Newman University is excited to celebrate its annual Alumni Award recipients with a virtual ceremony at 7 p.m. April 15 via the university’s Facebook page. The 2021 winners were originally… Continue reading Newman University to celebrate Alumni Award winners virtually
Accomplishments
Thriving in the social work field
Beverly Knighten ‘97, ‘01 said her calling to help others came at a very early age during a visit she and her grandmother made to a relative’s house. The relative… Continue reading Thriving in the social work field
Anthony Harvey ’20 is aspiring to be the change
Above photo: Anthony Harvey poses with his Newman teammates and father after graduating from the Lawrence Police Department Basic Recruit Academy. “If you want to see change, you have to… Continue reading Anthony Harvey ’20 is aspiring to be the change
Alumnus wins Naismith Coach of the Year
Luke Barnwell ’13 honored with national 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Boys’ High School Coach of the Year award.
The story behind ‘The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami’
While many may know her as a professor of English, Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., is also an observant storyteller and published author of the 2010 collaboratively composed novel, “The Journey Home:… Continue reading The story behind ‘The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami’
Unfinished business: Kameron Frame returns to NCAA national championships
Frame will open the completion at America’s Convention Center in St. Louis, Mo. Friday.
It’s ‘award season’ at Newman University; nominations open
Admissions achieves Transfer Honor Roll for fourth consecutive year
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has been helping well-deserving students who achieve great academic heights for more than 100 years. Each year, the organization determines the top colleges providing the… Continue reading Admissions achieves Transfer Honor Roll for fourth consecutive year
St. John Henry Newman Scholars announced
Newman University has selected three students to receive its most prestigious scholarship, the St. John Henry Newman Scholarship, for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarship is a full-tuition annual award… Continue reading St. John Henry Newman Scholars announced
Alumna Ellen Traylor achieving career and athletic goals
Ellen Traylor ‘12 graduated from Newman University with a communication degree and has used it to pursue her passion in the restaurant business — specifically as a certified sommelier. She… Continue reading Alumna Ellen Traylor achieving career and athletic goals
Homecoming court candidates announced
The Newman University 2021 homecoming candidates have been announced. Five women and five men have been honored on social media with a video introduction and the crowning ceremony will take… Continue reading Homecoming court candidates announced
Irving Casiano ’12 talks career, travel and education
Irving Casiano ‘12 said his experience at Newman taught him a great deal about community and stewardship. His subsequent career — through leadership and action — has provided him ample… Continue reading Irving Casiano ’12 talks career, travel and education
Ceremonial mace crafted to serve as university heirloom
With the help of many members of the Newman community, the university has gained a new heirloom: a mace made of red cedar that pays homage to the university’s roots.… Continue reading Ceremonial mace crafted to serve as university heirloom
Newman University announces fall 2020 graduates
Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the 2020 fall semester. These individuals are invited to walk in cap… Continue reading Newman University announces fall 2020 graduates
Newman University honors Alumni with annual award
The Newman University mission states that the university’s purpose is to empower graduates to transform society — and alumni do not disappoint.
