Newman University recognized 23 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during the fall 2017 Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
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School of Education prepares students for spring internships
Faculty in the Newman School of Education program are hard at work placing students in internships for the spring semester. Sandy Bequette, early childhood unified and elementary coordinator, said the program places… Continue reading School of Education prepares students for spring internships
Honor Society of Nursing inducts 12 Newman students
Nursing students from Newman University and surrounding colleges were inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing on Nov. 5. Twelve Newman University students were among the… Continue reading Honor Society of Nursing inducts 12 Newman students
Scholars Day allows seniors to present final projects
Scholars Day is the opportunity for students nearing graduation to show the value of the courses they’ve taken to earn their degree.
Online MBA program going strong
The Newman University School of Business is looking forward to its next class of students entering the online MBA program while celebrating its recent and successful implementation. The first Joint Master… Continue reading Online MBA program going strong
Newman alumnus nominated for 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year
Newman alumnus Kris Moore has been nominated for the 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year award. Moore works at Dodge City High School as a residential carpentry instructor. He has… Continue reading Newman alumnus nominated for 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year
Thriving in the communication field
When Newman alumna Ellen Healy graduated in May 2016, she was looking forward to making the switch from intern to full-time employee at the company she was working for. A… Continue reading Thriving in the communication field
Decades of dreaming led 75-year-old to Newman
Mary Short began her college journey just like many others, but one thing sets her apart — Short is in her 70s.
Focused on “Dying Well” — A Newman Studies Program
Rabindranath Tagore once said, “Let life be as beautiful as summer flowers and death as beautiful as autumn leaves.” Associate Professor of Nursing and Geriatric nurse Amy Siple has a… Continue reading Focused on “Dying Well” — A Newman Studies Program
Finals week: tips and resources for reducing stress, attaining success
Finals week can be hectic without proper preparation. Being proactive is key to ensuring less stress and more success. The first step must be to find a quiet place devoid… Continue reading Finals week: tips and resources for reducing stress, attaining success
Nursing student recognized for incredible dedication to grandmother
Nursing student Tara Greiving was awarded the 2017 Duane Smith Caregiver Award on Nov. 2 at the Alzheimer’s Association conference.
Where will you go? Travel abroad at Newman
The whole world is out there waiting for you to make your mark. At Newman University we are able to provide students with study abroad experiences, service trip opportunities or… Continue reading Where will you go? Travel abroad at Newman
Newman Music Department to present Christmas concert Dec. 3
The Newman University Music Department will present its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in the performance hall inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. Joining the… Continue reading Newman Music Department to present Christmas concert Dec. 3
Student Irwin Torres receives ‘Teachers of Promise’ award
To many, Irwin Torres may seem like an average elementary education student on his way to graduation. But his story is anything but ordinary. Torres is currently finishing his last… Continue reading Student Irwin Torres receives ‘Teachers of Promise’ award
Sophisticated science at Newman — Part 2
The multimillion-dollar building has been built and students and faculty alike are thrilled with the opportunities that the Bishop Gerber Science Center provides. The devices and tools in the science… Continue reading Sophisticated science at Newman — Part 2
Pi Gamma Mu conference gives students new opportunity
Last weekend, four Newman students traveled to Kansas City along with Board of Trustees president Larry Heck, Ph.D., to attend the triennial convention for Pi Gamma Mu. Pi Gamma Mu… Continue reading Pi Gamma Mu conference gives students new opportunity
Making a mindful city
A quiet revolution is in the works. When life feels like a blur, turn to mindful living practices to ground yourself, take a breath and slow down. The first of… Continue reading Making a mindful city
NSLS to host career skills talk with business dean Andrews
The National Society of Leadership and Success in conjunction with Career Services and Northwestern Mutual is hosting “Relevant Career Skills” featuring speaker Brett Andrews, Ph.D., dean of the Newman School… Continue reading NSLS to host career skills talk with business dean Andrews
Max Frazier, Ph.D., to present at Research and Refreshment
Associate Professor of the School of Education Max Frazier, Ph.D., who is also currently serving as interim director of the School of Education, will present at the faculty-sponsored Research and… Continue reading Max Frazier, Ph.D., to present at Research and Refreshment
Newman Early Childhood Education Program partners with USD 259
The Early Childhood Education Program at Newman University is discovering new opportunities after building a recent partnership with Wichita public schools. In October, Assistant Professors of Education Sandy Bequette, Ed.D.,… Continue reading Newman Early Childhood Education Program partners with USD 259
Fr. Gile on Hatteberg’s People
Set your DVRs now for an episode of Hatteberg’s People on KPTS, November 9 at 7:00pm. Our own Fr. Gile is one of the subjects of the episode, filmed several… Continue reading Fr. Gile on Hatteberg’s People
A spooky day for a blood drive
On Halloween, the American Red Cross organization drew the blood of 40 Newman community members, exceeding the Red Cross’ goal of 34. Jeffery Vaughn, director of the radiology technology program, has… Continue reading A spooky day for a blood drive
Sophisticated science at Newman — Part 1
The new, multimillion-dollar Bishop Gerber Science Center has new equipment and research projects happening behind every door.
