The St. Joseph House of Formation is a fairly new addition to Wichita and Newman University. The number of seminarians in the program is growing each year and so is… Continue reading A peek inside the life of a seminarian
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Education and the workforce: An essential connection
The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Business and Education Alliance (BEA) joined forces to co-host the 2018 Education Issue Forum Oct. 3 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center at… Continue reading Education and the workforce: An essential connection
‘MyMajors’ is one of many resources to aid students in their career search
Students at Newman have access to many resources, both online and off, to help them find the major and career path that best suits them. One tool is MyMajors —… Continue reading ‘MyMajors’ is one of many resources to aid students in their career search
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
Newman senior completes competitive summer research program
Newman University student Camden Hoover participated in a highly competitive research experience over the past summer at Portland State University (PSU). The research focused on nano-materials and electron microscopy. The research… Continue reading Newman senior completes competitive summer research program
Tasty Tuesdays: celebrating food and fellowship
Fellowship and good food are some key ingredients to a happy life — and both just happen to be on the menu for “Tasty Tuesday” at Newman University. Tasty Tuesday… Continue reading Tasty Tuesdays: celebrating food and fellowship
Author comes to Newman to present keynote
Author Gary Jenkins will present a keynote talk, “The Abolitionist and the Border Ruffian: A Conflict Between Higher Law and Secular Law,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the… Continue reading Author comes to Newman to present keynote
Alumna Joey Egan flourishes in respiratory care work, saves a life
Alumna Joey Egan was at a family breakfast in El Dorado, Kansas, when her 20-day-old nephew stopped breathing. Egan’s sister, Kristen Greene, was holding baby Wilder when she noticed he… Continue reading Alumna Joey Egan flourishes in respiratory care work, saves a life
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
Recent graduate entered workforce prepared to transform society
Rebecca Tyndall, a 2018 graduate, believes her time at Newman put her a step ahead in her career as a forensic scientist and prepared her to transform society. Tyndall double majored… Continue reading Recent graduate entered workforce prepared to transform society
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
Mobile career kiosk to help students around Newman campus
Melody Head, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, has designed a plan to help Newman students talk about future career possibilities when it’s most convenient for them with a… Continue reading Mobile career kiosk to help students around Newman campus
The Balavage brothers: Is wrestling in their DNA?
Newman University has its own special connection with Scranton, Pennsylvania. It’s not the students’ love for TV’s hit show “The Office,” but Thor and Ivan Balavage, brothers on the Newman… Continue reading The Balavage brothers: Is wrestling in their DNA?
Kelly Belanger keynote to address Title IX, college athletics
Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40
Jessica (Fagherazzi) Oberwortmann ’14 has been driven to succeed her entire life, and now she is doing just that. Oberwortmann began doing marketing and branding work for friends on the… Continue reading Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40
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
Newman SGA excited for a new year
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Newman University has already begun setting goals, strategizing and planning for the new academic year. The 2018-19 SGA executive committee consists of President Marisa-Nicole… Continue reading Newman SGA excited for a new year
Free tutoring services are back and available for all students
Classes are officially back in full swing — and so are the tutoring services to help students succeed. Newman University offers its students free peer tutoring in most subjects, including… Continue reading Free tutoring services are back and available for all students
T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Cheryl Golden, Ph.D., professor of history and director of international studies at Newman University, connected with the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita for one of her Traditions and Transitions… Continue reading T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Sister Kevin tells story of stained glass in Chapel of New Covenant
“The decade of the 1990s will be remembered in our community for many things,” said 1998 Provincial Charlotte Rohrbach. “One thing will be the complete renovation of our Province Center… Continue reading Sister Kevin tells story of stained glass in Chapel of New Covenant
Newest Jets experience ‘Jet Days’ orientation
Nearly 200 new students and their families filtered into De Mattias Fine Arts Center to begin orientation on Aug. 24.
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
Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Renovations were last made to St. John’s Chapel at Newman University in 1994, and now — more than 20 years later — it is time for a revamp. Located at… Continue reading Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Amy Siple, associate professor of nursing, has been appointed by Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer to serve as a member of the Alzheimer’s disease Plan Working Group for the state. “Alzheimer’s and… Continue reading Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Student Ashleigh Taylor receives Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Ashleigh Taylor is entering her senior year as a recipient of the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) 2018 Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is meant to recognize students who value their… Continue reading Student Ashleigh Taylor receives Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Newman University empowers graduates to transform society, and Traditions and Transitions (T&T) is just one of the many programs helping students do so from the very start of their college… Continue reading Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Promoting Newman in Colorado Springs
Scott McIntosh, assistant professor of strategic intelligence, and Nikki Zdrojewski, graduate and adult admissions director, recently took a trip to Colorado Springs to spread the message of Newman University, largely… Continue reading Promoting Newman in Colorado Springs
Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister
Newman student Jenny Sellaro recently took her vows to join the congregation of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), in Wichita, Kansas. According to its website, the ASC… Continue reading Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister
Student’s Newman search comes full circle
Amanda Crawford first considered Newman for her higher education as a junior in high school. And then, as they say, life happened. Now, after more than 18 years after first… Continue reading Student’s Newman search comes full circle
Student spends semester in England at Newman University
With similarities in namesake, mission and academic rigor, Newman University in Wichita works closely with Newman University in Birmingham, England, to create and maintain study abroad opportunities for students between both… Continue reading Student spends semester in England at Newman University
Making a smooth transfer to Newman University
Transfer students make up approximately 46 percent of the Newman University undergraduate population students as of fall 2017. Creating a positive experience for those students is the main goal… Continue reading Making a smooth transfer to Newman University
Wearing multiple hats — dad, cop, deacon and student
“Student” is just one of many hats Fernando “Freddy” Hernandez wears.
Newman student called to priesthood
Father Nicholaus “Nic” Jurgensmeyer attended Newman University for two years — years, he said, which were life-changing. He said the initial draw to Newman was sport and religion. “Newman had the… Continue reading Newman student called to priesthood
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
Summer STEM program ends with a celebration banquet
The 2018 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) ended on a note of celebration Thursday, June 28, wrapping up another successful year of exploring STEM fields with high school sophomores through seniors.… Continue reading Summer STEM program ends with a celebration banquet
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
Koch visits Newman during annual STEM camp
As part of the Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP), 16 students conducted experiments with scientists from Koch Industries on Thursday, June 21. The experiments ranged from chromatography to using lycopodium… Continue reading Koch visits Newman during annual STEM camp
Institutional Research is a resource built to benefit faculty and staff
Most, if not all, universities participate in institutional research — a practice which involves collecting and reporting information to government bodies, the public and various college guide publishers. With all… Continue reading Institutional Research is a resource built to benefit faculty and staff