Newman University will host a dedication ceremony of the new Bishop Gerber Science Center at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. The building opened its doors at the beginning of the… Continue reading Dedication ceremony to be held Sept. 21 for the new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Academics
Jessica Bird selected as Higher Education Administrator for KSDE Accreditation Advisory Council
Jessica Bird, the assistant dean for nontraditional outreach programs at Newman, has been selected to fill the higher education administrator position on the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Accreditation… Continue reading Jessica Bird selected as Higher Education Administrator for KSDE Accreditation Advisory Council
Bulletproof resources to kickstart academic success
The academic year has begun and you’ve bought planners, folders and books. You’ve taken notes and are attending all of your classes so far. But what else can you do… Continue reading Bulletproof resources to kickstart academic success
Building strong connections
On Aug. 25 and 26, Newman welcomed more than 200 new students to campus for Jet Days. New student move-in and orientation, known as Jet Days, involved more than 40… Continue reading Building strong connections
New NSP courses available to students
The Newman Studies Program (NSP), which has been a part of the Newman curriculum since fall 2011, will offer new courses for the 2017-2018 fall and spring semesters. The program… Continue reading New NSP courses available to students
Involvement Fair invites students to get more involved
The annual Involvement Fair is a great opportunity for students to become engaged in a new school year. At the fair, various student clubs and organizations at Newman set up… Continue reading Involvement Fair invites students to get more involved
Bishop Gerber Science Center open for learning
The Bishop Gerber Science Center is officially open for business. Students, faculty and staff are expressing their excitement for the new state-of-the-art science building, which is complete with brand new… Continue reading Bishop Gerber Science Center open for learning
Nancy Dahlinger named new occupational therapy assistant director
Nancy Dahlinger has been named director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program at Newman University. Dahlinger graduated from Kansas University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy (OT).… Continue reading Nancy Dahlinger named new occupational therapy assistant director
Faculty moves into new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Faculty and staff are in the final stages of moving into the new Bishop Gerber Science Center, which will open when fall classes begin on Aug. 28. Movers began the… Continue reading Faculty moves into new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Steckline Final Friday is back for another exciting season
Wichita has a strong tradition in the art world — Final Friday. On the last Friday of the month, venues within the city invite artists, local or not, to display… Continue reading Steckline Final Friday is back for another exciting season
Newman adopts local school for ‘Read to Succeed’ program
The United Way’s affinity group known as Women United created a program that helps children make that transition, and Newman University has adopted a local school to help in that initiative.
Newman Represented at Final Friday
Newman University students are no strangers to Final Friday in Wichita. On July 28, students and alumni had their art displayed at the Hue Gallery. Final Friday occurs at the… Continue reading Newman Represented at Final Friday
Newman hosts educational game development conference
For some, learning is easier when the subject is brought to life — and Reacting to the Past does just that, taking learning to a highly interactive level. Beginning in… Continue reading Newman hosts educational game development conference
Kelly McFall joins Reacting to the Past Consortium Board
Newman University Professor of History and Chair of the Division of Humanities Kelly McFall is now a member of the Reacting to the Past Consortium Board. The board oversees all… Continue reading Kelly McFall joins Reacting to the Past Consortium Board
Dean Brett Andrews publishes book, “Differentiate or Decline”
Newman University School of Business Dean Brett Andrews, Ph.D., published his first book, “Differentiate or Decline,” at the beginning of June along with authors Robert H. Roller, Ph.D., and R.… Continue reading Dean Brett Andrews publishes book, “Differentiate or Decline”
Newman University offers loans that will help students achieve their educational goals
One of the best qualities of Newman University is the upstanding education provided, but having a great education can be expensive no matter what University you attend. For this reason,… Continue reading Newman University offers loans that will help students achieve their educational goals
Investigative Summer Science Program wraps up another successful session
A total of 21 students from Kansas, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri and Nebraska recently experienced the Investigative Summer Science Program (ISSP) at Newman University.
Students experience internship with Partnership for Global Justice
While some may be sleeping in, lounging by the pool or flipping through the pages of a favorite novel, students Annie Dang and Linnea Ristow started an internship together with… Continue reading Students experience internship with Partnership for Global Justice
Micro-scholarships add up to big savings
Earning scholarships for higher education has a new interactive method with Raise.me — and Newman University has jumped on board. Vice President for Enrollment Management Norm Jones said he is… Continue reading Micro-scholarships add up to big savings
Campus greenhouse to be built by fall semester
There is one more addition to the Newman campus that students can look forward to this fall — a campus greenhouse. Mike Rodee, a booster of the Newman Athletics Department,… Continue reading Campus greenhouse to be built by fall semester
Jeffery Vaughn fills position of program director for radiology technology
The school of Nursing and Allied Health, along with the rest of Newman University, welcomes Jeffery Vaughn into his new position as Director of the Radiology Technology Program. Vaughn has… Continue reading Jeffery Vaughn fills position of program director for radiology technology
Newman community says ‘goodbye’ to Heimerman Science Center
Friday, June 16 was not just another day on the Newman University campus.
