Dana Beitey, Author at Newman Today

Alumna Jaimie Fager answers calling, plans to open family practice

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

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

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

Life as a librarian

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

Newman alumnus pays it forward through family’s nonprofit

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

Alumnus helps launch U.S. Space Force

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.

Occupational therapy alumni aid Wichita woman with ‘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.

Johanna Forshee retires from teaching with induction into hall of fame

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.

Alumna Courtney Klaus wins Moot Court tournament

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

Alumni gather to honor Paul Sanagorski

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

Alumni recognized in virtual ceremony

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

Alumnus realizes ‘American dream’

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’

Newman University to celebrate Alumni Award winners virtually

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

Anthony Harvey ’20 is aspiring to be the change

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

Alumnus wins Naismith Coach of the Year

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

Alumna Ellen Traylor achieving career and athletic goals

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

Steckline Gallery presents ‘Long Walk Club’

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’

Newman University celebrates St. John Henry Newman Mass

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

Campus Ministry retreat focuses on preparing for Lent

Newman professor gives back through community classes

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

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

Newman alumna Rhonda Pauls helps launch rural clinic

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

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

Irving Casiano ’12 talks career, travel and education

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

Student Life plans Black History Month activities

Create your own piece of Newman art

Newman University is hosting a virtual paint night for the Newman community. During the university’s traditional Heritage Month, Newman alumni, staff, faculty and students can try their hand at being… Continue reading Create your own piece of Newman art

Steckline Gallery opens first spring show

The Steckline Gallery located inside De Mattias Hall at Newman University is exhibiting its first 2021 spring semester show featuring local artist Juanta Wolfe. The show, titled “What’s a Crown… Continue reading Steckline Gallery opens first spring show

Newman University students, staff and faculty now have a more convenient way to connect with the university’s founding order and sponsor, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). Sr.… Continue reading ASC passionate about connecting with Newman community

Newman spring semester underway

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With a new year comes a new academic semester and the students, staff and faculty at Newman University are ready to spring forward. College life didn’t fall into its usual… Continue reading Newman spring semester underway

Newman University announces fall 2020 graduates

Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the 2020 fall semester. These individuals are invited to walk in cap… Continue reading Newman University announces fall 2020 graduates

Student Life organizes Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

The Student Life Department at Newman University has scheduled its 3rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk and community awards program, which will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Monday,… Continue reading Student Life organizes Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

Newman University introduced its new personalized student success program, Navigator, in the fall of 2020. The program was built on top of current efforts to guide students through the higher… Continue reading Alumni and students to connect through mentorship program