Gabby Altenor, a May 2021 graduate in biology and Ablah Award recipient, was recently named Miss Capital City 2022, which is affiliated with the Miss America Organization.
Senior Allison Williams prepares for prestigious doctoral program
Following graduation, senior Allison Williams will head to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles.
Alumna Sarah Balderas celebrates one year of law firm ownership
English alumna Sarah Balderas just celebrated year one of the Balderas Legal Group LLC, an immigration law firm located in Wichita.
Army Captain and alumnus logs nearly 2,000 miles in Middle East
Captain Matthew Ayers, a two-time Newman graduate of 2016 and 2018, completed nearly 2,000 miles in an Army camp.
Professor Audrey Hane celebrates 25 years at Newman
Audrey Hane celebrates 25 years as a professor of communication at Newman University, making an impact on countless students along the way.
First-year bowler Silas Limes off to impressive start
Silas Limes, a first-year student athlete at Newman University, has already built an impressive bowling resume.
Alumnus Jordan Barney steps into medical residency
2014 alumnus Jordan Barney majored in biology, finished medical school at the KU School of Medicine and is now entering into medical residency.
ESOL student-teacher returns to her K-8 school
Karen Cordero, an elementary education major with a Spanish minor, is student teaching at Horace Mann K-8 Dual Language Magnet in Wichita.
Newman staff member and veteran honored with Kansas Honor Banner
In honor of her military service, Senior Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs Melanie Flanagan is featured on a Kansas Honor Banner.
Student Jayson Palacios’ path back to Newman
Student Jayson Palacios attended Newman for a brief period in 2011, but life circumstances brought him back in 2021 to finish what he started.
Alumna Rebekah Valentine lands dream role with IGN Entertainment
Rebekah Valentine, a 2013 Newman graduate, is a news reporter at IGN Entertainment — a leading online media company for video games.
Fall Festival of Song on Sunday, Oct. 24, promises to delight
The Newman Chorale and Troubadours will host their annual fall concert on Sunday, October 24 at 3 pm in Saint John’s Chapel.
Husband and wife duo coach Newman women’s basketball team
Drew Johnson and his wife, Nicole Ohlde-Johnson, were named coaches of the Newman women’s basketball team.
Newman alumnus publishes short story
Newman alumnus Jeff Baker ’83 recently published a short story titled “Solar Pons and the Testament in Ice” in the anthology “The Necronomicon of Solar Pons: Lovecraftian Tales of the Sherlock Holmes of Praed Street.”
Turner Middendorf named director of residence life at Newman
After serving as the interim director of residence life since May 2020, Turner Middendorf was named Newman’s new director of residence life.
Alumnus Mitch Austin signs with pro baseball team in Australia
’21 Newman University graduate Mitch Austin signed with the Sydney Blue Sox, a professional baseball team in the Australia Baseball League.
Newman cross country teams aim big
With three of its runners experiencing recent wins and records, Newman University’s cross country team has an impressive roster this season.
Newman theater department presents ‘Murder at Café Noir’
The Newman Theater Department presents “Murder at Café Noir” by David Landau at 7 pm September 30 through October 2 in Jabara Flexible Theatre.
Newman students and staff create short film ‘Leaves of a Ficus’
Newman staff member Daniel Murphy, along with students Allison Williams and Matthew Clark and alumnus Lucas Farney, are creating the short film, “Leaves of a Ficus.”
Alumna Ann Fox honored at HumanKind Banquet
Ann Fox, alumna of Newman University, was awarded the “Leadership Through Action Award” at the 2021 Humanitarian Awards Benefit.
Master of Social Work graduate Sierra Fair lands her dream job
Sierra Fair, a Master of Social Work graduate of 2021, recently landed her dream job as a mental health therapist.
Tennis alum Regis Fox credits Newman for leadership skills
Tennis alum Regis Fox gives Newman University a lot of credit for molding him into the leader he is today.
Amanda Stanley named city attorney for Topeka
Amanda Stanley, 2008 graduate of Newman University, started her role as city attorney for the City of Topeka on Monday, Aug. 23.
Siblings dominate Newman soccer teams
For the Newman University soccer teams, it’s a family affair.
Elementary education alumna returns to hometown school district
Emma Eck, a May 2021 elementary education graduate, secured a job as a fourth-grade teacher at Andale Elementary in Andale, Kansas’s Renwick Unified School District, where she will begin teaching this fall.
Newman adjunct professor publishes book on classic Wichita eateries
Newman adjunct professor Denise Neil recently published her book, “Classic Restaurants of Wichita,” through Arcadia Publishing.
Alumnus Matt Riedl receives Catholic Media Association recognition
Matt Riedl, an alumnus of 2015, was recognized as a finalist for the Cardinal John P. Foley Award through the Catholic Media Association.
Pre-vet student receives Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship
In recognition of her hard work and talent, pre-vet student Kyndel Randall was recently awarded the Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship.
Haysville Learning Center named for Newman professor John Burke
In recognition of 18 years as superintendent, the learning center in Haysville Unified School District 261 was dedicated to Dr. John Burke.
Psychology major Marcus Lines serves Wichita youth
Marcus Lines, a rising junior studying psychology at Newman University, spent his summer as an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate, working at Children First: CEO Kansas, Inc.
Newman wrestler named College Male Athlete of the Year
Newman Wrestler Kameron Frame was recently named College Male Athlete of the Year by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.
Nursing student takes on RV living
Pre-nursing student Laklynn Fulenchek talks about why she made the decision to start a new chapter of her life living in an RV.
Cindy Miles named as president of the National Alumni Board of Directors
After serving on Newman University’s National Alumni Board of Directors since 2016, including as vice president, Cindy Miles was recently named president of the board.
Newman medical students put skills to test during COVID
Newman University medical students and graduates put their “degree of difference” to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Newman stand-out leads women’s wrestling program in Ottawa
Newman alumnus and former wrestler, Dalton Weidl, recently started his new role as head women’s wrestling coach at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas.
Newman alumnus helps students secure internships at Textron
Newman University data analytics students are making their mark on one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, Textron Aviation.
Newman short story project culminates in bound book, “Into the Inkwell”
In May 2020, Newman students, alumni, faculty and staff started a collaborative short story project on Campus Ministry’s online forum, The Virtual Red Couch. The short story was written by nine individuals, each assigned his or her own chapter, and can now be read in a hardcover book format titled, “Into the Inkwell.”
Nursing graduates share “How You Know You’re a Newman Nursing Student”
Students Kirsten Adolph and Clare Morgan, both 2021 graduates, were volunteered by their classmates to lead the student address, which included a lighthearted segment, “How You Know You’re a Newman Nursing Student.”
Bob Beumer joins Newman as vice president of institutional advancement
With more than 25 years of experience in higher education, Bob Beumer, Newman University’s new vice president of institutional advancement, brings a wealth of knowledge to the university.
Lab Coat ceremony honors science students
After being put on hold last year due to the pandemic, this year’s Lab Coat ceremony was held as a limited in-person event that was also live-streamed.