Newman graduate wins $32k to field gap in health care

Vasilescu holds up his first-place win of $25,000 in the form of a giant check.

At the Shocker New Venture Competition, Newman graduate Nick Vasilescu ’23 took home a first-place win of $25,000 for his product, Testkey.

Allie Johnson awarded KICF Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship

Newman University student Allie Johnson was recently recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship.

Graduate with heart for service wins 2024 Leona J. Ablah Award

Newman University President Kathleen Jagger, Ph.D., MPH, awards Ashley Dinh the 2024 Leona J. Ablah Award.

On one of the biggest days of her life, Newman University graduate Ashley Dinh won the 2024 Leona J. Ablah Award.

A perfect time for a proposal: Newman grads find love

Suffield kneels down during his proposal to Umbarger in St. John's Chapel following the Baccalaureate Mass May 9.

For two recent Newman University graduates, St. John’s Chapel will always play a special role in their college love story.

A captivating commencement speech from Father Tom Welk

Father Tom Welk gives his commencement address to Newman University graduates on May 10.

Father Tom Welk gifted the graduating class of Newman University with valuable advice during his 2024 commencement address May 10.

Once students, now nurses: 2024 pinning ceremony

Newman University nursing class of 2024

Seventeen Newman graduates received their ceremonial nursing pins Thursday, May 9, marking the transition from student to professional nurse.

Student opens up about Catholic conversion on Newman podcast

“The Newman Bond” podcast recently featured senior Charles Morrison, who shared his transformative faith journey as a student at Newman University. Morrison was raised in a Protestant home and recalls… Continue reading Student opens up about Catholic conversion on Newman podcast

Student Life awards clubs, students during Spring Fling

Two students wear yellow, red and blue-striped VELCRO outfits as they stick to an inflatable VELCRO wall.

As if Newman’s Spring Fling wasn’t exciting enough, several student leaders, clubs and organizations were recognized with awards.

A ‘last lecture’ to remember with professor Sonja Bontrager

Sonja Bontrager addresses students in the Bishop Gerber Science Center during her fireside chat or "last lecture" series.

The 2024 “last lecture” speaker was Assistant Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager, who drew approximately 60 attendees to the fireside chat.

Non-medical skills that could save (or start) your medical career

Jaimie Fager, MD, shares "non-medical skills that could save (or start) your medical career."

Newman alumna Jaimie Fager ’14 presented invaluable advice to students about non-medical skills necessary for a medical career.

Nursing students surprised with scholarships from veterans

Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo and Brandon Welch accept a scholarship check from veteran Fred Howard on behalf of the 40&8 Military Honor Society.

Newman nursing students Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo and Brandon Welch received far more than just a glazed donut during Jet Friday on April 5.

Legacy Awards Banquet honors the stewards of Newman’s future

The Gupilan family at the Newman Legacy Awards

More than 130 supporters and friends of Newman University gathered the evening of April 16 to celebrate the Legacy Awards Banquet.

Academic Awards highlight accolades of Newman students

Vice President of Academic Affairs Alden Stout presents student Alexandria Carter with the Robbi and Larry Heck Outstanding Social Science Student Award.

Newman University students were recognized for their exceptional academics and leadership during the annual Academic Awards Convocation April 10.

Podcast: The value of social work

Yelando Johnson, program director of Newman’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program and the division chair of social work and associate professor

Two leaders within social work at Newman University discussed the value of the field on a recent podcast episode of The Newman Bond.

7th time’s the charm: Cultural Extravaganza continues tradition

Dancers in perform in front of the stage at the Multicultural Leadership Organization's Cultural Extravaganza.

Every spring, the Cultural Extravaganza — the biggest student-led event at Newman University — comes to life for Wichita to enjoy.

A lively homecoming night connects Newman community

The student body gathers in the stands to celebrate Newman University homecoming night with the newly crowned king and queen.

A leap year homecoming night at Newman brought roaring student crowds, alumni from the ages and student-athletes together to celebrate the end of Heritage Month.

88 students awarded first-year Newman scholarships

Senior Associate Director of Admissions Georgia Drewes addresses students and families on Scholarship Interview Days at Newman University.

Newman University recently offered 88 of its top scholarships to participants of this year’s Scholarship Interview Days competition.

‘Yes, go to Newman’: Jami Turnquist’s student experience

Jami Turnquist stands in front of the Newman University sign on campus.

After taking pre-dental courses at Newman University, student Jami Turnquist was accepted into dental school in Kansas City.