Sister Susan Welsby ’73 and Sister Sara Dwyer ’73 celebrated their 50th Jubilees as Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Video: 100-billion Nanometer Dash during 2021 Nano Day
Watch the video recap of the 100-billion nanometer dash during Newman chemistry club’s annual Nano Day celebration.
Trio of Newman individuals receive Mary Jane Teall Awards
Three Newman individuals recently won Mary Jane Teall Awards: Christy Cunningham Railsback, Deanne Zogleman and Lyle Valentine.
New year, new leadership for Staff Assembly
Melissa Castle, Amanda Wills, Rachel Muirhead, Angela McCoy, Amy Emerson, Turner Middendorf and Drew Maus make up the 2021 Staff Assembly.
A chance to tell your story: call for contributing authors
You can now share your story through words, photos and/or videos for the chance to be featured on the Newman Today site.
Soaring to new heights: Inauguration of President Kathleen S. Jagger
Newman University soared into a new era with the official inauguration of President Kathleen Jagger on Thursday, October 7.
Q&A with Newman President Kathleen S. Jagger
The Newman Staff Assembly organized a question-and-answer session to learn more about Newman President Kathleen Jagger, PhD, MPH, on Tuesday, October 5.
Communication alumna Madison McCollum builds magazine from ground up
Equipped with her communication degree, 2019 Newman alumna Madison McCollum is making waves in the workforce.
Four first-year seminarians begin their journey at Newman
Four seminarians from Saint Joseph’s House of Formation enrolled at Newman University this fall: Florence Barles, Richard Olsen, Zach Kelsey and Sam Schmidt.
Soaring into Inauguration Week with special events: Oct. 3-9
On Thursday, October 7, Newman University will celebrate the inauguration of President Kathleen Jagger, Ph.D., MPH.
Father Kapaun: home at last, remembering Newman roots
Father Emil Kapaun — who was ordained as a Catholic priest in Saint John’s Chapel at Newman University and died as a prisoner of war in North Korea 70 years ago — has finally returned home to Kansas.
Newman represents at Wichita Business Expo
Fifteen Newman University individuals from a range of departments participated in the Wichita Business Expo on Thursday, Sept. 23.
Steckline Gallery presents ‘Machine-Nature Interface #131 (Shadows)’ for First Friday
The Steckline Gallery will present “Machine-Nature Interface #131 (Shadows)” by Mike Miller during a First Friday exhibition from 5-8 pm, October 1, at Newman University.
Newman partners with Lead for Kansas, hires Student Life fellow
Director of Student Activities Chris Mershon was recently hired on as Newman University’s first fellow with Lead for Kansas/ Lead for America.
Newman to host DBA & MBA information session Sept. 29
A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) information session will be held at 5:30 pm on September 29.
2021 Party on the Plaza: A night of fundraising, fellowship, fireworks
Thousands of dollars were raised toward student scholarships at the 2021 Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance on Saturday, September 18.
Meet the newest Newman University employees
In the last four months, Newman University has welcomed several new employees to its team of faculty and staff.
Newman to offer MSW information session Sept. 23
A Master of Social Work (MSW) information session will be held at 5:15 pm on Thursday, September 23 in Eck Hall room 126 on the Newman campus.
Newman University celebrates 88-year anniversary
On September 12, 2021, Newman University celebrates 88 full years as a Catholic educational institution.
Newman faculty, staff reflect on 9/11
The events of 9/11 had an impact on countless individuals. Today we share the reflections of two Newman staff and faculty members.
Behind-the-scenes: Planning 2021 Party on the Plaza
Newman University’s annual Party on the Plaza fundraiser is a community-wide effort from start to finish. Learn more about what goes into POP!
Party on the Plaza: A video message from Lady Laura
With the 2021 Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance only days away, we hope you enjoy a special video message from Laura Hartley, director of alumni and campus events.
10 reasons why you should attend Party on the Plaza
Aside from the fun, here are 10 reasons (plus a bonus) why you should attend Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance on September 18, 2021.
First-year class welcomed with 2021 Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony
First-year students were celebrated and welcomed into the Newman community with the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony Thursday, Aug. 26.
Food Services Director Chris Heck relishes pickleball
Chris Heck may be best known as food services director, but he’s also known nationally for winning gold in the U.S. Open of Pickleball.
Orientation day welcomes student class of 2025
The class of 2025 includes students from all over the U.S., as well as Mexico, England, Zimbabwe and beyond.
A rapid-fire interview with Miss Kansas Taylor Clark
From identifying her hero to the best advice she’s ever received, this rapid-fire interview will help you learn a little more about 2021 Miss Kansas, Taylor Clark.
A year in the making: Dr. Jagger’s first year as Newman president
Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., MPH, completed her first year as president of Newman University on July 1, 2021.
Sgt. Katasha Bledsoe: officer by day, bodybuilder by night
In 2009, Katasha Bledsoe graduated from Newman with a degree in criminal justice. Now she’s both a sergeant with the Winfield Police Department and a competitive bodybuilder.
Newman in the know: your back-to-school checklist
Whether you’re a first-year student, a returner, living on-campus in the residence halls or commuting each day, here are some tips and tid-bits to know for all things back-to-school.
Newman Colorado Springs Outreach Center moves to downtown location
When Newman University saw a need for social workers in the Colorado Springs area in 2005, the Colorado Springs Outreach Center was established. Now the outreach center is housed in a new building location within the city — at 19 N Tejon Street.
Adjunct professor shares passion for philosophy
Ruel Mannette, Newman’s newest adjunct professor, put his philosophy background to work by teaching an online ethics course this summer.
Newman Today news site gets a makeover
Web technology specialist Daniel Murphy has worked diligently to publicly launch the Newman Today news site redesign.
Five Newman roommates travel to Washington, Oregon
Five roommates — Hannah Abney, Maddy Conrad, Julia Myers, Alondra Torres and Marlie Wagner — recently took a trip to Washington and Oregon.
The life of a Newman groundskeeper
Find out what a day in the life of a college groundskeeper is like with Darrin McKim, head groundskeeper of 24 years at Newman University.
Applications open for Doctor of Business Administration program
Newman University is now accepting applications to its new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, led by Associate Professor Larry Straub, DBA.
Newman alumna Chelsea Smet starts theater company in Missouri
Newman University alumna Chelsea Smet (graduate of ’15) recently started the Smet Theatrics theatre company in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Mark S. Burrows, Ph.D., to present ‘An Evening to Discover … Saving Beauty’
At 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, translator, poet, and writer Mark S. Burrows, Ph.D., will present “An Evening to Discover… Saving Beauty: Cultivating an abundant life in a time of pandemic.” The presentation will be held in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus.
Video: Master of Social Work Program
The Newman Master of Social Work program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding and challenging career where they can be the Difference – with a Degree of Difference – in the lives of others. Watch the video to learn more.
Sister Jenny Sellaro takes perpetual vows as an ASC
Last Saturday, Sister Jenny Sellaro publicly made her perpetual vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ (ASC) to “set her face ever more steadily toward the Lord.”