman University Student Government Association is sponsoring a couple of new programs on campus to highlight student involvement and leadership. The ‘Jet of the Month’ program will recognize an… Continue reading New programs sponsored by SGA for students
Homecoming Week runs Feb. 21-27, features new voting process
Newman University is gearing up for an eventful February. The university’s annual tradition of Heritage Month continues with many engaging events planned to help the community celebrate, and Student Life… Continue reading Homecoming Week runs Feb. 21-27, features new voting process
ASC hosts Mardi Gras for Newman University faculty and staff
Every year, Newman University faculty and staff enjoy a special get-together with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, the sponsoring order of the university. This year, the sisters and the… Continue reading ASC hosts Mardi Gras for Newman University faculty and staff
Spring LEAD Series kicks off with Terri Houston
The 2016 spring semester LEAD Series will kick off with Terri Houston, diversity expert from the Center for Leadership Development, Inc. Houston will speak at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Dugan-Gorges… Continue reading Spring LEAD Series kicks off with Terri Houston
Sports medicine helps injured Jets get back to playing condition
Newman University Athletics compete at the NCAA Division II level, which requires talented coaches, disciplined athletes and a driven athletic department. However, there is one aspect of collegiate athletics that… Continue reading Sports medicine helps injured Jets get back to playing condition
Heritage Month begins with Mass for St. Maria De Mattias
Heritage Month began today, Feb. 4, with Mass celebrating the feast day of St. Maria De Mattias, the foundress of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), the founders… Continue reading Heritage Month begins with Mass for St. Maria De Mattias
Sister Charlotte Rohrbach talks about Heritage Month
As the Newman University 2016 spring semester moves forward, we come to one of its annual traditions: Heritage Month. Heritage Month is a month-long celebration with guest speakers and special events presented by the… Continue reading Sister Charlotte Rohrbach talks about Heritage Month
Newman University ranks ‘Top College’ for ethnic diversity in Kansas
College-bound students seeking a diverse student body now have reason to put Newman University at the top of their list. According to a campus ethnic diversity study completed by U.S.… Continue reading Newman University ranks ‘Top College’ for ethnic diversity in Kansas
Admissions counselors deliver ‘Senior Survival Kits’ to area high schools
This spring, the admissions counselors at Newman University wanted to try something new. They noticed they had accepted more students by Fall 2015 than they had accepted the year prior.… Continue reading Admissions counselors deliver ‘Senior Survival Kits’ to area high schools
Heartland Conference Tournament to take best eight teams
The Heartland Conference basketball tournament received a bit of a makeover this year. The tournament, March 4-6, will be expanded from four teams to eight and will be held at… Continue reading Heartland Conference Tournament to take best eight teams
Sophomore lands internship at the Wichita Eagle
Sophomore Delaney Hiegert came to Newman University as an undecided major, a recipient of the Cardinal Newman Scholarship. Over the course of her freshman year, Hiegert found many things: new… Continue reading Sophomore lands internship at the Wichita Eagle
March for Life trip a success, despite Winter Storm ‘Jonas’
Newman University students and staff members from Campus Ministry and Alumni Relations met with the unexpected, when Winter Storm Jonas hit the area on its trip to the March for… Continue reading March for Life trip a success, despite Winter Storm ‘Jonas’
New women’s soccer coach joins Jets
The new women’s soccer head coach at Newman University is Aaron Avila, former men and women’s head coach at Barton Community College. Athletic Director Vic Trilli announced the selection of… Continue reading New women’s soccer coach joins Jets
Theology program introduces partnership, new courses
In the spring 2016 semester, The Newman University graduate program in Theology will begin a new partnership with the Office of Faith Formation for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. According to Joshua… Continue reading Theology program introduces partnership, new courses
Former Newman basketball player from Europe now coaching women’s team
A little over a decade ago, Elhad Emerllahu came to America from worn-torn Kosovo. At the time he was 9 years old with little knowledge of the American culture, English language,… Continue reading Former Newman basketball player from Europe now coaching women’s team
Newman University education student earns Horizon Award for teaching
Newman University student Jed Heath recently received the Horizon Award from the Kansas Department of Education. Each year the Department bestows the Horizon Award to 32 teachers across the state of Kansas. It is given… Continue reading Newman University education student earns Horizon Award for teaching
Good show! Bryan Dietrich poem to be featured on the BBC
Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. was recently contacted about using his poem “Gotham Wanes” on the BBC Radio 4 program “Something Understood.” The show, which explores spiritual and… Continue reading Good show! Bryan Dietrich poem to be featured on the BBC
Students return from study abroad with ASC in India
Newman University senior Brandi Boese and junior Diana Stanley have returned from a six-week study abroad with the Bangalore chapter of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in India.
Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, recounts experience as professor and advisor
Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, returned to Newman University in the spring of 2013 after a 10-year absence, but her role as a professor and an advisor go back to 1979.
Triathlon coaches hired, preparing program
Jeff Lovgren and Heidi Coble have joined the Jets as coaches for the Newman University new triathlon program, which is set to start in the fall of this year. The decision to start… Continue reading Triathlon coaches hired, preparing program
Career Skills 101 to help Newman University students reach career goals
“Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish for more wisdom.” – Jim Rohn,… Continue reading Career Skills 101 to help Newman University students reach career goals
Newman students join in February medical service trip to Jamaica
Newman University seniors Megan Hemel and McKenna Seiler will travel to Jamaica in February to assist Newman alumnus Dr. Robert Martin during a medical service trip. Hemel and Seiler will assist at… Continue reading Newman students join in February medical service trip to Jamaica
Newman University announces Fall 2015 graduates
Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the fall 2015 semester. The graduates may walk in cap and gown… Continue reading Newman University announces Fall 2015 graduates
Sean Forrest comes to Newman University
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University welcomes speaker and singer Sean Forrest for a presentation of his powerful witness. Forrest speaks on campus at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.… Continue reading Sean Forrest comes to Newman University
Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet honors special Newman alums
Many of the students that once walked the halls of Newman University have made positive transformations in local and global societies. They understand Newman University’s mission and they continue to… Continue reading Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet honors special Newman alums
Read all about it! Newman News website gets a facelift
Unless this is your first time on the Newman University News website, you might have guessed things are a bit different around here. On Friday, Jan. 15 Newman not only… Continue reading Read all about it! Newman News website gets a facelift
Tarcisia Roths, ASC, to receive humanitarian award
The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita has announced that Tarcisia Roths, ASC, is the 2016 Sweet Humanitarian of the Year award recipient for her devotion to the community and… Continue reading Tarcisia Roths, ASC, to receive humanitarian award
Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
Feb. 4, 2016, marks the first day of many events scheduled through March 3 to celebrate the heritage of our founders the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, our namesake John… Continue reading Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
MSED assistant professor pens first book
One of Newman University’s newest faculty members has published his first book. Assistant Professor of Graduate Education Angelo J. Letizia, Ph.D., authored Performance Based Funding in Higher Education, The State of Truth… Continue reading MSED assistant professor pens first book