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Nominate your favorite alum for a 2014 Alumni Award

The Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2014 distinguished alumni awards. Nominees must be graduates of the academy, junior college or college/university at least five years beyond their graduation… Continue reading Nominate your favorite alum for a 2014 Alumni Award

Adorers celebrate 50th Jubilee

A story about the 50th Jubilee of Therese Wetta, ASC that appeared in the June 27, 2013 edition of Up to the Minute inadvertently neglected to include the Jubilees of… Continue reading Adorers celebrate 50th Jubilee

Wichita Alumni Happy Hour set for July 25

Wichita area alums are invited to Newman University’s “Happy Hour” Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., July 25 at Oeno Wine Bar in Old Town. Catch up with fellow alums and enjoy drink specials… Continue reading Wichita Alumni Happy Hour set for July 25

Newman alum Sonny Laracuente featured in art show beginning July 12

Newman University graduate Sonny Laracuente and Armando Minjarez will be the featured artists in an exhibition at The Go Away Garage in Wichita. The opening reception for the art show… Continue reading Newman alum Sonny Laracuente featured in art show beginning July 12

Newman campus closed for Independence Day

No classes will be held and all offices will be closed at Newman University Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Classes and offices will… Continue reading Newman campus closed for Independence Day

Come schedule a visit at Newman University

See a student-produced video on how easy it is to schedule a visit at Newman University.

Newman has great turn out for ‘Newman Night with the Wingnuts’ at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium

On June 14, Newman University held a Newman Night with the Wingnuts event at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Sixty-nine Newman alums, current students, friends and family, and staff gathered for a pregame… Continue reading Newman has great turn out for ‘Newman Night with the Wingnuts’ at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium

Therese Wetta, ASC celebrates 50th anniversary as an ASC sister

Therese Wetta, ASC celebrates the 50th anniversary of the date she first took her vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ.

Newman University honors students of Investigative Summer Science Program

Twenty students from 13 different high schools in Kansas and Nebraska gathered with science professors, administrators, and parents at a recent luncheon to celebrate the students’ completion of the Newman… Continue reading Newman University honors students of Investigative Summer Science Program

Check out photos from this year’s Wichita Gladiator Dash

This year, almost 1,300 runners came to participate in the annual Wichita Gladiator Dash. Proceeds from the event help benefit the Local Child Advocacy Center as well as Newman University… Continue reading Check out photos from this year’s Wichita Gladiator Dash

Check out a student produced video about Newman University Soccer

Newman Info Night to showcase Career Advantage programs for adults

Newman University Admissions staff are hosting two Info Nights this summer for those adults who desire to return to college to complete either an associate or bachelor’s degree. The Info… Continue reading Newman Info Night to showcase Career Advantage programs for adults

Today’s Visitors

NU welcomes these visitors on campus today! Marion Middle School Group Visit, Marion, Kan.; Brady True, Cloud County Community College transfer, Beloit, Kan., Deciding; Tyler Evans, Marshaltown Community College transfer,… Continue reading Today’s Visitors

Newman University honors spring and summer 2013 graduates

The Newman University Spring and Summer 2013 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. The ceremony recognized graduates… Continue reading Newman University honors spring and summer 2013 graduates

Newman University students named to Dean’s List

Newman University officials have announced the students on the Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2013. To qualify for this achievement, a student must complete 12 credit hours and… Continue reading Newman University students named to Dean’s List

Wichita Gladiator Dash to be held June 8

This year’s Wichita Gladiator Dash event will be held on Saturday, June 8 at Sedgwick County Park. With more than 1,000 participants in last year’s competitive event, the Wichita Gladiator Dash… Continue reading Wichita Gladiator Dash to be held June 8

Newman University celebrates Ablah Awards recipients at luncheon

Newman University Spring 2013 graduates Adrienne Fox and Brice Albert were honored at a May 24 luncheon at the university hosted by Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. Fox and… Continue reading Newman University celebrates Ablah Awards recipients at luncheon

Newman University in Colorado Springs celebrates Spring 2013 Master of Social Work graduates

Twenty-three residents of Colorado Springs and surrounding areas received a Master of Social Work degree from Newman University. The university, which is based in Wichita, Kan., offers coursework leading to… Continue reading Newman University in Colorado Springs celebrates Spring 2013 Master of Social Work graduates

