Three Newman individuals recently won Mary Jane Teall Awards: Christy Cunningham Railsback, Deanne Zogleman and Lyle Valentine.
Accomplishments
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.
Newman MBA program recognized in national ranking
The Newman University Master of Business Administration program has been ranked 16th nationally by Best Value Schools.
Newman wrestler named College Male Athlete of the Year
Newman Wrestler Kameron Frame was recently named College Male Athlete of the Year by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.
Newman alumna Chelsea Smet starts theater company in Missouri
Newman University alumna Chelsea Smet (graduate of ’15) recently started the Smet Theatrics theatre company in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Cindy Miles named as president of the National Alumni Board of Directors
After serving on Newman University’s National Alumni Board of Directors since 2016, including as vice president, Cindy Miles was recently named president of the board.
Sister Jenny Sellaro takes perpetual vows as an ASC
Last Saturday, Sister Jenny Sellaro publicly made her perpetual vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ (ASC) to “set her face ever more steadily toward the Lord.”
Student Kelly Mai receives KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship
Rising Newman senior Kelly Mai is a 2021 recipient of the KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship.
Newman students unveil the 2021 literary journal, Coelacanth
Each year, students of all majors have the opportunity to submit short stories, plays, poetry, art and photography for the chance to be published in the Newman student literary journal, Coelacanth (pronounced see-luh-kanth). This year, due to unique circumstances, the decision was made to host a summer unveiling and reading on June 15 in the Jabara Black Box Theatre.
Former Newman stand-out leads women’s wrestling program in Ottawa
Newman alumnus and former wrestler, Dalton Weidl, recently started his new role as head women’s wrestling coach at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas.
Occupational therapy alumni aid Wichita woman with ‘bionic’ arm
Two Newman University occupational therapy (OT) program alumni, Leanne Bath ‘15 and Michael Reynolds ‘01, recently aided in helping a Wichita woman learn how to use her new prosthetic arm.
Newman alumnus helps students secure internships at Textron
Newman University data analytics students are making their mark on one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, Textron Aviation.
Newman short story project culminates in bound book, “Into the Inkwell”
In May 2020, Newman students, alumni, faculty and staff started a collaborative short story project on Campus Ministry’s online forum, The Virtual Red Couch. The short story was written by nine individuals, each assigned his or her own chapter, and can now be read in a hardcover book format titled, “Into the Inkwell.”