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Science & Health

Newman University and Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine announce partnership

(From left to right) Newman University President Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., MPH, and President of Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Tiffany Masson, Psy.D., sign off on the partnership between Newman and KansasCOM March 20.

In response to the severe physician shortage in Kansas, Newman University and Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) announced an admissions partnership agreement March 20.

Published March 20, 2023
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health

Newman to host ‘Converging Roads’ medical ethics conference April 22

Converging Roads medical ethics conference at Newman University, April 22, 2023.

Newman University, in collaboration with The Gerber Institute, will host the conference “Converging Roads: Health Care & Human Dignity” on Saturday, April 22.

Published March 13, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Alumnus Todd Martz making waves at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Todd Martz (Courtesy photo)

Todd Martz stumbled into the field of chemical oceanography as a graduate student in the University of Montana’s chemistry department, where he studied chemical sensor instrumentation that was being developed… Continue reading Alumnus Todd Martz making waves at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Published March 6, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Sonography graduate opens 3D ultrasound business

5D ultrasound image of a baby at Glimpse of Love
5D ultrasound image from Glimpse of Love

Arunie Siyavong ’20 opened a 3D/4D and 5D ultrasound studio called Glimpse of Love

Published February 22, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Student Lauren Esfeld heading to Oregon for optometry school

Lauren Esfeld stands in front of a mural that reads "Oregon is Magic" (Courtesy photo)

After graduation, senior Lauren Esfeld will attend the Pacific University College of Optometry.

Published February 8, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Aliyah Good finishes nursing degree with newborn

Aliyah Good '22 nursing graduate, holds her newborn at the nurse pinning ceremony.
Aliyah Good '22 nursing graduate, holds her newborn at the nurse pinning ceremony.

Aliyah Good ’22 juggled nursing school, pregnancy and a newborn while attending Newman University.

Published January 5, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

A care-filled practice: nursing student pursues dream at Newman

Emily Gonzales-Bautista

Emily Gonzales-Bautista, a fourth-year nursing student at Newman University, hopes to transform society for the better with every patient she serves.

Published January 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Nursing graduate to begin career as postpartum nurse

Rebecca Hageman

Rebecca Hageman, a December 2022 graduate of Newman University, is ready for her next chapter.

Published December 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

From student to nurse: Fall 2022 pinning ceremony

Newman University student earns her nurse pin at the fall 2022 ceremony.

Eighteen nursing graduates, along with their family and close friends, gathered for the spring nursing pinning ceremony December 9, in Newman University’s De Mattias Performance Hall.

Published December 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman student has 10-year connection with ASC sisters

Alpha Magafu

This marks junior Alpha Magafu’s tenth year of education from the ASC sisters — first in high school in Tanzania, and now at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.

Published November 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Celebrating 5 years of education in the Bishop Gerber Science Center

Bishop Gerber Science Center open house

On Nov. 17, Newman University donors, alumni, faculty, staff and current students gathered to celebrate the first five years of the state-of-the-art Bishop Gerber Science Center on campus during an open house event.

Published November 18, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman senior Alexis Smith crowned Miss Wichita

Alexis Smith - Miss Wichita

Not only is Alexis Smith a senior at Newman University, she’s also Miss Wichita 2023.

Published November 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Video: Native American Heritage Month with Kaelyn Johnson

Kaelyn Johnson, Newman University student

Watch the video as Kaelyn Johnson shares her Native American heritage and family traditions, favorite foods, the vibrancy of the culture, and what it means to be a student at Newman.

Published November 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Arts & Humanities, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman pharmacy students soar into the real world

Sarra Gutknecht

Newman University’s pre-pharmacy program is designed to help students build a foundation for future success in the world of pharmacy, and these two members of the Newman community exemplify just that.

Published November 1, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Alumna pursues NIH infectious diseases fellowship

Jessica Bass

Newman University alumna Jessica Bass is the first Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine to be selected for an NIH fellowship in infectious disease.

Published October 19, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Newman Medical Professionals Club to host blood drive on Halloween

Newman University Red Cross Blood Drive

Faculty and students of the Newman University Medical Professionals Club are inviting the community to campus for a Red Cross blood drive Monday, October 31.

Published October 13, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Student’s epilepsy experiences fuel passion for pediatric neurology

Shelby Bussman (front center) hosts a Walk for Epilepsy with her Derby community. (Courtesy photo)

First-year Newman student Shelby Bussman spent her senior year at Derby High School bringing awareness to a disorder that she has a personal experience with: epilepsy.

Published October 5, 2022
Categorized as News, Science & Health, Service

Newman offers free STEM Exploration Program for high schoolers

Students conduct science experiments alongside qualified Newman University faculty members.

Thanks to a generous grant from Evergy, the 2023 Newman STEM Exploration Program (NSEP) is free to participants who apply and are accepted.

