35th year of Newman Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) a success

Participants of the 2025 ISSP at Newman University gained a variety of hands-on research experiences during the weeklong camp.

High schoolers launched into a weeklong scientific adventure during Newman University’s ISSP (Investigative Summer STEM Program) June 8-13.

Graduates Erika and Isaac Iseman find love, lifelong callings at Newman

Isaac and Erika Iseman on Newman University commencement day

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

(From left to right) Blake, Robert and Lucas Rawls work together as doctors of nurse anesthesia.

Twins Blake and Lucas Rawls earned their Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) degrees from Newman, following their father’s footsteps.

Rad tech, sonography and nursing graduates celebrated with pinning ceremony

Tyrell places a stole on the shoulders of a 2025 graduate

Supporters filled all seats of the Newman Performance Hall during the School of Healthcare Professions pinning ceremony for 2025 graduates.

Seniors reflect on research, growth during Scholars Day

Students present "The role of AI in education" during Scholars Day at Newman University

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

Image Credit: Astrogeology Science Center, USGS, 2019

Newman professor Tomoko Bell created an interactive textbook on migrating to Mars — and it all began with her research of caves.

Applications open for 2025 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)

Professor Tomoko Bell, Ph.D. (left) works one-on-one with a student during the Investigative Summer STEM Program at Newman University.

Newman University is now accepting applications for the summer 2025 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP).

Celebrating fall 2024 respiratory care, nursing graduates

Tyrell congratulates nursing graduate Ashliegh Tarver as she crosses the stage.

Nearly 400 guests packed the DeMattias Performance Hall for the fall 2024 nursing and respiratory care pinning ceremony on December 6 at Newman University.

Newman’s spring STEM program free to high schoolers

Newman professor Tomoko Bell teaches high school students of NSEP in the Bishop Gerber Science Center.

The Newman STEM Exploration Program is back for another exciting semester and is free to participants who apply and are accepted. 

Turning grief into purpose: Lucy Mwangi is a future physician

(From left to right) Mwangi's mother, brother, Mwangi and father attend her graduation from Newman University in 2023.

Newman graduate Lucy Mwangi ’23 aspires to become the best physician she can be and carries her mother’s memory with her every day.

Miss Kansas Alexis Smith featured on ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast

Miss Kansas Alexis Smith holds her puppet, Aliyah, as she demonstrates her ventriloquism talent.

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

Sophia Kassita wears her scrubs, gloves and stethoscope in a Newman nursing classroom. Photo courtesy of JCBPix Photography.

For Newman University graduate Sophia Kassita ‘24, attending Newman University’s nursing school was a transatlantic journey. 

Nursing professor retires after 30+ years at Newman

Strickert receives flowers from the graduating Newman University class of 2024.

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

Vasilescu holds up his first-place win of $25,000 in the form of a giant check.

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

Newman University nursing class of 2024

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

Jaimie Fager, MD, shares "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

Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo and Brandon Welch accept a scholarship check from veteran Fred Howard on behalf of the 40&8 Military Honor Society.

Newman nursing students Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo and Brandon Welch received far more than just a glazed donut during Jet Friday on April 5.

Newman receives $1.2 million for southwest Kansas partnerships

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran talks with GCCC President Ryan Ruda and Jessica Bird while Alden Stout discusses Newman's SW Kansas partnership with a reporter.

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

Jami Turnquist stands in front of the Newman University sign on campus.

After taking pre-dental courses at Newman University, student Jami Turnquist was accepted into dental school in Kansas City.