Through hard work and determination, senior Thor Balavage has been able to pin down the responsibilities of being a nursing student, a student-athlete as a wrestler and a resident assistant.… Continue reading Newman wrestler reflects on juggling college and type 1 diabetes
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From Newman student to doctor of pharmacy
Kristen Machacek knew she wanted to pursue a doctor of pharmacy degree before she ever started college. Her curiosity and interest in the health care field was triggered when she… Continue reading From Newman student to doctor of pharmacy
Newman spring STEM program celebrates students
Each spring, Newman University hosts its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Exploration Program, sponsored by BNSF Railway. This program is designed to help high school students, freshmen through seniors,… Continue reading Newman spring STEM program celebrates students
OTA class uses 3D printer to create projects
The Occupational Therapy Assistant class (OTA) got creative with the 3D printer on campus.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony celebrates fall 2019 candidates
Veteran seeks degree to pay it forward
Ismael Alvarez knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a soldier. He was in the second grade when he attended his sister’s Army basic training graduation… Continue reading Veteran seeks degree to pay it forward
Annual blood drive exceeds expectations
The radiologic technology department held its annual blood drive Oct. 22 with a goal of collecting 43 pints of blood. That goal was exceeded by more than 20 pints with… Continue reading Annual blood drive exceeds expectations
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Looking back on ISSP 2019
Each year, Newman University hosts the Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP). The camp allows high school students a chance to experience an immersive college experience, living in residence halls and… Continue reading Looking back on ISSP 2019
Newman to host ISSP camp for future STEM majors
Above photo: Students attending the 2018 ISSP pose for a photo in the Bishop Gerber Science Center. Summer may be here, but for some high school students, learning is still calling their name. From June 17 through 27, Newman University will be holding the Investigative Summer… Continue reading Newman to host ISSP camp for future STEM majors
OTA candidates celebrate during pinning ceremony
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) candidates celebrated during a traditional pinning ceremony Saturday, May 11, 2019. The ceremony dates back to the 1860s with Florence Nightingale awarding medals to her brightest… Continue reading OTA candidates celebrate during pinning ceremony
Megan Cook receives Faculty Teaching Excellence award
Each spring, Newman University students can nominate a full-time professor for the Faculty Teaching Excellence award. This year, the award was given to Megan Cook, DNAP, MSNA, assistant director, clinical… Continue reading Megan Cook receives Faculty Teaching Excellence award
Nursing degree candidates attend ceremonial pinning
Newman University recognized 24 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during the spring 2019 Nursing Pinning Ceremony held May 10 in De Mattias Performance Hall. The traditional… Continue reading Nursing degree candidates attend ceremonial pinning
Students create experiments from scratch in CMB lab
Students enrolled in the cellular and molecular biology (CMB) lab this semester may have been expecting to work with cells — but instead, they got to work with worms. Assistant… Continue reading Students create experiments from scratch in CMB lab
Hard work pays off at Scholars Day
At the end of each semester as part of Scholars Day, upperclassmen can present original research as a capstone project for their degree either in the form of a slideshow… Continue reading Hard work pays off at Scholars Day
Students, staff and faculty celebrated at Honors and Academic Awards Banquet
The Honors and Academic Awards Banquet was held on Wednesday, April 17. More than 50 students, faculty and staff were recognized for their academic achievements and involvement throughout the year.… Continue reading Students, staff and faculty celebrated at Honors and Academic Awards Banquet
Chemistry club hosts day of science fun for Belle Plaine second-graders
The second-grade class from Belle Plaine Elementary in Kansas came to Newman University for hands-on science activities April 15. When Brandi Boese, a Newman alumna and one of the school’s… Continue reading Chemistry club hosts day of science fun for Belle Plaine second-graders
Cadaver lab is important training tool
Cadaver labs are a rare find in Kansas. Newman University boasts one of only two in Wichita and one of the only cadaver labs in Kansas’ private schools. The Bishop… Continue reading Cadaver lab is important training tool
Augusta High School student awarded Cardinal Newman Scholarship
Presley Williams of Augusta High School in Augusta, Kansas, was one of five high school seniors recently awarded the Cardinal Newman Scholarship, Newman University’s highest and most prestigious financial award… Continue reading Augusta High School student awarded Cardinal Newman Scholarship
Lab coat ceremony celebrates student mentors
Graduate Jared Smarsh belongs to a family of Newman nurses
Newman student Jared Smarsh recently joined more than one member of his family as a Newman University nursing program alumni this fall. Smarsh, who began his college education at Fort… Continue reading Graduate Jared Smarsh belongs to a family of Newman nurses
Fall pinning ceremony recognizes nursing degree candidates
