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Week 2: Newman Advent reflections

Advent week 2

Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 3-24.

Published December 7, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged advent, advent reflections, Catholic, Faith, Newman University, Wichita Kansas

Week 1: Newman Advent reflections

Week 1 Advent

A new Advent reflection will be shared for each day of the week, courtesy of Newman University.

Published November 30, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged advent, advent reflections, Christmas, Degree of Difference, Newman University, transform society, Wichita Kansas

‘Speculative Futures’ showcasing now in Steckline Gallery

"Speculative Futures" by artist Anthony Mead at Newman University

Steckline Gallery will present “Speculative Futures” by artist Anthony Mead during a First Friday exhibition from 5-7 pm December 1 at Newman University.

Published November 29, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged Art, First Friday, Kansas College, Newman University, printmaking, Steckline Gallery, Wichita Kansas

Video: Staff member talks Native American traditions

Robert Crossland video for Newman University

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, general maintenance technician Robert Crossland shares his family traditions as part of the Northern Cherokee Nation.

Published November 16, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty Tagged culture, DEI, diversity, Inclusion, Native American, Native American Heritage Month, Newman University, Robert Crossland, traditions, Wichita Kansas

Newman offers a prayer for peace during annual prayer breakfast

Matthew Umbarger, professor of theology, shares a personal reflection on peace.
Umbarger, professor of theology, shares a personal reflection on peace.

More than 40 students, faculty and staff gathered for the annual prayer breakfast November 15 in the Mabee Dining Center at Newman University.

Published November 16, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Events, Faith, News, Religion & Philosophy, Student Life Tagged college, global conflict, Newman University, prayer breakfast, students, Wichita Kansas

From the field to the mat: Newman athletics news

Newman Athletics

Here’s a recap of the latest athletics news to keep readers up-to-date on the action.

Published November 9, 2023
Categorized as Accomplishments, Athletics, News, Student Life Tagged Athletics, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Kansas College, Newman athletics, Newman University, Wrestling

International bruncheon: where cultures on campus collide

Students enjoy the delicious dishes offered at the international bruncheon Oct. 24.
Students enjoy the delicious dishes offered at the international bruncheon Oct. 24.Students enjoy the delicious dishes offered at the international bruncheon Oct. 24.

Students, faculty and staff came together and enjoyed more than 20 food dishes from 16 different countries/origins during the international bruncheon on October 24.

Published November 8, 2023
Categorized as Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged bruncheon, culture, diversity, Dugan-Gorges Conference Center, Inclusion, international, international students, Multicultural Engagement and Campus Life, Multicultural Leadership Organization, Newman University, Runway Learning Center, Wichita

Ahead of the med school game: Alex DeHoet

Alex DeHoet
DeHoet (center) mingles with alumni, faculty and staff of Newman at the 5-year anniversary of the Bishop Gerber Science Center on campus.

Alex DeHoet is one of two Newman students to receive early admittance to the University of Kansas School of Medicine beginning mid-July.

Published October 30, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Joshua Dessenberger earns early admission to medical school

Joshua Dessenberger stands outside of The University of Kansas School of Medicine.

When Dessenberger opened the email that stated he received early admittance to the University of Kansas School of Medicine, he was brought to tears.

Published October 30, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman hosts annual blood drive Oct. 30

Newman University Red Cross Blood Drive

Newman University invites the public and campus community to participate in an American Red Cross blood drive 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.

Published October 26, 2023
Categorized as Alumni, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman to host first color run/walk Dec. 2

Children participate in a color run/walk.

Students, staff, faculty, alumni and families are invited to join the Newman University community for its first-ever color run/walk Saturday, Dec. 2.

Published October 26, 2023
Categorized as Alumni, Athletics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Home away from home: An international student’s Newman journey

Dana Issabayeva plays on the Newman University women's tennis team.
Issabayeva plays on the Newman University women's tennis team.

Junior Dana Issabayeva may be more than 6,400 miles from her home in Kazakhstan, but she is happy to have a second home at Newman University.

Published October 23, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, Business, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Grad fair Nov. 1 offers graduation must-haves

Newman University graduates on Commencement day

The Newman grad fair is an event for students who plan to graduate during the 2023-24 academic year as well as any staff or faculty members in need of regalia.

