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Science & Health

Meet Newman’s new Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice faculty

Students of Newman University's Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program
Students of Newman University's Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program

This past May, the first cohort of Newman University’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program began their studies. 

Published August 22, 2023
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Graduate Averie Ashley prepares for career of service

Averie Ashley, Newman University graduate

Graduate Averie Ashley ’22 is taking what she learned at Newman and applying it to her next step at the UAG School of Medicine in Mexico.

Published July 17, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Student Kaylie Kovach receives KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship

Kaylie Kovach, Newman University (Courtesy photo)

Kaylie Kovach, a rising senior at Newman University, is a 2023 recipient of the KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship.

Published July 5, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Alumna Camden Hoover earns prestigious research fellowship with NIH

Camden Hoover conducts research in a lab at Notre Dame (Courtesy photo)
Camden Hoover conducts research in a lab at Notre Dame (Courtesy photo)

Scientist Camden Hoover ‘18 recently earned a highly competitive fellowship from the National Institutes of Health for her investigative work on the role of glial cells in the nervous system.

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

One of five St. Newman scholarships goes to Grecia Nunez-Palomares

St. Newman scholar Grecia Nunez-Palomares (Courtesy photo)
St. Newman scholar Grecia Nunez-Palomares (Courtesy photo)

Grecia Nunez-Palomaresis one of five high school seniors to earn Newman University’s most prestigious scholarship, the St. Newman Scholarship, which offers full tuition renewable for four years.  

Published June 15, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Maya Watkins earns St. Newman Scholarship

St. Newman scholar Maya Watkins (Courtesy photo)
St. Newman scholar Maya Watkins (Courtesy photo)

Maya Watkins is one of five students who received the 2023 full-tuition St. Newman scholarship.

Published June 15, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Students reflect on Investigative Summer STEM Program: ‘I love it’

A student of the 2023 ISSP camp reacts to an exciting lab experiment.
A student of the 2023 ISSP camp reacts to an exciting lab experiment.

The 2023 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) boasted the largest attendance in program history, with 30 high schoolers participating in the overnight camp at Newman University.

Published June 15, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Emily Hua earns degree after moving to the U.S. alone

Hy Emily Hua on Newman graduation day.
Hy Emily Hua on Newman graduation day.

Hy “Emily” Hua came to the United States from Vietnam at the age of 16 — alone — to pursue her education.

Published June 7, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Five 2023 graduates soar into new chapters

Newman University graduates of the class of 2023
Newman University graduates of the class of 2023

Since May’s graduation ceremony, several Newman University 2023 graduates have begun an exciting new chapter of their lives — everything from jobs and travel plans to continuing their education.

Published June 7, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Business, Education, News, Science & Health, Social Work

Newman professor presents two-part series on science and miracles

Ryan Huschka, associate professor of chemistry at Newman University
Ryan Huschka, associate professor of chemistry at Newman University

Through a two-part series, Newman professor Ryan Huschka presented an exploration of the interplay between science and faith for guests of the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.

Published June 1, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Faith, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Theology

OTA graduate Skylar Jorgenson draws from personal experience 

Newman University President Kathleen Jagger and 2023 graduate Skylar Jorgenson.
Newman University President Kathleen Jagger and 2023 graduate Skylar Jorgenson.

The journey to college graduation wasn’t an easy one for Skylar Jorgenson. 

Published May 24, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Newman pre-med student graduates in three years

Newman University biology graduate Luke Sanders '23 walks the stage at Newman commencement May 12.
Newman University biology graduate Luke Sanders '23 walks the stage at Newman commencement May 12.

Ever since middle school Luke Sanders, a recent Newman biology graduate, has dreamt of being a surgeon.

Published May 19, 2023
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Science & Health, Student Life

Graduate Talia Powers receives 2023 Leona J. Ablah Award

Talia Powers received the 2023 Leona J. Ablah Award at Newman University commencement.
Talia Powers received the 2023 Leona J. Ablah Award at Newman University commencement.

Talia Powers is the recipient of the 2023 Newman University Ablah Award.

Published May 17, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Newman celebrates 2023 nursing grads with pinning ceremony

Newman University Nursing class of 2023
Newman University Nursing class of 2023

Graduates of 2023 received their ceremonial nursing pins Thursday, May 9, marking the transition from student to professional nurse.

Published May 11, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Podcast: Tomoko Bell shares coral research

Dr. Tomoko Bell talks biology on The Newman Bond podcast.
Dr. Tomoko Bell talks biology on an episode of The Newman Bond podcast.

On a recent episode of “The Newman Bond” podcast, Tomoko Bell, assistant professor of biology at Newman University, discussed her passion for research and teaching. 

Published May 10, 2023
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Alumna Lovella Kelley receives Beata Netemeyer Service Award

President Kathleen Jagger awards alumna Lovella Kelley '91.
President Kathleen Jagger awards alumna Lovella Kelley '91.

Lovella Kelley ’91 was recently presented with Newman University’s Beata Netemeyer Service Award.

Published May 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Science & Health, Service

Nursing grad works in burn ICU unit at The University of Kansas Hospital

Intensive care unit room at a hospital

Bridget Jorgensen has had an interest in the field of medicine ever since she can remember. 

Published April 21, 2023
Categorized as Alumni, News, Science & Health

Alumna named pastoral care director at St. Bernards Medical Center

Megan Mayeux '18, '20 is the first layperson to be hired as the director of pastoral care at St. Bernards Medical Center. (Courtesy photo)
Megan Mayeux '18, '20 is the first layperson to be hired as the director of pastoral care at St. Bernards Medical Center. (Courtesy photo)

Megan Mayeux ’18, ’20 was hired as the first lay director of pastoral care at Saint Bernards Medical Center in Arkansas.

Published April 12, 2023
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Faith, News, Science & Health, Theology

Newman announces new graduate biomedical science degree

Newman University student conducts research in the Bishop Gerber Science Center.
Newman University student conducts research in the Bishop Gerber Science Center.

Newman University officials have announced a new undergraduate degree in biomedical science.

Published April 6, 2023
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Alumna is medical director for Iowa vet hospital

Erin Schmidt

Erin Schmidt ’13 used her biochemistry degree to pursue a career in the veterinary field.

Published April 4, 2023
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Applications open for 2023 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)

Students conduct research during the Investigative Summer STEM Program at Newman University

Newman University is now accepting applications for the summer 2023 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP).

Published March 30, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, 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

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