The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has been helping well-deserving students who achieve great academic heights for more than 100 years. Each year, the organization determines the top colleges providing the… Continue reading Admissions achieves Transfer Honor Roll for fourth consecutive year
2021 faculty promotions announced
Newman University announced that several of its faculty members have been awarded academic tenure or received a promotion in faculty rank, all approved by the Newman University Board of Trustees.… Continue reading 2021 faculty promotions announced
St. John Henry Newman Scholars announced
Newman University has selected three students to receive its most prestigious scholarship, the St. John Henry Newman Scholarship, for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarship is a full-tuition annual award… Continue reading St. John Henry Newman Scholars announced
Arts and Literary Festival 2021: ‘Alegría: Ode to Joy’
The annual Newman University Arts and Literary Festival will be held Friday, March 12, 2021. The theme differs each year and in recent years has varied from Harry Potter to… Continue reading Arts and Literary Festival 2021: ‘Alegría: Ode to Joy’
Newman University crowns Homecoming royalty
Newman University Homecoming was held on Feb. 18, 2021. Students celebrated all week long with events planned by Student Life. On Thursday night, students gathered in the Fugate Student Center… Continue reading Newman University crowns Homecoming royalty
A tribute to High Tea
The annual St. John Henry Newman High Tea, traditionally held during Heritage Month, pays homage to the English heritage of Newman University’s namesake. The event typically consists of a buffet… Continue reading A tribute to High Tea
Giving Day celebrations will last all day Feb 25
The Newman University Campus will be buzzing during its second annual Giving Day. Director of Alumni and Campus Events Laura Hartley and the Giving Day committee have spent hours planning… Continue reading Giving Day celebrations will last all day Feb 25
Homecoming court candidates announced
The Newman University 2021 homecoming candidates have been announced. Five women and five men have been honored on social media with a video introduction and the crowning ceremony will take… Continue reading Homecoming court candidates announced
Celebrating the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday
Newman University will celebrate Ash Wednesday with a Mass held on Feb. 17 at 12:05 p.m. in St. John’s Chapel. The public is welcome to join in celebrating the first… Continue reading Celebrating the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday
A full week of homecoming fun up ahead
Newman University’s homecoming week will begin Feb. 15. The week is always jam-packed with fun activities and opportunities to celebrate Jet pride and this year is no different. Homecoming week… Continue reading A full week of homecoming fun up ahead
Wichita Eagle reporter Denise Neil a beneficial professor for Newman students
Denise Neil is best known in Wichita for her restaurant coverage in The Wichita Eagle — a segment titled Dining With Denise. At Newman University, she’s also known for bringing… Continue reading Wichita Eagle reporter Denise Neil a beneficial professor for Newman students
Ceremonial mace crafted to serve as university heirloom
With the help of many members of the Newman community, the university has gained a new heirloom: a mace made of red cedar that pays homage to the university’s roots.… Continue reading Ceremonial mace crafted to serve as university heirloom
History of Newman University basketball on display
Athletics department strives to meet fundraising goals
The Newman University athletics department relies on support and funding from generous Jets fans to keep each team in play throughout the year. The athletics budget doesn’t include things like… Continue reading Athletics department strives to meet fundraising goals
Professor passes down passion for education to students
Max Frazier has spent 43 years in the education field, with the past 17 years spent as an associate professor of secondary education at Newman University “I personally believe that… Continue reading Professor passes down passion for education to students
Pi Gamma Mu initiation ceremony held virtually
Pi Gamma Mu, a nationally recognized honor society for high-achieving students striving toward a career in the social sciences, conducted its induction ceremony Dec. 22, 2020, with a virtual format.… Continue reading Pi Gamma Mu initiation ceremony held virtually
Basketball alumna finds success as volleyball coach
Alumna Melissa (Brockleman) Holle ’10 played basketball during her time at Newman University but has found success as a high school coach in another sport. Her Hanover High School team… Continue reading Basketball alumna finds success as volleyball coach
Alumnus named first-ever head coach of collegiate soccer program
Alumnus Antonio Ledesma ’05 has been named head men’s and women’s soccer coach for Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) in his hometown of Athens, Texas. Ledesma is the first soccer… Continue reading Alumnus named first-ever head coach of collegiate soccer program
Thinking about a degree in radiologic technology?
There’s more to a career in radiology than just X-raying bones. Radiologic technologists are highly skilled medical professionals who assist the radiologist in the diagnosis of diseases using ionizing radiation.… Continue reading Thinking about a degree in radiologic technology?
