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Drive-Thru Christmas will thank donors and alumni
Newman University Advancement will host a Drive-Thru Christmas for its donors and alumni from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, in front of Dugan Library. Laura Hartley, director of alumni… Continue reading Drive-Thru Christmas will thank donors and alumni
Newman education department partners with Cognia
Student Life to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Newman University Student Life will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a third annual celebration and award ceremony to be held virtually on Monday, Jan. 18. Nominations are being… Continue reading Student Life to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
John Moragues, former Newman professor, passes away
John Moragues, former associate professor of social work and distance education coordinator for the Newman University Master of Social Work (MSW) program in Colorado Springs, died Nov. 18, 2020. He… Continue reading John Moragues, former Newman professor, passes away
Tim Belsan ’05 moves into new U.S. Department of Justice role
Newman University alumnus Tim Belsan ’05 is breaking new ground having been recently appointed the inaugural director of the Enforcement Section within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Immigration… Continue reading Tim Belsan ’05 moves into new U.S. Department of Justice role
International cuisine: Newman community shares holiday memories
Thanksgiving is almost here and Americans throughout the country are buying turkey, ham and all the fixings for traditional side dishes that have graced Thanksgiving Day tables for years. Although… Continue reading International cuisine: Newman community shares holiday memories
Teaching during a pandemic: an alumna’s perspective
The education world might look different in 2020 but it is still an essential piece of everyday life. Educators are working hard in their communities to forge ahead while continuing… Continue reading Teaching during a pandemic: an alumna’s perspective
Two Newman students recognized as Teachers of Promise
Newman University students Lina Anescar Meile and Rebecca Clifton have been recognized as Teachers of Promise by the Kansas State Department of Education for the fall 2020 semester. Twice each… Continue reading Two Newman students recognized as Teachers of Promise
Alumnus relates to students through overcoming adversity
Alex Melugin ’12 plays role in battling ALS
Alex Melugin ‘12 lost his grandmother to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2017. That experience sparked a passion within to do something more… Continue reading Alex Melugin ’12 plays role in battling ALS
Newman alumnus Jeff Topping puts family first
(Above photo: Jeff Topping poses with his wife and daughters) Jeff Topping ‘98 has led a long and successful career in coaching and recently made a big change so he… Continue reading Newman alumnus Jeff Topping puts family first
United Way gets two new ambassadors from Newman
Above photo, from left to right: Susan Crane-Laracuente, Jenny Jones, Mark Ayres (United Way loaned executive) and Larry Heck. After decades serving as the Newman University United Way ambassador, Larry… Continue reading United Way gets two new ambassadors from Newman
Newman chemistry program creator dies at age 89
Thrive! Delano has special ASC-Newman connection
Taking action to battle poverty isn’t new for Sister Tarcisia Roths, ASC. The former Newman University president has been involved in Thrive! Delano since 2014 and continues to work closely… Continue reading Thrive! Delano has special ASC-Newman connection
Fall 2020 Newman University magazine goes online
Newman University is taking its bi-annual magazine online this fall. The change in format also called for a change in web design as Web Technology Specialist Daniel Murphy put in… Continue reading Fall 2020 Newman University magazine goes online
Newman alumna Salma Rios helps in COVID-19 battle
Deanne Zogleman honored with 10th Mary Jane Teall Award
Deanne Zogleman, Newman University music director, takes her craft seriously both on and off campus. As an actress in the local theater community, Zogleman has been honored with a total… Continue reading Deanne Zogleman honored with 10th Mary Jane Teall Award
Newman University welcomes new board members
Newman University welcomed four new Board of Trustees members — Lori Benge, Bishop Carl A. Kemme, Wendy Glick and Diana Stanley — on Oct. 9 during the first board meeting… Continue reading Newman University welcomes new board members
Newman music department presents ‘Come Alive’
Newman University will present “Come Alive,” a musical stage production, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14, in De Mattias Performance Hall. The show was slated to run in the spring of… Continue reading Newman music department presents ‘Come Alive’
2020 Ford Mustang raffle winner revealed
Overcoming adversity to achieve college dream
