Academics
Graduation: a family affair
Hamersky was a popular last name at the May 2019 commencement ceremony. It’s been said many times in Newman graduation history but never three times in one day. Shellie Hamersky,… Continue reading Graduation: a family affair
Graduates and their Newman experience
Most university graduates would agree that a lot of changes occur during their four years in school. The college experience helps students grow and learn and become adults ready to… Continue reading Graduates and their Newman experience
Newman University announces the retirement of President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.
President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., is set to retire at the end of 2019.
Students reflect on lessons learned at Baccalaureate Mass
The spring 2019 Baccalaureate Mass took place at 6 p.m. Friday, May 10, in The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Wichita. The Mass drew students, parents and friends… Continue reading Students reflect on lessons learned at Baccalaureate Mass
Megan Cook receives Faculty Teaching Excellence award
Each spring, Newman University students can nominate a full-time professor for the Faculty Teaching Excellence award. This year, the award was given to Megan Cook, DNAP, MSNA, assistant director, clinical… Continue reading Megan Cook receives Faculty Teaching Excellence award
Nursing degree candidates attend ceremonial pinning
Newman University recognized 24 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during the spring 2019 Nursing Pinning Ceremony held May 10 in De Mattias Performance Hall. The traditional… Continue reading Nursing degree candidates attend ceremonial pinning
Students create experiments from scratch in CMB lab
Students enrolled in the cellular and molecular biology (CMB) lab this semester may have been expecting to work with cells — but instead, they got to work with worms. Assistant… Continue reading Students create experiments from scratch in CMB lab
New lounge will help Newman honors program grow
The Newman University honors program is getting a new space to call their own. Kelly McFall, professor of history and chair of the Division of Humanities, said the new Honors… Continue reading New lounge will help Newman honors program grow
Hard work pays off at Scholars Day
At the end of each semester as part of Scholars Day, upperclassmen can present original research as a capstone project for their degree either in the form of a slideshow… Continue reading Hard work pays off at Scholars Day
Newman students earn journalism scholarships
Newman University students Emily Larkin and Courtney Klaus have been chosen to receive Gridiron scholarships, presented by the Kansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). Gridiron is… Continue reading Newman students earn journalism scholarships
A great partnership: Newman and Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for diaconate program
The Newman School of Catholic Studies is now home to the Bachelor of Arts in Theology program for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Father Joseph Gile, S.T.D., associate professor of… Continue reading A great partnership: Newman and Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for diaconate program
Trinity Academy student receives Cardinal Newman Scholarship
The Newman University admissions team traveled to Trinity Academy in Wichita, Kansas, on April 15 to present senior Alex DeHoet with a Cardinal Newman Scholarship with his friends and teachers… Continue reading Trinity Academy student receives Cardinal Newman Scholarship
Students rank first against business students around the world
Brett Andrews, Ph.D., professor of business and dean of the school of business, uses an online simulation called The Business Strategy Game (BSG). In BSG, students run a virtual company… Continue reading Students rank first against business students around the world
Students, staff and faculty celebrated at Honors and Academic Awards Banquet
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
Cowley College and Newman University make transferring easy
Newman University has a long history of being a transfer-friendly university and recently won an award from Phi Theta Kappa for their efforts. This is in large part due to… Continue reading Cowley College and Newman University make transferring easy
Newman honors program enriches student education, opportunities
Kelly McFall, Ph.D., professor of history and chair of the division of humanities, is the director of the honors program at Newman University. He stated its purpose is to “give… Continue reading Newman honors program enriches student education, opportunities
Chemistry club hosts day of science fun for Belle Plaine second-graders
The second-grade class from Belle Plaine Elementary in Kansas came to Newman University for hands-on science activities April 15. When Brandi Boese, a Newman alumna and one of the school’s… Continue reading Chemistry club hosts day of science fun for Belle Plaine second-graders
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
Potential students become Jets at Registration Days
When students first contact the university and visit campus, they typically work with the admissions office. Upcoming Registration Days are a time when the student life office takes over to… Continue reading Potential students become Jets at Registration Days
From genocide to peace: a teaching perspective
Professor of History Kelly McFall is known for teaching genocide studies.
3D printer arrives at Newman University
The Newman University STEM club made it their goal during the 2018-19 academic year to raise enough money so they could purchase a 3D printer for the university. With two… Continue reading 3D printer arrives at Newman University
Spring break in the Holy Land
Newman University theology graduate students experienced the Holy Land during spring break.
Campus Ministry Women take a day to reflect
As students go through the last semester of the year, stresses begin to accumulate and personal reflection time becomes rare. The Newman University campus ministry office put together a special… Continue reading Campus Ministry Women take a day to reflect
Newman University connecting with home-schooled population
The Teaching Parents Association (TPA) is hosting their 2019 TPA Conference home-school fair April 12 and 13 at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center. Guest speakers, workshop sessions and… Continue reading Newman University connecting with home-schooled population
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
Cadaver lab is important training tool
Cadaver labs are a rare find in Kansas. Newman University boasts one of only two in Wichita and one of the only cadaver labs in Kansas’ private schools. The Bishop… Continue reading Cadaver lab is important training tool
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?’
Alumnus interns in Washington, D.C., while finishing law degree
Newman alumnus Wesley Williams is completing his final semester of law school in Washington, D.C. Williams will graduate with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas (KU) School… Continue reading Alumnus interns in Washington, D.C., while finishing law degree
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
Newman strengthens relationship with community colleges
“Pathway to Newman” was an event held on Feb. 27 to educate nearby community colleges on the opportunities offered at Newman University for transfer students such as transferring credits and… Continue reading Newman strengthens relationship with community colleges
The making of a Homecoming king and queen
Homecoming is an exciting time for any university, and for some students, there’s added excitement of possibly being crowned Homecoming king and queen. Newman University has a long history of… Continue reading The making of a Homecoming king and queen
Augusta High School student awarded Cardinal Newman Scholarship
Presley Williams of Augusta High School in Augusta, Kansas, was one of five high school seniors recently awarded the Cardinal Newman Scholarship, Newman University’s highest and most prestigious financial award… Continue reading Augusta High School student awarded Cardinal Newman Scholarship
BSW Program Director provides insight into segregation and obesity relationships
Newman University Director of Undergraduate Social Work Dr. Yelando Johnson provides insight for an article published in the Wichita Eagle that links segregation to obesity. “You have to look at… Continue reading BSW Program Director provides insight into segregation and obesity relationships
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
Summit Christian Academy student receives Cardinal Newman Scholarship
Maggie Munsterman of Summit Christian Academy in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was one of five high school seniors recently awarded the Cardinal Newman Scholarship, Newman University’s highest and most prestigious financial… Continue reading Summit Christian Academy student receives Cardinal Newman Scholarship
Social work students participate in homeless count
Newman University Master of Social Work (MSW) students volunteered to make a difference in the homeless community of Wichita last month. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Continuum of Care (WSC-CoC) conducted the… Continue reading Social work students participate in homeless count
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)’