Wichita North High School senior Rogelio Martinez was one of the recipients of the Gates Scholarship, and is looking forward to attending Newman University on his journey to become a… Continue reading Gates Scholarship recipient pursuing his dreams at Newman University
Science & Health
Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students
Six Newman University alumni who are now medical professionals joined forces on Monday, May 2 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center to host a gathering for medical students on campus. The alumni… Continue reading Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students
Megan Rucker elected to position with national radiologic technologist association
Director of Radiological Technologies at Newman University, Megan Rucker, has recently been elected to be an alternate delegate for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ education chapter. Rucker has a… Continue reading Megan Rucker elected to position with national radiologic technologist association
Upcoming National Nurses Week celebrates students, faculty and staff
Friday, May 6 officially marks the beginning of National Nurses Week. This weeklong celebration ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is celebrated as the founder of modern… Continue reading Upcoming National Nurses Week celebrates students, faculty and staff
How Newman University prepared Liz Peuchen for Notre Dame
Newman University graduate Liz Peuchen received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in the spring of 2014. Now, Peuchen is working on her Ph.D. at Notre Dame and in the… Continue reading How Newman University prepared Liz Peuchen for Notre Dame
Retired OTA professor J.K. Werner retakes the wheel
On Wednesday, Apr. 6, J.K. “Jody” Werner, MA, OTR, a retired Newman University OTA professor, made a quick stop at the Wichita Newman University location to act as a guest… Continue reading Retired OTA professor J.K. Werner retakes the wheel
Social Work workshops set for April
In the month of April, students attending the Master of Social Work program will be organizing and hosting four workshops which are designed for social workers and other human service… Continue reading Social Work workshops set for April
Defying all odds: A journey to nursing school
The Newman University Nursing Program has earned a reputation for itself over the years, and that’s not a bad thing. With first-time licensure exam pass rates consistently above 90 percent, a… Continue reading Defying all odds: A journey to nursing school
Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip
Students Megan Hemel and McKenna Seiler traveled to Jamaica Feb. 8 for a medical mission trip with 23 other volunteers, including physicians, nurses, a physical therapist and those in training to join… Continue reading Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip
Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts
Newman University has announced three anonymous gifts which provide a major segment of funds raised thus far for a capital campaign to upgrade existing health science facilities and to build the… Continue reading Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts
Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path
Joseph Galichia, M.D., president and founder of Galichia Medical Group, is known throughout Wichita as a pioneer in the field of interventional cardiology. What many people don’t know however, is… Continue reading Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path
Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’
In a teaching career spanning more than four decades, Professor Emeritus of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D., has worked with colleagues to establish the highly respected Department of Biology at Newman… Continue reading Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’
Building Newman University’s bright future in science and health sciences
Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Chemistry David Shubert, Ph.D. believes that, in the future, Newman University can double the number of students in science and… Continue reading Building Newman University’s bright future in science and health sciences
Alumna shares Newman University compelling story
Newman alumna Melissa Grelinger ’82 shared her memories as a student at Kansas Newman College, now Newman University, at the Facing Forward announcement event Saturday, Feb. 6. Grelinger, who with her husband… Continue reading Alumna shares Newman University compelling story
NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward promote campaign for Bishop Gerber Science Center
A new website and hashtag for Newman University launched on Saturday, Feb. 6 to support and promote its Facing Forward campaign: NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward. Social media is playing a large role in… Continue reading NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward promote campaign for Bishop Gerber Science Center
Bishop Gerber honored at Facing Forward announcement event
Newman University honored the Most Rev. Eugene J. Gerber, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Wichita, at its ‘Facing Forward‘ announcement event Saturday, Feb. 6.
Newman University announces $30 million Facing Forward campaign
Newman University officials have announced a public fundraising campaign to upgrade existing health science education facilities and to build a new science education center to be named the Bishop Gerber… Continue reading Newman University announces $30 million Facing Forward campaign
Newman University ranked No. 10 for online nursing program
Newman University was recently ranked tenth in the nation for its online nursing program by Affordable Colleges Online, adding another recognition to the university’s already touted nursing programs. “We made sure… Continue reading Newman University ranked No. 10 for online nursing program
Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs
Newman University received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, Wichita, Kan., to support Newman science outreach programs in the upcoming 2016 year. According to Director of Grants Bill Meitl, this… Continue reading Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs
Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community
The Newman University nursing program recently had 24 of 25 graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt, with one student retaking the exam and passing… Continue reading Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community
Newman nursing students showcase cultural research projects
Newman University nursing students presented their cultural research projects on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to show what they had learned to become more culturally aware. Assistant Professor of Nursing Dana Rose,… Continue reading Newman nursing students showcase cultural research projects
Five Newman seniors, two juniors gain early acceptance to medical school programs
All five Newman University pre-med students who interviewed with the University of Kansas School of Medicine for early admittance this semester were recently notified that they had been accepted. Starla Dugan,… Continue reading Five Newman seniors, two juniors gain early acceptance to medical school programs
Newman grad students’ drone research to help local fire departments
Charles Le started attending Newman University in August 2013 to pursue a graduate degree, mainly to enhance his knowledge but also to support his son who was, and still is, an… Continue reading Newman grad students’ drone research to help local fire departments