Newman University announced Tuesday, March 17, that it will not return to in-person instruction for the remainder of the spring semester. As of March 30, all face-to-face classes will resume… Continue reading Newman University moves to online teaching for spring semester
Academics
From Newman student to doctor of pharmacy
Kristen Machacek knew she wanted to pursue a doctor of pharmacy degree before she ever started college. Her curiosity and interest in the health care field was triggered when she… Continue reading From Newman student to doctor of pharmacy
Newman spring STEM program celebrates students
Each spring, Newman University hosts its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Exploration Program, sponsored by BNSF Railway. This program is designed to help high school students, freshmen through seniors,… Continue reading Newman spring STEM program celebrates students
Newman spring break extended for face-to-face classes
Newman University will extend its spring break recess for students taking face-to-face classes by one week.
St. John Henry Newman scholarships awarded to five students
Honors lounge gets new mural
Newman University Honors students are painting the Honors Lounge with a new mural inspired by the program’s values and traditions. The mural, an idea from the Newman Honors Council, was… Continue reading Honors lounge gets new mural
Newman University LitFest explores ‘Dante’s Inferno’
Newman theatre director adapts ‘Dante’s Inferno’ for the stage
Likely its largest production to date, the Newman Theatre Department is taking on the beast of “Dante’s Inferno,” a verse adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s original story by Director of Theatre… Continue reading Newman theatre director adapts ‘Dante’s Inferno’ for the stage
The American ASC: Looking back at 150 years in the U.S.A
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), who founded Newman University, will celebrate 150 years of ministry in the U.S. in 2020. The ASC was founded in Italy on… Continue reading The American ASC: Looking back at 150 years in the U.S.A
Driven to succeed: 2019 grad lands job with Nebraska Huskers
KCACTF: an immersion in theater
Written by Matthew Clark, sophomore On Jan. 19, I joined six other students and our theater director on a trip to the snow-covered land of South Dakota for an acting… Continue reading KCACTF: an immersion in theater
OTA class uses 3D printer to create projects
The Occupational Therapy Assistant class (OTA) got creative with the 3D printer on campus.
Ninth annual 24-Hour Theatre project draws near
This is a big semester for the Newman University Theatre Department, as upcoming projects include “Dante’s Inferno,” the Music Department’s spring show and a festival of one-acts directed by some… Continue reading Ninth annual 24-Hour Theatre project draws near
Transfer process designed to ease transition
Transferring to Newman University is a fairly easy process thanks to articulation agreements with smaller community colleges and a number of generous scholarships offered to the transfer student demographic. Articulation… Continue reading Transfer process designed to ease transition
Steckline Gallery presents ‘She Cast Her Gaze’ by Amanda Pfister & April Pameticky
Steckline Gallery will present “She Cast Her Gaze” by Amanda Pfister and April Pameticky during a First Friday exhibition from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 7, at Newman University. Pfister is a… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘She Cast Her Gaze’ by Amanda Pfister & April Pameticky
Newman alumna becomes Kansas State Trooper
Alumna Regan Casey graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy Dec. 5, 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Newman in May 2019 and began… Continue reading Newman alumna becomes Kansas State Trooper
Newman University recognizes fall 2019 graduates
After years of hard work, 108 students have completed the requirements for graduation at the close of the 2019 fall semester. A complete list of their hometowns and degrees may… Continue reading Newman University recognizes fall 2019 graduates
Newman University appoints interim president
What a difference a decade makes
As the year 2019 comes to an end, a new decade begins. We took a look at all that we accomplished during the past ten years.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony celebrates fall 2019 candidates
Newman Honors Program newsletter coming soon
The Newman Honors Program will launch a newsletter in 2020 for program alumni, students and their families. The newsletter is something the program director, Kelly McFall, Ph.D., has been thinking… Continue reading Newman Honors Program newsletter coming soon
Lasting skill sets developed through Scholars Day projects
Scholars Day is an important part of every semester at Newman University. It’s held on the first day of finals week and includes PowerPoint and poster presentations from upperclassmen completing… Continue reading Lasting skill sets developed through Scholars Day projects
Alumnus drawn to service
Newman’s culture of service is something that has stuck with alumnus Sam Evasick since his graduation in 2010. Evasick received his Bachelor of Business Administration Management in 2009 and his… Continue reading Alumnus drawn to service
Newman says thank you to education counselors
Approximately 60 counselors from area high schools and community colleges attended a breakfast on Dec. 6 at Newman University. The event was organized and hosted by Newman admissions team members… Continue reading Newman says thank you to education counselors
What a year! Check out 2019’s happenings at Newman University
As we welcome in a new year with all its many adventures to come, we look back and celebrate all the great things 2019 brought us.
