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Alumnus Jonah Wagner sees miraculous healing after traumatic brain injury

Jonah Wagner

Jonah Wagner ‘19, ‘20 has been miraculously recovering after an automobile accident left him with a severe traumatic brain injury in 2021.

Published January 26, 2023
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Faith

Ashley Howard ’10 is busy planning events, focusing on family and living in the moment

Ashley Howard

Newman University checked all the boxes for alumna Ashley (Myers) Howard ‘10.

Published November 10, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, News

Brian Fleeman ’03 named president of Kansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Brian Fleeman

In October 2022, Brian Fleeman ’03 was named president of the 900-member Kansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (KANA).

Published November 3, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Sacred Heart Junior College alumnae reconnect 70 years after graduating

SHJC alumnae

Five alumnae gathered for a luncheon October 22 on the Newman campus more than 70 years after they graduated from the college.

Published October 27, 2022
Categorized as Alumni

Newman Alumni Board president to present on nonprofit participation

Cindy Miles

Cindy Miles ’09 will discuss the importance of joining, leading and being an engaged member of nonprofit boards.

Published September 29, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, Events, News

Newman alumna recognized for military service

Paige Puryear

CPT Paige Puryear ‘16 was recently recognized during the Armed Forces CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) Appreciation Month.

Published August 25, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Alumna Madeline Schnieders is helping Wichita’s early risers stay informed

Madeline Schnieders

Madeline (Alvarez) Schnieders ‘22 is helping Wichita rise and shine as producer for the KWCH 12 morning show.

Published July 14, 2022
Categorized as Alumni

2022 Spirit of Acuto recipient aspires to guide, teach and never stop learning

Sarah Forster

2022 Spirit of Acuto recipient Sarah Forster ‘12 inspires her students to never stop learning and always be the best version of themselves.

Published July 7, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Sacred Heart Academy ladies celebrate 76th birthdays together

Sacred Heart Academy class of 1964

The Sacred Heart Academy class of 1964 celebrated their 76th birthdays together during a luncheon reunion on June 11 at Newman University.

Published June 23, 2022
Categorized as Alumni

Newman graduate Jose Trejo honored with community award

Jose Trejo

Jose Trejo, a 2022 Newman University graduate, has been named recipient of the 2022 Light The Way Youth Award by HumanKind Ministries.

Published June 23, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Social Work

Alumna’s passion for social work ignited through tragedy

tina valdez

Alumna Tina Valdez discovered newfound hope and strength to earn her master’s degree in social work after her son’s death.

Published May 26, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Social Work

Newman Colorado Springs honors graduates with special hooding celebration

Colorado Springs Class of 2022
Colorado Springs Class of 2022

The Newman University Colorado Springs outreach location recently honored graduates with a special pinning and hooding celebration.

Published May 19, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Social Work

Alumna TaTy’Terria Gary aspires to lead change in community

TaTy'Terria Gary

TaTy’Terria Gary ‘21 is working as a fellow for Lead for Kansas where she is making a difference for her community.

Published May 12, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Newman alumni share passion for helping cancer patients

radiology technologists

We recently caught up with three Newman alumni in the radiologic technology field to discuss their careers and experiences.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Alumna Kathleen Webb follows faith, helps children through nonprofit

Kathleen Webb

Executive Director of Children’s First CEO Kansas Kathleen Webb ‘79 said her journey into the nonprofit world was all God’s idea.

Published March 3, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Life after graduation: a Newman alumni couples’ story

Birnbaums

Jacob and Natalia Birnbaum met at Newman University, where their journey as college athletes caused them to cross paths and eventually marry.

Published February 23, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics

Alumna Kaitlyn Stallard receives Outstanding New Teacher award

Kaitlyn Stallard

Kaitlyn Stallard ‘20 has been awarded the Diocese of Wichita 2022 St. Philippine Duchesne Outstanding New Teacher Award.

Published February 17, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Newman alumnus Jacob Wayman talks leadership and entrepreneurship

Jacob Wayman

Jacob Wayman uses the skills he honed during his time in the Newman University MBA program in both his business and community service.

Published February 9, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Alumna Patricia M. Lujan works on third Newman degree; begins master’s program

Patricia Lujan

Newman University alumna Patricia Lujan is continuing her higher education journey by entering into a third degree program.

Published January 20, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Education

Alumna Christine Ostroski helps special needs community make First Communion

christine ostroski

Christine Ostroski ‘86 is following her calling — helping individuals with special needs live out a life of faith and devotion.

Published January 13, 2022
Categorized as Alumni

Alumnus Joe Hanrahan enjoying life on stage and behind the scenes

Hanrahan

Alumnus Joe Hanrahan talks about his love for theater and why he does what he does 50 years after discovering the craft.

Published December 9, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

What I have Newman to thank for: reflections of an international student after 15 years

Levi Nyitrai

Newman graduate Levi Nyitrai reflects on his education at Newman University and the skills gained that he carries with him today.