Published October 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Newman student earns Kansas Independent College Foundation scholarship

Tiffany Huynh
Tiffany Huynh

A group photo of students at the Mid-Autumn Moonfestival event, co-hosted by Asian Student Association and the Multicultural Leadership Organization at Newman University. (Courtesy photo)

Published September 29, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Get to know Newman’s newest science experts

microscope

Newman University is known for its top-notch programs in the fields of science and health, and is thrilled to welcome new faculty members to its newly named School of Healthcare Professions.

Published September 22, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Newman alumna recognized for military service

Paige Puryear

CPT Paige Puryear ‘16 was recently recognized during the Armed Forces CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) Appreciation Month.

Published August 25, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Video recap: 2022 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)

High school students partake in hands-on experiments during the Investigative Summer STEM Program

Seventeen high school students dedicated a week of summer to partake in the Newman Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) June 20-24.

Published July 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Sonography student takes things one day at a time

Stephanie Waltermire, sonography student at Newman University

Stephanie Waltermire, a Newman sonography student, did what not a lot of people can lay claim to: she graduated high school at the age of 16.

Published June 23, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Non-academic stoles allow graduates to reflect on time at Newman

The three non-academic Newman University stoles for graduates celebrate student's dedication to athletics, diversity and inclusion as well as student involvement.

The three non-academic Newman stoles for graduates celebrate dedication to athletics, diversity and inclusion as well as student involvement.

Published May 24, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Business, Communication, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman senior wins Miss Vietnam Wichita pageant

Michelle Tong
Michelle Tong, courtesy photo Miss Vietnam Wichita

When senior Michelle Tong competes in the Miss Vietnam Wichita pageant this June, it will be the culmination of an incredible experience.

Published May 12, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Spring nursing graduates receive ceremonial pins

2022 graduating nursing class

Twenty-two nursing graduates, along with their family and close friends, gathered for the spring nursing pinning ceremony Thursday, May 5.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Overcoming tragic obstacles inspires hope for nursing student Teresa Bush

Teresa Bush

Despite heartbreaking family tragedies, Newman University nursing student Teresa Bush believes that God has placed her in the nursing field for a specific purpose.

Published May 5, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Faith, News, Science & Health, Student Life

OTA student Emily Smith juggles numerous plates

OTA student Emily Smith

Student Emily Smith shares a student perspective of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and life on the Newman Cheer and Dance Team.

Published April 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Outstanding students honored with 2022 Academic Awards

The 2022 Academic Awards recognized several outstanding students of Newman University April 6 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Business, Communication, Education, Events, Religion & Philosophy, Science & Health, Social Work, Sports Communication, Student Life, Theology

Veterinary experience comes full circle

Kara Parsons

2019 Newman alumna Dr. Kara (Simon) Parsons shares her Newman experience and a look at life in the veterinary field.

Published April 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Applications open for 2022 Investigative Summer STEM Program

ISSP campers experiment in the labs at Newman University

Newman University is now accepting applications for the summer 2022 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP).

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health

Alumnus Cliff Kissling enters little-known field of medicine

Cliff Kissling

Newman alumnus Cliff Kissling is completing his residency in a little-known field of medicine — physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R).

Published March 24, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Alumnus Donald Bittner, M.D., provides training to health care workers in Ukraine

Captain Donald Bittner, M.D. '77 interviewed with ABC News 7 about the 2-hour training he provided healthcare workers in Ukraine.

As the horrific war rages in Ukraine, Newman alumnus Captain Donald Bittner, MD ‘77 is serving as an on-call adviser to more than 70 Ukrainian doctors.

Published March 24, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, News, Science & Health, Service

A great day for giving: 2022 Giving Day

Giving Day

For 24 hours, community members and supporters from around the globe rallied together to raise money during Newman Giving Day on March 1.

Published March 2, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Education, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Religion & Philosophy, Science & Health, Social Work, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Passion for sonography born from work with submarines

Rachelle Teare

Although Rachelle Teare’s upbringing brought a number of hardships, it also set her on a path to finding the career she loves: sonography.

Published March 1, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Nursing student Priscilla Bianchini realizes her call to health care

Priscilla Bianchini

After changing career paths, Priscilla Bianchini, an international nursing student from Brazil, is following her passion for helping others.

Published February 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Science & Health, Student Life

A tough road leads alumna Taylor Spencer on promising career path

Taylor Spencer

After five years of exceptional life challenges, Newman biology alumna Taylor Spencer ‘20 is building a brighter future for herself and her son — starting with medical school on the Caribbean island of Barbados.

Published February 3, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, News, Science & Health

Christmas video: The Story of Henry the Elf

Christmas video: The Story of Henry the Elf

The 2021 Newman Christmas video features President Kathleen Jagger who tells the story of a young college elf named Henry.

Published December 14, 2021
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Education, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Fall nursing graduates celebrated with pinning ceremony

Newman Nurse Pinning

Twenty-one nursing graduates, their family members and close friends gathered for the fall nurse pinning ceremony on Friday, December 10 at Newman University.

Published December 13, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Couple pursues nursing education together at Newman

Students Edgar Lumbreras and Kaylee Haught will both receive their bachelor’s degree in nursing this December.

Published December 7, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Science & Health, Student Life

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