Each year, Newman University selects one male and one female recipient for the prestigious Ablah Awards. This year, however, the awards committee decided on two female recipients and one male recipient, all three of whom were announced at the spring commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 7.
2020-21 Newman Academic Award honorees named
Each year, Newman University recognizes exceptional students who have established themselves through their academic performance. The 2020-21 Academic Awards were recently announced in a virtual ceremony hosted by Associate Vice… Continue reading 2020-21 Newman Academic Award honorees named
Newman names five Student Life Awards winners
The 2020-21 Student Life Awards were recently announced in a pre-recorded video distributed on Newman University’s YouTube and Facebook pages. The video featured Christine Schneikart-Luebbe, dean of students, and Joseph… Continue reading Newman names five Student Life Awards winners
Heartbreak inspires career path for Newman social work student
Graduation day for Rylee Drouillard meant much more than receiving a college degree.
2020 graduates offered opportunity to walk in 2021 commencement
COVID-19 shuttered many plans and events, including Newman University’s in-person commencement last spring. Because of this, 2020 graduates were invited to walk in the 2021 ceremony May 7. Nearly 100… Continue reading 2020 graduates offered opportunity to walk in 2021 commencement
Bishop Kemme receives honorary degree, shares message to inspire leadership
At Newman University’s commencement May 7, Wichita Diocese Bishop Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme received Newman University’s degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. He received this honor for… Continue reading Bishop Kemme receives honorary degree, shares message to inspire leadership
Newman student chosen as semi-finalist for prestigious Fulbright program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program – considered a highly prestigious fellowship – provides grants for individuals to travel abroad to meet, work, live with and learn from people in their… Continue reading Newman student chosen as semi-finalist for prestigious Fulbright program
Non-traditional sonography student finds career fit
When Marjorie Subero moved with her family to Wichita five years ago for her husband’s job, she sought her own career change. She has a background in medicine and was… Continue reading Non-traditional sonography student finds career fit
Newman bowler Truly contributes to team’s success
Newman University’s women’s bowling team is on a roll. They recently qualified for the collegiate national championships after an impressive show at sectionals. Helping guide the team to success is… Continue reading Newman bowler Truly contributes to team’s success
Father Emil Kapaun coming home
The remains of Father Emil Kapaun, who was ordained into priesthood in 1940 in St. John’s Chapel at what is now Newman University, were recently identified by a United States… Continue reading Father Emil Kapaun coming home
Newman President’s Student Cabinet established
Driven by a desire to get to know the Newman University campus and students’ wants and needs better, President Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., recently established the President’s Student Cabinet.