New business professor brings real-world experience to the classroom
Business professor Larry Straub helped own and operate a successful million-dollar family business for more than 35 years. When it came time to sell the family business, Straub chose to… Continue reading New business professor brings real-world experience to the classroom
Music department brings ‘A Jazzy, Classy Christmas’ to stage
The Newman University Chorale and Troubadours are preparing to celebrate Christmas with an annual concert, which will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 in the De Mattias Performance… Continue reading Music department brings ‘A Jazzy, Classy Christmas’ to stage
Newman invites prospective students to fall open house
Newman University will offer an open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 for its School of Catholic Studies and the School of Arts and Sciences. The event is free… Continue reading Newman invites prospective students to fall open house
The new student experience: Navigator
Newman University will implement a personalized, guided college experience for all undergraduate students starting fall 2020.
Seniors to present projects at fall Scholars Day
Seniors all over campus are breaking out their poster board and PowerPoint presentations and gearing up for Scholars Day 2019, which is Dec. 9. With such a wide variety of… Continue reading Seniors to present projects at fall Scholars Day
Donors honored at Beata Benefactors Banquet
The annual Beata Benefactors Banquet to thank and honor those who have supported Newman University throughout the year took place Nov. 8 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The evening began with a… Continue reading Donors honored at Beata Benefactors Banquet
Veteran seeks degree to pay it forward
Ismael Alvarez knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a soldier. He was in the second grade when he attended his sister’s Army basic training graduation… Continue reading Veteran seeks degree to pay it forward
School of Business welcomes new professor
Jordan Bani, Ph.D., has joined the faculty of Newman University’s School of Business. Bani will begin teaching courses in the management information systems and information technology (IT) programs in mid-November.… Continue reading School of Business welcomes new professor
Education and Social Work open house coming Nov. 14
Newman University will host an open house event Nov. 14 for students interested in education and social work programs. The open house is one of four offered this fall and… Continue reading Education and Social Work open house coming Nov. 14
Nominations open for 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Newman University alumni make their alma mater proud each and every day. The Distinguished Alumni Awards are held annually to honor four alumni and one honorary alumna or alumnus for… Continue reading Nominations open for 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Troubadours are inspired after visiting Sisters in Ruma
The Newman University Troubadours have made annual trips to visit Ruma, Illinois, since 2010. While there, they sing to the Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC)… Continue reading Troubadours are inspired after visiting Sisters in Ruma
Music department presents ‘Elf the Musical’
Christmastime has come early for the Newman University Music Department. In conjunction with the theater department, performers will take the stage in “Elf the Musical” Nov. 21-24. Director of Music… Continue reading Music department presents ‘Elf the Musical’
Annual blood drive exceeds expectations
The radiologic technology department held its annual blood drive Oct. 22 with a goal of collecting 43 pints of blood. That goal was exceeded by more than 20 pints with… Continue reading Annual blood drive exceeds expectations
Military Appreciation Day to be held with the opening of a new military space
Newman University will celebrate its military students, staff and faculty Nov. 11 with a Military Appreciation Day and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new military resource center for students. The event… Continue reading Military Appreciation Day to be held with the opening of a new military space
