2017 Year in Review

Newman School of Nursing and Allied Health receives eight-year reaccreditation for Radiologic Technology program >>

Newman University honors student achievements at Academic Awards Banquet >>

Rabindranath Tagore once said, “Let life be as beautiful as summer flowers and death as beautiful as autumn leaves.”

Associate Professor of Nursing and Geriatric Nurse Amy Siple has a real passion for caring for people at the end of life.

Where will you go? Travel abroad at Newman >>

The whole world is out there waiting for students to make their mark.

Newman University provides students with study abroad experiences, service trip opportunities or even a minor in International Studies.

Newman University held its annual Alumni Weekend Friday, June 23 – 24. The weekend was packed with social meals, inspiring presentations, fun activities and more.

Newman alumna gives back to the community through her work >>

“I stand on the shoulders of two incredible women who came before me.”

That is how Newman University alumna Teresa Lovelady described the giant shoes she was preparing to fill in 2011 when she became CEO of HealthCore Clinic in Wichita, Kansas. But her story with HealthCore Clinic didn’t start there.

Newman alumnus uses entrepreneurial education to start nonprofit >>

Newman alumnus Jason Prideaux is the founder of a new nonprofit in Wichita, Kansas — K12 Sports USA. He received a Bachelor of Science in accounting and management from Newman University in 2005.

University Advancement welcomes Daniel Bryan as alumni relations director >>

Daniel Bryan is the new director of alumni relations and annual giving coordinator at Newman University.

“I’m excited just to be back and get to work on campus again because I loved it when I was here,” said Bryan, who graduated from Newman in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in theology.

Men’s Head Basketball Coach Mark Potter may have retired from the court, but he certainly made his mark at Newman University. As Potter begins a career in motivational speaking, the people he inspired the most came together for a final farewell.

R. J. Allen is perfect fit for Newman University basketball post >>

Newman University men’s basketball welcomed new head coach R.J. Allen to the court.

Jets partner with Rocking M Media >>

Newman Athletics reached an agreement with Rocking M Media to be the official broadcast partner of the Jets, allowing the university’s brand to be broadcast across the state of Kansas for the length of the three-year contract. 

Change is on the horizon for Newman Athletics >>

Shifting membership in the Heartland Conference has put the Newman athletics program in a position to seek an NCAA Division II conference affiliation with member schools that more closely align with its institutional values and geographic location.

Men’s basketball signs 11-year-old Julian Randle >>

Newman University men’s basketball team signed their youngest recruit ever.

11-year-old Julian Randle was lit up with camera flashes as he signed his name on the dotted line. Randle voiced his excitement for this moment and said he would bring leadership and friendship to the team.

Students experience internship with Partnership for Global Justice >>

Students Annie Dang and Linnea Ristow started an internship together with the Partnership for Global Justice. The pair traveled to New York City where they attended sessions hosted by the United Nations.

A Newman student’s journey to taking ASC vows >>

Jenny Sellaro, a nursing major, is journeying to become a sister of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), a process that could take up to 10 years. She is excited to take her temporary vows next fall, she said.

Student Irwin Torres receives ‘Teachers of Promise’ award >>

To many, Irwin Torres may seem like an average elementary education student on his way to graduation. But his story is anything but ordinary.

Nursing student recognized for incredible dedication to grandmother >>

Nursing student Tara Greiving was awarded the 2017 Duane Smith Caregiver Award on Nov. 2 at the Alzheimer’s Association conference.

Diocese opens doors to a seminarian formation program >>

Men who are beginning their college study in preparation for a bachelor’s degree in philosophy will become members of the St. Joseph House of Formation, will reside in the former rectory at St. Joseph Parish in Wichita, and study at Newman University in Wichita.

Newman adopts local school for ‘Read to Succeed’ program >>

For elementary school children, making the transition from learning to read to reading to learn is an important step in their educational journey.

Newman University faculty and staff chose to “adopt” a local elementary school for the United Way’s Read to Succeed program.

UNIVERSITY HAPPENINGS

Newman University celebrates successful Facing Forward campaign with ‘Topping-Off’ ceremony >>

A large crowd consisting of the Newman University community along with local news media gathered inside Eck Hall Jan. 9, 2017 as Vice President for University Advancement J.V. Johnston took the stage.

Board chair Linda Davison leaves behind a list of high accomplishments >>

Chair of the Newman University Board of Trustees Linda S. Davison completed her third and final term of service in September 2017.

Newman community says ‘goodbye’ to Heimerman Science Center >>

Friday, June 16 was not just another day on the Newman University campus.

The demolition of the Heimerman Science Center took place that day following a prayer service to celebrate and say farewell to the building that many alumni remember as a home away from home on campus.

Newman University became tobacco-free >>

After several months of votes, meetings and other preparation, Newman University has officially become a tobacco-free campus as of July 1, 2017.

To all the Newman University community — students, faculty, staff, and supporters — we wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!