Accomplishments
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
Donors help student realize dream of higher education
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
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