The Honors and Academic Awards Banquet was held on Wednesday, April 17. More than 50 students, faculty and staff were recognized for their academic achievements and involvement throughout the year.… Continue reading Students, staff and faculty celebrated at Honors and Academic Awards Banquet
Arts & Humanities
Steckline Gallery to present ‘Say Good Night, Gracie’ by Mary Werner and others
The Steckline Gallery at Newman University presents “Say Good Night, Gracie” featuring works by artists Mary Werner, Maria Somes and Ellen Clark. The exhibition will begin with a Final Friday… Continue reading Steckline Gallery to present ‘Say Good Night, Gracie’ by Mary Werner and others
From genocide to peace: a teaching perspective
Professor of History Kelly McFall is known for teaching genocide studies.
Students present original research at history conference
Newman University was well represented at the 2019 Kansas Association of Historians (KAH) Conference with seven students presenting original research. According to KAH officials, Newman had the largest representation of… Continue reading Students present original research at history conference
Newman alumna takes over Douglas Design District
Renee Duxler graduated from Newman University in 2004 with a master’s in social work, which has led her through a variety of career opportunities. While working as a social worker,… Continue reading Newman alumna takes over Douglas Design District
Join Newman in celebrating the 20th annual Literary Festival
Literature lovers of Wichita, now is your chance to celebrate authors and storytelling through colorful presentations, readings and short performances at Newman’s Literary Festival. Each year, the Newman English department… Continue reading Join Newman in celebrating the 20th annual Literary Festival
Steckline Gallery presents ‘In The Bag?’
Artist Seth Blume will exhibit “In the Bag?” at Steckline Gallery during Wichita’s Final Friday event March 29. The exhibit portrays elements of fun and mystery for viewers. Blume, a… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘In The Bag?’
National Geomantic Survey asks students to design new logo
Newman University students have been given the opportunity to win up to $100. The catch? Help create a logo for the National Geomantic Survey (NGS). Longtime NGS member of 10… Continue reading National Geomantic Survey asks students to design new logo
Influential art professor says goodbye to Newman
Mary Werner, associate professor of art, will retire in May 2019 after 16 years as a part of the Newman community. Werner was hired as a professor at Newman in… Continue reading Influential art professor says goodbye to Newman
Steckline Gallery presents ‘Lov(ed)’
Artist Jennie Mosher Kimbrough will present “Lov(ed)” at Steckline Gallery for the Feb. 22 Final Friday show 5 to 7 p.m. at Newman University. The event is free and open… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘Lov(ed)’
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
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
Music and athletics — a match made in heaven
The Newman University Chorale and Troubadours recently hosted their annual Christmas Concert and it was an opportunity for a wonderful duo to team up once more. Deanne Zogleman, director of… Continue reading Music and athletics — a match made in heaven
Looking for a fun challenge? Try the 24-Hour Theater Project
Have you ever tried creating a short play from start to finish — complete with actors, costumes, props and a live public performance — in just 24 hours? This will… Continue reading Looking for a fun challenge? Try the 24-Hour Theater Project
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’
Students take on Tulsa, OK, for the Nimrod Writing Conference
On Oct. 20, Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., and her husband, Sonny, spent their Saturday traveling with a group of six students to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the “Nimrod… Continue reading Students take on Tulsa, OK, for the Nimrod Writing Conference
Newman students, alumni and professor present as panel at KATE Conference
Last month, Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., reached out to two of her colleagues with a rough idea for a panel proposal. Together, the three crafted “What Now?… Continue reading Newman students, alumni and professor present as panel at KATE Conference
Newman Troubadours spread the joy of music with Ruma sisters
Steckline Gallery presents “Elements”
Artist Laura Bigger will present “Elements” at the Steckline Gallery for the October Final Friday show from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Newman University. The event is free… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents “Elements”
Newman presents ‘Death by Chocolate’ murder mystery dinner
The Newman University theater department presents the farce, mystery thriller “Death by Chocolate” by Paul Freed, accompanied by a luxurious four-course dinner served by Great Western Dining Oct. 11-13 in… Continue reading Newman presents ‘Death by Chocolate’ murder mystery dinner
Laura Scholl to speak at AIGA Design Week
