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Academics

Newman Colorado Springs honors graduates with special hooding celebration

Colorado Springs Class of 2022
Colorado Springs Class of 2022

The Newman University Colorado Springs outreach location recently honored graduates with a special pinning and hooding celebration.

Published May 19, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Social Work

Harvey J. Ablah Award presented to 2022 Newman graduate Steven Nguyen

Steven Nguyen walks toward the commencement stage to accept his Harvey J. Ablah Award.
Steven Nguyen walks toward the commencement stage to accept his Harvey J. Ablah Award.

Graduate Steven Nguyen was awarded with the prestigious Harvey J Ablah Award during the 2022 Newman University Commencement ceremony May 6.

Published May 19, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Student Life

Leona J. Ablah Award presented to 2022 Newman graduate Kelly Mai

Kelly Mai waves and walks toward the commencement stage to accept her 2022 Newman Ablah Award.
Kelly Mai waves and walks toward the commencement stage to accept her 2022 Newman Ablah Award.

The 2022 Leona J Ablah Award was presented to the winning female recipient, Kelly Mai, during the Newman Commencement ceremony May 6.

Published May 19, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Student Life

Catholic educator Mary Carter earns St. Maria De Mattias Award

Mary Carter, Newman University alumna, delivers her acceptance speech for the St. Maria De Mattias Distinguished Alumni Award.
Mary Carter, Newman University alumna, delivers her acceptance speech for the St. Maria De Mattias Distinguished Alumni Award.

In recognition of her education career and commitment to faith, Newman alumna Mary Carter received the 2022 St. Maria De Mattias Award.

Published May 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Education, Faith, Giving

Behind the curtain: making commencement 2022

Commencement 2022 at Hartman Arena

Many hands make light work, and in the case of Newman University Commencement, a successful event is the result of several dedicated staff, faculty and student volunteers.

Published May 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman senior to compete in Miss Vietnam Wichita pageant

Michelle Tong
Michelle Tong, courtesy photo Miss Vietnam Wichita

When senior Michelle Tong competes in the Miss Vietnam Wichita pageant this June, it will be the culmination of an incredible experience.

Published May 12, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Students share college reflections at Baccalaureate Mass

Marcus Gonzalez and Kayla Garvert share reflections at Baccalaureate Mass

Students Kayla Garvert and Marcus Anthony Gonzales were selected to share their reflections following the Baccalaureate Mass Thursday, May 5.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, Faith, News, Religion & Philosophy, Student Life

Graduates honored with first on-campus Baccalaureate Mass in 7 years

Newman University Baccalaureate Mass in St. John's Chapel, 2022

For the first time in seven years, the annual Baccalaureate Mass celebrating graduates was held in Saint John’s Chapel Thursday, May 5.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Events, Faith, News, Religion & Philosophy, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

A mic-dropping commencement address

Straub, wearing a dinosaur head, drops an inflatable microphone following his speech at the Newman University graduation ceremony May 6.
Straub, wearing a dinosaur head, drops an inflatable microphone following his speech at the Newman University graduation ceremony May 6.

Larry Straub took a comica risk with his commencement speech May 6 at the Hartman Arena.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Spring nursing graduates receive ceremonial pins

2022 graduating nursing class

Twenty-two nursing graduates, along with their family and close friends, gathered for the spring nursing pinning ceremony Thursday, May 5.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Ready to transform society: celebrating Newman graduates of 2022

Two Newman graduates hug outside of Hartman Arena during Commencement May 6.

A grand total of 401 graduates of Newman University earned their degrees during the spring commencement ceremony Friday, May 6. 

Published May 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Student Life

2022 Leon A. McNeill recipient advocates for children, mentally ill

Catherine Mardon

2007 Newman University alumna Catherine Mardon’s life is as interesting as it is filled with accomplishments.

Published May 5, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, News, Social Work

Overcoming tragic obstacles inspires hope for nursing student Teresa Bush

Teresa Bush

Despite heartbreaking family tragedies, Newman University nursing student Teresa Bush believes that God has placed her in the nursing field for a specific purpose.

Published May 5, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Faith, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Sophia Cline discovers passion through unique major, internship

Birch Performance

Interdisciplinary studies student Sophia Cline recently interned for Birch Performance, a personal training business led by Roy Birch.

Published May 5, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Sports Communication, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Fare thee well, Newman: A tribute to my professors

Dr. Brian Dietrich and Madeline Schnieders

Senior Madeline Schnieders, managing editor for The Vantage student newspaper, reflects on her years as a student at Newman University.

Published May 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Faith, News, Student Life

Newman Scholars Day videos feature senior research projects

Scholars Day

During Newman Scholars Day, seniors presented their final presentations and research papers to fellow students, faculty and staff members.

Published May 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Student Life

A preview of graduation week events at Newman University

Graduates

For several excited Newman University seniors and their families, graduation is right around the corner with celebratory events in tow. 

Published April 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Student Life

‘Graduation Through the Decades’ now on display in Heritage Room

The Heritage Room in Sacred Heart Hall is currently showcasing a fitting end-of-year display: “Graduation Through the Decades.”

