Newman University students aren’t the only ones experiencing summer opportunities. Newman faculty and staff are having great summer adventures as well. Director of Theatre Mark Mannette recently traveled to New… Continue reading Newman Theatre Director Mark Mannette uses ‘Original Practice’ style in Shakespeare Bootcamp
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Newman Theatre presents Mark Taylor Mannette’s ‘Premature Burial’ Nov. 10-13
The Newman University Theatre Department presents “Premature Burial,” written by Director of Theatre Mark Taylor Mannette. The play will be presented in the Jabara Flexible Theatre located in the De Mattias… Continue reading Newman Theatre presents Mark Taylor Mannette’s ‘Premature Burial’ Nov. 10-13
Newman alumnus Mark Carlson and wife help run local used bookstore
Married Newman couple Emily (Powell) ’18 and Mark Carlson ’17 help run the Wichita-based store, ICTBooks.
Newman theater faculty help bring PBS documentary ‘Contested Plains’ to life
Theater Adjunct Professor Christy Cunningham Railsback is creating costumes for an upcoming PBS documentary, “Contested Plains,” alongside producer and Newman Director of Theater Mark Mannette.
Amaya Perez: a ‘bright, shining’ student-athlete
Amaya Perez, a sophomore student-athlete who leads classes at Fit Body Boot Camp in her free time, juggles a lot in her day-to-day.
New role, familiar face: director of teaching and learning
Teaching has been a lifelong passion for Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., and the former English professor is thrilled to support students and faculty as the new director of teaching and learning at Newman University.
Calling all creatives: Take the 24-hour theater challenge
The 24-hour Theater Project challenges teams to write, direct, rehearse and perform a play from start to finish within 24 hours.
Home away from home: An international student’s Newman journey
Junior Dana Issabayeva may be more than 6,400 miles from her home in Kazakhstan, but she is happy to have a second home at Newman University.
Campus kickball tournament scheduled for Oct. 13
A campus-wide kickball tournament will take place at 5 p.m. on the Newman softball field.
Reserve tickets for ‘All My Sons’ production Oct. 5-8
The first theater production of the semester, “All My Sons,” debuts on the Newman stage beginning Thursday, October 5.
2023 Harvey J. Ablah Award presented to Austin Schwartz
Austin Schwartz was awarded with the prestigious Harvey J Ablah Award during commencement May 12.
Newman presents ‘The Real Inspector Hound’ March 30-April 1
Watching a play inside of a play isn’t something an audience gets to see everyday, but when you watch “The Real Inspector Hound,” brought to you by Newman University’s theater department, you get to do just that.
Jets land wins on 2023 homecoming night
Homecoming week at Newman University is filled with dress-up days, free lunchtime treats for students and voting for homecoming royalty — all of which lead up to the culmination of basketball games and an energized crowd of Newman fans.
Student to stage his take on ‘The Office’ comedy March 2-5
Guests of all ages can see the student-led production of “The Office” live on stage March 2-5 in the De Mattias Performance Hall.
Wesley Williams serves as Texas assistant attorney general
Wesley Williams’ list of career accomplishments is lengthy — and he just graduated from Newman University six years ago.
Newman alumna Rusty Carbaugh ’15 soars
Alumna Rusty Carbaugh ’15 is soaring to new heights — literally — as a second-in-command pilot.
Newman theater department presents ‘Dracula’ Oct. 20-23
Those who love to celebrate October with all things spooky are in for a treat — the Newman University theater department presents “Dracula” October 20-23.
Olivia Robben ‘21 carries teaching legacy at same high school as father
Olivia Robben is carrying on traditions: from attending the same university as family members to now teaching at the same Wichita high school as her late father. Her mom, a… Continue reading Olivia Robben ‘21 carries teaching legacy at same high school as father
Matthew Clark writes 100th article for Newman Today
Matthew Clark ’22 wrote his 100th article as a student worker just days before graduation, the culmination of his days at Newman University.
2022 KAH conference makes history at Newman
The 2022 Kansas Association of Historians (KAH) conference was held at Newman University on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26.