Newman prepares future educators for a successful career
Newman University was founded in 1933 with the purpose of training future teachers. The School of Education and Social Work is continuing the legacy of preparing students to transform society… Continue reading Newman prepares future educators for a successful career
Nurse anesthesia program awarded $50,000 grant
The Kansas Health Foundation awarded the Newman University nurse anesthesia program a $50,000 grant to help further the program’s curriculum. Program Director Megan Cook said, “I am extremely grateful to… Continue reading Nurse anesthesia program awarded $50,000 grant
Flying discs on campus are gaining popularity
Two sports involving flying discs are gaining popularity on the Newman campus. “There are two different things going on with flying discs: ultimate Frisbee and disc golf,” said Newman University… Continue reading Flying discs on campus are gaining popularity
Newman community member Juanita Alarcon passes away
Former Newman University employee Juanita Alarcorn died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Alarcon ended her 14-year stint at Newman University as the administrative assistant for the School of Education. Alarcon was… Continue reading Newman community member Juanita Alarcon passes away
The advantages of a history degree at Newman University
Newman joins global generosity movement
Giving Tuesday, a feel-good movement that started in 2012, is a day for people and organizations to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. It particularly fits Newman’s mission, as the Giving… Continue reading Newman joins global generosity movement
Pi Gamma Mu inducts 41 new members
Pi Gamma Mu is a nationally recognized honor society for high-achieving students striving toward a career in the social sciences. The Newman University chapter has been led for many years… Continue reading Pi Gamma Mu inducts 41 new members
Thanksgiving break marks the end of a bustling campus
Newman University will be moving the majority of courses fully online starting on Monday, Nov. 23. Students will attend classes online Monday and Tuesday prior to their Thanksgiving break which… Continue reading Thanksgiving break marks the end of a bustling campus
Giving Tuesday event a Newman take on a popular game show
The Newman University Advancement Office will be hosting a special Giving Tuesday fundraising event titled “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Newman University Edition.” The virtual event will happen through… Continue reading Giving Tuesday event a Newman take on a popular game show
Students take part in unique volunteer opportunity
The Newman University School of Business (SCOBUS) is gathering donations for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. Boxes have been placed around campus for community members to drop off… Continue reading Students take part in unique volunteer opportunity
Staff connect with students with Halloween treats
What better way to connect with college students than to pass out free candy? And what better time to do that than Halloween? Newman University Staff Assembly wanted to bring… Continue reading Staff connect with students with Halloween treats
Silent Auction for Newman community
Newman University Staff Assembly will host its annual silent auction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. The event was originally scheduled in April but was postponed due… Continue reading Silent Auction for Newman community
Cross country performing well at competitions
Cross country is the only sport so far this semester that has been able to take part in competitions. The women’s and men’s teams have competed twice this semester, first… Continue reading Cross country performing well at competitions
Jets Resource Hub: Newman’s new food pantry
The Newman University Student Government Association (SGA) has recognized the need for a food pantry-like entity on campus for the past year. As of Oct. 12, 2020, that need has… Continue reading Jets Resource Hub: Newman’s new food pantry
Newman awarded two grants from Evergy
Newman University was awarded two grants from Evergy that will allow the university to better serve underserved students. One grant will fund the 2021 spring Newman STEM Education Program (NSEP)… Continue reading Newman awarded two grants from Evergy
Newman student professes perpetual vows as IHM sister
From homeschool student to public school teacher
Morgan Owings grew up in a homeschool classroom and felt called to the teaching profession. “God placed a very clear and heavy call on my life to be a teacher,”… Continue reading From homeschool student to public school teacher
Steckline Gallery opens with semester-long exhibit
Steckline Gallery will present “React/Reflect/Respond” throughout the fall 2020 semester. The exhibit contains work from more than 20 local artists who used the stay-at-home order and other pandemic-related issues for… Continue reading Steckline Gallery opens with semester-long exhibit
‘One Community Many Voices’; a theater performance
The theater department is embracing the challenges of the past few months by allowing students to share their work and the work of others through performance. The performance, “One Community… Continue reading ‘One Community Many Voices’; a theater performance
Newman purchases new vans for student travel
Newman University recently purchased three new vans for student travel. The vans boast a large Newman Jets logo on the side and elements of the Wichita flag. The vans will… Continue reading Newman purchases new vans for student travel
