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10 reasons why you should attend Party on the Plaza

10 reasons to attend Party on the Plaza

Aside from the fun, here are 10 reasons (plus a bonus) why you should attend Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance on September 17, 2022. 

Published August 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

First-year students celebrated with Newman Matriculation Mass

Students of the incoming class of Newman University fill the pews of St. John's Chapel.

Newman University community members excitedly filled the pews of Saint John’s Chapel on Thursday, September 25 for the annual Matriculation Mass.

Published August 29, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, Faith, News, Student Life

First-generation alumnus pays it forward through Party on the Plaza

Newman alumnus David ('01, '11) and Glenna Borho

For two-time alumnus David Borho (’01, ’11) and his wife, Glenna, Newman University’s Party on the Plaza is the ultimate opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of students.

Published August 24, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Theology

Officially a Jet: Welcoming the Newman class of 2026

Newman University class of 2026

The excitement of a new academic year is palpable thanks to a weekend of activities to welcome the Newman University class of 2026.

Published August 20, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Student Life

Three Bonham sisters join Newman University staff

(From left to right) Paige, Brenna and Sydney Bonham are sisters working at Newman University.

Not one, not two, but three sisters of the Bonham family can now call Newman University their work home.

Published August 9, 2022
Categorized as News, Staff & Faculty

First-year students receive support through Elevate to Excellence

Elevate to Excellence group at Newman University

Newman University officially welcomed 14 first-year students into the Jet family through Elevate to Excellence.

Published August 2, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman professor Brittany Stahnke publishes book ‘The Doubting Disease’

The Doubting Disease book by Dr. Brittany Stahnke, assistant professor of social work at Newman University Colorado Springs

Brittany Stahnke, Newman professor of social work, is adding to the conversation about OCD with her published book, “The Doubting Disease.”

Published July 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Education, News, Social Work, Staff & Faculty Tagged Brittany stahnke, newman, Newman University, OCD, Social Work, The Doubting Disease

Taking the criminal justice path: Makaylah (Perkins) Delgado serves as sheriff’s deputy

Sheriff's Deputy Makaylah (Perkins) Delgado, 2018 Newman University alumna

Makaylah (Perkins) Delgado ‘18 is putting her criminal justice and psychology degrees to use as a sheriff’s deputy for Sedgwick County.

Published July 14, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Staff & Faculty

Video: Get to know Miss Kansas Ayanna Hensley

2022 Miss Kansas Ayanna Hensley films a video interview with sophomore Joshua Robles at Newman University.

From sharing her “forever food” to identifying her hero, this rapid-fire video interview will help you learn a little more about Ayanna Hensley, Miss Kansas 2022.

Published July 14, 2022
Categorized as News, Student Life

Newman campus serves as safe haven for purple martins

Purple Martins perch on gourds painted white on the Newman University campus

South of the Newman University Wilkins Soccer Field, passersby can see dozens of white gourd houses for purple martins, a bird of the swallow family.

Published July 12, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, News

ASC world leadership team visits Newman from Rome

ASC world leadership team visits Newman University

This summer, Newman University had the honor of welcoming sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) to campus from the general council international leadership team in Rome.

Published July 7, 2022
Categorized as Faith, News

Video recap: 2022 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)

High school students partake in hands-on experiments during the Investigative Summer STEM Program

Seventeen high school students dedicated a week of summer to partake in the Newman Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) June 20-24.

Published July 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Master of Social Work students support homeless through field practicum

Newman Master of Social Work students and Homeless Outreach Team

Two Newman Master of Social Work students are supporting Wichita’s most vulnerable population through a field practicum internship.

Published June 23, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Social Work, Student Life

Alumna, employee Melissa Castle wins 2022 Staff Excellence Award

Melissa Castle won the 2022 Staff Excellence Award from Newman University

Melissa Castle, employment specialist for human resources at Newman, was honored as the 2022 Staff Excellence Award winner.

Published June 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Newman student elected as district state governor for Circle K International

Newman senior Sophie Johnston was elected to serve as district state governor for Circle K International.
Newman senior Sophie Johnston was elected to serve as district state governor for Circle K International.

Newman University senior Sophie Johnston was recently elected as the District State Governor for Circle K International (CKI).

Published May 26, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Service, Student Life

Newman University announces graduates of spring 2022

2022 graduates wait in anticipation before the Commencement ceremony May 6.
2022 graduates wait in anticipation before the Commencement ceremony May 6.

Newman University has announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the 2022 spring semester.

Published May 24, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News

Newman University releases spring 2022 Dean’s List

Newman University students walk across the campus sidewalks.
Newman University students walk across the campus sidewalks.

A total of 395 students achieved the qualifications required to make it on the Newman University 2022 spring Dean’s List.

Published May 24, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Student Life

A recap of Newman’s many year-end ceremonies

Newman University falculty walk outside Sacred Heart Hall

Here’s a look back at each of the exciting events leading up to the university’s biggest day of the year: commencement.

Published May 19, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Events, News

Harvey J. Ablah Award presented to 2022 Newman graduate Steven Nguyen

Steven Nguyen walks toward the commencement stage to accept his Harvey J. Ablah Award.
Steven Nguyen walks toward the commencement stage to accept his Harvey J. Ablah Award.

Graduate Steven Nguyen was awarded with the prestigious Harvey J Ablah Award during the 2022 Newman University Commencement ceremony May 6.

