Newman University has its own special connection with Scranton, Pennsylvania. It’s not the students’ love for TV’s hit show “The Office,” but Thor and Ivan Balavage, brothers on the Newman… Continue reading The Balavage brothers: Is wrestling in their DNA?
Academics
Kelly Belanger keynote to address Title IX, college athletics
Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40
Jessica (Fagherazzi) Oberwortmann ’14 has been driven to succeed her entire life, and now she is doing just that. Oberwortmann began doing marketing and branding work for friends on the… Continue reading Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40
Theatre shows to be revamped as Daniel Williams joins the team
The Newman University theatre department is happy to welcome new Technical Director and Designer Daniel Williams to their team. Williams comes to Newman with more than 30 years of professional… Continue reading Theatre shows to be revamped as Daniel Williams joins the team
Newman SGA excited for a new year
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Newman University has already begun setting goals, strategizing and planning for the new academic year. The 2018-19 SGA executive committee consists of President Marisa-Nicole… Continue reading Newman SGA excited for a new year
Free tutoring services are back and available for all students
Classes are officially back in full swing — and so are the tutoring services to help students succeed. Newman University offers its students free peer tutoring in most subjects, including… Continue reading Free tutoring services are back and available for all students
T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Cheryl Golden, Ph.D., professor of history and director of international studies at Newman University, connected with the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita for one of her Traditions and Transitions… Continue reading T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Sister Kevin tells story of stained glass in Chapel of New Covenant
“The decade of the 1990s will be remembered in our community for many things,” said 1998 Provincial Charlotte Rohrbach. “One thing will be the complete renovation of our Province Center… Continue reading Sister Kevin tells story of stained glass in Chapel of New Covenant
Newest Jets experience ‘Jet Days’ orientation
Nearly 200 new students and their families filtered into De Mattias Fine Arts Center to begin orientation on Aug. 24.
New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
Steckline Gallery at Newman University has a new director. Shannon Johnston has taken on the daily tasks of the gallery, replacing the previous director, Mary Werner. Werner, who will retire… Continue reading New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
‘Art for Lunch’ at Steckline Gallery a fun tradition
“Art for Lunch” is a tradition for Newman University’s Steckline Gallery. The event is held the Tuesday after every Final Friday show and provides the community with a chance to… Continue reading ‘Art for Lunch’ at Steckline Gallery a fun tradition
Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Renovations were last made to St. John’s Chapel at Newman University in 1994, and now — more than 20 years later — it is time for a revamp. Located at… Continue reading Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Amy Siple, associate professor of nursing, has been appointed by Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer to serve as a member of the Alzheimer’s disease Plan Working Group for the state. “Alzheimer’s and… Continue reading Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Student Ashleigh Taylor receives Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Ashleigh Taylor is entering her senior year as a recipient of the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) 2018 Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is meant to recognize students who value their… Continue reading Student Ashleigh Taylor receives Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Newman University empowers graduates to transform society, and Traditions and Transitions (T&T) is just one of the many programs helping students do so from the very start of their college… Continue reading Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Promoting Newman in Colorado Springs
Scott McIntosh, assistant professor of strategic intelligence, and Nikki Zdrojewski, graduate and adult admissions director, recently took a trip to Colorado Springs to spread the message of Newman University, largely… Continue reading Promoting Newman in Colorado Springs
Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister
Newman student Jenny Sellaro recently took her vows to join the congregation of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), in Wichita, Kansas. According to its website, the ASC… Continue reading Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister
Student’s Newman search comes full circle
Amanda Crawford first considered Newman for her higher education as a junior in high school. And then, as they say, life happened. Now, after more than 18 years after first… Continue reading Student’s Newman search comes full circle
Student spends semester in England at Newman University
With similarities in namesake, mission and academic rigor, Newman University in Wichita works closely with Newman University in Birmingham, England, to create and maintain study abroad opportunities for students between both… Continue reading Student spends semester in England at Newman University
Making a smooth transfer to Newman University
Transfer students make up approximately 46 percent of the Newman University undergraduate population students as of fall 2017. Creating a positive experience for those students is the main goal… Continue reading Making a smooth transfer to Newman University
Wearing multiple hats — dad, cop, deacon and student
“Student” is just one of many hats Fernando “Freddy” Hernandez wears.