Teresa Lovelady and Janie Ward honored as Health Care Heroes
Teresa Lovelady and Janie Ward are two of 39 individuals and organizations in nine categories to be honored with the Wichita Business Journal 2017 Health Care Hero Award. According to… Continue reading Teresa Lovelady and Janie Ward honored as Health Care Heroes
Celebrating Newman Archives in spirit of ‘International Archives Day’ June 9
In celebration of International Archives Day on June 9, recent Newman graduate Diana Stanley and sophomore Anthony Hamersky give an inside look into history that is worth acknowledging, along with… Continue reading Celebrating Newman Archives in spirit of ‘International Archives Day’ June 9
University officials announce the spring 2017 Dean’s List
Newman University officials have released the 2017 spring semester Dean’s List. A total of 426 students have met the qualifications to be recognized on the Dean’s List, validating a semester… Continue reading University officials announce the spring 2017 Dean’s List
Newman to host five different summer camps on campus
Newman University is the happy host of five different camps, from wrestling to science to theatre, for students of all ages this summer. ENVISION CAMP: The Level Up Middle School Assistive Technology… Continue reading Newman to host five different summer camps on campus
Jennifer Gantz gives inside scoop on new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Although specifics of the new building’s design are being kept on the down low, it is no secret that students, faculty and staff at Newman have much to look forward to… Continue reading Jennifer Gantz gives inside scoop on new Bishop Gerber Science Center
54 Newman graduates celebrate in Colorado Springs
The Newman University community stretches 500 miles west of the Wichita city limits to Colorado Springs, where an off-campus location is home to an extension of the Master of Social… Continue reading 54 Newman graduates celebrate in Colorado Springs
Fr. Gile in Hutchinson on May 23rd
If you haven’t heard Fr. Gile’s talk “Is Pope Francis a Liberal?”, you should make a short drive to Hutchinson where he will be speaking in the Theology on Tap series… Continue reading Fr. Gile in Hutchinson on May 23rd
Newman presents Occupational Therapy Assistant pinning ceremony
The annual Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) pinning ceremony commenced on Saturday, May 13 in the DeMattias Performance Hall, followed by a reception in the Gorges Atrium. The ceremony honored the… Continue reading Newman presents Occupational Therapy Assistant pinning ceremony
Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies honor Newman University graduates
Hundreds gathered at Central Community Church in Wichita, Kan. on Saturday, May 13 during two separate ceremonies to honor the 2017 spring graduates during this year’s commencement ceremonies.
Baccalaureate Mass 2017: Inspirational messages
The Spring 2017 Baccalaureate Mass took place at 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, in The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Wichita. The Mass drew students, parents and friends… Continue reading Baccalaureate Mass 2017: Inspirational messages
Traditional ceremony recognizes 2017 spring nursing degree graduates
Newman University honored 18 nursing degree graduates during a long-standing traditional Nurses’ Pinning ceremony on Friday, May 12. Today, the pins received by graduating nursing students represent the school where… Continue reading Traditional ceremony recognizes 2017 spring nursing degree graduates
Annual banquet honors Hispanic and Native American Scholars Program students
Newman University honored 29 students at a celebration banquet on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center to recognize the students from around Wichita who participated in the… Continue reading Annual banquet honors Hispanic and Native American Scholars Program students
Students and professors prepare for ‘Europe By Rail’
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Jill Fort, Ph.D. along with 12 Newman University students will be joining Associate Professor of History Kelly McFall, Ph.D. on his bi-annual trip to Europe this… Continue reading Students and professors prepare for ‘Europe By Rail’
Newman graduate student awarded Wichita-area scholarship
Wichita native and Newman University graduate student Rachel Greene is set to receive The League of Women Voters (LWV) Sandra Day O’Connor Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year. “I was thrilled,”… Continue reading Newman graduate student awarded Wichita-area scholarship
Senior Amanda Krook pursues passion in diagnostic medical sonography
Graduating senior Amanda Krook is using her leadership skills and personal experiences to pursue the path she is most passionate for — diagnostic medical sonography. Krook kicked off her college… Continue reading Senior Amanda Krook pursues passion in diagnostic medical sonography
Newman Theatre Club hosts 2nd Annual Maria Awards
Saturday marked the 2nd Annual Maria Awards, a ceremony that recognizes student actors, tech, and the various productions the Newman Theatre Department has presented throughout the 2016-2017 academic year. The… Continue reading Newman Theatre Club hosts 2nd Annual Maria Awards
Students present major projects at Spring 2017 Scholars Day
On May 5, more than 120 Newman University senior students showed the Newman community the best of their research, scholarly and artistic work at the Spring 2017 Scholars Day. Scholars… Continue reading Students present major projects at Spring 2017 Scholars Day
Newman University to hold Spring 2017 graduation activities May 12-13
Newman University will stage a number of events May 12 and 13 to celebrate Fall 2016, Spring 2017, and Summer 2017 Graduates. Both the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies taking place… Continue reading Newman University to hold Spring 2017 graduation activities May 12-13