TaTy’Terria “TaTy” Gary is more than thankful for her Newman University education and the donors who have made her educational journey possible. Attending college had been a dream for Gary… Continue reading Donors help student realize dream of higher education
Accomplishments
Teresa Hall Bartels aids presidential transition
Alumna set to coach college-level basketball
Recent alumna Michaela Mack ‘20 has been hired as assistant women’s basketball coach at Crowder College in Neosha, Missouri. While she prepares for this next step in her athletic career,… Continue reading Alumna set to coach college-level basketball
Alumna becomes director of Urban League of Kansas
Angela Perez ’18 was appointed executive director of The Urban League of Kansas (ULK) in May 2020. Perez received her Master of Education in organizational leadership from Newman University and… Continue reading Alumna becomes director of Urban League of Kansas
Nursing graduates participate in outdoor pinning ceremony
The spring 2020 nursing pinning ceremony at Newman University looked much different due to a national pandemic that resulted in gathering restrictions for cities across the United States. In the… Continue reading Nursing graduates participate in outdoor pinning ceremony
Newman Alumni Rodney Tafoya continues to rewrite baseball history
Written by Sports Information Director Collin Loutensock and Graduate Assistant Alex Mead Rodney Tafoya, who graduated from Newman in 1989, continues to dominate on the diamond. At the age of… Continue reading Newman Alumni Rodney Tafoya continues to rewrite baseball history
Newman University celebrates 2020 spring nursing graduates
The spring 2020 nursing pinning ceremony at Newman University looked much different due to a national pandemic that resulted in gathering restrictions for cities across the United States. In the… Continue reading Newman University celebrates 2020 spring nursing graduates
Residence Life has a new interim director
Newman University has named Turner Middendorf interim residence life director for the 2020-21 academic year. Previously the residence life graduate assistant, Middendorf officially began his new role May 13 when… Continue reading Residence Life has a new interim director
2020 spring Dean’s List released
Scott Mudloff honored with 2020 Staff Excellence award
Scott Mudloff is honored to be named Staff of the Year, expressing a great passion for his position as well as explaining how he will continue to serve the university.
Newman University celebrates 2020 spring graduates
Alumna honored with Bright Red Apple teaching award
Andover Public Schools in Kansas awarded Newman University alumna Hailey Braddy with its Bright Red Apple award for her impressive work as a new teacher. Braddy graduated from Newman in… Continue reading Alumna honored with Bright Red Apple teaching award
Sarah Evans bestowed with 2020 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award
Each spring, Newman University students, staff and faculty are given the opportunity to nominate an outstanding staff member and an outstanding faculty member for respective excellence awards. The Faculty Teaching… Continue reading Sarah Evans bestowed with 2020 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award
Recent Newman graduates reflect on virtual commencement, higher education and future
The time for graduation has come yet again, and though the 2020 commencement ceremony was somewhat unorthodox, seniors were happy to have their accomplishments acknowledged. Several seniors — or rather, alumni… Continue reading Recent Newman graduates reflect on virtual commencement, higher education and future
Like mother, like daughter: graduating together for a second time
Mother and daughter graduates Denise and Alyssa Cooley celebrated their graduation day together — for the second time. Even though they weren’t able to participate in a traditional commencement ceremony… Continue reading Like mother, like daughter: graduating together for a second time
Students recognized for academic and student life achievements
Two alumnae run for Sedgwick County Commission seat
The Sedgwick County Commissioner elections are quickly approaching and two Newman alumnae are running to represent District 2 that includes part of Wichita and the southcentral section of the county.… Continue reading Two alumnae run for Sedgwick County Commission seat
Newman presents second year of SHERO Awards
After the reception of the first SHERO Awards, Newman University is proud to once again honor a special group of influential women from the Newman community. “The SHERO Awards were… Continue reading Newman presents second year of SHERO Awards
Adventure awaits for alumnus and medical school graduate
Medical school dreams are what led Gabe Stewart to Newman University. When he graduated, he had many fond memories of his alma mater along with an acceptance into the University… Continue reading Adventure awaits for alumnus and medical school graduate
Alumna transforms society through nonprofit
Newman University alumna Michelle Vann is passionate about empowering women, ministry, life coaching, public speaking and so much more. She is certainly doing her part to transform society for the… Continue reading Alumna transforms society through nonprofit