Newman University recognized 15 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during the fall 2018 Nursing Pinning Ceremony. The ceremony was held Dec. 14 in the De Mattias… Continue reading Fall pinning ceremony recognizes nursing degree candidates
Sonography students at Newman are a step ahead
The Newman University diagnostic medical sonography program is unique in many respects. The program offers students a hands-on learning experience on campus and an end result of a bachelor’s degree,… Continue reading Sonography students at Newman are a step ahead
University of Kansas School of Medicine welcomes another Newman grad
Laura Shine, biology pre-med major, has been accepted into the early admit program at the University of Kansas (KU) School of Medicine. She said she’s looking forward to her spring 2018… Continue reading University of Kansas School of Medicine welcomes another Newman grad
Newman senior completes competitive summer research program
Newman University student Camden Hoover participated in a highly competitive research experience over the past summer at Portland State University (PSU). The research focused on nano-materials and electron microscopy. The research… Continue reading Newman senior completes competitive summer research program
Alumna Joey Egan flourishes in respiratory care work, saves a life
Alumna Joey Egan was at a family breakfast in El Dorado, Kansas, when her 20-day-old nephew stopped breathing. Egan’s sister, Kristen Greene, was holding baby Wilder when she noticed he… Continue reading Alumna Joey Egan flourishes in respiratory care work, saves a life
Recent graduate entered workforce prepared to transform society
Rebecca Tyndall, a 2018 graduate, believes her time at Newman put her a step ahead in her career as a forensic scientist and prepared her to transform society. Tyndall double majored… Continue reading Recent graduate entered workforce prepared to transform society
The Balavage brothers: Is wrestling in their DNA?
Newman University has its own special connection with Scranton, Pennsylvania. It’s not the students’ love for TV’s hit show “The Office,” but Thor and Ivan Balavage, brothers on the Newman… Continue reading The Balavage brothers: Is wrestling in their DNA?
Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Amy Siple, associate professor of nursing, has been appointed by Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer to serve as a member of the Alzheimer’s disease Plan Working Group for the state. “Alzheimer’s and… Continue reading Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister
Newman student Jenny Sellaro recently took her vows to join the congregation of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), in Wichita, Kansas. According to its website, the ASC… Continue reading Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister
Summer STEM program ends with a celebration banquet
The 2018 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) ended on a note of celebration Thursday, June 28, wrapping up another successful year of exploring STEM fields with high school sophomores through seniors.… Continue reading Summer STEM program ends with a celebration banquet
Koch visits Newman during annual STEM camp
As part of the Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP), 16 students conducted experiments with scientists from Koch Industries on Thursday, June 21. The experiments ranged from chromatography to using lycopodium… Continue reading Koch visits Newman during annual STEM camp
Bachelor of Social Work program to officially start fall 2019
Newman University is adding a program to its more than 70 degrees — a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW).
Incoming freshman is nearly finished writing his first novel
Incoming freshman Matthew Clark has plans to become a research oncologist, but first, he’s focusing on his other passion — English. He hopes to have his very first book off to… Continue reading Incoming freshman is nearly finished writing his first novel
Summer camp season is here
While Newman students generally vacate campus during the summer, students ranging from kindergarten to college enjoy summer camps of all varieties on campus. Camps for sports, music and academics are… Continue reading Summer camp season is here
A sneak peak at the 2018 Investigative Summer STEM Program
School may officially be out for the summer, but Newman University is continuing to provide an educational and enriching experience to young students from around the United States. Beginning June… Continue reading A sneak peak at the 2018 Investigative Summer STEM Program
Biology student takes part in study that raises patient compliance
Newman junior Marilyn Nguyen, a biology major, recently participated in a research study that was presented at two different forums — one at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference… Continue reading Biology student takes part in study that raises patient compliance
Commencement weekend 2018
Commencement weekend was full of ceremonies, awards and celebrations for the 2018 Newman University graduates.
Newman University honors spring 2018 nursing degree candidates
The spring 2018 Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday, May 11, at Newman University. A total of 26 candidates were recognized for achieving their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The… Continue reading Newman University honors spring 2018 nursing degree candidates
STEM Scholars Program celebrates another successful semester
Newman University celebrated another successful semester of the STEM Scholars Program with 23 high school students and their families on Wednesday afternoon. Through the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)… Continue reading STEM Scholars Program celebrates another successful semester