Fall 2020 Dean’s List released
Basketball alumna finds success as volleyball coach
Alumna Melissa (Brockleman) Holle ’10 played basketball during her time at Newman University but has found success as a high school coach in another sport. Her Hanover High School team… Continue reading Basketball alumna finds success as volleyball coach
Alumnus named first-ever head coach of collegiate soccer program
Alumnus Antonio Ledesma ’05 has been named head men’s and women’s soccer coach for Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) in his hometown of Athens, Texas. Ledesma is the first soccer… Continue reading Alumnus named first-ever head coach of collegiate soccer program
Fall 2020 pinning ceremony celebrates BSN candidates
Alumna Rebekah Valentine honored with Journalist of the Year award
Tim Belsan ’05 moves into new U.S. Department of Justice role
Newman University alumnus Tim Belsan ’05 is breaking new ground having been recently appointed the inaugural director of the Enforcement Section within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Immigration… Continue reading Tim Belsan ’05 moves into new U.S. Department of Justice role
Pi Gamma Mu inducts 41 new members
Pi Gamma Mu is a nationally recognized honor society for high-achieving students striving toward a career in the social sciences. The Newman University chapter has been led for many years… Continue reading Pi Gamma Mu inducts 41 new members
Two Newman students recognized as Teachers of Promise
Newman University students Lina Anescar Meile and Rebecca Clifton have been recognized as Teachers of Promise by the Kansas State Department of Education for the fall 2020 semester. Twice each… Continue reading Two Newman students recognized as Teachers of Promise
Newman alumna Salma Rios helps in COVID-19 battle
Deanne Zogleman honored with 10th Mary Jane Teall Award
Deanne Zogleman, Newman University music director, takes her craft seriously both on and off campus. As an actress in the local theater community, Zogleman has been honored with a total… Continue reading Deanne Zogleman honored with 10th Mary Jane Teall Award
Overcoming adversity to achieve college dream
Adversity comes in many forms. Logan Kemp ‘20 said he learned a very important lesson during his time at Newman University: “The best way to do things is the right… Continue reading Overcoming adversity to achieve college dream
Newman earns diversity and inclusion award from WBJ
Newman University has earned a diversity and inclusion award from the Wichita Business Journal (WBJ). Director of Multicultural Engagement and Campus Life Joseph Shepard said, “This award underscores the important… Continue reading Newman earns diversity and inclusion award from WBJ
Newman graduates open independent bookstore
Alumni Sara and Larry Crow have always dreamed of opening a bookstore. Little did they know, the opportunity to act on that dream would happen during a pandemic. Sara and… Continue reading Newman graduates open independent bookstore
Student-athletes earn high marks, MIAA recognition
Newman University carried the fourth-highest number of student-athletes to earn Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) academic achievement recognition out of 14 schools. A total of 86 Jets earned a 2019-20… Continue reading Student-athletes earn high marks, MIAA recognition
Alumnus organizes shoe drive, spreads positive message within community
Newman graduate Anthony Harvey ‘20 and his friend, Ja’Darius “JD” Woods, found a way to give back by organizing a local shoe drive they called Kicks 4 Kids, during which… Continue reading Alumnus organizes shoe drive, spreads positive message within community
Newman professor reaching new heights
Respiratory Care Program receives Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award
The Respiratory Care Program has been acknowledged by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care for meeting their efforts.
Newman faculty members achieve doctorate status
Three faculty members conducted their own research on their path to becoming obtaining a Ph.D. in their respective fields.
Communication class creates website for The Lord’s Diner
Service is at the heart of a Newman University education and when Professor of Communication Audrey Hane heard that her spring 2020 class could become involved with The Lord’s Diner,… Continue reading Communication class creates website for The Lord’s Diner
Provost Kim Long’s leadership recognized by Wichita Business Journal
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Kimberly Long, Ph.D., was selected by the Wichita Business Journal for their “Women Who Lead in Education” segment. “I’m very pleased for this… Continue reading Provost Kim Long’s leadership recognized by Wichita Business Journal
Melissa Smith appointed to Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Melissa Smith, occupational therapy assistant (OTA) instructor and academic fieldwork coordinator, was appointed to the Kansas Occupational Therapist Council of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA). In her… Continue reading Melissa Smith appointed to Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Alumnus named Lawyer of the Year
Alumnus John E. Rapp was named 2021 Lawyer of the Year for DUI/DWI Defense in Wichita, Kansas. Just one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored… Continue reading Alumnus named Lawyer of the Year
Heather Linscheid ’96 named Citizen of the Year
Heather Linscheid ‘96 was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce in Carl Junction, Missouri, for her work on developing an accessible playground open… Continue reading Heather Linscheid ’96 named Citizen of the Year
Bailey McGuffey ’17 reflects on her Newman experience
Newman alumna Bailey McGuffey ‘17 is on her way to fulfill her dream as a physician assistant after recently successfully completing the PA program at Christian Brothers University (CBU) in… Continue reading Bailey McGuffey ’17 reflects on her Newman experience
Bonnie Setzkorn retires after 31 years at Newman
Bonnie Setzkorn began working at Newman as a typist in 1989. As she prepared to retire from the university in 2020, she was scanning and digitizing files, some of which… Continue reading Bonnie Setzkorn retires after 31 years at Newman