Newman ranks high on College Scorecard
The College Scorecard rankings have come out and Newman is proud to show the numbers. The College Scorecard website gathers information from colleges across America and allows visitors to view… Continue reading Newman ranks high on College Scorecard
Middle school students experience Newman
Middle schools in the Wichita area are sending their students to college campuses to plant the “college bug” early. Approximately 90 seventh-graders from Wilbur Middle School visited Newman on Oct.… Continue reading Middle school students experience Newman
The Newman Scholars Program is growing
Newman University has offered its Hispanic and Native American Scholars programs for many years, giving high school students the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a… Continue reading The Newman Scholars Program is growing
The School of Business gains a new faculty member
The Newman University School of Business recently welcomed new Assistant Professor of Strategic Intelligence Scott McIntosh. Strategic intelligence, according to McIntosh, is “the capability to take a significant amount of… Continue reading The School of Business gains a new faculty member
Thanking educating partners in the community
Newman University faculty mingled with high school teachers during an annual banquet on Oct. 18 to say thank you for their collaboration and hard work as part of the university’s… Continue reading Thanking educating partners in the community
Leading bioethicist gives lecture at Newman University
The Gerber Institute hosted the Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., who presented his talk “New Developments in the Biosciences and Bioethics” on Oct. 17 in the De Mattias Performance Hall at… Continue reading Leading bioethicist gives lecture at Newman University
‘Table Talks’ gives criminal justice majors opportunity to discuss careers with alumni
Career Services partnered with the criminal justice program to host “Table Talks,” an event during which criminal justice majors could ask questions of alumni who have the same degree and… Continue reading ‘Table Talks’ gives criminal justice majors opportunity to discuss careers with alumni
‘Turning Point’: Photography exhibit at Final Friday
Steckline Gallery will showcase photographs by Wichita native Cary Conover at this month’s Final Friday exhibit. The exhibit, titled “Turning Point,” represents a shift in Conover’s journey as a photographer. He said… Continue reading ‘Turning Point’: Photography exhibit at Final Friday
Campus Ministry offers Bible studies for students
Campus Ministry currently offers five Bible study sessions for the fall semester — three for women and two for men. The Bible studies are led by student ministers Nathan… Continue reading Campus Ministry offers Bible studies for students
The double life of an Army Guardsman
Newman University’s MBA students often lead a double life: worker by day, student by night. For some, that might conjure up images of super-heroes. Matthew Ayres, who is completing his… Continue reading The double life of an Army Guardsman
Catholic Perspective on Immigration
Dr. Papsdorf will be speaking Tuesday, 9/26, at 7:00pm in Hutchinson for Theology on Tap Hutch. He will be presenting on a Catholic view of immigration. Please come join us… Continue reading Catholic Perspective on Immigration
Steckline Gallery presents Andrew DeCaen’s ‘Plenty’ as Final Friday art exhibit
The Newman Steckline Gallery will present Andrew DeCaen’s show, “Plenty,” as this month’s Final Friday exhibit. The exhibition will begin with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m.… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents Andrew DeCaen’s ‘Plenty’ as Final Friday art exhibit
Dedication ceremony celebrates the future
Newman University hosted an eagerly awaited dedication ceremony of the new Bishop Gerber Science Center on Sept. 21.
Accounting class: And so the adventure begins
Assistant Professor of Accounting Patrick Nance wanted his students to see what the real world of accounting might entail, so he recently took the opportunity to introduce his class to… Continue reading Accounting class: And so the adventure begins
Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Newman University is kicking off its 2017-2018 theater season with the four-person play “The Glass Menagerie.” “The Glass Menagerie” will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 13 and 14,… Continue reading Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
From the lab to lesson plans – meet the new assistant professor of biology
Jenifer Leming has spent many years in a lab researching science, but now you’ll find her at the front of the classroom teaching. Leming started at Newman University this fall… Continue reading From the lab to lesson plans – meet the new assistant professor of biology
Newman to host Big Read Wichita event featuring author Kao Kalia Yang
Newman University will host an on-campus kickoff for Big Read Wichita, featuring speaker Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning author of “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir.” Big Read Wichita is dedicated… Continue reading Newman to host Big Read Wichita event featuring author Kao Kalia Yang