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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

Celebrating social work during recognition month

social work - jennifer jones

March is National Social Work Month and Newman University is saying “thank you” to its students, graduates, staff and faculty. The theme for 2021’s Social Work Month is “Social Workers… Continue reading Celebrating social work during recognition month

Published March 4, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Social Work

Alumna Ellen Traylor achieving career and athletic goals

Ellen Traylor

Ellen Traylor ‘12 graduated from Newman University with a communication degree and has used it to pursue her passion in the restaurant business — specifically as a certified sommelier. She… Continue reading Alumna Ellen Traylor achieving career and athletic goals

Published March 4, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Steckline Gallery presents ‘Long Walk Club’

Kevin Kelly First Friday

Artist Kevin Kelly will exhibit “Long Walk Club” at Steckline Gallery during a First Friday reception, which will take place from 5-8 p.m. on March 5. Kelly grew up in… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘Long Walk Club’

Published February 26, 2021
Categorized as Events

Newman University celebrates St. John Henry Newman Mass

St. John Henry Newman Mass 2021

One of the many celebrations during Heritage Month at Newman University honors its namesake, St. John Henry Newman. Father Adam Grelinger, Newman University chaplain, celebrated the annual St. John Henry… Continue reading Newman University celebrates St. John Henry Newman Mass

Published February 25, 2021
Categorized as Events, Faith

MSW director working hard to make a difference in students’ lives

Roxxi Davis
Published February 25, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Faith, Social Work

Campus Ministry retreat focuses on preparing for Lent

retreat
Published February 18, 2021
Categorized as Events, Faith

Newman professor gives back through community classes

Wendy Sahatjian

Wendy Sahatjian, associate professor of marketing and management for Newman University’s School of Business, is giving back to the community through business entrepreneurship classes. Sahatjian teaches the class “Balanced” for… Continue reading Newman professor gives back through community classes

Published February 17, 2021
Categorized as Business, Giving

Newman University Giving Day to be held Feb. 25

Newman University will hold its second annual Giving Day on Thursday, Feb. 25. The day was created to bring the Newman community together at one time to support a program… Continue reading Newman University Giving Day to be held Feb. 25

Published February 11, 2021
Categorized as Alumni, Events, Giving

Newman alumna Rhonda Pauls helps launch rural clinic

Rhonda Pauls

Rhonda Pauls ‘94, APRN, joined the Ozark Community Hospital (OCH) Benton County Clinic in Rogers, Arkansas, as the new clinic’s sole medical provider in November 2020. She is working with… Continue reading Newman alumna Rhonda Pauls helps launch rural clinic

Published February 11, 2021
Categorized as Uncategorized

Interdisciplinary simulation aimed at helping students go beyond their field of study

health and education
Published February 9, 2021
Categorized as Academics, News

Irving Casiano ’12 talks career, travel and education

Irving Casiano

Irving Casiano ‘12 said his experience at Newman taught him a great deal about community and stewardship. His subsequent career — through leadership and action — has provided him ample… Continue reading Irving Casiano ’12 talks career, travel and education

Published February 4, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

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