Published October 18, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged cap, college, gown, graduate, graduate fair, graduation, Kansas, Newman University, regalia

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A student’s resilient journey

Rossie Smith (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)

In the middle of her college years at Newman, senior Rossie Smith was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

Published October 18, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, cancer, Kansas College, Newman University, Rossie Smith

Unleash the nostalgia: Athletics alumni weekend

The Newman cheer and dance team give a lively halftime performance.

Newman University invites all its alumni to return to campus for a weekend packed with athletics events and competitive fun from Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22.

Published October 12, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics, Events, News Tagged Alumni, Athletics, athletics alumni, Newman University, nostalgia, reminisce, sports, student-athletes, Wichita Kansas

Campus kickball tournament scheduled for Oct. 13

Kickball tournament

A campus-wide kickball tournament will take place at 5 p.m. on the Newman softball field.

Published October 5, 2023
Categorized as Alumni, Athletics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

A roaring success: Party on the Plaza 2023

The Newman troubadours perform in flapper dresses and caps during the roaring 20's themed Party on the Plaza.
The Newman troubadours perform in flapper dresses and caps during the roaring 20's themed Party on the Plaza (2023).

The most glamorous bash of the year, Party on the Plaza: Roaring 20’s was held on Sept. 30, and $202,747 was raised for student financial aid!

Published October 4, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Student Life

Art exhibit ‘The Sad Truth about Happiness’ on display Oct. 5-27

A few art pieces from Bryan Raymundo's "The Sad Truth about Happiness" exhibit in the Steckline Gallery.
A few art pieces from Bryan Raymundo's "The Sad Truth about Happiness" exhibit in the Steckline Gallery.

The Steckline Gallery at Newman University is proud to present Bryan Raymundo as the featured artist for October.

Published September 28, 2023
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Reserve tickets for ‘All My Sons’ production Oct. 5-8

First-year student Alexandra Harter plays Ann Deever while senior Hunter Bartholomew plays Chris Keller in "All My Sons."
First-year student Alexandra Harter plays Ann Deever while senior Hunter Bartholomew plays Chris Keller in "All My Sons."

The first theater production of the semester, “All My Sons,” debuts on the Newman stage beginning Thursday, October 5.

Published September 28, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Student Life

Cross-country runner breaks three school records consecutively

Reagan Longei holds the Newman 6k and 8k record in cross-country.
Reagan Longei holds the Newman 6k and 8k record in cross-country.

In his first month as a student at Newman University, junior Reagan Longei broke the school record for the fastest 6k and 8k.

Published September 28, 2023
Categorized as Accomplishments, Athletics, News, Student Life

‘Overcome with fulfillment:’ Mom of four earns degree

Jordyn Shields and family
Jordyn Shields and family

It took years of hard work and determination for Jordyn Shields, a 30-year-old mom of 4, to graduate with her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Newman. 

Published September 27, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Education, News

Grant can help 25 Newman students receive passports

Proud to be an IIE American Passport Project Institution

Thanks to the American Passport Project grant through the Institute of International Education (IIE), up to 25 Newman students can receive funds to obtain a U.S. passport and support their study abroad journeys.

Published September 21, 2023
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Study Abroad

Student completes internship with crisis pregnancy resource center

Sydney Le, student at Newman University
Sydney Le, student at Newman University

Five years ago, Newman sophomore Sydney Le began her volunteer journey at A Better Choice, a Catholic crisis pregnancy resource center in Wichita. 

Published September 19, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Service, Student Life

Video: Students share Newman bucket list items

Student Amaya Perez shares her Newman bucket list items.
Student Amaya Perez shares her Newman bucket list items.

It’s the faculty and staff’s hope that by the time each student graduates from Newman, they graduate with more than just a degree.

Published September 14, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Student Life

Newman University celebrates 90th birthday

ASC Sisters and students cruise campus via golf cart to deliver ice cream treats.
ASC Sisters and students cruise campus via golf cart to deliver ice cream treats.

On September 12, Newman University celebrated its 90th year as a place of learning.

Published September 14, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Student loan payments resume: What this means for alumni, students

"Student Loan repayment" written on a notebook.