Published May 19, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Student Life

Leona J. Ablah Award presented to 2022 Newman graduate Kelly Mai

Kelly Mai waves and walks toward the commencement stage to accept her 2022 Newman Ablah Award.
Kelly Mai waves and walks toward the commencement stage to accept her 2022 Newman Ablah Award.

The 2022 Leona J Ablah Award was presented to the winning female recipient, Kelly Mai, during the Newman Commencement ceremony May 6.

Published May 19, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Student Life

Behind the curtain: making commencement 2022

Commencement 2022 at Hartman Arena

Many hands make light work, and in the case of Newman University Commencement, a successful event is the result of several dedicated staff, faculty and student volunteers.

Published May 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Students share college reflections at Baccalaureate Mass

Marcus Gonzalez and Kayla Garvert share reflections at Baccalaureate Mass

Students Kayla Garvert and Marcus Anthony Gonzales were selected to share their reflections following the Baccalaureate Mass Thursday, May 5.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, Faith, News, Religion & Philosophy, Student Life

Graduates honored with first on-campus Baccalaureate Mass in 7 years

Newman University Baccalaureate Mass in St. John's Chapel, 2022

For the first time in seven years, the annual Baccalaureate Mass celebrating graduates was held in Saint John’s Chapel Thursday, May 5.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Events, Faith, News, Religion & Philosophy, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

A mic-dropping commencement address

Straub, wearing a dinosaur head, drops an inflatable microphone following his speech at the Newman University graduation ceremony May 6.
Straub, wearing a dinosaur head, drops an inflatable microphone following his speech at the Newman University graduation ceremony May 6.

Larry Straub took a comica risk with his commencement speech May 6 at the Hartman Arena.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Video: Student photos from the class of 2022

Animoto Class of 2022 student photos

This video of student-submitted photos commemorates the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next for the Newman class of 2022.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Student Life, Uncategorized

Ready to transform society: celebrating Newman graduates of 2022

Two Newman graduates hug outside of Hartman Arena during Commencement May 6.

A grand total of 401 graduates of Newman University earned their degrees during the spring commencement ceremony Friday, May 6. 

Published May 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Student Life

Newman Scholars Day videos feature senior research projects

Scholars Day

During Newman Scholars Day, seniors presented their final presentations and research papers to fellow students, faculty and staff members.

Published May 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Student Life

A preview of graduation week events at Newman University

Graduates

For several excited Newman University seniors and their families, graduation is right around the corner with celebratory events in tow. 

Published April 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Student Life

Video: Spring Fling 2022

Dunk tank at Spring Fling

Newman’s Spring Fling featured a dunk tank, mechanical bull, jousting, yard games, free Chik-fil-A, Girl Scout cookies and much more.

Published April 28, 2022
Categorized as Events, News, Student Life, Uncategorized

‘Graduation Through the Decades’ now on display in Heritage Room

The Heritage Room in Sacred Heart Hall is currently showcasing a fitting end-of-year display: “Graduation Through the Decades.”

Published April 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Sixty-three Newman grads headed to Kansas classrooms

Classroom of students

Despite the nationwide spike in teachers since the pandemic, 63 Newman education graduates are ready to enter the field of teaching.

Published April 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Education, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

St. Newman makes an appearance on campus

Fr. Adam as St. Newman

A lookalike of the namesake of Newman University, St. John Henry Newman, was recently spotted on campus Thursday, April 14. 

Published April 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Faith, Giving, Staff & Faculty

Alumni Awards and Beata Benefactors Banquet celebrate Newman honorees

Alumni Awards and Beata Benefactors Banquet

Tuesday, April 19 marked a special evening of celebration for honorees of both the 2022 Newman Alumni Awards and the Beata Benefactors Banquet (BBB).

Published April 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, Giving, News

Newman Laudato Si’ committee sponsors Earth Week events

Earth Week

As part of its seven-year Laudato Si’ commitment, Newman University is hosting its first event-filled Earth Week.

Published April 13, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman University announces scholarship winners for accepted first-year students

One hundred and fourteen high school senior students were selected as 2022 scholarship winners of Newman University.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Student Life

Outstanding students honored with 2022 Academic Awards

The 2022 Academic Awards recognized several outstanding students of Newman University April 6 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Business, Communication, Education, Events, Religion & Philosophy, Science & Health, Social Work, Sports Media and Promotion, Student Life, Theology

Kristin Martin finds ‘a world of treasures’ in her Honors experience

Kristin Martin

Program Director at the Museum of World Treasures Kristin Martin shares her journey of storytelling to inspire, educate and influence.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, News

Newman hosts 2022 Sunflower State Spelling Bee

Participants in the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, held March 26, 2022 at Newman University. Photo courtesy of Kansas Press Association.
Participants in the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, held March 26, 2022 at Newman University. Photo courtesy of Kansas Press Association.

Eighty-four young spellers gathered for the 2022 Sunflower State Spelling Bee Saturday, March 26 on the Newman University campus.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Education, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman online bookstore opens April 8

textbooks

Starting April 8, students can order course materials for the 2022 summer and fall semesters through the Newman University online bookstore.

Published April 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Student Life

Three Newman women recognized with SHERO awards

It’s awards season at Newman University, and the Student Life office presented its 2022 SHERO Awards during Jet Friday over donuts March 25.

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

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