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Basketball teams prepare for upcoming season

As the season approaches, both basketball teams are getting ready to give each game their all.

Published October 29, 2020
Categorized as Athletics

Newman alumnus continues theatrical work as new technical director

Former theatre student Lucas Farney recently stepped into the role of technical director and is already spearheading the construction of sets.

Published October 29, 2020
Categorized as Alumni, Arts & Humanities

MIAA task force chooses three Newman representatives

MIAA jets

The MIAA has recently appointed a fourteen member task force to uphold its values of inclusion and diversity, and three of the members selected come from Newman.

Published October 15, 2020
Categorized as Athletics

First-time student Catherine Madison goes from busy summer to busy semester

First-year student Catherine Madison is looking forward to a semester full of academics and extracurricular after having three summer jobs,

Published October 1, 2020
Categorized as Student Life

Cross-country student gets creative during pandemic

Freshman Austin Fullerton was unable to run track for his last year of high school, inspiring him to band together with other runners to stay active.

Published September 24, 2020
Categorized as Athletics, News

Respiratory Care Program receives Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award

respiratory care
Timothy Cho demonstrates techniques during his class at Newman University.

The Respiratory Care Program has been acknowledged by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care for meeting their efforts.

Published September 10, 2020
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Newman faculty members achieve doctorate status

graduation cap

Three faculty members conducted their own research on their path to becoming obtaining a Ph.D. in their respective fields.

Published September 10, 2020
Categorized as Accomplishments, Staff & Faculty

Newman head groundskeeper combines drag racing, photography

Head Groundskeeper Darrin McKim is part of a generation of racers, having driven a 69 Camaro on tracks in Great Bend and Manhattan in the past.

Published September 3, 2020
Categorized as Staff & Faculty

2020 SGA executive board strives to uphold vision, voice and values

SGA

The SGA executive board has sprung into action now that fall semester is upon us. With the mission statement of “vision, voice, values,” they are ready to be the leaders that are needed in an ever-changing world.

Published August 27, 2020
Categorized as Student Life

Tracy McGarey retires after dedicated service to the university

Tracy McGarey reminisces on her time at Newman, and expresses her thankfulness for the opportunities she found while working for the university.

Published August 17, 2020
Categorized as Staff & Faculty

Thor Balavage ’20 new football coach for Southeast High

The stadium at which the Golden Buffalos will practice.

Alumnus Thor Balavage reflects on his time at Newman and discusses his future career path.

Published August 4, 2020
Categorized as Alumni

Alumna set to coach college-level basketball

Michaela Mack

Recent alumna Michaela Mack ‘20 has been hired as assistant women’s basketball coach at Crowder College in Neosha, Missouri.  While she prepares for this next step in her athletic career,… Continue reading Alumna set to coach college-level basketball

Published July 23, 2020
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Fugate Student Center gets a facelift

Fugate Student Center
Published July 8, 2020
Categorized as Student Life

Honoring Newman’s past presidents: a university’s administrative legacy

An exploration of Newman’s previous presidents, from the founding of Sacred Heart Junior College to the Newman we know today.

Published June 25, 2020
Categorized as Academics, News

Jet Open returns for another day of giving and golfing

Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator Maureen Rohleder explains what attendees have to look forward to for this year’s Jet Open.

Published June 25, 2020
Categorized as Athletics, Events

Newly elected SGA executive board continues preparations for fall semester

The SGA executive board for 2020-2021 is hard at work, with each member bringing a different perspective to the table, making up a strong team to represent the student body.

Published June 11, 2020
Categorized as Student Life

Faculty letter-writing campaign delivers touch of community to prospective students

In a time of isolation, faculty members are looking to letters to deliver that personal touch of community to prospective students.

Published June 11, 2020
Categorized as Academics

Scott Mudloff honored with 2020 Staff Excellence award

Scott Mudloff is honored to be named Staff of the Year, expressing a great passion for his position as well as explaining how he will continue to serve the university.

Published May 28, 2020
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments

Recent Newman graduates reflect on virtual commencement, higher education and future

graduation

The time for graduation has come yet again, and though the 2020 commencement ceremony was somewhat unorthodox, seniors were happy to have their accomplishments acknowledged. Several seniors — or rather, alumni… Continue reading Recent Newman graduates reflect on virtual commencement, higher education and future

Published May 14, 2020
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni

Kelly McFall, Ph.D., returns from productive spring sabbatical

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A sabbatical is an excellent opportunity for a professor to focus on a specific project, learn more about their field of study or even to further refine their curriculum. During… Continue reading Kelly McFall, Ph.D., returns from productive spring sabbatical

Published May 7, 2020
Categorized as Academics

Campus Ministry keeps Newman’s creative spirit alive through short story project

Story

Staff, students and faculty of Newman University take great pride in their creative spirit, and an ongoing project from Campus Ministry is living proof of that.  Located on the website… Continue reading Campus Ministry keeps Newman’s creative spirit alive through short story project

Published May 7, 2020
Categorized as Uncategorized

Online town hall meeting keeps students informed from a distance

virtual meeting

Though students are away from campus, the Student Affairs team is doing everything they can to keep everyone informed. While a physical meeting is not currently possible, Dean of Students… Continue reading Online town hall meeting keeps students informed from a distance

Published April 30, 2020
Categorized as Student Life

Newman presents second year of SHERO Awards

SHEro Women's Week

After the reception of the first SHERO Awards, Newman University is proud to once again honor a special group of influential women from the Newman community. “The SHERO Awards were… Continue reading Newman presents second year of SHERO Awards

Published April 23, 2020
Categorized as Accomplishments, News

Partnership with USD 259 results in food deliveries for those in need

Though the campus is quiet, Newman University’s mission to serve the community lives on.

