Since the Bishop Gerber Science Center opened last August, it has been the subject of several local media reports. Many Newman students rate the 51,400 square-foot building as one of… Continue reading Wichita community awards the Bishop Gerber Science Center
Newman University professors receive promotion
There are three levels of professorship, and ascending to the next level is no easy feat. Receiving a promotion can take years, along with providing proof of not only engaging… Continue reading Newman University professors receive promotion
Come fly kites with Kaleidoscope and friends
Grab a couple pals and come on down — Kaleidoscope and friends are hosting an anti-stress kite flying event on campus from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, on… Continue reading Come fly kites with Kaleidoscope and friends
Awards banquet honors distinguished alumni
Distinguished Newman alumni were honored at the annual Newman Alumni Awards Banquet April 21 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Alumni return to campus during Newman Alumni Weekend
Newman University once again welcomed alumni from all over the country back to campus for a weekend full of activities during Newman Alumni Weekend held April 20-21. The weekend included… Continue reading Alumni return to campus during Newman Alumni Weekend
Kansas Court of Appeals judges meet with students to offer insight and advice
Kansas District Court of Appeals judges recently visited campus April 17 to speak to a group of students. Professor of Sociology and Assistant Undergraduate Dean Larry Heck, Ph.D., arranged for the… Continue reading Kansas Court of Appeals judges meet with students to offer insight and advice
Newman Theology Faculty on the Air
Two of faculty members will be on KPHN Catholic Radio on May 1st. Please tune in, or, even better, call in and chat with them.
Dedication ceremony celebrates final phase of Facing Forward campaign
On a windy Friday afternoon, Heimerman Plaza, the Bishop Emeritus Eugene J. Gerber sculpture and Gerber Family Commons were dedicated on the Newman University campus. On April 20, Vice President for… Continue reading Dedication ceremony celebrates final phase of Facing Forward campaign
Travis Prinzi – Harry Potter Literary Festival Speaker
Newman University Literary Festival — Travis Prinzi “Saving Dumbledore: Moral Imagination and Forgiveness in Harry Potter’s Death” Travis Prinzi is an author and speaker on the intersection of fantasy and… Continue reading Travis Prinzi – Harry Potter Literary Festival Speaker
Harry Potter themed ‘Lit Fest’ a success
The Newman University English department presented its annual Literature Festival, “Magic Happens: A Celebration of Harry Potter,” April 12 and 13. Also known as, “Lit Fest,” the celebration is a… Continue reading Harry Potter themed ‘Lit Fest’ a success
New SGA representatives speak about their plans and goals for Newman
A total of 195 students voted in the Student Government Association (SGA) 2018-19 election. Some students won reelection and others are new to SGA. Marisa-Nicole Zayat is president with her… Continue reading New SGA representatives speak about their plans and goals for Newman
Changes coming to Newman bookstore fall 2018
Changes are coming for the Newman University Bookstore. Come fall semester 2018, course books will not be physically available on the shelves of the store. Books will continue to be… Continue reading Changes coming to Newman bookstore fall 2018
Newman sweeps awards at annual conference
The Newman admissions team has spent the past years successfully chasing record numbers in recruitment and retention rates, but the excellence doesn’t stop there. Five members of the team recently… Continue reading Newman sweeps awards at annual conference
Community health care event draws Newman volunteers
For the second year in a row, Ascension Healthcare, Via Christi Health, Wichita State University and the city of Wichita partnered to host Medical Mission at Home — an event… Continue reading Community health care event draws Newman volunteers
Academic Awards Banquet celebrates students, faculty and staff
Newman University hosted its second annual Academic Awards Banquet April 18 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Annual silent auction to raise money for local charity
Every year, the staff assembly executive committee at Newman University hosts a silent auction to raise money for a local charity. This year’s event will take place from 11 a.m.… Continue reading Annual silent auction to raise money for local charity
Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
The annual Scholarship Luncheon was held April 16 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The luncheon is a unique opportunity for students to meet the specific donors providing them with their… Continue reading Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
Meet the artist who created the Bishop Gerber sculpture
Sitting just outside the doors of the brand new state-of-the-art Bishop Gerber Science Center is a nearly 400-pound bronze sculpture. Lori Norwood, an artist based in Lawrence, Kansas, spent 16… Continue reading Meet the artist who created the Bishop Gerber sculpture
Notre Dame’s Lou Holtz speaks at Newman
Lou Holtz is a name that can be recognized for multiple reasons. Many of those reasons are likely sports related. Now retired from a long career as a head football… Continue reading Notre Dame’s Lou Holtz speaks at Newman
19th annual Literary Festival is a celebration of Harry Potter
Newman University is presenting its 19th Annual Literary Festival (Litfest), this year with a Harry Potter theme. “Magic Happens: A Celebration of Harry Potter,” takes place April 12 and 13, with… Continue reading 19th annual Literary Festival is a celebration of Harry Potter
Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
“Leave things better than you found them,” is a saying that sophomore Samantha Rader takes to heart. Though Newman University has no shortage of highly involved and highly motivated students,… Continue reading Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
Spring musical “Pure Imagination” will rediscover the child within
The Newman University music department will present its spring musical, “Pure Imagination,” at 7:30 p.m. April 26, 27 and 28 in the Performance Hall of De Mattias Hall. Every year… Continue reading Spring musical “Pure Imagination” will rediscover the child within
Bob Benson to present ‘Colorful Abstracts’ exhibit in Steckline Gallery
Artist Bob Benson will present his vibrant photographic works in the upcoming exhibit “Colorful Abstracts” in the Newman University Steckline Gallery. The exhibit begins with a Final Friday reception from… Continue reading Bob Benson to present ‘Colorful Abstracts’ exhibit in Steckline Gallery
Newman Jets women’s bowling team head to national tournament
The women’s bowling team finished third at the sectional qualifier, which means the team will attend the Intercollegiate Team Championships tournament for the third year in a row. The national… Continue reading Newman Jets women’s bowling team head to national tournament
Bachelor of Science program in business & strategic intelligence introduced this fall
Newman University is introducing a new Bachelor of Science program in business and strategic intelligence (BSI) to begin in the fall 2018 semester. No other college or university in the… Continue reading Bachelor of Science program in business & strategic intelligence introduced this fall
The Farneys act up
“I’m not Trevor today, I’m Michael from ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’” Newman senior Trevor Farney recounts when asked about how his acting career began. When he was young, Trevor remembers… Continue reading The Farneys act up
Delaney Hiegert receives prestigious Rice Scholarship to KU School of Law
Senior Delaney Hiegert was recently accepted into the University of Kansas School of Law to continue her education and has been granted the highly prestigious Rice Scholarship, which brings Kansas residents… Continue reading Delaney Hiegert receives prestigious Rice Scholarship to KU School of Law
Newman staff preps for upcoming registration days
To help welcome and prepare new students for the fall semester at Newman University, four registration days are planned over the next few months. Registrations days take place April 27,… Continue reading Newman staff preps for upcoming registration days
The dedication of three new campus structures
Newman University will dedicate three new additions to campus on Friday, April 20. The ceremony to dedicate the Heimerman Plaza, Gerber Family Commons and Bishop Gerber Sculpture will begin at 4:30… Continue reading The dedication of three new campus structures
A lifelong goal to help others has become reality
Alumna Serina Hertel has been driven to use her talents to help others from a young age.