Scarlett Cannata, Author at Newman Today

Art student featured in Final Friday show

Newman University junior Carley Sullivan has taken a special interest in photography and her work was recently featured at a Final Friday art exhibition in Wichita. Sullivan’s photos were available… Continue reading Art student featured in Final Friday show

Kapaun Mt. Carmel student receives Cardinal Newman Scholarship

The admissions team visited Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School Wednesday, Jan. 23, to award senior Kathy Pham with a Cardinal Newman Scholarship. Pham was one of five high school seniors… Continue reading Kapaun Mt. Carmel student receives Cardinal Newman Scholarship

Newman trivia theme for upcoming Mission Talk

Director of Mission Effectiveness Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC, invites students, staff, faculty and the Newman community to attend her Mission Talk on Wednesday, Feb. 13, and participate in Newman trivia. Rohrbach’s… Continue reading Newman trivia theme for upcoming Mission Talk

Steckline Gallery to host juried show for Final Friday

Director of Steckline Gallery, Shannon Johnston, is trying something new this year. She has arranged Newman’s first juried exhibit, “Swipe Right.” Johnston explained, “The title, ‘Swipe Right,’ is a play… Continue reading Steckline Gallery to host juried show for Final Friday

Newman awards prestigious Cardinal Newman Scholarship to two Northeast Magnet School students

Wichita Northeast Magnet School students Michelle Tong and Evan Saga were two of five high school seniors recently awarded the Cardinal Newman Scholarship, Newman University’s highest and most prestigious scholarship… Continue reading Newman awards prestigious Cardinal Newman Scholarship to two Northeast Magnet School students

Newman students receive ‘Teachers of Promise’ award

Recent graduates Delaney Galpin and Megan Sloan, of the Newman Univeristy Western Kansas Center, received a 2018 “Teachers of Promise” award. Galpin and Sloan are December 2018 graduates of Newman… Continue reading Newman students receive ‘Teachers of Promise’ award

Athletic hall of fame 2019 inductees announced

The Newman University Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five new members Feb. 9.

Ambassadors help strengthen diversity initiatives at Newman

Front Row (Left to Right): Stephania Lopez, Jose Rojas-Montero, Jordan Ojile and Marian Campos Back Row (Left to Right): Sydney Triggs, Jonathan Liu, Pedro Granados, Ashley Sweetnam and Olivia Camarena. *Not Pictured* Daisy Garcia

Newman University’s new Director of Multicultural Engagement Joseph Shepard has been busy planning trainings, initiatives and events that help support diversity and inclusion since his first day on the job. His most… Continue reading Ambassadors help strengthen diversity initiatives at Newman

High school counselors connect with Newman over breakfast

High school counselors statewide joined the Newman University admissions team for a breakfast program Friday, Dec. 7. The Counselor Appreciation Breakfast is held each year to thank high school counselors… Continue reading High school counselors connect with Newman over breakfast

Students plan winter service trip to to New Mexico

White House Ruins, Canyon De Chelly National Monument

Newman University students are headed to Gallup, New Mexico, for their annual winter service trip. The winter service trip is an opportunity for students to spend time doing service work… Continue reading Students plan winter service trip to to New Mexico

Career services focuses on career-readiness

Melody Head sets up a Career Studio Kiosk around campus throughout the week for easier access to career resources.

Newman University Career Services is a beneficial resource on campus that is available to help students prepare for their future in the workforce, and it’s a resource they should start… Continue reading Career services focuses on career-readiness

Kansas legislators visit Newman

Newman University hosts an elected officials breakfast annually to connect legislators to the university and notify them of its academic advances and challenges. President Noreen M Carrocci, Ph.D., invited the… Continue reading Kansas legislators visit Newman

Student newspaper celebrates decades of success

Newman Chorale presents annual Christmas concert

Christmas is right around the corner and holiday activities and events are abundant at Newman University. One staple of the holiday season on campus is the annual Christmas Chorale Concert, which… Continue reading Newman Chorale presents annual Christmas concert

Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday

The Newman University alumni office has begun their #GivingTuesday campaign to raise money for student scholarships. Giving Tuesday is largely a social media movement that focuses on charitable giving. It… Continue reading Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday

Steckline Gallery presents ‘Origami Cranes in Blue’

Artist Chiyoko Myose will present “Origami Cranes in Blue” at the Steckline Gallery for the November Final Friday show from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Newman University. The… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘Origami Cranes in Blue’

Coming soon: “Mamma Mia!”

