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Virtual Tutoring closes the gap between distance

Newman University Tutor Hibah Ullah

Newman University has always offered tutoring for its students, even at a distance, but newly discovered video telecommunicating technology allows the university to take that one step further. Virtual Tutoring… Continue reading Virtual Tutoring closes the gap between distance

Published June 30, 2016
Categorized as Academics, News, Uncategorized

Investigative Summer Science Program a favorite among students

Investigative Summer Science Program
Making ice cream with liquid nitrogen

Every year at Newman University, the Investigative Summer Science Program provides two weeks of education, lab time, keynote speakers, field trips, and fun for high school students around Kansas and beyond. This year’s… Continue reading Investigative Summer Science Program a favorite among students

Published June 30, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health

Nursing program continues to stay at the top of its game

Newman University Nursing Program

The spring nursing Class of 2016 has something big to cheer about—100 percent of the students have passed their national licensing exams on the first try. This is a huge… Continue reading Nursing program continues to stay at the top of its game

Published June 30, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health

Tyler Bugner is going places – Colorado to be exact

Tyler Bugner Newman University

When asked who inspires him most in life, Tyler Bugner simply responded, “My parents. They’ve been my biggest mentors and have taught me everything, to work hard in life.”

Published June 16, 2016
Categorized as Accomplishments, Athletics, News

Investigative Summer Science Program is under way

Investigative Summer Science Program
Students participating in the 2016 ISSP

Newman University is currently hosting its Investigative Summer Science Program (ISSP) for 25 sophomore through senior high school students from Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. The program offers an opportunity for… Continue reading Investigative Summer Science Program is under way

Published June 16, 2016
Categorized as News

Newman MBA student Michelle Abernathy also an accomplished athlete

Michelle Abernathy

Michelle Abernathy started her studies at Newman June 15. She is a single mom, full time employee of Genesis Health Clubs, an avid runner, and now an MBA student. Abernathy… Continue reading Newman MBA student Michelle Abernathy also an accomplished athlete

Published June 16, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Business, News

Broadway Academy of Performing Camp hits the stage at Newman

Broadway Academy of Performing Summer Camp at Newman University

The Broadway Academy of Performing has been uniting students for 19 years, and will once again call Newman University their home for two different week-long summer camps. The first session’s performance of “The… Continue reading Broadway Academy of Performing Camp hits the stage at Newman

Published June 16, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Arts & Humanities, Events, News

Newman student chosen to attend GIVEN forum in Washington, D.C.

Gabriella Rizzi Washington D.C.

Gabriella Rizzi is passionate about what it means to be a strong, feminine Christian leader and a true disciple of Christ. That is why she was overjoyed to learn she… Continue reading Newman student chosen to attend GIVEN forum in Washington, D.C.

Published June 16, 2016
Categorized as Accomplishments, Faith, News, Religion & Philosophy

Newman University to participate in Wichita Riverfest STEAM City

STEAM Riverfest Event - Newman University

The Wichita River Festival will introduce STEAM City at this year’s event on Sunday, June 5. Throughout the day, 30 booths will provide fun and interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and… Continue reading Newman University to participate in Wichita Riverfest STEAM City

Published June 2, 2016
Categorized as Events, News

Exchange program brings four students to Newman University from overseas

Newman University

Since 2013, Newman University has been partnering with a university of the same name in Birmingham, UK, to share educational facilities and provide students the opportunity to complete their degrees while… Continue reading Exchange program brings four students to Newman University from overseas

Published June 2, 2016
Categorized as Academics, News

Envision Camp the first of many summer events taking place on campus

Envision AT Summer Camp at Newman University

There will be a full schedule of events taking place on campus over the summer months, and one has already begun during this first week of June. Envision’s 10th annual Assistive Technology Camp… Continue reading Envision Camp the first of many summer events taking place on campus

Published June 2, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Events, News

Bishop Gerber Science Center groundbreaking set for All-Alumni Reunion weekend

Bishop Gerber Science Center Newman University
The future Bishop Gerber Science Center

The All-Alumni Reunion weekend is almost here and everyone who is part of the Newman University community is invited. On the weekend of June 10-12, Newman will host special events including what will be… Continue reading Bishop Gerber Science Center groundbreaking set for All-Alumni Reunion weekend

Published June 1, 2016
Categorized as Alumni, Events, News

All-Alumni Reunion will be here soon – don’t miss out!

all-alumni reunion newman university

Mark your calendars and register today! Don’t miss out on the exciting events that will take place on the weekend of June 10-12 at the Newman University All-Alumni Reunion. Everyone… Continue reading All-Alumni Reunion will be here soon – don’t miss out!

