Steckline Gallery will present “Sources,” a curated show by Carter Bryant, during a First Friday exhibition from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Newman University. “Sources” was curated from the concept… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘Sources’ by Carter Bryant
Academics
Teacher shortage means immediate jobs for graduates
Newman University is meeting the need for more teachers in the state by providing a convenient and accelerated education degree program in Western Kansas. The program has benefited hundreds of… Continue reading Teacher shortage means immediate jobs for graduates
History conference coming to Newman
The Kansas Council for History Education (KCHE) is hosting its annual state conference at Newman University Oct. 20-21. Emily Williams, Newman alumna and adjunct history professor who serves as the… Continue reading History conference coming to Newman
Mentorship program fuels support for student-athletes
Student-athletes work hard for their university. Between keeping up with their studies and juggling conditioning, practices and games, they work practically nonstop to carry out their duties. Due to these… Continue reading Mentorship program fuels support for student-athletes
Newman pre-law students attend MINK Law Day
Newman University is laying down the law. Through the pre-law program, four students joined advisor Larry Heck, professor of sociology and assistant undergraduate dean of the division of social sciences,… Continue reading Newman pre-law students attend MINK Law Day
Trivia contest will test John Henry Cardinal Newman knowledge
The Newman University campus will soon be buzzing with activity to celebrate the canonization of its namesake, Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman. At the request of the Gerber Institute, Associate… Continue reading Trivia contest will test John Henry Cardinal Newman knowledge
Three Vietnam exchange students find home at Newman
As high school exchange students from Vietnam, Minh Vo Pham, Minh Nguyen, and Hy “Emily” Hua found a home in Wichita. Now they have found a home at Newman University… Continue reading Three Vietnam exchange students find home at Newman
Quick Google search lands South Carolina student at Newman
Getting acquainted: adjusting to college life
It’s the beginning of a new school year for Newman University. New faces are appearing on campus and new friendships are being formed as this year’s freshmen move into Carrocci… Continue reading Getting acquainted: adjusting to college life
Students welcomed to Newman with Mass and Matriculation Ceremony
Tim Stone to present at Steckline Gallery’s ‘First Friday’ event
The Wichita art community is making a shift — celebrating First Friday rather than Final Friday. Newman University’s Steckline Gallery will follow suit with its shows. The first show of… Continue reading Tim Stone to present at Steckline Gallery’s ‘First Friday’ event
Partnership with Cowley College will help meet the need for more Kansas teachers
New Derby Fire Chief thankful for Newman degree
John Turner ’15 has been blessed with many leadership opportunities since the completion of his master’s degree at Newman University, of which the most significant was becoming Derby, Kansas Fire… Continue reading New Derby Fire Chief thankful for Newman degree
Teaching Academy scholarship awarded to Bishop Carroll graduate
The Newman University School of Education chose Tara Thomas to receive the Sister Thomasine Stoecklein Teaching Academy Scholarship. The scholarship is named for Stoecklein, who was born in 1923 and… Continue reading Teaching Academy scholarship awarded to Bishop Carroll graduate
ASC Community Leader Scholarship program celebrates 20th year
In the fall of 2019, the ASC Community Leader Scholars program will accept its 20th class into the program. Rosemary Niedens, program director and associate vice president for Academic Affairs,… Continue reading ASC Community Leader Scholarship program celebrates 20th year
Wichita Police Academy is next step for Newman alumna
After joining the Wichita Police Academy this month, Newman alumna Andrea Wickstrum is on her way to transforming society. Wickstrum, who graduated in spring 2019, said she did not know… Continue reading Wichita Police Academy is next step for Newman alumna
Theology and mathematics graduate attends Baylor
Amanda Becker, a December 2018 graduate with a degree in theology and mathematics, is headed to Baylor in the fall to pursue her dream of teaching theology. Becker never planned… Continue reading Theology and mathematics graduate attends Baylor
Dean Brett Andrews educates local CEOs
For the past three years, Dean of the Newman University School of Business Brett Andrews has been a facilitator for the Wichita Manufacturers Association (WMA) Roundtable, giving him an opportunity… Continue reading Dean Brett Andrews educates local CEOs
Looking back on ISSP 2019
Each year, Newman University hosts the Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP). The camp allows high school students a chance to experience an immersive college experience, living in residence halls and… Continue reading Looking back on ISSP 2019
Dugan Library an expansive resource for students
Writing college papers, working on a major class project and carrying out heavy duty research are just a few big tasks college students deal with on a weekly basis. Newman… Continue reading Dugan Library an expansive resource for students
Newman celebrates its first Spirit MBA cohort graduates
The Newman University School of Business was proud to recognize its first Spirit Aerosystems cohort of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students during the 2019 commencement ceremony.
Newman alumnus knocks data internship out of the park
Many people think that athletics and academics are completely different fields, but alumnus Quinton Bonnell is bringing together baseball and data through his data analysis internship with Lion Graph. “When… Continue reading Newman alumnus knocks data internship out of the park
Offering education in western Kansas
Students located in western Kansas are able to gain a Newman University education without traveling to the main campus in Wichita, Kansas. Dodge City is home to a small Newman… Continue reading Offering education in western Kansas
The ‘Europe by Rail’ experience
Every other year, students are offered an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Europe in the classroom and then travel to experience and expand that knowledge. Professor… Continue reading The ‘Europe by Rail’ experience
Fr. John Fogliasso reassigned to St. Jude Catholic Church
Father John Fogliasso will serve his last day as Newman University Chaplain on June 17, 2019, beginning a new chapter in his career as pastor at St. Jude Catholic Church.
Student Support Services creates the Runway Learning Center
The Hangar in Sacred Heart Hall will be flying into the fall semester with a new look and a new name–The Runway Learning Center. Student Support Services will be restructured as well.
Newman University releases spring 2019 Dean’s List
Newman University officials have released the 2019 spring semester Dean’s List. A total of 389 students have met the qualifications to be recognized, validating a semester of hard work and… Continue reading Newman University releases spring 2019 Dean’s List
Handshake gives Newman students more opportunities
Newman graduate Madison McCollum second to take on the Disney College Internship Program
Alumna Madison McCollum will be attending the Disney College Internship Program.
Newman to host ISSP camp for future STEM majors
Above photo: Students attending the 2018 ISSP pose for a photo in the Bishop Gerber Science Center. Summer may be here, but for some high school students, learning is still calling their name. From June 17 through 27, Newman University will be holding the Investigative Summer… Continue reading Newman to host ISSP camp for future STEM majors
OTA candidates celebrate during pinning ceremony
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) candidates celebrated during a traditional pinning ceremony Saturday, May 11, 2019. The ceremony dates back to the 1860s with Florence Nightingale awarding medals to her brightest… Continue reading OTA candidates celebrate during pinning ceremony
Father Kapaun: A legacy of love and sacrifice
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