In all of the Newman Heritage Month excitement and unpredictable weather, you may have missed some exciting moments captured on video.
Kovacic’s mission: Elevating Newman one gift at a time
Wichita native Bryn Kovacic, who is passionate about fundraising, became Newman University’s major gifts officer on February 3, 2025.
‘Self-care for professors’: The Center for Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching and Learning serves as a helpful hub for Newman University faculty members to collaborate and grow as empowering educators.
Once a Jet, always a Jet: Homecoming 2025
Snow didn’t stop fans from filling the stands of the Fugate Gymnasium during homecoming night February 12 at Newman University.
It’s game on for Newman Giving Day Feb. 26
For 24 hours on February 26, Newman University Jets will fundraise during Giving Day by giving back to campus areas that matter most to them.
Steckline Gallery hosts ARTS MIXR with city of Wichita
All are invited to attend the February ARTS MIXR on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Newman University’s Steckline Gallery.
Podcast: Ali Mounir talks tennis, culture shock and college life
On this episode of The Newman Bond, Ali Mounir, a tennis player from Egypt and senior at Newman University, shares his unique journey.
Student Landon Roy’s journey in music and medicine
Second-year Newman University student Landon Roy is a young man of many interests, including music, medicine and more.
Late professor Suzanne Berg remembered on campus
Today, Newman community members, staff, faculty and friends tied purple ribbons around the branches of the redbud tree planted in Berg’s honor.
Youngest Synod delegate in U.S. to speak at Newman University
Wyatt Olivas of Laramie, Wyoming will share his experiences as the North American delegate for the worldwide Synod on Synodality.
Steckline Gallery art showcases medical disparities Feb. 7
Steckline Gallery will present “A Call to Care” by Lisa Zirbel during a First Friday exhibition from 5-7 pm, February 7.
New director leads Newman financial aid team
Taking on a new job can feel like stepping into the unknown, but for Sharisse Evans, it was trust in God’s plan that led her to become Newman’s new director… Continue reading New director leads Newman financial aid team
Meet the maker: Pop Culture Pandemonium Trivia Night Feb. 28
It’s time to test your pop culture knowledge during trivia night, all in the spirit of fundraising for Newman University’s Giving Day.
19 students attend first of two scholarship interview days
The first of two scholarship interview days took place Saturday, Jan. 18.
Newman’s 11th Heritage Month begins Feb. 1
Newman will host a series of Heritage Month events February 1 through March 4, 2025, that celebrate the university’s history.
Joanna Pryor announces resignation from Newman athletics to pursue new career venture
After more than five years at the helm of Newman University’s athletic department, Joanna Pryor is resigning from college athletics.
How Newman prepared a Ph.D. candidate for success
Graduate Amanda Becker ’18 leans on the skills she learned as a Newman student in her doctorate program at Saint Louis University.
Applications open for 2025 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)
Newman University is now accepting applications for the summer 2025 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP).
From humble beginnings to 40 Under 40: Yamir Lozada
2024 marked a significant year for Yamir Lozada ‘12, ‘15, who was recognized as a 40 Under 40 recipient by the Wichita Business Journal.
Video: Charlize Williams shares gratitude for donors
For students like Charlize Williams, a freshman from Hutto, Texas, scholarships make a world of difference.
Honors students explore ‘City of Fountains’ at national conference
Newman sophomores Joe Davis and Max Masem attended the National Collegiate Honors Council.
A year in photos: reminiscing 2024 events
Hundreds of smiles, achievements and memories were captured on camera in 2024 at Newman University.
Education empowers: A look back at Newman University in 2024
In 2024, Newman University continued its mission of empowering graduates through education, transforming lives and communities.
Final week of Advent reflections shared
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 1-24.
Three faculty awarded for ‘remarkable contributions to Newman’
Three Newman University faculty members were recognized for their excellence in teaching, advising, scholarships and service during the inaugural Faculty Excellence Awards.
Newman shares third week of Advent reflections
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 1-24.
Celebrating fall 2024 respiratory care, nursing graduates
Nearly 400 guests packed the DeMattias Performance Hall for the fall 2024 nursing and respiratory care pinning ceremony on December 6 at Newman University.
Casey Long receives Kansas Teacher of Promise Award
On a cool September day, Casey Long ‘24 was working in her third-grade classroom when she felt her watch buzz with a notification. “I looked at my para with wide… Continue reading Casey Long receives Kansas Teacher of Promise Award
Second week of Advent reflections released
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent in December.
A typo led Kelly Lotsu-Morgan to Newman University
In February 2024, first-year international student Kelly Lotsu-Morgan received news that changed the trajectory of his life.
Weekly Advent reflections begin
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 1-24.
What social work students drew from impactful conference
Last month, 9 Newman members traveled to Kansas City for the largest gathering of social work educators and practitioners in the US.
‘Take up space’: Student lessons from ¡Adelante! conference
Eight Newman community members began attended the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) annual conference in November.
Ellise McGowan scores role as varsity softball coach in Nevada
As head varsity coach for the softball team at Carson High School, Ellise McGowan ’17 gets to tap into the sport she loves most.
Newman wrestling coach gleans leadership lessons from military service
Newman alumnus Staff Sergeant Ryan Smith’s applied his leadership lessons from the US military to his position as head wrestling coach.
Several first-year students are family of Newman professors
Many students say Newman University feels like a family, and for some, it’s not just a feeling — it’s a reality.
Campus celebrates lives of loved ones during Día de los Muertos
Community members of Newman University celebrated Día de los Muertos on November 6, a collaborative event spearheaded by HALO at Newman.
Newman’s spring STEM program free to high schoolers
The Newman STEM Exploration Program is back for another exciting semester and is free to participants who apply and are accepted.
Student highlight video: Meet Colby Schreiner
Junior Colby Schreiner, a nursing major at Newman University, shares fun facts, his love for Newman and the mentors he’s found along the way.
Turning grief into purpose: Lucy Mwangi is a future physician
Newman graduate Lucy Mwangi ’23 aspires to become the best physician she can be and carries her mother’s memory with her every day.