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Academics

Newman University reveals its fall 2022 graduates

Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the 2022 fall semester.

Published January 5, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Student Life

Aliyah Good finishes nursing degree with newborn

Aliyah Good '22 nursing graduate, holds her newborn at the nurse pinning ceremony.
Aliyah Good '22 nursing graduate, holds her newborn at the nurse pinning ceremony.

Aliyah Good ’22 juggled nursing school, pregnancy and a newborn while attending Newman University.

Published January 5, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

A care-filled practice: nursing student pursues dream at Newman

Emily Gonzales-Bautista

Emily Gonzales-Bautista, a fourth-year nursing student at Newman University, hopes to transform society for the better with every patient she serves.

Published January 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Wesley Williams serves as Texas assistant attorney general

Wesley Williams

Wesley Williams’ list of career accomplishments is lengthy — and he just graduated from Newman University six years ago. 

Published January 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News

Newman alumnus Mark Carlson and wife help run local used bookstore

Emily & Mark Carlson

Married Newman couple Emily (Powell) ’18 and Mark Carlson ’17 help run the Wichita-based store, ICTBooks.

Published January 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News

Dakota Heard serves as reference librarian at the State Library of Kansas

Dakota Heard

Dakota Heard’s journey since graduating from Newman University in 2020 has not at all been what he’s expected.

Published January 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, News

Student Haleigh Pearson’s struggles with dyslexia inspire passion for teaching

Haleigh Pearson (front, center) and family (Courtesy photo)

Inspired by her own personal struggles with dyslexia, first-year student Haleigh Pearson is earning a degree of difference from Newman University.

Published January 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Education, News, Service, Student Life

Newman University announces fall 2022 Dean’s List

Newman University has released its 2022 fall Dean’s List.

Published December 21, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments Tagged academics, Dean’s List, Newman University, students, university, Wichita

Nursing graduate to begin career as postpartum nurse

Rebecca Hageman

Rebecca Hageman, a December 2022 graduate of Newman University, is ready for her next chapter.

Published December 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman alumna Rusty Carbaugh ’15 soars

Rusty Carbaugh (courtesy photo)

Alumna Rusty Carbaugh ’15 is soaring to new heights — literally — as a second-in-command pilot.

Published December 13, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, News

A year in review: 2022

2022 Newman University year in review

Here’s a look back on stories of Newman University students, alumni, faculty and staff continuing to shine through adversity in 2022.

Published December 13, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

From student to nurse: Fall 2022 pinning ceremony

Newman University student earns her nurse pin at the fall 2022 ceremony.

Eighteen nursing graduates, along with their family and close friends, gathered for the spring nursing pinning ceremony December 9, in Newman University’s De Mattias Performance Hall.

Published December 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

‘My relationships at Newman saved my life’: David Denny’s story

David and Nancy Denny with grandkids (courtesy photo)

David Denny, a Newman alum who graduated in 1984 with a degree in both marketing and business administration, shared how Father Tom Welk and the relationships he made at Newman saved his life. 

Published December 9, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, Athletics, Faith, News, Religion & Philosophy, Staff & Faculty, Theology

Meet the visual arts contest winners

Eighteen Newman University students submitted artwork, and three walked away with a cash prize.

Published December 8, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, News, Student Life

Alumna Sara Efinger lives out her teaching passion

Newman University alumna Sara Efinger and husband (courtesy photo)

Alumna Sara Efinger followed her passion for teaching until she found the perfect fit.

Published December 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Education, News

Data Professionals of Wichita’s value extends beyond Newman campus

David Cochran speaks on a panel as part of a Data Professionals of Wichita event. (Courtesy photo)

A network known as the Data Professionals of Wichita, established by Newman University Dean of the School of Business and Technology David Cochran, is making waves in the local workforce.

Published December 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

New dean, new name, expansive vision: School of Business & Technology

School of Business and Technology (900 × 500 px)

A name change isn’t the only aspect that’s different about the newly named School of Business & Technology; Professor David Cochran will step into his new role as dean in January 2023.

Published December 8, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Business, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman now collecting grocery bags for service event

Cocoa, Cookies, Quilting

The Newman Laudato Si planning committee will help bring new life to plastic bags with its spring service event Cocoa, Cookies and Quilting on Wednesday, February 1.

Published December 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman’s spirit of service shows during Scholars and Service Day

Scholars and Service Day

Scholars Day at Newman University is always an exciting affair, but this year, a campus-wide service element was added to the day’s agenda on December 5.

Published December 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Video & photos: Newman “Christmas Joy” concert

Christmas Joy

On December 4, the Newman University chorale and troubadours performed “Christmas Joy” for a sold-out crowd in the De Mattias Performance Hall.

Published December 6, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Student Life

Dugan Library open 24 hours a day during finals week

Dugan Library at Newman University
Dugan Library at Newman University

The Dugan Library at Newman University is extending its hours during finals week and will be open nonstop from 2 pm December 4, to 5 pm December 9.