Published November 17, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Contributor Stories

Tallgrass Film Festival honors Gordon Parks with filmmaker’s award; carries Newman connection

gordon parks film award

Wilma Moore-Black ‘92 said she feels honored to have been part of the newest Tallgrass Film Festival award honoring Gordon Parks.

Published November 17, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Newman graduate reconnects with ASC through nursing career

Erin Schueller

Erin Schueller ’19 went from working as an ICU nurse to serving the ASC sisters at the Wichita center as a registered nurse.

Published October 27, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Alumna Jaimie Fager answers calling, plans to open family practice

Jaimie Fager

Jaimie Fager ‘14 plans to open her own family medical practice with colleague Doctor Robert Roeser in Andover, Kansas.

Published October 21, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Kansas Teacher of the Year is Newman alumna Susanne Stevenson ’19

Susanne Stevenson

Susanne Stevenson ‘19 was recently named Kansas Teacher of the Year by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).

Published October 7, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Life as a librarian

Cindy Rich ’68 talks about her life leading up to her dream job as librarian

Published October 6, 2021
Categorized as Alumni, Contributor Stories

Newman alumnus pays it forward through family’s nonprofit

Larry Poland

Lawrence Poland graduated from Newman University with a business management degree in 1989 but is no stranger to roles in leadership.

Published September 21, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Alumnus helps launch U.S. Space Force

Shawn Campbell

Brigadier General Shawn Campbell ‘95 never imagined he’d be launching a new military branch when he joined the Air Force nearly 30 years ago.

Published July 22, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Occupational therapy alumni aid Wichita woman with ‘bionic’ arm

Reynolds and Bath are two Newman alumni who aided a Wichita woman with her "bionic" arm

Two Newman University occupational therapy (OT) program alumni, Leanne Bath ‘15 and Michael Reynolds ‘01, recently aided in helping a Wichita woman learn how to use her new prosthetic arm.

Published June 24, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News

Johanna Forshee retires from teaching with induction into hall of fame

Johanna Foreshee

Newman University alumna Johanna Foreshee ‘69 retired from a 50-year career in education while being honored as an inductee into the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame class of 2021.

Published May 27, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

MSW program celebrates Colorado Springs graduates

MSW Colorado Springs

The Newman University Colorado Springs Master of Social Work (MSW) program celebrated its 2021 graduates during a May 15 hooding ceremony. The Colorado Springs outreach location started in 2005 and… Continue reading MSW program celebrates Colorado Springs graduates

Published May 19, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Social Work

Alumna Courtney Klaus wins Moot Court tournament

Courtney Klaus

Alumna Courtney Klaus ‘20 was recently named Best Oralist after she and her classmate took first place in the Notre Dame 1L Moot Court Tournament. Klaus graduated from Newman with… Continue reading Alumna Courtney Klaus wins Moot Court tournament

Published May 6, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Communication, News

Alumni gather to honor Paul Sanagorski

Sanagorski Group

Newman University Athletics celebrated its baseball program creator, Paul Sanagorski, on Saturday, April 24, during a special ceremony and reunion. Newman University president Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., and Director of… Continue reading Alumni gather to honor Paul Sanagorski

Published April 28, 2021
Categorized as Alumni, Athletics

Alumni recognized in virtual ceremony

Alumni Awards

Newman University celebrated its annual Alumni Award recipients in a virtual ceremony, which took place at 7:30 p.m. April 15 via the university’s Facebook and YouTube pages. The 2021 winners were originally… Continue reading Alumni recognized in virtual ceremony

Published April 22, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Alumnus realizes ‘American dream’

Rashed Chowdhury

Rashed Chowdhury ‘07 has realized many goals in his life — two of his most recent, starting his own company and authoring a book. “Building a Salesforce-Powered Front Office: A… Continue reading Alumnus realizes ‘American dream’

Published April 7, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Business

Newman University to celebrate Alumni Award winners virtually

Alumni Awards

Newman University is excited to celebrate its annual Alumni Award recipients with a virtual ceremony at 7 p.m. April 15 via the university’s Facebook page. The 2021 winners were originally… Continue reading Newman University to celebrate Alumni Award winners virtually

Published April 1, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Events

Thriving in the social work field

Beverly Knighten

Beverly Knighten ‘97, ‘01 said her calling to help others came at a very early age during a visit she and her grandmother made to a relative’s house. The relative… Continue reading Thriving in the social work field

Published March 25, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Social Work

Anthony Harvey ’20 is aspiring to be the change

Anthony Harvey

Above photo: Anthony Harvey poses with his Newman teammates and father after graduating from the Lawrence Police Department Basic Recruit Academy. “If you want to see change, you have to… Continue reading Anthony Harvey ’20 is aspiring to be the change

Published March 17, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Alumnus wins Naismith Coach of the Year

Luke Barnwell - feature

Luke Barnwell ’13 honored with national 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Boys’ High School Coach of the Year award.

Published March 16, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics

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