Audrey Hane celebrates 25 years as a professor of communication at Newman University, making an impact on countless students along the way.
Accomplishments
Student Daniel Knolla earns early admission to medical school
Daniel Knolla — a senior biochemistry major and member of the Sloppy Joes — was recently accepted into the University of Kansas School of Medicine (KU).
Alumnus Jordan Barney steps into medical residency
2014 alumnus Jordan Barney majored in biology, finished medical school at the KU School of Medicine and is now entering into medical residency.
Alumni Award nominations now open for 2022
Newman University is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards to be presented in April 2022.
Newman staff member and veteran honored with Kansas Honor Banner
In honor of her military service, Senior Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs Melanie Flanagan is featured on a Kansas Honor Banner.
Newman graduate reconnects with ASC through nursing career
Erin Schueller ’19 went from working as an ICU nurse to serving the ASC sisters at the Wichita center as a registered nurse.
AJ Morris named The Community Voice’s Student-Athlete of the Week
Newman graduate student and men’s basketball player AJ Morris was tabbed The Community Voice Student-Athlete of the Week.
John Vogt celebrates 35 years with Newman
John Vogt, associate professor and chair of the Division of Science and Mathematics, recently celebrated his 35th year with Newman.
Alumna Rebekah Valentine lands dream role with IGN Entertainment
Rebekah Valentine, a 2013 Newman graduate, is a news reporter at IGN Entertainment — a leading online media company for video games.
Alumna Jaimie Fager answers calling, plans to open family practice
Jaimie Fager ‘14 plans to open her own family medical practice with colleague Doctor Robert Roeser in Andover, Kansas.
Two Newman alumnae celebrate 50th jubilee as ASC sisters
Sister Susan Welsby ’73 and Sister Sara Dwyer ’73 celebrated their 50th Jubilees as Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Trio of Newman individuals receive Mary Jane Teall Awards
Three Newman individuals recently won Mary Jane Teall Awards: Christy Cunningham Railsback, Deanne Zogleman and Lyle Valentine.
Newman alumnus publishes short story
Newman alumnus Jeff Baker ’83 recently published a short story titled “Solar Pons and the Testament in Ice” in the anthology “The Necronomicon of Solar Pons: Lovecraftian Tales of the Sherlock Holmes of Praed Street.”
Soaring to new heights: Inauguration of President Kathleen S. Jagger
Newman University soared into a new era with the official inauguration of President Kathleen Jagger on Thursday, October 7.
Kansas Teacher of the Year is Newman alumna Susanne Stevenson ’19
Susanne Stevenson ‘19 was recently named Kansas Teacher of the Year by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).
Turner Middendorf named director of residence life at Newman
After serving as the interim director of residence life since May 2020, Turner Middendorf was named Newman’s new director of residence life.
Communication alumna Madison McCollum builds magazine from ground up
Equipped with her communication degree, 2019 Newman alumna Madison McCollum is making waves in the workforce.
Alumnus Mitch Austin signs with pro baseball team in Australia
’21 Newman University graduate Mitch Austin signed with the Sydney Blue Sox, a professional baseball team in the Australia Baseball League.
Newman to install Kathleen S. Jagger as its president
President Kathleen Jagger will be officially installed as Newman University’s 12th president during an inauguration ceremony at 2 pm on Thursday, October 7, in Performance Hall of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center.
Soaring into Inauguration Week with special events: Oct. 3-9
On Thursday, October 7, Newman University will celebrate the inauguration of President Kathleen Jagger, Ph.D., MPH.
Newman cross country teams aim big
With three of its runners experiencing recent wins and records, Newman University’s cross country team has an impressive roster this season.
Christine Schneikart-Luebbe named vice president
After a nationwide search, Newman University found its Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success (VPEMSS) in its own backyard.
Newman alumnus pays it forward through family’s nonprofit
Lawrence Poland graduated from Newman University with a business management degree in 1989 but is no stranger to roles in leadership.
Alumna Ann Fox honored at HumanKind Banquet
Ann Fox, alumna of Newman University, was awarded the “Leadership Through Action Award” at the 2021 Humanitarian Awards Benefit.
Master of Social Work graduate Sierra Fair lands her dream job
Sierra Fair, a Master of Social Work graduate of 2021, recently landed her dream job as a mental health therapist.
Newman University celebrates 88-year anniversary
On September 12, 2021, Newman University celebrates 88 full years as a Catholic educational institution.
Karen Noel drew first illustration of new grasshopper species
Karen Noel — the admin assistant for the Newman School of Social Work — drew the first illustration of a new grasshopper species in Ecuador.
Tennis alum Regis Fox credits Newman for leadership skills
Tennis alum Regis Fox gives Newman University a lot of credit for molding him into the leader he is today.
Respiratory care program recognized by national organization
For the second straight year Newman University’s respiratory care program has received an award from a national healthcare association. The Associate of Science in Health Science – Respiratory Care degree… Continue reading Respiratory care program recognized by national organization
Food Services Director Chris Heck relishes pickleball
Chris Heck may be best known as food services director, but he’s also known nationally for winning gold in the U.S. Open of Pickleball.
Amanda Stanley named city attorney for Topeka
Amanda Stanley, 2008 graduate of Newman University, started her role as city attorney for the City of Topeka on Monday, Aug. 23.
Elementary education alumna returns to hometown school district
Emma Eck, a May 2021 elementary education graduate, secured a job as a fourth-grade teacher at Andale Elementary in Andale, Kansas’s Renwick Unified School District, where she will begin teaching this fall.
Newman adjunct professor publishes book on classic Wichita eateries
Newman adjunct professor Denise Neil recently published her book, “Classic Restaurants of Wichita,” through Arcadia Publishing.
A year in the making: Dr. Jagger’s first year as Newman president
Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., MPH, completed her first year as president of Newman University on July 1, 2021.
Alumnus Matt Riedl receives Catholic Media Association recognition
Matt Riedl, an alumnus of 2015, was recognized as a finalist for the Cardinal John P. Foley Award through the Catholic Media Association.
Pre-vet student receives Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship
In recognition of her hard work and talent, pre-vet student Kyndel Randall was recently awarded the Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship.
Sgt. Katasha Bledsoe: officer by day, bodybuilder by night
In 2009, Katasha Bledsoe graduated from Newman with a degree in criminal justice. Now she’s both a sergeant with the Winfield Police Department and a competitive bodybuilder.
Haysville Learning Center named for Newman professor John Burke
In recognition of 18 years as superintendent, the learning center in Haysville Unified School District 261 was dedicated to Dr. John Burke.
Psychology major Marcus Lines serves Wichita youth
Marcus Lines, a rising junior studying psychology at Newman University, spent his summer as an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate, working at Children First: CEO Kansas, Inc.
Alumnus helps launch U.S. Space Force
Brigadier General Shawn Campbell ‘95 never imagined he’d be launching a new military branch when he joined the Air Force nearly 30 years ago.