Newman student called to priesthood
Father Nicholaus “Nic” Jurgensmeyer attended Newman University for two years — years, he said, which were life-changing. He said the initial draw to Newman was sport and religion. “Newman had the… Continue reading Newman student called to priesthood
Newman students experience ‘Reacting to the Past’ in New York City
Newman students Leanne Vastbinder and Courtney Klaus recently traveled to New York City to participate in the Reacting to the Past Eighteenth Annual Faculty Institute held at Barnard College. Reacting to… Continue reading Newman students experience ‘Reacting to the Past’ in New York City
Summer STEM program ends with a celebration banquet
The 2018 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) ended on a note of celebration Thursday, June 28, wrapping up another successful year of exploring STEM fields with high school sophomores through seniors.… Continue reading Summer STEM program ends with a celebration banquet
Alumna Rebekah Valentine lands job with lead video gaming trade publication
Alumna Rebekah Valentine has found a way to make a living by combining two of her loves — video gaming and writing. In May, Valentine landed a job with GamesIndustry.biz, the… Continue reading Alumna Rebekah Valentine lands job with lead video gaming trade publication
Koch visits Newman during annual STEM camp
As part of the Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP), 16 students conducted experiments with scientists from Koch Industries on Thursday, June 21. The experiments ranged from chromatography to using lycopodium… Continue reading Koch visits Newman during annual STEM camp
Institutional Research is a resource built to benefit faculty and staff
Most, if not all, universities participate in institutional research — a practice which involves collecting and reporting information to government bodies, the public and various college guide publishers. With all… Continue reading Institutional Research is a resource built to benefit faculty and staff
Bachelor of Social Work program to officially start fall 2019
Newman University is adding a program to its more than 70 degrees — a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW).
Newman graduate Rachel Adducci headed to New York
At the start of her senior year, alumna Rachel Adducci “freaked out” because she had no idea what she wanted to do after graduation. One year later, she has been… Continue reading Newman graduate Rachel Adducci headed to New York
13 seminarians take intensive summer Spanish program at Newman
A total of 13 seminarians from Wichita and surrounding states are taking an intensive Spanish program at Newman University this summer. The program is an intensive Spanish immersion comprising two… Continue reading 13 seminarians take intensive summer Spanish program at Newman
Incoming freshman is nearly finished writing his first novel
Incoming freshman Matthew Clark has plans to become a research oncologist, but first, he’s focusing on his other passion — English. He hopes to have his very first book off to… Continue reading Incoming freshman is nearly finished writing his first novel
Three ‘Young Achievers’ to attend Newman in the fall
Three brand new Jets were recognized in the Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) as 2018 Young Achievers due to their high level of involvement in and outside of their high school… Continue reading Three ‘Young Achievers’ to attend Newman in the fall
Five recent Newman graduates kickstart their careers
After years of shuffling around textbooks, completing group projects and pulling all-nighters to finish research papers that should have been done long ago, the hard work of earning a college… Continue reading Five recent Newman graduates kickstart their careers
Spring 2018 Dean’s List recognizes student achievement
Newman University officials have released the 2018 spring semester Dean’s List.
Summer camp season is here
While Newman students generally vacate campus during the summer, students ranging from kindergarten to college enjoy summer camps of all varieties on campus. Camps for sports, music and academics are… Continue reading Summer camp season is here
A sneak peak at the 2018 Investigative Summer STEM Program
School may officially be out for the summer, but Newman University is continuing to provide an educational and enriching experience to young students from around the United States. Beginning June… Continue reading A sneak peak at the 2018 Investigative Summer STEM Program
Alumnus assigned as Bishop Carroll chaplain
Alumnus Father Ed Herzog ’10, ’11, will fill the position of associate chaplain at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School (BCCHS) and parochial vicar at Christ the King Parish in Wichita,… Continue reading Alumnus assigned as Bishop Carroll chaplain
Graduates reflect on commencement day
Part of the Newman University mission statement is to “empower graduates to transform society.” According to these graduates, the programs and opportunities provided by Newman do not disappoint in doing… Continue reading Graduates reflect on commencement day
Biology student takes part in study that raises patient compliance
Newman junior Marilyn Nguyen, a biology major, recently participated in a research study that was presented at two different forums — one at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference… Continue reading Biology student takes part in study that raises patient compliance
Wichita Diocese hires Newman alumna as superintendent
Newman University alumna Janet Eaton was chosen as the new superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wichita.