Through hard work and determination, senior Thor Balavage has been able to pin down the responsibilities of being a nursing student, a student-athlete as a wrestler and a resident assistant.… Continue reading Newman wrestler reflects on juggling college and type 1 diabetes
Two Newman wrestlers qualify for NCAA Championships
*Update: NCAA announced Thursday at approximately 3:15 p.m. that all remaining winter and spring championships have been canceled. Jets wrestlers and coaches will return home Friday, March 13. Congratulations to… Continue reading Two Newman wrestlers qualify for NCAA Championships
Honors lounge gets new mural
Newman University Honors students are painting the Honors Lounge with a new mural inspired by the program’s values and traditions. The mural, an idea from the Newman Honors Council, was… Continue reading Honors lounge gets new mural
Newman alumnus considered for state Supreme Court justice
Alumnus and former business professor Honorable Thomas E. Malone ‘76 has been chosen as one of three nominees to be a justice on the Kansas Supreme Court. Malone, who graduated… Continue reading Newman alumnus considered for state Supreme Court justice
The American ASC: Looking back at 150 years in the U.S.A
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), who founded Newman University, will celebrate 150 years of ministry in the U.S. in 2020. The ASC was founded in Italy on… Continue reading The American ASC: Looking back at 150 years in the U.S.A
Alumna Paige Towey wins Kansas Horizon Award
Alumna Paige Towey ‘17 has been chosen as a recipient of the 2019 Kansas Horizon Award from the Kansas State Department of Education. Sixteen elementary school teachers and 16 high… Continue reading Alumna Paige Towey wins Kansas Horizon Award
A full week of activities for Newman homecoming week
Newman University’s homecoming week, happening the week of Feb. 17, always brings forth strong traditions and new events to draw in students, faculty, staff, alumni and other members of the… Continue reading A full week of activities for Newman homecoming week
TedXNewmanUniversity speakers announced, tickets on sale
Students discover a passion for mentoring
Though senior Martina Viale and junior Sara Zogleman do not have any biological sisters, they have become mentors to two little sisters through the Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters program.… Continue reading Students discover a passion for mentoring
High Tea finds new name, keeps old traditions
Newman University’s annual High Tea has a new name. Now known as the St. John Henry Newman High Tea, it is keeping the same, long-lasting practices that make it a… Continue reading High Tea finds new name, keeps old traditions
Admissions counselor turned DIY queen
Admissions Counselor Macey (Brake) Neal is taking do-it-yourself to a whole new level. Neal runs the Etsy shop Two Golden Design Co., where she sells handmade signs and decor. In… Continue reading Admissions counselor turned DIY queen
Music department brings ‘A Jazzy, Classy Christmas’ to stage
The Newman University Chorale and Troubadours are preparing to celebrate Christmas with an annual concert, which will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 in the De Mattias Performance… Continue reading Music department brings ‘A Jazzy, Classy Christmas’ to stage
Seniors to present projects at fall Scholars Day
Seniors all over campus are breaking out their poster board and PowerPoint presentations and gearing up for Scholars Day 2019, which is Dec. 9. With such a wide variety of… Continue reading Seniors to present projects at fall Scholars Day
Wrestling team hosts Red and Blue Dual
The Newman University wrestling team took to Fugate Gymnasium for the first time Saturday during its annual Red and Blue Dual. But unlike most other duals, their opponents were their… Continue reading Wrestling team hosts Red and Blue Dual
Music department presents ‘Elf the Musical’
Christmastime has come early for the Newman University Music Department. In conjunction with the theater department, performers will take the stage in “Elf the Musical” Nov. 21-24. Director of Music… Continue reading Music department presents ‘Elf the Musical’
Women’s soccer team reaching its goals
The Newman University women’s soccer team has soared to new heights in the first half of its season while overcoming challenges, said Head Women’s Soccer coach Aaron Avila. “This year… Continue reading Women’s soccer team reaching its goals
SGA and nursing department provide free flu shots
The Newman University Student Government Association (SGA) along with the nursing department co-sponsored an event Oct. 7 to provide free flu shots for Newman students. The shots were in high… Continue reading SGA and nursing department provide free flu shots
Social work professor gives community talks about marriage
Associate Professor of Social Work Mike Duxler is recommitting himself to marriage by giving talks to the Wichita community. Duxler, who has been speaking on the topic of marriage throughout… Continue reading Social work professor gives community talks about marriage
Newman pre-law students attend MINK Law Day
Newman University is laying down the law. Through the pre-law program, four students joined advisor Larry Heck, professor of sociology and assistant undergraduate dean of the division of social sciences,… Continue reading Newman pre-law students attend MINK Law Day
