High schoolers launched into a weeklong scientific adventure during Newman University’s ISSP (Investigative Summer STEM Program) June 8-13.
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Graduates Erika and Isaac Iseman find love, lifelong callings at Newman
Married couple Erika and Isaac Iseman crossed the commencement stage in May as 2025 Newman University graduates.
Twin graduates follow in father’s footsteps with nurse anesthesia careers
Twins Blake and Lucas Rawls earned their Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) degrees from Newman, following their father’s footsteps.
Teagan Scherer receives full-tuition St. Newman Scholarship
Teagan Scherer, a 2025 graduate from Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, is one of five St. Newman Scholarship recipients.
From Nashville stage to X-rays: Meet Bethany Pope ’25
Bethany Pope ’25 went from being a singer in Nashville to one of Newman University’s 2025 radiologic technology graduates.
Meet the 2025 Harvey J. Ablah Award winner: Corbin Molina
Corbin Molina received the 2025 Harvey J. Ablah Award during Newman University’s commencement ceremony on May 17.
Rad tech, sonography and nursing graduates celebrated with pinning ceremony
Supporters filled all seats of the Newman Performance Hall during the School of Healthcare Professions pinning ceremony for 2025 graduates.
Benjamin Garcia ’25 — ‘Newman has renewed my hope for society’
Disabled veteran Benjamin Garcia flourished in Newman University’s radiologic technology program and is set to graduate on May 17.
Newman senior Isabella Torres awarded prestigious Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship
Newman University senior Isabella Torres has been named a 2025 recipient of the Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship.
Seniors reflect on research, growth during Scholars Day
As semester-long classes come to a close and finals week approaches, many students of the class of 2025 checked off yet another “to-do” item, Scholars Day.
Professor Bell creates interactive Mars exploration curriculum
Newman professor Tomoko Bell created an interactive textbook on migrating to Mars — and it all began with her research of caves.
Alumna tackles Parkinson’s disease through nonprofit businesses
Newman University graduate Shana Gatschet ’98 serves as an occupational therapist on a mission to empower patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Newman to organize iGEM team for worldwide competition
On March 25, students and faculty will discuss forming an International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team at Newman University.
Student Landon Roy’s journey in music and medicine
Second-year Newman University student Landon Roy is a young man of many interests, including music, medicine and more.
Applications open for 2025 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)
Newman University is now accepting applications for the summer 2025 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP).
Honors students explore ‘City of Fountains’ at national conference
Newman sophomores Joe Davis and Max Masem attended the National Collegiate Honors Council.
Celebrating fall 2024 respiratory care, nursing graduates
Nearly 400 guests packed the DeMattias Performance Hall for the fall 2024 nursing and respiratory care pinning ceremony on December 6 at Newman University.
Nursing student starts her own embroidery business
Along with being an artist, an athlete, a student and future nurse, Newman junior Lucy Cheatum is an entrepreneur of her embroidery business.
Newman’s spring STEM program free to high schoolers
The Newman STEM Exploration Program is back for another exciting semester and is free to participants who apply and are accepted.
Student highlight video: Meet Colby Schreiner
Junior Colby Schreiner, a nursing major at Newman University, shares fun facts, his love for Newman and the mentors he’s found along the way.
Turning grief into purpose: Lucy Mwangi is a future physician
Newman graduate Lucy Mwangi ’23 aspires to become the best physician she can be and carries her mother’s memory with her every day.
Experience as primary caretaker leads graduate to career in medicine
For 2023 Newman biology graduate Kamren Hall, his path to becoming a physician has been a winding one.
Newman nursing graduate Allena Kates ready to make a difference
For nursing grad Allena Kates ’24, transferring to Newman was a life-changer that helped her become a compassionate health care professional.
Newman’s director of nursing brings goals to growing program
Newman Director of Nursing Ashton Clarkson ‘09 has always had an interest in helping others in the nursing profession.
Miss Kansas Alexis Smith featured on ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast
Royalty graced “The Newman Bond” podcast when Newman nursing alumna and 2024 Miss Kansas Alexis Smith ’23 was featured July 16.
Overcoming oceans: Sophia Kassita’s Newman nursing journey
For Newman University graduate Sophia Kassita ‘24, attending Newman University’s nursing school was a transatlantic journey.
A look back at the 2024 Investigative Summer STEM Program
Newman University held its 2024 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP).
Emma Lintecum earns full-tuition St. Newman Scholarship
Emma Lintecum of Raymore, Missouri, is the most recent recipient of the Saint John Henry Newman Scholarship.
Kelly Lotsu-Morgan receives St. Newman Scholarship
Kelly Lotsu-Morgan has been selected as one of five incoming Newman University students to earn the St. John Henry Newman Scholarship.
Nursing professor retires after 30+ years at Newman
Associate Professor of Nursing Debbie Strickert retired on a high note with more than 30 years as a Newman University faculty member.
Newman graduate wins $32k to field gap in health care
At the Shocker New Venture Competition, Newman graduate Nick Vasilescu ’23 took home a first-place win of $25,000 for his product, Testkey.
Making the most of the ‘little while’: Wisdom from Newman’s 2024 Baccalaureate Mass
Newman University’s 2024 Baccalaureate Mass provided inspirational reminders about making a positive impact during our time on Earth.
Once students, now nurses: 2024 pinning ceremony
Seventeen Newman graduates received their ceremonial nursing pins Thursday, May 9, marking the transition from student to professional nurse.
Non-medical skills that could save (or start) your medical career
Newman alumna Jaimie Fager ’14 presented invaluable advice to students about non-medical skills necessary for a medical career.
Nursing students surprised with scholarships from veterans
Newman nursing students Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo and Brandon Welch received far more than just a glazed donut during Jet Friday on April 5.
Biology professor probes question of life beyond Earth with NASA
The answer to the age-old question, “is there life on other planets?” now involves one of Newman’s biology professors.
Med school bound: Nicole Romero’s Newman journey
Nicole Romero, a 2023 graduate of Newman University, was recently accepted into the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Newman receives $1.2 million for southwest Kansas partnerships
Newman University has been awarded a $1.2 million grant to help fund the launch of its Higher Education Access for Western Kansas Initiative.
‘Yes, go to Newman’: Jami Turnquist’s student experience
After taking pre-dental courses at Newman University, student Jami Turnquist was accepted into dental school in Kansas City.
Chemistry students present research on arsenic detection in well water
Five Newman students and recent graduates recently presented on arsenic detection in well water at the American Chemical Society conference.