Newman University honored on Phi Theta Kappa honor roll
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… Continue reading Newman University honored on Phi Theta Kappa honor roll
Alumna Victoria Connelly making art and loving life
Victoria Connelly ’19 came to Newman because of her love for bowling. She left Newman with a new passion — art. Connelly first met Newman Bowling Coach Billy Murphy when… Continue reading Alumna Victoria Connelly making art and loving life
John Brungardt, Ph.D., speaks at philosophy colloquium
Newman University Medieval Philosophy Professor John Brungardt, Ph.D., recently spoke at a colloquium held at the IPC-Paris, a small college in downtown Paris. The institution he spoke at was founded… Continue reading John Brungardt, Ph.D., speaks at philosophy colloquium
Newman professor named as Bram Stoker Awards finalists
Poet, novelist and Newman University professor Bryan D. Dietrich, Ph.D., has recently been named a Bram Stoker finalist alongside his co-author, Marge Simon, for their narrative poetry collection titled “The… Continue reading Newman professor named as Bram Stoker Awards finalists
St. John Henry Newman Medal bestowed upon Linda Davison ’77
Linda Davison ’77 was honored with the St. John Henry Newman Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Newman University Board of Trustees, during the 2020 Difference Makers for Wichita… Continue reading St. John Henry Newman Medal bestowed upon Linda Davison ’77
St. John Henry Newman scholarships awarded to five students
Alumnus plays two roles in the community
Alumnus Steven Hamersky ‘15 is juggling two careers — as an officer for the Newton Police Department and a goalie for the Wichita Wings — although his police work comes… Continue reading Alumnus plays two roles in the community
Honors lounge gets new mural
Newman University Honors students are painting the Honors Lounge with a new mural inspired by the program’s values and traditions. The mural, an idea from the Newman Honors Council, was… Continue reading Honors lounge gets new mural
Alumnus takes on pro basketball dream in Germany
Alumnus Kevin Bryant’s basketball career at Newman was impressive, and due to his competitive nature, he couldn’t let his career end there. Bryant grew up in Germany and found his… Continue reading Alumnus takes on pro basketball dream in Germany
Newman alumnus considered for state Supreme Court justice
Alumnus and former business professor Honorable Thomas E. Malone ‘76 has been chosen as one of three nominees to be a justice on the Kansas Supreme Court. Malone, who graduated… Continue reading Newman alumnus considered for state Supreme Court justice
Newman student teaches where she was once taught
Soon-to-be Newman graduate Kaitlyn Stallard has the unique opportunity of teaching in the same fourth-grade classroom where she was once a student. While it feels strange to return to her… Continue reading Newman student teaches where she was once taught
Alumna Paige Towey wins Kansas Horizon Award
Alumna Paige Towey ‘17 has been chosen as a recipient of the 2019 Kansas Horizon Award from the Kansas State Department of Education. Sixteen elementary school teachers and 16 high… Continue reading Alumna Paige Towey wins Kansas Horizon Award
Newman professor John Burke wins a state superintendent award
Assistant Professor of Education John Burke received the Distinguished Service Award on Jan. 15 from the Kansas School Superintendent Association. Burke is incredibly passionate about teaching and administration; so much… Continue reading Newman professor John Burke wins a state superintendent award
Driven to succeed: 2019 grad lands job with Nebraska Huskers
Dyana Baca goes from Newman student to Newman employee
Senior Dyana Baca, a business management major with music and entrepreneurship minors, has the unique opportunity of being a student and an official Newman employee simultaneously. In the midst of… Continue reading Dyana Baca goes from Newman student to Newman employee
Martin Luther King Jr. celebration recognizes distinguished service
The Newman University Student Life office organized its second annual Martin Luther King Jr. March and Distinguished Service Award Ceremony. A large crowd gathered the evening of Jan. 16 in… Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. celebration recognizes distinguished service
Athletics director inducted into Cowley College Hall of Fame
Difference Makers for Wichita honors dedicated community members
Ten Wichita community members will be recognized for their outstanding service and dedication at the 2020 Difference Makers for Wichita awards banquet Feb. 22 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on… Continue reading Difference Makers for Wichita honors dedicated community members
Newman alumna becomes Kansas State Trooper
Alumna Regan Casey graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy Dec. 5, 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Newman in May 2019 and began… Continue reading Newman alumna becomes Kansas State Trooper
Newman University recognizes fall 2019 graduates
After years of hard work, 108 students have completed the requirements for graduation at the close of the 2019 fall semester. A complete list of their hometowns and degrees may… Continue reading Newman University recognizes fall 2019 graduates