Senior Ariana Esparza’s world just got a little more magical.
Student Kedzie Hopkins forms unique relationship with host family in Guatemala
Last summer, sophomore Kedzie Hopkins embarked on the Newman Guatemala Study and Serve trip with Assistant Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager and a group of students. She returned with much… Continue reading Student Kedzie Hopkins forms unique relationship with host family in Guatemala
Alumna Crista Switzer aids elderly with technology business
Alumna Crista Switzer ’12, helps people of all ages — with a special focus on the elderly and helping them understand technology with ease. The goals of abcd TECH, her… Continue reading Alumna Crista Switzer aids elderly with technology business
Dr. Suzanne Berg was more than just a communication professor
A favorite advisor, professor and friend of many passed away last week, at just 36 years old. While I could attempt to muster up words to give Dr. Suzanne Berg… Continue reading Dr. Suzanne Berg was more than just a communication professor
Dynamic student Claire Setter gets the most out of her college experience
“I was more of a quiet folk in high school. I was involved in a couple things like music, but the idea of having any leadership role was kind of… Continue reading Dynamic student Claire Setter gets the most out of her college experience
Student Kevin Clack receives internship opportunity with KSN
Junior Kevin Clack recently began an internship with KSN-TV — a local news station in Wichita. Clack, who hails from Seguin, Texas, is a communication major with minors in Spanish… Continue reading Student Kevin Clack receives internship opportunity with KSN
Angela McCoy volunteers as chaperone on March for Life pilgrimage
On Jan. 19, roughly 100,000 people from around the United States gathered for the 45th March for Life event in Washington, D.C. Among these individuals was Angela McCoy, administrative assistant… Continue reading Angela McCoy volunteers as chaperone on March for Life pilgrimage
Students travel to Denver for annual service trip
While many students enjoyed their last moments of winter break at home and faculty members returned to campus for the spring semester, Newman University Chaplain Father John Fogliasso accompanied a… Continue reading Students travel to Denver for annual service trip
Alumna Emily Simon hired as Dugan Library associate
Alumna Emily Simon ’16 didn’t seem to get quite enough of Newman in her four years as an undergraduate student. Now, she is pursuing her master’s degree and is the… Continue reading Alumna Emily Simon hired as Dugan Library associate
Student Irwin Torres receives ‘Teachers of Promise’ award
To many, Irwin Torres may seem like an average elementary education student on his way to graduation. But his story is anything but ordinary. Torres is currently finishing his last… Continue reading Student Irwin Torres receives ‘Teachers of Promise’ award
Pi Gamma Mu conference gives students new opportunity
Last weekend, four Newman students traveled to Kansas City along with Board of Trustees president Larry Heck, Ph.D., to attend the triennial convention for Pi Gamma Mu. Pi Gamma Mu… Continue reading Pi Gamma Mu conference gives students new opportunity
Newman Early Childhood Education Program partners with USD 259
The Early Childhood Education Program at Newman University is discovering new opportunities after building a recent partnership with Wichita public schools. In October, Assistant Professors of Education Sandy Bequette, Ed.D.,… Continue reading Newman Early Childhood Education Program partners with USD 259
Gerber Institute welcomes speaker Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk
The Gerber Institute features speaker Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., who will present his talk “New Developments in the Biosciences and Bioethics.” The event takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.… Continue reading Gerber Institute welcomes speaker Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk
All Faiths Prayer Service takes place Oct. 11
No matter what your religious background, faith life or current practices may be, you are invited to join Newman University in a special All Faiths Prayer Service. This special event… Continue reading All Faiths Prayer Service takes place Oct. 11
Notre Dame researcher to present ‘Aging Successfully’ at Hesburgh Lecture
Cindy S. Bergeman, Ph.D., a researcher and faculty member at the University of Notre Dame, will present insight into “Aging Successfully” at the annual Hesburgh Lecture at Newman University. The… Continue reading Notre Dame researcher to present ‘Aging Successfully’ at Hesburgh Lecture
Steckline Gallery presents Andrew DeCaen’s ‘Plenty’ as Final Friday art exhibit
The Newman Steckline Gallery will present Andrew DeCaen’s show, “Plenty,” as this month’s Final Friday exhibit. The exhibition will begin with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m.… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents Andrew DeCaen’s ‘Plenty’ as Final Friday art exhibit
Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Newman University is kicking off its 2017-2018 theater season with the four-person play “The Glass Menagerie.” “The Glass Menagerie” will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 13 and 14,… Continue reading Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Newman to host Big Read Wichita event featuring author Kao Kalia Yang
Newman University will host an on-campus kickoff for Big Read Wichita, featuring speaker Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning author of “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir.” Big Read Wichita is dedicated… Continue reading Newman to host Big Read Wichita event featuring author Kao Kalia Yang
Daniella Buedden’s capstone project to help Wichita families in need
Senior Daniella Buedden is reaching out to the Newman community to bring her capstone project to life. With the generous help of volunteers, Buedden hopes to provide a free babysitting… Continue reading Daniella Buedden’s capstone project to help Wichita families in need
Jessica Bird selected as Higher Education Administrator for KSDE Accreditation Advisory Council
