First-year students Ashley Ibarra and Kassandra Martinez have been best friends since attending Payne Elementary School in Wichita.
Science & Health
Ahead of the med school game: Alex DeHoet
Alex DeHoet is one of two Newman students to receive early admittance to the University of Kansas School of Medicine beginning mid-July.
Joshua Dessenberger earns early admission to medical school
When Dessenberger opened the email that stated he received early admittance to the University of Kansas School of Medicine, he was brought to tears.
Newman hosts annual blood drive Oct. 30
Newman University invites the public and campus community to participate in an American Red Cross blood drive 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Biochemistry student completes internship with BG Products
Hope Strickbine’s first exposure to BG Products, a Wichita-based company that manufactures automotive products like cleaners and specialty lubricants, was during her senior year of high school.
Student Annette Castillo-Lopez pursues nursing degree
Education is a family affair for Annette Castillo-Lopez, her aunt, Alondra Lopez-Gomez (who’s the same age as her), and her mom, Edith Castillo, all of whom graduated from Butler Community College at the same time.
Meet Newman’s new Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice faculty
This past May, the first cohort of Newman University’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program began their studies.
Graduate Averie Ashley prepares for career of service
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.
Student Kaylie Kovach receives KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship
Kaylie Kovach, a rising senior at Newman University, is a 2023 recipient of the KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship.
Alumna Camden Hoover earns prestigious research fellowship with NIH
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.
One of five St. Newman scholarships goes to Grecia Nunez-Palomares
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.
Maya Watkins earns St. Newman Scholarship
Maya Watkins is one of five students who received the 2023 full-tuition St. Newman scholarship.
Students reflect on Investigative Summer STEM Program: ‘I love it’
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.
Emily Hua earns degree after moving to the U.S. alone
Hy “Emily” Hua came to the United States from Vietnam at the age of 16 — alone — to pursue her education.
Five 2023 graduates soar into new chapters
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.
Newman professor presents two-part series on science and miracles
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.
OTA graduate Skylar Jorgenson draws from personal experience
The journey to college graduation wasn’t an easy one for Skylar Jorgenson.
Newman pre-med student graduates in three years
Ever since middle school Luke Sanders, a recent Newman biology graduate, has dreamt of being a surgeon.
Graduate Talia Powers receives 2023 Leona J. Ablah Award
Talia Powers is the recipient of the 2023 Newman University Ablah Award.
Newman celebrates 2023 nursing grads with pinning ceremony
Graduates of 2023 received their ceremonial nursing pins Thursday, May 9, marking the transition from student to professional nurse.
Podcast: Tomoko Bell shares coral research
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.
Alumna Lovella Kelley receives Beata Netemeyer Service Award
Lovella Kelley ’91 was recently presented with Newman University’s Beata Netemeyer Service Award.
Nursing grad works in burn ICU unit at The University of Kansas Hospital
Bridget Jorgensen has had an interest in the field of medicine ever since she can remember.
Alumna named pastoral care director at St. Bernards Medical Center
Megan Mayeux ’18, ’20 was hired as the first lay director of pastoral care at Saint Bernards Medical Center in Arkansas.
Newman announces new graduate biomedical science degree
Newman University officials have announced a new undergraduate degree in biomedical science.
Alumna is medical director for Iowa vet hospital
Erin Schmidt ’13 used her biochemistry degree to pursue a career in the veterinary field.
Applications open for 2023 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)
Newman University is now accepting applications for the summer 2023 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP).
Newman University and Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine announce partnership
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.
Newman to host ‘Converging Roads’ medical ethics conference April 22
Newman University, in collaboration with The Gerber Institute, will host the conference “Converging Roads: Health Care & Human Dignity” on Saturday, April 22.
Alumnus Todd Martz making waves at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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
Sonography graduate opens 3D ultrasound business
Arunie Siyavong ’20 opened a 3D/4D and 5D ultrasound studio called Glimpse of Love
Student Lauren Esfeld heading to Oregon for optometry school
After graduation, senior Lauren Esfeld will attend the Pacific University College of Optometry.
Aliyah Good finishes nursing degree with newborn
Aliyah Good ’22 juggled nursing school, pregnancy and a newborn while attending Newman University.
A care-filled practice: nursing student pursues dream at Newman
Emily Gonzales-Bautista, a fourth-year nursing student at Newman University, hopes to transform society for the better with every patient she serves.
Nursing graduate to begin career as postpartum nurse
Rebecca Hageman, a December 2022 graduate of Newman University, is ready for her next chapter.
From student to nurse: Fall 2022 pinning 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.
Newman student has 10-year connection with ASC sisters
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.
Celebrating 5 years of education in the Bishop Gerber Science Center
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.
Newman senior Alexis Smith crowned Miss Wichita
Not only is Alexis Smith a senior at Newman University, she’s also Miss Wichita 2023.
Video: Native American Heritage Month with Kaelyn Johnson
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.