Newman University officials have released the 2018 fall semester Dean’s List. A total of 515 students have met the qualifications to be recognized, validating a semester of hard work and… Continue reading Newman releases fall 2018 Dean’s List
Academics
Spring classes start in T minus four days
Cue the countdown: Newman students start their spring semester classes this Monday, Jan. 14. The start of a new semester may bring new classes and work schedules, but with each… Continue reading Spring classes start in T minus four days
Graduate Jared Smarsh belongs to a family of Newman nurses
Newman student Jared Smarsh recently joined more than one member of his family as a Newman University nursing program alumni this fall. Smarsh, who began his college education at Fort… Continue reading Graduate Jared Smarsh belongs to a family of Newman nurses
2018 — A Year in Review
Another calendar year has come to an end. Newman University has much to be thankful for as we look to the future. Take a walk with us down memory lane… Continue reading 2018 — A Year in Review
Fall pinning ceremony recognizes nursing degree candidates
Newman University recognized 15 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during the fall 2018 Nursing Pinning Ceremony. The ceremony was held Dec. 14 in the De Mattias… Continue reading Fall pinning ceremony recognizes nursing degree candidates
Newman students present research on Scholars Day
High school seniors visit campus for Cardinal Newman scholarship interviews
Twenty-three high school seniors visited campus Friday, Dec. 7, for Cardinal Newman scholarship interviews. The Cardinal Newman scholarship is Newman’s most exclusive award, given to a limited number of high-achieving… Continue reading High school seniors visit campus for Cardinal Newman scholarship interviews
Career services focuses on career-readiness
Newman University Career Services is a beneficial resource on campus that is available to help students prepare for their future in the workforce, and it’s a resource they should start… Continue reading Career services focuses on career-readiness
Kansas legislators visit Newman
Newman University hosts an elected officials breakfast annually to connect legislators to the university and notify them of its academic advances and challenges. President Noreen M Carrocci, Ph.D., invited the… Continue reading Kansas legislators visit Newman
Newman alumnus’ The Spice Merchant a local favorite
Many Wichitans know and love The Spice Merchant for its flavorful selections of coffee, tea, spices and gifts, but the local treasure is also dear to the heart of Newman… Continue reading Newman alumnus’ The Spice Merchant a local favorite
Student newspaper celebrates decades of success
Common freshman read comes to life for Newman students
Each year, the Newman University Traditions and Transitions (T&T) freshman class participates in a “common reading” the summer before their semester begins. This year’s book, “The Immortal 10: A Story from the… Continue reading Common freshman read comes to life for Newman students
Steckline Gallery presents ‘Origami Cranes in Blue’
Artist Chiyoko Myose will present “Origami Cranes in Blue” at the Steckline Gallery for the November Final Friday show from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Newman University. The… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘Origami Cranes in Blue’
House of Formation in Little Rock, Arkansas partners with Newman
Newman University partnered with the St. Joseph House of Formation in 2017 in order for seminarians to earn college credit during their first two years of their journey to priesthood.… Continue reading House of Formation in Little Rock, Arkansas partners with Newman
Students take on Tulsa, OK, for the Nimrod Writing Conference
On Oct. 20, Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., and her husband, Sonny, spent their Saturday traveling with a group of six students to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the “Nimrod… Continue reading Students take on Tulsa, OK, for the Nimrod Writing Conference
Let the college search begin
Applying for college is a big step in life whether the applicant is a traditional student fresh from high school graduation or a nontraditional student who is returning after being… Continue reading Let the college search begin
Newman students, alumni and professor present as panel at KATE Conference
Last month, Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., reached out to two of her colleagues with a rough idea for a panel proposal. Together, the three crafted “What Now?… Continue reading Newman students, alumni and professor present as panel at KATE Conference
Drive and determination prominent in Newman student TaTy’Terria Gary
Transfer Thursdays offer flexibility for nontraditional students
Newman hosts at least two Transfer Thursdays each semester. These days allow more time for potential transfer students to speak with admissions counselors, faculty and get a campus tour if… Continue reading Transfer Thursdays offer flexibility for nontraditional students
Sonography students at Newman are a step ahead
The Newman University diagnostic medical sonography program is unique in many respects. The program offers students a hands-on learning experience on campus and an end result of a bachelor’s degree,… Continue reading Sonography students at Newman are a step ahead
Newman Troubadours spread the joy of music with Ruma sisters
Traditions and Transitions classes will embark on field trip to Topeka
For the first time ever, all freshman Traditions and Transitions (T&T) classes will travel to Topeka as part of an educational field trip. Each year the theme of T&T classes… Continue reading Traditions and Transitions classes will embark on field trip to Topeka
Wichita Area Sister Cities visit Newman to discuss educational exchanges with China
On. Oct. 2, Newman University received a visit from Chinese representatives of the Wichita Area Sister Cities (WASC) — a nonprofit organization that serves to facilitate relationships between international communities.… Continue reading Wichita Area Sister Cities visit Newman to discuss educational exchanges with China
Steckline Gallery presents “Elements”
Artist Laura Bigger will present “Elements” at the Steckline Gallery for the October Final Friday show from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Newman University. The event is free… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents “Elements”
Bridging the gap between business and emotional intelligence
The Newman University School of Business is integrating a comprehensive emphasis on emotional intelligence into its curriculum in order to produce more well-rounded graduates. Dean of the School of Business Brett… Continue reading Bridging the gap between business and emotional intelligence
University of Kansas School of Medicine welcomes another Newman grad
Laura Shine, biology pre-med major, has been accepted into the early admit program at the University of Kansas (KU) School of Medicine. She said she’s looking forward to her spring 2018… Continue reading University of Kansas School of Medicine welcomes another Newman grad
FAFSA is one of many tools to help students pay for college
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all prospective college students who are enrolling for the 2019-20 academic year to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. “The benefit… Continue reading FAFSA is one of many tools to help students pay for college
A peek inside the life of a seminarian
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
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