Jessica Bird, the assistant dean for nontraditional outreach programs at Newman, has been selected to fill the higher education administrator position on the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Accreditation… Continue reading Jessica Bird selected as Higher Education Administrator for KSDE Accreditation Advisory Council
New NSP courses available to students
The Newman Studies Program (NSP), which has been a part of the Newman curriculum since fall 2011, will offer new courses for the 2017-2018 fall and spring semesters. The program… Continue reading New NSP courses available to students
Bishop Gerber Science Center open for learning
The Bishop Gerber Science Center is officially open for business. Students, faculty and staff are expressing their excitement for the new state-of-the-art science building, which is complete with brand new… Continue reading Bishop Gerber Science Center open for learning
Items freshmen ‘couldn’t live without’
Moving away from home for the first time can be a little stressful, but many of this year’s freshmen class entered the residence halls armed with at least one item… Continue reading Items freshmen ‘couldn’t live without’
Faculty moves into new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Faculty and staff are in the final stages of moving into the new Bishop Gerber Science Center, which will open when fall classes begin on Aug. 28. Movers began the… Continue reading Faculty moves into new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Take a look inside the Newman residence halls
Whether you commute, have lived in the same residence hall all four years or are just downright curious, chances are good that you have wondered what the inside of the… Continue reading Take a look inside the Newman residence halls
Myra Pfannenstiel will be president-elect of Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administration
Director of Financial Aid Myra Pfannenstiel was recently elected to fill the position of president-elect for the Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid and Administration (RMASFAA). According to its… Continue reading Myra Pfannenstiel will be president-elect of Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administration
Living room in Sacred Heart gets a makeover
This year’s Student Government Association (SGA) decided that the living room space in the basement of Sacred Heart was overdue for a makeover.
Patty Brooks retires after 21 years at Newman
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Dean Brett Andrews publishes book, “Differentiate or Decline”
Newman University School of Business Dean Brett Andrews, Ph.D., published his first book, “Differentiate or Decline,” at the beginning of June along with authors Robert H. Roller, Ph.D., and R.… Continue reading Dean Brett Andrews publishes book, “Differentiate or Decline”
Maureen Rohleder attends Women’s Athletic Summit in Dallas
Associate Athletic Director Maureen “Mo” Rohleder recently planned and attended the first-ever Women’s Athletic Summit of the Heartland Conference SWA (Senior Woman Administrator), which took place in Dallas on June… Continue reading Maureen Rohleder attends Women’s Athletic Summit in Dallas
Students experience internship with Partnership for Global Justice
While some may be sleeping in, lounging by the pool or flipping through the pages of a favorite novel, students Annie Dang and Linnea Ristow started an internship together with… Continue reading Students experience internship with Partnership for Global Justice
Campus greenhouse to be built by fall semester
There is one more addition to the Newman campus that students can look forward to this fall — a campus greenhouse. Mike Rodee, a booster of the Newman Athletics Department,… Continue reading Campus greenhouse to be built by fall semester
Jeffery Vaughn fills position of program director for radiology technology
The school of Nursing and Allied Health, along with the rest of Newman University, welcomes Jeffery Vaughn into his new position as Director of the Radiology Technology Program. Vaughn has… Continue reading Jeffery Vaughn fills position of program director for radiology technology
Newman University is now tobacco free
After several months of votes, meetings and other preparation, Newman University has officially become a tobacco free campus as of July 1, 2017. The idea for the change was conceived… Continue reading Newman University is now tobacco free
Students and professors return from ‘Europe by Rail’ trip
Professor of History Kelly McFall, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Jill Fort, Ph.D., recently led a group of 12 students on a journey across Europe to experience the sights,… Continue reading Students and professors return from ‘Europe by Rail’ trip
Teresa Lovelady and Janie Ward honored as Health Care Heroes
Teresa Lovelady and Janie Ward are two of 39 individuals and organizations in nine categories to be honored with the Wichita Business Journal 2017 Health Care Hero Award. According to… Continue reading Teresa Lovelady and Janie Ward honored as Health Care Heroes
More than 1,000 runners participate in 2017 Wichita Gladiator Dash
On Saturday, June 10, some of Wichita’s fiercest runners braved the obstacle-filled 5K race known as the Gladiator Dash, which took place at Sedgwick County Park. The Wichita Gladiator Dash… Continue reading More than 1,000 runners participate in 2017 Wichita Gladiator Dash
Graduate Miquel Swann is offered position at island resort
While other students may be taking things slow and sticking around after graduation, accounting major Miquel Swann is ready to dive right into his new job. Swann will be working… Continue reading Graduate Miquel Swann is offered position at island resort
Alumni and families invited to participate in Newman Alumni Weekend June 23-25
Newman University invites alumni and their families to participate in entertainment, learning events, family fun and an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni at theNewman Alumni Weekend. The weekend of… Continue reading Alumni and families invited to participate in Newman Alumni Weekend June 23-25
Newman students return from Liberia pilgrimage with new insight
Newman students Khoi Nguyen and Erin Schueller recently returned home from a pilgrimage to Liberia in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the five Martyrs of Charity — Adorers of… Continue reading Newman students return from Liberia pilgrimage with new insight