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.
Experience as primary caretaker leads graduate to career in medicine
For 2023 Newman biology graduate Kamren Hall, his path to becoming a physician has been a winding one.
A link in a chain: Newman HSI initiatives connect students
Read on for an overview of upcoming and past Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) events built to support Newman students.
Artist features data from motherhood in Steckline Gallery exhibition Nov. 1
Steckline Gallery presents “Qualities and Quantities” by Shannon Johnston during a First Friday exhibition November 1 at Newman University.
‘Between the Lines’ musical offers enchanting entertainment Nov. 1-9
The Newman theater and music departments proudly present the new musical “Between the Lines” Nov. 1-9 at Newman University.
Newman student actors double-dip in back-to-back play, musical
Three of the dinner-theater stars of Newman University’s “Murder on the Menu” are also actors in the “Between the Lines” musical.
Newman professor Yelando Johnson presents in panel at Harvard
Newman professor Yelando Johnson, LMSW, MBA, was part of a women’s leadership panel discussion on October 8 at Harvard University.
Newman University leads student Juan Cordova to beginning of dream career
Juan Cordova is in his senior year, a star soccer player and most recently, a floor manager at YaYa’s Euro Bistro in Wichita.
Newman student is finalist for 2024 Crystal Apple Honor Award
Newman master’s student Emily Arellano ’20, ’22 was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Crystal Apple Honor Award.
Newman presents dinner theater show ‘Murder on the Menu’
Newman University will present the dinner theater play “Murder on the Menu” October 18, 19, 25 and 26 in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center.
Southwest Kansas education grads use Newman degrees to make difference
Two Newman University alumnae make a positive difference on the daily as leaders of Unified School District 381 in Spearville, Kansas.
Intramurals back with an enthusiastic team behind them
Students of Newman are challenged to step outside comfort zones and push past mental barriers, as intramural sports are back.
Podcast: Campus chaplain featured on ‘The Newman Bond’
Newman University’s campus chaplain, the Rev. Ed Herzog ’11, was featured in an episode of “The Newman Bond” podcast.
International student mixer celebrates roots of Newman students
International students came together for fellowship, food and fun during the second annual international student social mixer on September 26.
Student highlight video: Meet Travia Smith
Watch the video to learn more about Travia Smith’s motivations, fun facts and her meaningful student experience at Newman.
Video: 2024 Party on the Plaza replay
Watch the video for a replay of Party on the Plaza’s spectacular night of fundraising for Newman University.
Stewardship shows during 2024 Party on the Plaza
Party on the Plaza: Roaring 20’s, took place Saturday, September 28 with a grand total of $173,400 raised for student financial aid.
Steckline Gallery presents ‘Reclaimed: Exploring Empathy Through Gesture’ for First Friday Oct. 4
Steckline Gallery presents “Reclaimed: Exploring Empathy Through Gesture” by Scott Jones during First Friday October 4 at Newman.
A case for celebration: Alumna passes Kansas bar exam
After three years of law school and nearly 400 hours of preparation, Gabrielle Altenor ‘21 can proudly say she passed the Kansas bar exam.
Podcast: Students complete ‘Hot Ones’ challenge for live audience
Four brave souls from the Newman Campus Activities Board (CAB) took on the famous “Hot Ones” challenge of eating 10 spicy chicken wings.
Silent auction for Party on the Plaza opens Friday
Party on the Plaza’s silent auction has some one-of-a-kind items up for bidding starting Friday, Sept. 27.
Deacon Sean Dodd feels ‘truly cared for’ as nontraditional Newman student
For Newman University student Deacon Sean Dodd, the adult and professional studies program was the ideal solution for finishing his degree.