Published April 15, 2020
Categorized as Service, Student Life

Nine online learning tips for college students

studying-home-school

Because of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, universities around the country have moved their spring semester in-person classes to an online format. For many, this transition can be a struggle when… Continue reading Nine online learning tips for college students

Published April 9, 2020
Categorized as Academics, Student Life

Newman Admissions continues giving tours by virtual visits

In order to continue providing tours during quarantine, Newman Admissions is turning to online tours, allowing prospective students to explore the campus from home.

Published April 2, 2020
Categorized as News

Join Campus Ministry on the virtual red couch

the virtual red couch

As a response to the loneliness of social isolation, Newman University Campus Ministry is increasing its online presence in order to uphold the university’s strong community atmosphere in this time… Continue reading Join Campus Ministry on the virtual red couch

Published March 26, 2020
Categorized as Faith, Religion & Philosophy

Newman professor named as Bram Stoker Awards finalists

Poet, novelist and Newman University professor Bryan D. Dietrich, Ph.D., has recently been named a Bram Stoker finalist alongside his co-author, Marge Simon, for their narrative poetry collection titled “The… Continue reading Newman professor named as Bram Stoker Awards finalists

Published March 18, 2020
Categorized as Accomplishments

Costumes from hell: behind the scenes of Dante’s Inferno

dantes inferno

The Newman University Theatre Department successfully took down the three-headed beast of “Dante’s Inferno” as a staged production. Among other things, costuming was one of the more intense aspects of… Continue reading Costumes from hell: behind the scenes of Dante’s Inferno

Published March 12, 2020
Categorized as Events

St. John Henry Newman scholarships awarded to five students

Scholarship
Published March 5, 2020
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments

Newman theatre director adapts ‘Dante’s Inferno’ for the stage

Likely its largest production to date, the Newman Theatre Department is taking on the beast of “Dante’s Inferno,” a verse adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s original story by Director of Theatre… Continue reading Newman theatre director adapts ‘Dante’s Inferno’ for the stage

Published February 20, 2020
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events

Newman student teaches where she was once taught

Kaitlyn Stallard

Soon-to-be Newman graduate Kaitlyn Stallard has the unique opportunity of teaching in the same fourth-grade classroom where she was once a student. While it feels strange to return to her… Continue reading Newman student teaches where she was once taught

Published February 20, 2020
Categorized as Accomplishments

Newman professor John Burke wins a state superintendent award

Professor John Burke

Assistant Professor of Education John Burke received the Distinguished Service Award on Jan. 15 from the Kansas School Superintendent Association. Burke is incredibly passionate about teaching and administration; so much… Continue reading Newman professor John Burke wins a state superintendent award

Published February 13, 2020
Categorized as Accomplishments

Honors students gain perspective on mental health

Honors students hanging out after their discussion.

Each year, Newman University honors students are given an assigned reading in order to provoke discussion and promote critical thinking. This year, the book was “What Made Maddy Run” by… Continue reading Honors students gain perspective on mental health

Published February 13, 2020
Categorized as Student Life

KCACTF: an immersion in theater

A packed house at a guest production

Written by Matthew Clark, sophomore On Jan. 19, I joined six other students and our theater director on a trip to the snow-covered land of South Dakota for an acting… Continue reading KCACTF: an immersion in theater

Published February 6, 2020
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Student Life

Ninth annual 24-Hour Theatre project draws near

A previous 24-Hour Theatre event at Newman

This is a big semester for the Newman University Theatre Department, as upcoming projects include “Dante’s Inferno,” the Music Department’s spring show and a festival of one-acts directed by some… Continue reading Ninth annual 24-Hour Theatre project draws near

Published January 30, 2020
Categorized as Arts & Humanities

Dyana Baca goes from Newman student to Newman employee

Dyana Baca at her desk in the library

Senior Dyana Baca, a business management major with music and entrepreneurship minors, has the unique opportunity of being a student and an official Newman employee simultaneously. In the midst of… Continue reading Dyana Baca goes from Newman student to Newman employee

Published January 30, 2020
Categorized as Accomplishments, Student Life

Newman athletics starts Aviator Club

newman jets

In order to improve communication and involvement with alumni and other fans, the Newman Athletics department has launched the Aviator Club. Zane Ehling, associate athletic director for external operations, explained… Continue reading Newman athletics starts Aviator Club

Published January 14, 2020
Categorized as Alumni, Athletics

Newman University recognizes fall 2019 graduates

Logo with Graduation Decor

After years of hard work, 108 students have completed the requirements for graduation at the close of the 2019 fall semester. A complete list of their hometowns and degrees may… Continue reading Newman University recognizes fall 2019 graduates

Published January 10, 2020
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments

Newman alumni office to host a night of dinner, drinks and dueling pianos

dueling pianos
Hi-Fi productions at one of their past gigs.

Newman invites alumni and company to attend “Dueling Pianos” on Saturday, Feb. 1 for good food, drinks, and live entertainment.

Published January 9, 2020
Categorized as Alumni, Events

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