Three Vietnam exchange students find home at Newman
As high school exchange students from Vietnam, Minh Vo Pham, Minh Nguyen, and Hy “Emily” Hua found a home in Wichita. Now they have found a home at Newman University… Continue reading Three Vietnam exchange students find home at Newman
Baseball coach implements new philosophy
Head Baseball Coach Drew Maus is throwing a curveball at the baseball program. Maus has become popular for what many students have pegged as interesting rules and methods. During the… Continue reading Baseball coach implements new philosophy
Cultural Extravaganza will showcase talent at Newman
The Cultural Extravaganza, which has become a staple event not only for the Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) but also for the Wichita community, is coming back for its third year.… Continue reading Cultural Extravaganza will showcase talent at Newman
New baseball grad assistant is son of program’s founder
It’s hard to forget the way Newman baseball program founder Paul Sanagorski built the baseball program from the bottom up — and now his son, Taylor, is stepping up to… Continue reading New baseball grad assistant is son of program’s founder
Keeper of the Plans Matt Riedl ’15 relocates to Virginia
Known to his Wichita Eagle readers as Keeper of the Plans, Matt Riedl is making new plans for himself with his recent move to Arlington, Virginia. Riedl, a 2015 Newman… Continue reading Keeper of the Plans Matt Riedl ’15 relocates to Virginia
Six tips for parents to help their student transition to college
A high school graduate’s transition to college can be tough — but having a solid support system can help ease the stress of the move. It can be difficult for… Continue reading Six tips for parents to help their student transition to college
Former Newman wrestler finds new path
Former Newman wrestler Miles Johns signed an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract and is now jumping into the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Johns said he grew from his… Continue reading Former Newman wrestler finds new path
ASC Community Leader Scholarship program celebrates 20th year
In the fall of 2019, the ASC Community Leader Scholars program will accept its 20th class into the program. Rosemary Niedens, program director and associate vice president for Academic Affairs,… Continue reading ASC Community Leader Scholarship program celebrates 20th year
Wichita Police Academy is next step for Newman alumna
After joining the Wichita Police Academy this month, Newman alumna Andrea Wickstrum is on her way to transforming society. Wickstrum, who graduated in spring 2019, said she did not know… Continue reading Wichita Police Academy is next step for Newman alumna
Newman alumna scores contract with professional soccer team
Newman alumna Amy Strath is making her goals a reality by joining the professional soccer team FC Fylkir, which is apart of the Pepsi Max Women’s League in Iceland. Strath… Continue reading Newman alumna scores contract with professional soccer team
ASC launches ‘Habits’ podcast
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) are joining the podcast world with their new show “Habits: The Good, The Bad and the Holy.” The ASC sisters released their… Continue reading ASC launches ‘Habits’ podcast
Dugan Library an expansive resource for students
Writing college papers, working on a major class project and carrying out heavy duty research are just a few big tasks college students deal with on a weekly basis. Newman… Continue reading Dugan Library an expansive resource for students
Women’s basketball holds summer camps for athletes
The Newman University women’s basketball team took a shot on local athletes by holding three camps — Shooting, Middle School Elite, and High School Elite — between June 25 and… Continue reading Women’s basketball holds summer camps for athletes
Gabrielle Altenor weighs a heavy schedule with powerlifting
Sophomore Gabrielle Altenor is raising the bar on extracurricular activities with powerlifting. Altenor said even though her high school, Kapaun Mount Carmel (KMC), did not have a powerlifting team until… Continue reading Gabrielle Altenor weighs a heavy schedule with powerlifting
Newman alumnus knocks data internship out of the park
Many people think that athletics and academics are completely different fields, but alumnus Quinton Bonnell is bringing together baseball and data through his data analysis internship with Lion Graph. “When… Continue reading Newman alumnus knocks data internship out of the park
Fr. John Fogliasso reassigned to St. Jude Catholic Church
Father John Fogliasso will serve his last day as Newman University Chaplain on June 17, 2019, beginning a new chapter in his career as pastor at St. Jude Catholic Church.
Student Support Services creates the Runway Learning Center
The Hangar in Sacred Heart Hall will be flying into the fall semester with a new look and a new name–The Runway Learning Center. Student Support Services will be restructured as well.
Handshake gives Newman students more opportunities
Newman graduate Madison McCollum second to take on the Disney College Internship Program
Alumna Madison McCollum will be attending the Disney College Internship Program.