Adversity comes in many forms. Logan Kemp ‘20 said he learned a very important lesson during his time at Newman University: “The best way to do things is the right… Continue reading Overcoming adversity to achieve college dream
Five finalists share the chance of winning a 2020 Ford Mustang
Newman University sold raffle tickets for the chance to own an iconic silver 2020 Ford Mustang between Aug. 5 and Oct. 1. Thanks to the generosity of Rusty Eck Ford,… Continue reading Five finalists share the chance of winning a 2020 Ford Mustang
Early voters can complete their ballots at Newman University
For one day — Friday, Oct. 23 — Newman University will be an early voting location for the 2020 general election. Students, staff and faculty who are registered to vote… Continue reading Early voters can complete their ballots at Newman University
Celebrate St. John Henry Newman’s Feast Day
Newman University Campus Ministry will host an outdoor adoration and celebration in honor of St. John Henry Newman’s Feast Day. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9,… Continue reading Celebrate St. John Henry Newman’s Feast Day
Growing in faith through higher education
Newman student Brandon Taylor said no matter where he’s at or what career he is in, he just wants to help people. This is also the reason he doesn’t ever… Continue reading Growing in faith through higher education
Newman athletics plan alumni golf tournament
Newman University Athletics is organizing its second annual alumni gathering in the form of a golf tournament, which will start at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 2, at the Derby Country Club.… Continue reading Newman athletics plan alumni golf tournament
Student-athletes earn high marks, MIAA recognition
Newman University carried the fourth-highest number of student-athletes to earn Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) academic achievement recognition out of 14 schools. A total of 86 Jets earned a 2019-20… Continue reading Student-athletes earn high marks, MIAA recognition
Alumnus organizes shoe drive, spreads positive message within community
Newman graduate Anthony Harvey ‘20 and his friend, Ja’Darius “JD” Woods, found a way to give back by organizing a local shoe drive they called Kicks 4 Kids, during which… Continue reading Alumnus organizes shoe drive, spreads positive message within community
Newman professor reaching new heights
Sloppy Joe Improv makes an appearance at local museum
The Newman University Sloppy Joe Improv players kicked off their 2020-2021 year with a unique first performance at the Museum of World Treasures located in Wichita, Kansas. Co-captains Matthew Clark… Continue reading Sloppy Joe Improv makes an appearance at local museum
Newman western Kansas program sees largest number of education majors to date
Fall semester kicks off with ‘Welcome Back Week’ and traditional Mass
Operation Communication creates a new friendship for Newman student
Newman University junior Kayla Garvert works part time in the Student Life office and recently helped organize a letter-writing campaign — Operation Communication — with the Student Life team. The… Continue reading Operation Communication creates a new friendship for Newman student
Heather Linscheid ’96 named Citizen of the Year
Heather Linscheid ‘96 was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce in Carl Junction, Missouri, for her work on developing an accessible playground open… Continue reading Heather Linscheid ’96 named Citizen of the Year
First-time students experience virtual orientation
Students beginning their higher education at Newman University already knew their 2020 fall semester would look and feel different in the midst of a national pandemic. From virtual visits before… Continue reading First-time students experience virtual orientation
Newman alumnus returns as new head women’s soccer coach
Newman University Athletics has chosen alumnus Jay Holmes ‘89 as the new head women’s soccer coach effective Aug. 20. He returns to Newman with a long history in the sport,… Continue reading Newman alumnus returns as new head women’s soccer coach
Fall athletics competitions postponed until Jan. 1
The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) has announced the postponement of all fall sports until at least Jan. 1, 2021. Newman University Director of Athletics Joanna Pryor said teams are… Continue reading Fall athletics competitions postponed until Jan. 1
Student Support Services prepares for fall semester
Melody Head, director of Career Services at Newman University, is working on a plan to provide the best possible support to students during the fall semester as the community continues… Continue reading Student Support Services prepares for fall semester
Newman participates in Community-partnered book club
Joseph Shepard, director of multicultural engagement and campus life, is leading a community-partnered book club sponsored by Wichita nonprofit Storytime Village for the month of August. Newman University is one… Continue reading Newman participates in Community-partnered book club