A night of many wins: Homecoming 2022
The 2022 Newman Homecoming basketball games and crowning of king and queen took place Thursday, February 24.
Newman Theater Department presents ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ March 3-6
The Newman Theater Department will bring “Mary, Queen of Scots” to life on stage March 3-6 in the De Mattias Performance Hall.
Newman hosts record-breaking Scholarship Interview Day on campus
Admissions hosted Scholarship Interview Day Saturday, January 29, with the help of the ASC sisters, students, faculty and staff members.
Newman theater department presents ‘Murder at Café Noir’
The Newman Theater Department presents “Murder at Café Noir” by David Landau at 7 pm September 30 through October 2 in Jabara Flexible Theatre.
Newman alumna Chelsea Smet starts theater company in Missouri
Newman University alumna Chelsea Smet (graduate of ’15) recently started the Smet Theatrics theatre company in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Two faculty celebrate their children, Newman 2021 graduates
The May 7 Newman commencement ceremony was extra special for two Newman faculty members, Director of Music Deanne Zogleman and Director of Theatre Mark Mannette, who witnessed their children walk… Continue reading Two faculty celebrate their children, Newman 2021 graduates
Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Suzanne Berg
On Wed. May 3, a memorial tree dedication and plaque unveiling ceremony was held to honor beloved Newman professor and friend Suzanne Berg. In February 2018, Berg died at just… Continue reading Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Suzanne Berg
Spontaneous artists, theater lovers return to Jabara for 10th annual 24-Hour Theatre Project
Some of the artists who participated in Newman’s 10th Annual 24-Hour Theatre Project reflect on their products as well as the process as a whole.
Newman Theatre: Midsummer Night’s Dream available online
If you did not get an opportunity to attend one of Newman University’s four performances of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream March 11-14, you now have the chance to watch it… Continue reading Newman Theatre: Midsummer Night’s Dream available online
Newman University Theatre presents Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
“Why this is very midsummer madness,” exclaims Oliva in act three, scene four of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Though this quote comes from one of the Bard’s other plays, there couldn’t… Continue reading Newman University Theatre presents Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Giving Day celebrations will last all day Feb 25
The Newman University Campus will be buzzing during its second annual Giving Day. Director of Alumni and Campus Events Laura Hartley and the Giving Day committee have spent hours planning… Continue reading Giving Day celebrations will last all day Feb 25
Interdisciplinary simulation aimed at helping students go beyond their field of study
2020: A Year in Review
We experienced many emotions during the year 2020, yet through it all, great things continued to happen within the Newman community.
Newman alumnus continues theatrical work as new technical director
Former theatre student Lucas Farney recently stepped into the role of technical director and is already spearheading the construction of sets.
Steckline Gallery opens with semester-long exhibit
Steckline Gallery will present “React/Reflect/Respond” throughout the fall 2020 semester. The exhibit contains work from more than 20 local artists who used the stay-at-home order and other pandemic-related issues for… Continue reading Steckline Gallery opens with semester-long exhibit
Sloppy Joe Improv makes an appearance at local museum
The Newman University Sloppy Joe Improv players kicked off their 2020-2021 year with a unique first performance at the Museum of World Treasures located in Wichita, Kansas. Co-captains Matthew Clark… Continue reading Sloppy Joe Improv makes an appearance at local museum
Costumes from hell: behind the scenes of Dante’s Inferno
The Newman University Theatre Department successfully took down the three-headed beast of “Dante’s Inferno” as a staged production. Among other things, costuming was one of the more intense aspects of… Continue reading Costumes from hell: behind the scenes of Dante’s Inferno
2020 Literary Festival
Join us for the 2020 LitFest as we explore “Dante’s Inferno” through a premiere stage performance adapted by Director of Theatre Mark Mannette, panel discussions, readings of original works and… Continue reading 2020 Literary Festival
Newman University LitFest explores ‘Dante’s Inferno’
Newman theatre director adapts ‘Dante’s Inferno’ for the stage
Likely its largest production to date, the Newman Theatre Department is taking on the beast of “Dante’s Inferno,” a verse adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s original story by Director of Theatre… Continue reading Newman theatre director adapts ‘Dante’s Inferno’ for the stage