Published April 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Sixty-three Newman grads headed to Kansas classrooms

Classroom of students

Despite the nationwide spike in teachers since the pandemic, 63 Newman education graduates are ready to enter the field of teaching.

Published April 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Education, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

ASC scholar Madisyn Bucl gives back to the community

Madisyn Bucl with blessing bags for Kidzcope

Senior Madisyn Bucl describes herself as a quiet person who keeps to herself, but she also loves to give and serve those in need. 

Published April 26, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Giving, News, Service, Student Life

Incoming bowlers receive awards from U.S. Bowling Congress

Newman University Bowling

Two incoming, committed Newman bowlers for fall 2022 recently received national awards given by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).  

Published April 21, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Student Life

Serving it up in the classroom and on the tennis court

Antonia Ramos in a tennis match.
Antonia Ramos, courtesy photo

Sophomore Antonia Ramos, a psychology and sociology major and Spanish minor, has been described as an outstanding student by her professors.

Published April 19, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, News, Student Life

Students of The Vantage student newspaper bring home awards from KCM Conference

Students of The Vantage student newspaper won big at this week’s Kansas Collegiate Media Conference, bringing home 35 individual awards.

Published April 14, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Communication, Events, News, Student Life

OTA student Emily Smith juggles numerous plates

OTA student Emily Smith

Student Emily Smith shares a student perspective of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and life on the Newman Cheer and Dance Team.

Published April 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman Music Department brings song and dance to the stage in ‘It’s Time to Play …’

The Newman University Music Department presents “It’s Time to Play” 7:30 pm April 21-23 in the DeMattias Performance Hall.

Published April 14, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman Laudato Si’ committee sponsors Earth Week events

Earth Week

As part of its seven-year Laudato Si’ commitment, Newman University is hosting its first event-filled Earth Week.

Published April 13, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman Jet Fest welcomes accepted high school students

Newman University Mascot Johnny Jet strikes a pose with a first-year student.

Newman’s “Jet Fest,” aka “Accepted Students Day,” invited students to campus who’ve applied and been accepted to Newman University.

Published April 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Student Life

Newman University announces scholarship winners for accepted first-year students

One hundred and fourteen high school senior students were selected as 2022 scholarship winners of Newman University.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Student Life

Outstanding students honored with 2022 Academic Awards

The 2022 Academic Awards recognized several outstanding students of Newman University April 6 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Business, Communication, Education, Events, Religion & Philosophy, Science & Health, Social Work, Sports Communication, Student Life, Theology

Kristin Martin finds ‘a world of treasures’ in her Honors experience

Kristin Martin

Program Director at the Museum of World Treasures Kristin Martin shares her journey of storytelling to inspire, educate and influence.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, News

Newman hosts 2022 Sunflower State Spelling Bee

Participants in the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, held March 26, 2022 at Newman University. Photo courtesy of Kansas Press Association.
Participants in the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, held March 26, 2022 at Newman University. Photo courtesy of Kansas Press Association.

Eighty-four young spellers gathered for the 2022 Sunflower State Spelling Bee Saturday, March 26 on the Newman University campus.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Education, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman online bookstore opens April 8

textbooks

Starting April 8, students can order course materials for the 2022 summer and fall semesters through the Newman University online bookstore.

Published April 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Student Life

Veterinary experience comes full circle

Kara Parsons

2019 Newman alumna Dr. Kara (Simon) Parsons shares her Newman experience and a look at life in the veterinary field.

Published April 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Newman University means smarter business

On March 30, the Newman University School of Business hosted a meet and greet and data analytics panelist discussion with Wichita leaders.

Published April 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Business

Newman campus celebrates diversity with MCLO Cultural Extravaganza

Performers wear their best dresses at MCLO's fifth annual Cultural Extravaganza.

The Newman Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) celebrated its fifth annual Cultural Extravaganza last Saturday, March 26. 

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Three Newman women recognized with SHERO awards

It’s awards season at Newman University, and the Student Life office presented its 2022 SHERO Awards during Jet Friday over donuts March 25.

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

2022 KAH conference makes history at Newman

Members of the Newman community attend and present during the 2022 Kansas Association of Historians conference.

The 2022 Kansas Association of Historians (KAH) conference was held at Newman University on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26.

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Applications open for 2022 Investigative Summer STEM Program

ISSP campers experiment in the labs at Newman University

Newman University is now accepting applications for the summer 2022 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP).

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health

Alumna Jae Hedrick follows God’s calling

Jae Hedrick

When Jae Hedrick graduated with her master’s degree in social work, she started in child welfare — the line of work she said she wouldn’t do.

Published March 25, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, News, Social Work

Jazzy Jets come together to make Newman’s campus loud

Jazzy Jets band plays for attendees of a Newman Board of Trustees meeting.

For the past several months, Newman’s newly formed jazz band — the Jazzy Jets — has been getting together and making some noise.

Published March 24, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, News, Student Life

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