Newman University will present the musical “Mamma Mia!” Nov. 15-18 in the De Mattias Performance Hall. This well-known musical features songs from Swedish band ABBA. “Mamma Mia!” is the story… Continue reading Coming soon: “Mamma Mia!”

Grant awards professional development opportunity for staff

Newman University was recently awarded the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) Leadership Transformation Grant to provide professional development opportunities to university staff through leadership training and development. Staff members will be… Continue reading Grant awards professional development opportunity for staff

First-time Faithful Journeys conference a success

National champion wrestler Noel Torres receives his ring

On Saturday, Oct. 27, alumnus Noel Torres received his national wrestling championship ring from his performance in March 2018. The Jets held the annual Red and Blue Dual in Fugate gymnasium… Continue reading National champion wrestler Noel Torres receives his ring

Banquet’s guest speaks about her time with Mother Teresa

The Beata Benefactors Banquet is held annually to thank and honor donors who have supported Newman University throughout the year. The banquet begins with a social hour, dinner and ceremony,… Continue reading Banquet’s guest speaks about her time with Mother Teresa

Sonography students at Newman are a step ahead

The Newman University diagnostic medical sonography program is unique in many respects. The program offers students a hands-on learning experience on campus and an end result of a bachelor’s degree,… Continue reading Sonography students at Newman are a step ahead

The Newman University School of Business is integrating a comprehensive emphasis on emotional intelligence into its curriculum in order to produce more well-rounded graduates. Dean of the School of Business Brett… Continue reading Bridging the gap between business and emotional intelligence

Alumnus on path to success in his career

Reeds Cove Health and Rehabilitation Team (photo courtesy of Reeds Cove)

Alumnus Luke Sponsel has recently become health care operations manager at Reeds Cove Health and Rehabilitation in Wichita. Sponsel graduated from Newman University with his Bachelor of Science in healthcare… Continue reading Alumnus on path to success in his career

Brandon Smith is the new sports information director for the Newman University athletics department. Smith attended Barton Community College (BCC) before earning his bachelor’s degree in human health performance with… Continue reading Newman hires new sports information director

Spreading Jet pride at Open Streets ICT

Newman University had a large presence at Open Streets ICT Sept. 23 in Wichita, Kansas. More than 100 members of the cheer and dance squad, athletic teams and various Newman students were… Continue reading Spreading Jet pride at Open Streets ICT

Recent graduate entered workforce prepared to transform society

Vivan Hoang, Rebecca Tyndall and Mason Warren working in a lab in Bishop Gerber Science Center.

Rebecca Tyndall, a 2018 graduate, believes her time at Newman put her a step ahead in her career as a forensic scientist and prepared her to transform society. Tyndall double majored… Continue reading Recent graduate entered workforce prepared to transform society

Steckline Gallery presents ‘Deconstruction’

Artist Melissa Livermore will present “Deconstruction” at the Steckline Gallery for the September Final Friday show from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Newman University. The event is free… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘Deconstruction’

Brian Collier of Notre Dame to present annual Hesburgh Lecture

Brian Collier, Ph.D., will present the 2018 Hebsurgh Lecture titled, “Save Our Schools, Save Our Country, and Save Your Family: A History of Change in Education in America,” at 6:30… Continue reading Brian Collier of Notre Dame to present annual Hesburgh Lecture

Counseling — a benefit students may not know they have

College students often feel overwhelmed, anxious and unsure who to turn to about stressors in their life. Student Support Services is here to help, offering free tutoring and counseling to… Continue reading Counseling — a benefit students may not know they have

Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40

Jessica (Fagherazzi) Oberwortmann ’14 has been driven to succeed her entire life, and now she is doing just that. Oberwortmann began doing marketing and branding work for friends on the… Continue reading Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40