When Ashley Schaal began her higher education journey at Newman, she didn’t think she would be traveling across the globe to enter into mission work before starting her career. Ashley… Continue reading Newman MSW graduate follows her faith, transforms society on a global level
Accomplishments
Newman University honors spring 2018 nursing degree candidates
The spring 2018 Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday, May 11, at Newman University. A total of 26 candidates were recognized for achieving their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The… Continue reading Newman University honors spring 2018 nursing degree candidates
Graduate student Kelly Hopkins helps children in abusive environments
Six years ago, Kelly Hopkins decided to take on some volunteer work. Little did she know, that volunteer work would carry over to her future career.
Newman professor Steve Dunn retires after 16 years
The end of the 2017-2018 academic year is bittersweet for Associate Professor of Education Steve Dunn, Ed.D., who is retiring after 16 years at Newman. After finishing his doctorate in 1978,… Continue reading Newman professor Steve Dunn retires after 16 years
St. Joseph House of Formation program extended
The success of the St. Joseph House of Formation in its first year has led to a decision to extend the program from two years to three. The young men in the… Continue reading St. Joseph House of Formation program extended
Leadership coaching skills — an important asset for future graduates
Gina Marx, associate professor of education and director of graduate education, has been connecting with her peers worldwide through the International Coach Federation (ICF) Heartland Charter Chapter. Marx, who is… Continue reading Leadership coaching skills — an important asset for future graduates
Newman prepares for baccalaureate and commencement
The academic year is drawing to a close as graduating students begin studying for finals and preparing themselves to transform society. Senior Jets will be celebrating their baccalaureate Mass at 6… Continue reading Newman prepares for baccalaureate and commencement
Student-athletes honored at annual ‘Jetspys’
by David Rung The Newman athletics department celebrated its student-athletes at the 4th Annual Jetspy Awards May 1, to cap the 2017-18 sports season. The yearly awards gala featured 26… Continue reading Student-athletes honored at annual ‘Jetspys’
Alumnus Curtis Nightingale works to change classrooms for a better future
Alumnus Curtis Nightingale is in his second year as principal at Bennington Junior/Senior High School in Bennington, Kansas, about 15 minutes north of Salina, and his school has been chosen… Continue reading Alumnus Curtis Nightingale works to change classrooms for a better future
Newman bowling coach receives honor
Newman University Head Bowling Coach Billy Murphy has been named the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) Women’s Coach of the Year for the 2017-2018 season. This year’s women’s bowling team has… Continue reading Newman bowling coach receives honor
Wichita community awards the Bishop Gerber Science Center
Since the Bishop Gerber Science Center opened last August, it has been the subject of several local media reports. Many Newman students rate the 51,400 square-foot building as one of… Continue reading Wichita community awards the Bishop Gerber Science Center
Newman University professors receive promotion
There are three levels of professorship, and ascending to the next level is no easy feat. Receiving a promotion can take years, along with providing proof of not only engaging… Continue reading Newman University professors receive promotion
Awards banquet honors distinguished alumni
Distinguished Newman alumni were honored at the annual Newman Alumni Awards Banquet April 21 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Harry Potter themed ‘Lit Fest’ a success
The Newman University English department presented its annual Literature Festival, “Magic Happens: A Celebration of Harry Potter,” April 12 and 13. Also known as, “Lit Fest,” the celebration is a… Continue reading Harry Potter themed ‘Lit Fest’ a success
New SGA representatives speak about their plans and goals for Newman
A total of 195 students voted in the Student Government Association (SGA) 2018-19 election. Some students won reelection and others are new to SGA. Marisa-Nicole Zayat is president with her… Continue reading New SGA representatives speak about their plans and goals for Newman
Newman sweeps awards at annual conference
The Newman admissions team has spent the past years successfully chasing record numbers in recruitment and retention rates, but the excellence doesn’t stop there. Five members of the team recently… Continue reading Newman sweeps awards at annual conference
Academic Awards Banquet celebrates students, faculty and staff
Newman University hosted its second annual Academic Awards Banquet April 18 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
The annual Scholarship Luncheon was held April 16 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The luncheon is a unique opportunity for students to meet the specific donors providing them with their… Continue reading Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
“Leave things better than you found them,” is a saying that sophomore Samantha Rader takes to heart. Though Newman University has no shortage of highly involved and highly motivated students,… Continue reading Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
Newman Jets women’s bowling team head to national tournament
The women’s bowling team finished third at the sectional qualifier, which means the team will attend the Intercollegiate Team Championships tournament for the third year in a row. The national… Continue reading Newman Jets women’s bowling team head to national tournament
The Farneys act up
“I’m not Trevor today, I’m Michael from ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’” Newman senior Trevor Farney recounts when asked about how his acting career began. When he was young, Trevor remembers… Continue reading The Farneys act up
Delaney Hiegert receives prestigious Rice Scholarship to KU School of Law
Senior Delaney Hiegert was recently accepted into the University of Kansas School of Law to continue her education and has been granted the highly prestigious Rice Scholarship, which brings Kansas residents… Continue reading Delaney Hiegert receives prestigious Rice Scholarship to KU School of Law
A lifelong goal to help others has become reality
Alumna Serina Hertel has been driven to use her talents to help others from a young age.