Published December 1, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Student Life

Video: Be A Hero

Be A Hero

Giving Tuesday may have passed, but it isn’t too late to be a hero for a Newman University student.

Published December 1, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, Giving, News, Student Life

The life of Newman bowler Dakota Lennen

Dakota Lennen, photo courtesy of Richard Rico
Newman University bowler Dakota Lennen (photo courtesy of Richard Rico)

“Slow your roll” is a common expression many college athletes may hear, but for women’s bowler Dakota Lennen, nothing will slow her down.

Published November 30, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Athletics, News, Student Life

Week 2: Advent season reflection series

Newman University invites you and your family to spiritually reflect on the second week of the Advent season.

Published November 29, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Newman student has 10-year connection with ASC sisters

Alpha Magafu

This marks junior Alpha Magafu’s tenth year of education from the ASC sisters — first in high school in Tanzania, and now at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.

Published November 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Senior Desaray Cruz thanks teachers through capstone project

Deseray Cruz

Deseray Cruz, a soon-to-be first-generation college graduate majoring in elementary education, recently gave back to teachers at Freeman Elementary School for her ASC capstone project. 

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

Couple meets pope on honeymoon, finds joy in their theology careers

Deanna and Michael Johnston meet the Holy Father, Pope Francis
Deanna and Michael Johnston meet the Holy Father, Pope Francis (courtesy photo)

Not many people can say they met the Pope on their honeymoon. But Newman University alums Deanna (Jones) and Michael Johnston can.

Published November 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, News, Religion & Philosophy, Theology

Newman chorale and troubadours present Christmas concert Dec. 4

Christmas Concert at Newman University

In the spirit of the holiday season, the DeMattias Performance Hall will be filled with joyous songs during the music department’s concert, “Christmas Joy” at 3 pm on December 4.

Published November 28, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Student Life

Celebrating 5 years of education in the Bishop Gerber Science Center

Bishop Gerber Science Center open house

On Nov. 17, Newman University donors, alumni, faculty, staff and current students gathered to celebrate the first five years of the state-of-the-art Bishop Gerber Science Center on campus during an open house event.

Published November 18, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

High schoolers experience inside look at Newman with ‘Difference Makers’

Difference Makers & Keepers Scholarships at Newman University

One of the perks of being a small, private university in the heart of Kansas is that high schoolers can receive a highly personalized tour and look into life at Newman through “Difference Makers” visits.

Published November 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Michael Reed uses interdisciplinary studies degree to pursue law school dreams

Michael Reed, Newman University alumnus

Newman alumnus Michael Reed ’18, ’19 never thought he’d go to law school, but now he’s three years in at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law.

Published November 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News

Newman welcomes new director of institutional assessment and research

Valerie Hennings at Newman University

Valerie Hennings has a unique political science background that will lend to her work as Newman University’s new director of institutional assessment and research.

Published November 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman partners with United Way of the Plains

United Way of the Plains

Newman University is partnering with United Way of the Plains to transform society for the better, one donation at a time.

Published November 17, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Giving, News, Staff & Faculty

First-generation student Breanna Brown pursues degree in social work

Breanna Brown, Newman University student

Led by her passion for helping others, junior and first-generation college student Breanna Brown is studying social work at Newman University. Brown is from Leavenworth, Kansas, where she attended Leavenworth… Continue reading First-generation student Breanna Brown pursues degree in social work

Published November 16, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Social Work, Student Life

Master of Social Work graduate achieves great things

Jennifer Horn, Newman University Master of Social Work alumna

When it comes to what Jennifer Horn is most enthusiastic about as a social worker, she answers without hesitation.

Published November 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Social Work

Several on-campus resources available to Newman students

Newman University resources for students

As the semester continues, we want to ensure that Newman University students know how to access various resources available to them on campus.

Published November 10, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Student Life

Newman receives $2.2 million grant to support student success

Newman University Navigator

Newman University was recently awarded more than $2 million in the form of a Title III grant from the United States Department of Education to implement the university’s student support and success program.

Published November 10, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman senior Alexis Smith crowned Miss Wichita

Alexis Smith - Miss Wichita

Not only is Alexis Smith a senior at Newman University, she’s also Miss Wichita 2023.

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

Video: Native American Heritage Month with Kaelyn Johnson

Kaelyn Johnson, Newman University student

Watch the video as Kaelyn Johnson shares her Native American heritage and family traditions, favorite foods, the vibrancy of the culture, and what it means to be a student at Newman.

Published November 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Arts & Humanities, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman students conduct research at the Museum of World Treasures

Newman University students conduct research at the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita.

Students at Newman University get the benefit of many hands-on learning opportunities, and recently, they conducted original research on ancient Egypt at the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita.

Published November 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

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