Newman holds Spring 2013 Graduation ceremonies

On May 10 and 11, Newman University celebrated the Spring 2013 graduates with Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement. Check out more videos from graduation on the Newman University YouTube channel or… Continue reading Newman holds Spring 2013 Graduation ceremonies

Newman University School of Social Work, Aging & Wellness Coalition partner to host Senior University June 11-13

The Newman University School of Social Work has partnered with The Aging & Wellness Coalition of Sedgwick County to host the second summer session of “Senior University.” The event, scheduled… Continue reading Newman University School of Social Work, Aging & Wellness Coalition partner to host Senior University June 11-13

Students encouraged to register for 8-week summer classes

8-week classes for the Newman University summer 2013 session begin June 10. Students planning on registering for the 8-week summer courses are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.… Continue reading Students encouraged to register for 8-week summer classes

Newman University Western Kansas graduate making a difference

Britta Hartman, a recent graduate from Newman University in Western Kansas, is making a difference at USD 443 in Dodge City. A substitute teacher for the school, Hartman introduces young… Continue reading Newman University Western Kansas graduate making a difference

Newman office hours change for the summer

Newman office hours for the registrar, student accounts and financial aid area will change for the summer. Office hours starting May 20 will be Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to… Continue reading Newman office hours change for the summer

Newman closed for Memorial Day

Offices will be closed at Newman University Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Newman will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 28.

Newman University Occupational Therapy students receive pins

Students in the Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at a pinning ceremony May 11 on the Newman campus. The ceremony honors the completion of coursework and… Continue reading Newman University Occupational Therapy students receive pins

Newman University honors Spring 2013 nursing degree graduates

Newman University recognized 24 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the annual Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held May 10 on the Newman campus.

Albert, Fox receive 2013 Ablah Awards

Newman University senior Brice J. Albert of Colwich, Kan., received the Harvey J. Ablah Award and senior Adrienne Fox, also of Colwich, received the Leona J. Ablah Award during the Spring and Summer… Continue reading Albert, Fox receive 2013 Ablah Awards

Donald Bittner ’77 receives honorary degree at Spring 2013 Commencement

Captain Donald Bittner, M.D. ’77 received a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degree during the Newman University Spring and Summer Commencement ceremony May 11.

Request a DVD copy of Commencement

Due to the high amount of devices accessing WiFi at the Spring 2013 Commencement ceremony, live streaming of the event was not possible as the access volume increased. We apologize for… Continue reading Request a DVD copy of Commencement

Newman University honors graduating Master of Social Work students at pinning ceremony

The Newman University School of Social Work honored Spring and Summer 2013 graduates of the Master of Social Work program with a pinning ceremony held May 3, 2013 on the… Continue reading Newman University honors graduating Master of Social Work students at pinning ceremony

Newman University honors participants in Native American Scholar Program

Newman University honored 20 Native American students from seven high schools in the Wichita area at a recent banquet for their participation in a program designed to keep them in… Continue reading Newman University honors participants in Native American Scholar Program

Newman University alumnus Tim Norton to be honored as Humanitarian of the Year

Newman University alumnus and Sedgwick County Commissioner Tim Norton will be honored as Humanitarian of the Year at a benefit event starting at 6:30 p.m., May 21 at the Abode… Continue reading Newman University alumnus Tim Norton to be honored as Humanitarian of the Year

Newman community mourns passing of former head cashier Marilyn McMillan

The Newman University community was saddened to learn of the passing of Marilyn McMillan, age 66, on Tuesday, May 7. Marilyn left Newman University earlier this spring after serving nearly… Continue reading Newman community mourns passing of former head cashier Marilyn McMillan

The following video snippet is taken from last week’s performance by the Newman University Music Department and was posted on Youtube by Jim Howell. The video segment highlights the performance… Continue reading See what you missed from ‘A Night at the Royale’

Holocaust survivor to speak at Newman May 2

Newman University is co-sponsor and host of the Yom Ha’Shoah Community Commemoration, which will feature a lecture by Ela Weissberger entitled, “The Cat with the Yellow Star: Coming of Age… Continue reading Holocaust survivor to speak at Newman May 2