Laura Scholl, assistant professor of graphic design and digital art at Newman University, will present during Wichita Design Week hosted by AIGA Wichita. According to AIGA Wichita’s website, “Wichita Design Week is… Continue reading Laura Scholl to speak at AIGA Design Week
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
Kelly Belanger keynote to address Title IX, college athletics
Theatre shows to be revamped as Daniel Williams joins the team
The Newman University theatre department is happy to welcome new Technical Director and Designer Daniel Williams to their team. Williams comes to Newman with more than 30 years of professional… Continue reading Theatre shows to be revamped as Daniel Williams joins the team
New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
Steckline Gallery at Newman University has a new director. Shannon Johnston has taken on the daily tasks of the gallery, replacing the previous director, Mary Werner. Werner, who will retire… Continue reading New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
‘Art for Lunch’ at Steckline Gallery a fun tradition
“Art for Lunch” is a tradition for Newman University’s Steckline Gallery. The event is held the Tuesday after every Final Friday show and provides the community with a chance to… Continue reading ‘Art for Lunch’ at Steckline Gallery a fun tradition
Newman students experience ‘Reacting to the Past’ in New York City
Newman students Leanne Vastbinder and Courtney Klaus recently traveled to New York City to participate in the Reacting to the Past Eighteenth Annual Faculty Institute held at Barnard College. Reacting to… Continue reading Newman students experience ‘Reacting to the Past’ in New York City
Alumna Rebekah Valentine lands job with lead video gaming trade publication
Alumna Rebekah Valentine has found a way to make a living by combining two of her loves — video gaming and writing. In May, Valentine landed a job with GamesIndustry.biz, the… Continue reading Alumna Rebekah Valentine lands job with lead video gaming trade publication
Newman graduate Rachel Adducci headed to New York
At the start of her senior year, alumna Rachel Adducci “freaked out” because she had no idea what she wanted to do after graduation. One year later, she has been… Continue reading Newman graduate Rachel Adducci headed to New York
13 seminarians take intensive summer Spanish program at Newman
A total of 13 seminarians from Wichita and surrounding states are taking an intensive Spanish program at Newman University this summer. The program is an intensive Spanish immersion comprising two… Continue reading 13 seminarians take intensive summer Spanish program at Newman
Incoming freshman is nearly finished writing his first novel
Incoming freshman Matthew Clark has plans to become a research oncologist, but first, he’s focusing on his other passion — English. He hopes to have his very first book off to… Continue reading Incoming freshman is nearly finished writing his first novel
Summer camp season is here
While Newman students generally vacate campus during the summer, students ranging from kindergarten to college enjoy summer camps of all varieties on campus. Camps for sports, music and academics are… Continue reading Summer camp season is here
Dr. Cheryl Golden to study in Greece
Cheryl Golden, Ph.D., Newman University professor of history and director of international studies, has been selected as one of 20 faculty members in the U.S. who will travel to Greece… Continue reading Dr. Cheryl Golden to study in Greece
Commencement weekend 2018
Commencement weekend was full of ceremonies, awards and celebrations for the 2018 Newman University graduates.
Advisors guide the newest Jets to success
Registration Day is a day full of anticipation and excitement as students take the final step in becoming a Newman Jet.
Kansas Court of Appeals judges meet with students to offer insight and advice
Kansas District Court of Appeals judges recently visited campus April 17 to speak to a group of students. Professor of Sociology and Assistant Undergraduate Dean Larry Heck, Ph.D., arranged for the… Continue reading Kansas Court of Appeals judges meet with students to offer insight and advice
Harry Potter themed ‘Lit Fest’ a success
The Newman University English department presented its annual Literature Festival, “Magic Happens: A Celebration of Harry Potter,” April 12 and 13. Also known as, “Lit Fest,” the celebration is a… Continue reading Harry Potter themed ‘Lit Fest’ a success
Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
The annual Scholarship Luncheon was held April 16 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The luncheon is a unique opportunity for students to meet the specific donors providing them with their… Continue reading Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
19th annual Literary Festival is a celebration of Harry Potter
Newman University is presenting its 19th Annual Literary Festival (Litfest), this year with a Harry Potter theme. “Magic Happens: A Celebration of Harry Potter,” takes place April 12 and 13, with… Continue reading 19th annual Literary Festival is a celebration of Harry Potter