Newman University leads student Juan Cordova to beginning of dream career

(From left to right) Cordova, Juan Carlos senior, Jacquelien Torres (Cordova's mom), Nohelia (Cordova's youngest sister), Nicol Cordova (oldest sister), Eduardo Benites (brother-in-law) and in the front row is Maria Eduarda Benites (niece).

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

Arellano (center) holds balloons and an envelope showing she was selected as a finalist for the 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.

International student mixer celebrates roots of Newman students

Students chow down on grilled hamburgers and hot dogs during the international student mixer.

International students came together for fellowship, food and fun during the second annual international student social mixer on September 26.

Stewardship shows during 2024 Party on the Plaza

Tables full of supporters fill Founders Plaza at Newman University for the annual Party on the Plaza fundraiser.

Party on the Plaza: Roaring 20’s, took place Saturday, September 28 with a grand total of $173,400 raised for student financial aid.

Deacon Sean Dodd feels ‘truly cared for’ as nontraditional Newman student

Deacon Sean Dodd (center, left) and family members after his ordination in March 2024.

For Newman University student Deacon Sean Dodd, the adult and professional studies program was the ideal solution for finishing his degree.

Learning commons in Dugan open for business

Students, staff, faculty and ASC sisters gather to celebrate the grand opening of "The Hub" at Newman University.

The first floor of the Dugan Library is now “The Hub”: the learning commons, Center for Teaching and Learning and the Student Success Center.

Podcast: Emmy Award winner shares ‘the art of storytelling’

Riedl sits in front of his mic in Michigan during the filming of "The Newman Bond" podcast episode.

2024 Emmy Award winner Matt Riedl ’15 was recently featured on an episode of “The Newman Bond,” the official podcast of Newman University.

Ready for a roaring time: Reserve tickets for Roaring 20’s Party on the Plaza

Two bidders excitedly raise their hands during the live auction portion of the Party on the Plaza fundraiser.

Excitement is building as the date for Wichita’s Party on the Plaza fundraiser, themed around the Roaring 20’s, draws near.

Student Life crew featured on ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast

(From left to right) Dean of Students Andi (red shirt), Director of Residence Life Lecki, Director of Multicultural Engagement and Campus Life Reynoso and Director of Student Activities Schoenecker-Prilliman.

Newman University’s strong Student Life team helps students de-stress, build relationships and rise to campus leadership opportunities.

Miss Kansas Alexis Smith featured on ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast

Miss Kansas Alexis Smith holds her puppet, Aliyah, as she demonstrates her ventriloquism talent.

Royalty graced “The Newman Bond” podcast when Newman nursing alumna and 2024 Miss Kansas Alexis Smith ’23 was featured July 16.

Several seminarians spent summer in faithful service

Koby Nguyen spent much of him time behind bars this summer, bringing the Word to prisoners. He said the experience changed the way he views God’s love and mercy. (Advance photo)

Several Newman University seminarians, students and alumni spent their 2024 summers in faithful service to the Lord.

ASC sisters celebrate their 50-year Jubilees as Adorers

Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ raise their hands as they read a prayer in unison.

Sister Barbara Smith, ASC, and Sister Diana Rawlings, ASC, celebrated their 50th Jubilees as Adorers of the Blood of Christ in July 2024.

Newman bowling coach graduates alongside his student-athletes

Coach Billy Murphy received his college diploma from President Kathleen Jagger during Newman University commencement day.

Newman Bowling Coach Billy Murphy earned his college degree alongside his graduating student-athletes on commencement day May 10. 

Grace Hertel of Oregon awarded St. Newman full-tuition scholarship

Grace Hertel is one of five St. Newman full-tuition scholars of 2024. (Courtesy photo)

Grace Hertel of Forest Grove, Oregon, was one of five students awarded the full-tuition St. Newman Scholarship from Newman University.

Alumnus Matt Riedl wins Emmy for Catholic video ‘Portraits of the Call’

Riedl with his Emmy Award for his "Portraits of the Call" video project with the Diocese of Lansing in Michigan.

Less than 10 years after graduating from Newman University, alumnus Matt Riedl ’15 recently won an Emmy Award for his video storytelling.

Professor Straub hits 50th interview with media as local expert

(From left to right) KAKE News general manager Mike Rajewski and KAKE news reporter Jocelyn Schifferdecker with Straub.

Larry Straub, DBA, was recently interviewed by local media for the 50th time for being an expert in business and economics.