On Sept. 1, student loan interest and payments resumed after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published September 13, 2023
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Introducing the new Newman Jets Athletics app

Newman Jets Athletics app

Fans can stay connected to their favorite teams with Newman Jets Athletics, the official mobile app of the Newman University Athletic Department, powered by SIDEARM Sports.

Published September 7, 2023
Categorized as Athletics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

From orphanage to college: The journey of student Eventz Malaska

Eventz Malaska is a junior transfer student at Newman University.
Eventz Malaska is a junior transfer student at Newman University.

Eventz Malaska, a junior transfer student at Newman University, has overcome many challenges in his life.

Published September 7, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, News, Student Life

University of Notre Dame brings Hesburgh lecture to Newman

Professor Michael Pippenger, current vice president and associate provost for internationalization at the University of Notre Dame
Professor Michael Pippenger, current vice president and associate provost for internationalization at the University of Notre Dame

Newman University is proud to present the University of Notre Dame’s Hesburgh lecture at 6 pm September 21 in the Bishop Gerber Science Center, room 105.

Published September 1, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Traveling exhibit ‘Outside/Inside’ on display in Dugan Library thru Oct. 7

A black and white photo of female immigrants and migrants, courtesy of the National Library of Medicine
A black and white photo of female immigrants and migrants, courtesy of the National Library of Medicine

Now through Oct. 7, 2023, Newman community members can stop by the Dugan Library to visit the traveling exhibition, “Outside/ Inside: Immigration, Migration, and Health Care in the United States.”

Published September 1, 2023
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

International students connect during social mixer

Newman students enjoy the international student mixer held Aug. 29.

Newman University’s Tarcisia Roths, ASC, Alumni Center was bustling with activity on August 29 as approximately 40 international students gathered for a social mixer event.

Published August 31, 2023
Categorized as Events, News, Student Life

Newman community celebrates 2023 Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony

Students attend the Newman Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony.

First-year students, Newman faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the start of a new academic journey with the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony.

Published August 24, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Student Life

Videos: Students share fun facts during Welcome Back Weekend

Video: Students share fun facts while answering random questions from a beach ball.

Students were warmly welcomed back to campus with the help of several events during Welcome Back Weekend.

Published August 24, 2023
Categorized as Events, News, Student Life

2023 Newman orientation weekend captures energy of a new year

Newman University class of 2027
Newman University class of 2027

The Newman University campus buzzed with excitement as it welcomed the new first-year class during move-in day and orientation weekend August 18 and 19.

Published August 21, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman dean joins experts in helping business executives lead data journey

A man and a woman review data on a computer. Data and tech elements overlay the photograph.

First came the Data Professionals of Wichita; now, there’s “Leading the Data Journey: Advancing your vision for a successful data culture.” 

Published August 10, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Business, News, Staff & Faculty

‘A little party never killed nobody’: Reserve tickets for Roaring 20’s Party on the Plaza

Party on the Plaza 2022

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

Published August 9, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

What to bring to the residence halls

Here are some tips on what you may need and how to personalize your space in the residence halls.

Published July 18, 2023
Categorized as News, Student Life

A preview of Newman orientation days Aug. 18-19

Newman students smile during the 2022 orientation days.

For some, orientation days at Newman University mark the beginning of their college career and are days they will never forget.

Published July 18, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Student Life

Deacon Jeff Jacobs hired as associate campus minister

Deacon Jeff Jacobs preaches during a Mass at Church of the Magdalen.
Deacon Jeff Jacobs preaches during a Mass at Church of the Magdalen.

Deacon Jeff Jacobs will serve part-time as associate campus minister at Newman.

Published July 17, 2023
Categorized as Faith, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman University recognized with KHEDF ‘Make a Difference’ award

Katherine Reynoso (far left) and Yolanda Camarena (far right) stand with student scholars during the Dream Big Fiesta. (Courtesy photo KHEDF)
Katherine Reynoso (far left) and Yolanda Camarena (far right) stand with student scholars during the Dream Big Fiesta. (Courtesy photo KHEDF)

The Kansas Hispanic Education Foundation (KHEDF) honored Newman University with a “Make a Difference” Award at its Dream Big Fiesta May 25 at Wave in Wichita. 

Published July 11, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

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