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Academics

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

Alumnus Cliff Kissling enters little-known field of medicine

Cliff Kissling

Newman alumnus Cliff Kissling is completing his residency in a little-known field of medicine — physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R).

Published March 24, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Alumnus Donald Bittner, M.D., provides training to health care workers in Ukraine

Captain Donald Bittner, M.D. '77 interviewed with ABC News 7 about the 2-hour training he provided healthcare workers in Ukraine.

As the horrific war rages in Ukraine, Newman alumnus Captain Donald Bittner, MD ‘77 is serving as an on-call adviser to more than 70 Ukrainian doctors.

Published March 24, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, News, Science & Health, Service

Master of Social Work graduate Barb Lara uses degree to help others

Barb Lara uses social work degree to help others

Earning her master’s in social work from the Newman Colorado Springs campus helped Barb Lara ’07 discover her calling.

Published March 22, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, News, Social Work

Steckline Gallery presents ‘Simplicity Squared’ by Bob Benson

Bob Benson's "Simplicity Squared"

Art lovers are invited to view the exhibition “Simplicity Squared” by Bob Benson during First Friday 5-8 pm, April 1, at Newman University.

Published March 22, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News

Professor Larry Straub publishes book ‘The 6ixth Evolution’

"The 6ixth Evolution" book by Larry Straub, DBA

Newman professor Larry Straub, DBA, recently published his book, “The 6ixth Evolution: Managing Lives and Careers Through Convulsive Times.”

Published March 11, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Business, News, Staff & Faculty

Nontraditional student uses accounting degree to benefit clients

Veronica Castaneda-Alferez

When ’21 graduate Veronica Castaneda-Alferez arrived at Newman to finish her accounting degree, she’d been out of school since 2002.

Published March 11, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Student Life

Students attend Hispanic American Leadership Conference

Newman students took part in the 40th annual United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) conference February 17 and 18.

Published March 11, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Student Life

Highlight reel from 2022 Heritage Month

Student celebrate the Newman homecoming games by packing the bleachers of the Fugate Gym.

Explore the highlight reel of the exciting contests, speakers and events from all of February’s Heritage Month festivities.

Published March 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Athletics employee Zach Brake moonlights as professor

(From left to right) Joanna Pryor and Zach Brake

Though having one job is hard enough, Newman employee Zach Brake is now taking on two roles on campus.

Published March 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty

First Doctor of Business Administration cohort brings diverse group of leaders

The first cohort of the Doctor of Business Administration program at Newman met for dinner at Scotch and Sirloin.

In late January, individuals of Newman’s first-ever Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) cohort met for orientation classes on campus.

Published March 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Business, Education, News, Student Life

Contest winners share their essay, TikTok, visual arts entries

Visual Arts Contest entry depicts St. Maria De Mattias serving a dear neighbor.

During Heritage Month in February, students entered an essay, TikTok and visual arts contest for the chance of winning $100 for their works.

Published March 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Education, Events, Faith, Heritage Month, News, Student Life

Newman students participate in Zoom call with Pope Francis

Student participate in a Zoom call with Pope Francis

On February 24, Newman was part of a Zoom event called “Building Bridges: A Synodal Encounter Between Pope Francis and Universities.”

Published March 4, 2022
Categorized as Events, News, Religion & Philosophy, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

A great day for giving: 2022 Giving Day

Giving Day

For 24 hours, community members and supporters from around the globe rallied together to raise money during Newman Giving Day on March 1.

Published March 2, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Education, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Religion & Philosophy, Science & Health, Social Work, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Video: Highlights from 2022 Homecoming

Crowd of students in the bleachers of Fugate Gym, Homecoming 2022

If you missed Homecoming, here’s a video highlight reel from the games, crowning of royalty and the annual Lip Sync Battle.

Published March 2, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, Events, Heritage Month, News, Student Life

Passion for sonography born from work with submarines

Rachelle Teare

Although Rachelle Teare’s upbringing brought a number of hardships, it also set her on a path to finding the career she loves: sonography.

Published March 1, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman to host Arts & Literature March 3-4

Queens & Things: Art & Gender

Themed “Queens & Things: Art & Gender,” the Arts & Literature Festival is scheduled for Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4 with a variety of events that appeal to any age.

Published February 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged De Mattias Fine Arts Center, newman, Newman University, students, university, Wichita

A night of many wins: Homecoming 2022

King Daniel Knolla and Queen Marie Moore surrounded by a crowd of Newman Jets!

The 2022 Newman Homecoming basketball games and crowning of king and queen took place Thursday, February 24.

Published February 25, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Social Work Month in March celebrates everyday heroes

Newman School of Social Work

Throughout March, the Newman University social work departments are recognizing the ever-growing profession and its contributions to society.

Published February 25, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Social Work, Staff & Faculty Tagged degree, Faculty, masters program, newman, Newman University, Social Work, students, Wichita

Newman Theater Department presents ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ March 3-6

'Mary, Queen of Scots' actors pose in costume

The Newman Theater Department will bring “Mary, Queen of Scots” to life on stage March 3-6 in the De Mattias Performance Hall.

Published February 24, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Artist Ann Resnick presents ‘So Long, Fare Well’ for First Friday March 4

Ann Resnick

Steckline Gallery will present “So Long, Fare Well” by artist Ann Resnick during a First Friday exhibition from 5 to 8 pm, March 4, at Newman University.

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

Newman hosts record-breaking Scholarship Interview Day on campus

Scholarship Interview Day in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center

Admissions hosted Scholarship Interview Day Saturday, January 29, with the help of the ASC sisters, students, faculty and staff members.

Published February 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Nursing student Priscilla Bianchini realizes her call to health care

Priscilla Bianchini

After changing career paths, Priscilla Bianchini, an international nursing student from Brazil, is following her passion for helping others.

Published February 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Science & Health, Student Life

Future educator Cale Kerschen reflects on Newman experience

Cale Kerschen

ASC Scholar Cale Kerschen is pursuing degrees in secondary education and math, is active with his church and is also in the midst of student teaching.

Published February 15, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Education, News, Student Life

Newman partnership with Cowley College offers fast track to teaching

Desk with pens, pencils, paperclips, all surrounding the Newman University logo that states "A Degree of Difference."

In partnership with Cowley College, Newman University offers the Accelerated Pathway to Teaching program, the fastest route in the state to completing a Bachelor of Science degree in education.

Published February 15, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Video: 2022 Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at Newman

Prayer Breakfast

Students, faculty and staff gathered for fellowship and prayer during the “Journey of Faith” Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Thursday, February 10.

Published February 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, Faith, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

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