Newman University leads student Juan Cordova to beginning of dream career

(From left to right) Cordova, Juan Carlos senior, Jacquelien Torres (Cordova's mom), Nohelia (Cordova's youngest sister), Nicol Cordova (oldest sister), Eduardo Benites (brother-in-law) and in the front row is Maria Eduarda Benites (niece).

Juan Cordova is in his senior year, a star soccer player and most recently, a floor manager at YaYa’s Euro Bistro in Wichita. 

Newman student is finalist for 2024 Crystal Apple Honor Award

Arellano (center) holds balloons and an envelope showing she was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Crystal Apple Honor Award.

Newman master’s student Emily Arellano ’20, ’22 was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Crystal Apple Honor Award.

From online Newman student to executive director: Karem Gallo ’24

Gallo (center) and family

When Karem Gallo crossed the stage at Newman University’s commencement in May 2024, she wasn’t just celebrating her graduation. She was celebrating a decade-long journey filled with resilience, ambition and… Continue reading From online Newman student to executive director: Karem Gallo ’24

Podcast: Emmy Award winner shares ‘the art of storytelling’

Riedl sits in front of his mic in Michigan during the filming of "The Newman Bond" podcast episode.

2024 Emmy Award winner Matt Riedl ’15 was recently featured on an episode of “The Newman Bond,” the official podcast of Newman University.

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.

Several seminarians spent summer in faithful service

Koby Nguyen spent much of him time behind bars this summer, bringing the Word to prisoners. He said the experience changed the way he views God’s love and mercy. (Advance photo)

Several Newman University seminarians, students and alumni spent their 2024 summers in faithful service to the Lord.

ASC sisters celebrate their 50-year Jubilees as Adorers

Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ raise their hands as they read a prayer in unison.

Sister Barbara Smith, ASC, and Sister Diana Rawlings, ASC, celebrated their 50th Jubilees as Adorers of the Blood of Christ in July 2024.

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. 

Grace Hertel of Oregon awarded St. Newman full-tuition scholarship

Grace Hertel is one of five St. Newman full-tuition scholars of 2024. (Courtesy photo)

Grace Hertel of Forest Grove, Oregon, was one of five students awarded the full-tuition St. Newman Scholarship from Newman University.

Alumnus Matt Riedl wins Emmy for Catholic video ‘Portraits of the Call’

Riedl with his Emmy Award for his "Portraits of the Call" video project with the Diocese of Lansing in Michigan.

Less than 10 years after graduating from Newman University, alumnus Matt Riedl ’15 recently won an Emmy Award for his video storytelling.

Professor Straub hits 50th interview with media as local expert

(From left to right) KAKE News general manager Mike Rajewski and KAKE news reporter Jocelyn Schifferdecker with Straub.

Larry Straub, DBA, was recently interviewed by local media for the 50th time for being an expert in business and economics.

First-generation graduate Melody Mertes inspired by parents to earn degree

Mertes greets a friend following the Baccalaureate Mass in St. John's Chapel for graduates and their families.

First-generation graduate Melody Mertes ’24 was inspired by her parents to earn her college degree from Newman University.

Newman employee Tiffany Webster earns 2 degrees in 5 years

(From left to right) Jill Fort (associate vice president of academic affairs), Tiffany Webster (outreach student success coordinator), Jessica Bird (dean of the School of Education and Social Work) and Alden Stout (vice president of academic affairs).

Newman University graduate Tiffany Webster ‘23, she took her boss’s words to heart when encouraged to earn her master’s degree.

Marilyn Roberts receives Msgr. Leon A. McNeill Achievement Award

Roberts received the Leon A. McNeill Alumni Award.

Alumna Marilyn Roberts ‘03, ‘07, won the 2024 Monsignor Leon A. McNeill Achievement Award from Newman University.