Senior nursing major Prisca Bahati will graduate in December, marking a major milestone as a first-generation college graduate and an ASC Service Award Scholar.
Confession and Therapy: A Newman student’s presentation at a conference
Senior Isabel Porres represented Newman at a religious conference, presenting the topic of her senior thesis: The Complementary Roles of Confession and Talk Therapy. The American Academy of Religion’s Regional… Continue reading Confession and Therapy: A Newman student’s presentation at a conference
Goats on Campus: Dr. Goad’s furry friends come visit
When the stress of schoolwork is a pain, Dr. Daryl Goad brings the cure: tiny goats. Newman’s Mental Health Advocacy Team hosted “Goats with Goad” on March 27 from 11… Continue reading Goats on Campus: Dr. Goad’s furry friends come visit
Hamlet on the Road: To Hamlet or not to Hamlet?
Newman’s theater department packed up and took Shakespeare’s Hamlet down the road to perform at local high schools. The production’s first performance was on campus, March 6-8, with that Saturday… Continue reading Hamlet on the Road: To Hamlet or not to Hamlet?
Learning by Encounter: Prof. Sonja Bontrager impacts students with immersion
Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager came to Newman hoping to create a study abroad program inspired by the impact her own international studies had on her – and she did.… Continue reading Learning by Encounter: Prof. Sonja Bontrager impacts students with immersion
From radiology program to hospital leadership: Kelly Tate ’18
Kelly Tate ‘18 went from Newman’s radiologic technology program to leading others in the field at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital in Wichita.
This Newman garden honors five ASC sisters who were martyred
More than 30 years ago, five ASC sisters were martyred while serving in Liberia — and a garden on Newman’s campus honors them today.
Meet the new director of campus security: Carlos Atondo
After 28 years with the Wichita Police Department, Carlos Atondo thought he was ready to retire. A few months later, he was back in service — this time, as Newman’s director of campus security.
Theology Professor Matthew Umbarger publishes first book
After 20 years of research, revision and persistence, Matthew Umbarger, Ph.D., associate professor of theology, has published his first book, “A Table in the Presence of My Enemies: Banqueting and Battling in Ancient Israel.”
‘I wanted to keep growing’: Yazmin Puentes Probedo earns two Newman degrees
Yazmin “Yaya” Puentes Probedo didn’t plan to walk across Newman’s commencement stage twice in two years, but when the opportunity came, she took it.
New Heritage Room display honors St. John Henry Newman
Sacred Heart Hall’s Heritage Room has a new display dedicated to Newman’s namesake, Saint John Henry Newman.
Meet first-generation graduate student: Angelica Rodriguez
Angelica Rodriguez is a first-generation graduate student at Newman, and says earning her higher education is her way of honoring her parents and heritage.
Students express gratitude for Party on the Plaza donations
For many Newman students, this year’s Party on the Plaza wasn’t just a celebration — it was a chance to show gratitude for the scholarships making a difference in their lives.
Newman’s social work program receives $2.3 million grant
After two years of preparation and a year-long wait, Newman’s Master of Social Work program has been awarded a $2.3 million federal grant.
Zany comedy ‘Tom, Dick and Harry’ hits Newman’s stage
The theater department is putting on a zany comedy play, “Tom, Dick and Harry” from October 2-5.
Newman welcomes 29 new faculty and staff in 2025
Newman welcomed 29 new faculty and staff between the 2025 spring and fall semester.
The new faces of music at Newman: Mary Ellen Swords and David Pérez
Two new faces are leading the music program at Newman this fall — Mary Ellen Swords and David Pérez — and they’re bringing a new rhythm to campus.
From Newman to Eswatini children’s home: Margaret Koenig
After graduating from Newman with dual degrees in biology and mathematics, Margaret Koenig ’25 put her skills to work in an unexpected place: at a nonprofit children’s home in southern Africa.
From busy Newman student to ICU nurse: Hayley Hughes
Hayley Hughes (’25) lived the college experience at full capacity, balancing the nursing program, resident assistant leadership and basketball – all without dropping the ball.
Campus Ministry office unveils new look
The Campus Ministry office just got a makeover and expansion, and it’s making a difference to students.