Published May 19, 2016
Categorized as Alumni, Events, News

Newman graduate Susan Harris looks to her future

Susan Harris Newman University
Susan Harris with Barbara Borders, ASC (left) and Diana Rawlings, ASC (right)

Graduation day is a day when hundreds of individuals celebrate achievements that have taken years to realize. The moment they walk across the stage to receive their diploma is one that signifies… Continue reading Newman graduate Susan Harris looks to her future

Published May 19, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Faith, News

Commencement weekend: It takes an army.

Commencement Behind the Scenes Newman University

Commencement Weekend. It’s a big deal. When the students and parents arrive, they see a smooth operation, and what goes on behind the scenes is the furthest thing from their… Continue reading Commencement weekend: It takes an army.

Published May 19, 2016
Categorized as Accomplishments, Events, News

Newman University graduate looks forward to future in social work

social work newman university

Jessica Martinez graduated Cum Laude as a counseling program student in December, 2015. She will soon be on her way to Los Angeles, Calif., to study at the University of… Continue reading Newman University graduate looks forward to future in social work

Published May 19, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Service, Social Work

Wichita Mayor Longwell supports the Newman Fund, pays for goat insurance

Wichita Mayor, Jeff Longwell, buys goat insurance to support Newman University

On Tuesday morning, May 10, a rare visitor showed up at Wichita City Hall – complete with four legs and a tail. As is turns out, Mayor Jeff Longwell hadn’t… Continue reading Wichita Mayor Longwell supports the Newman Fund, pays for goat insurance

Published May 12, 2016
Categorized as Giving, News

Gates Scholarship recipient pursuing his dreams at Newman University

Gates Scholarship winner to attend Newman University

Wichita North High School senior Rogelio Martinez was one of the recipients of the Gates Scholarship, and is looking forward to attending Newman University on his journey to become a… Continue reading Gates Scholarship recipient pursuing his dreams at Newman University

Published May 12, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, NU in the news, Science & Health

Construction on Eck Hall has begun

This week marked the beginning of a new addition on the Newman University campus. Soon, there will be a walkway that leads from Eck Hall to the new Bishop Gerber Science… Continue reading Construction on Eck Hall has begun

Published May 12, 2016
Categorized as Facing Forward, News

Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students

Medical Alumni Gathering

Six Newman University alumni who are now medical professionals joined forces on Monday, May 2 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center to host a gathering for medical students on campus. The alumni… Continue reading Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students

Published May 5, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health

Goat Insurance fundraiser deadline is fast approaching

Goat Insurance Fundraiser

On May 6, Newman University Advancement Staff will be ending their monthlong fundraiser and giving away a goat. You heard that right. His name is Freddie, and if you don’t… Continue reading Goat Insurance fundraiser deadline is fast approaching

Published April 27, 2016
Categorized as Giving

Newman University historians speak at conference

Conference presenters

The Kansas Association of Historians held their 2016 Conference at Baker University in Baldwin City, KS this past weekend and Newman University was well represented at the conference with three… Continue reading Newman University historians speak at conference

Published April 27, 2016
Categorized as Academics, Arts & Humanities

Registration Day welcomes new Jets

NU Welcome

Newman University welcomed 52 eager incoming students on Friday, April 22 at the first of four registration days to be held during the summer. The planned registration days give new students the opportunity to… Continue reading Registration Day welcomes new Jets

Published April 22, 2016
Categorized as Events

Upcoming National Nurses Week celebrates students, faculty and staff

Newman University Nursing Program

Friday, May 6 officially marks the beginning of National Nurses Week. This weeklong celebration ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is celebrated as the founder of modern… Continue reading Upcoming National Nurses Week celebrates students, faculty and staff

Published April 21, 2016
Categorized as Science & Health

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