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Newman celebrates its senior soccer players

Sosu celebrates Senior night with friends

Newman University recognized 31 senior soccer players between the men’s and women’s teams during senior nights this fall.

Sisters in southwest Kansas use degrees to set a positive example

(From left to right) Landa and Estrella wear their graduation caps and gowns for portraits on campus, provided by Newman University.

For sisters Samaria Estrella and Mariana Landa, earning their degrees from Newman University was about setting an example for their children.

‘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.

How three Icelandic golfers found a home at Newman

(From left to right) Gunnarsson, Bjarnadottir and Asgeirsson (courtesy of Richard Rico)

For the first time ever, Newman University is home to three Icelandic golfers: Halldor Vidar Gunnarsson, Asdis Eva Bjarnadottir and Tomas Hugi Asgeirsson.

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.

From Spain to Newman — and back again: Fernando Rubio Garcia

Rubio Garcia in the Center for Teaching and Learning at Newman University

When Fernando Rubio Garcia first arrived at Newman University, he was chasing a dream of balancing soccer with academics.

Students turn summer internships into career momentum

(From left to right) Lotsu-Morgan and Strickbine at McCurdy Real Estate & Auction office in Wichita

Three Newman University students say internships have sharpened their skills, boosted their confidence and clarified their next steps.

A weekend of reminiscing and new beginnings with first-year students

Two new roommates embrace in a hug in Carrocci Hall.

Smiles, hugs and the shuffle of moving boxes filled Carrocci Residence Hall as Newman University welcomed first-year students to campus.

Newman degrees, bootcamps address growing need for AI-literate professionals

Newman degrees will debut in data science and applied AI this fall, joining expanded MBA graduate offerings in AI.

Wichita AI professionals showcase real-world innovation at Newman event

“Leveraging AI for Business Innovation, Community Service and Personal Productivity” featured expert presentations and group discussions.

Graduates Erika and Isaac Iseman find love, lifelong callings at Newman

Isaac and Erika Iseman on Newman University commencement day

Married couple Erika and Isaac Iseman crossed the commencement stage in May as 2025 Newman University graduates.

Podcast: How financial literacy led to a lifelong passion

2025 Newman graduate Emma Taylor shares on “The Newman Bond” podcast how she graduated in two years and led a financial literacy series.

Seniors reflect on research, growth during Scholars Day

Students present "The role of AI in education" during Scholars Day at Newman University

As semester-long classes come to a close and finals week approaches, many students of the class of 2025 checked off yet another “to-do” item, Scholars Day.

Newman’s DBA cohorts are shaping tomorrow’s business leaders

Several DBA students are stepping out of the classroom and into teaching roles, sharing their real-world expertise with current students.

Newman sophomore sells his first house

Flanigan

Less than two years after earning his real estate license, Newman sophomore Nathaniel Flanigan sold his first house.

Newman University leads student Juan Cordova to beginning of dream career

(From left to right) Cordova, Juan Carlos senior, Jacquelien Torres (Cordova's mom), Nohelia (Cordova's youngest sister), Nicol Cordova (oldest sister), Eduardo Benites (brother-in-law) and in the front row is Maria Eduarda Benites (niece).

Juan Cordova is in his senior year, a star soccer player and most recently, a floor manager at YaYa’s Euro Bistro in Wichita.

Tanya Woods’ life turnaround at Newman

Woods (lower center) and her family

Tanya Woods ’23 returned to college for a life turnaround at Newman University and scored a higher paying job as a result.

Karen Flanigan receives St. Maria De Mattias Alumni Award

Karen Flanigan ’64, ’85 is the 2024 recipient of the Saint Maria De Mattias Alumni Award from Newman University.

Professor Straub hits 50th interview with media as local expert

(From left to right) KAKE News general manager Mike Rajewski and KAKE news reporter Jocelyn Schifferdecker with Straub.

Larry Straub, DBA, was recently interviewed by local media for the 50th time for being an expert in business and economics.

Newman connection helps graduate Grant Sacket land job

Sacket and his partner

Alumnus Grant Sacket ’21 used his Newman connections to score a job at Koch Industries in Wichita.

First-generation graduate Melody Mertes inspired by parents to earn degree

Mertes greets a friend following the Baccalaureate Mass in St. John's Chapel for graduates and their families.

First-generation graduate Melody Mertes ’24 was inspired by her parents to earn her college degree from Newman University.

Newman employee Tiffany Webster earns 2 degrees in 5 years

(From left to right) Jill Fort (associate vice president of academic affairs), Tiffany Webster (outreach student success coordinator), Jessica Bird (dean of the School of Education and Social Work) and Alden Stout (vice president of academic affairs).

Newman University graduate Tiffany Webster ‘23, she took her boss’s words to heart when encouraged to earn her master’s degree.

Moran delivers $1.2M for Newman University’s agribusiness innovation

Newman University is receiving a major boost for its educational initiatives in Kansas, thanks to federal funding secured by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran. At an on-campus event earlier this month,… Continue reading Moran delivers $1.2M for Newman University’s agribusiness innovation