Conference of the Kansas Association of Historians to feature four Newman student presentations
Four Newman history students will make a special appearance at the conference of the Kansas Association of Historians from April 6 to 7 at Fort Hays State University in Hays,… Continue reading Conference of the Kansas Association of Historians to feature four Newman student presentations
New residence life team assembled
Five brand new resident assistants (RAs) have been hired for the 2018-19 academic year. The residence life team is excited about the new additions and eager for two veterans to… Continue reading New residence life team assembled
2017 fall semester Dean’s List announced
Newman University officials have released the 2017 fall semester Dean’s List. A total of 489 students have met the qualifications to be recognized on the Dean’s List, validating a semester… Continue reading 2017 fall semester Dean’s List announced
Wichita Sports Hall of Fame inducts two from Newman
Director of Athletics Victor “Vic” Trilli and Volunteer Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach Mike Pelfrey will each be inducted into the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.
Noel Torres first Newman Jet to become NCAA national champion
Senior Noel Torres is the first Newman student to become a national champion in the NCAA Division II. Torres won the 184-pound national championship at the 2018 NCAA Division II… Continue reading Noel Torres first Newman Jet to become NCAA national champion
Newman awards highest scholarship to five high school seniors
Five high school seniors were recently named Cardinal Newman Scholarship recipients — Newman University’s highest and most exclusive financial award — for the 2018-19 academic year. These five students were… Continue reading Newman awards highest scholarship to five high school seniors
Alumna Karen Lemon: Vicar of faith
The Rev. Karen Lemon, an alumna of Newman University, received an unexpected calling from the Holy Spirit 24 years ago. Alone in her home church, All Saints Episcopal Church in Pratt, Kansas, Lemon… Continue reading Alumna Karen Lemon: Vicar of faith
Newman senior Ariana Esparza is headed to the Disney College Internship Program
Senior Ariana Esparza’s world just got a little more magical.
Newman University publications showcase student and professional work
Coelacanth (see-la-canth) and archaeopteryx (ark-ee-op-tricks) are words not often used in the everyday vocabulary. In fact, the latter of the two is extinct and the former is nearly extinct. A… Continue reading Newman University publications showcase student and professional work
Newman alumna honored with papal knighthood for intellectual disability advocacy
Catherine (Curry) Mardon, 2007 Newman graduate, advocates for those with mental illnesses and disability, and young adults suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. Mardon said her time at Newman was positive… Continue reading Newman alumna honored with papal knighthood for intellectual disability advocacy
Future students participate in scholarship and nursing program interviews
Newman University welcomed 34 high school seniors who have been accepted for the 2018-19 academic year who are applying for either the Cardinal Newman Scholarship or the nursing direct admittance… Continue reading Future students participate in scholarship and nursing program interviews
Heartland Conference honors first-year head coach
R.J. Allen came to Newman as the assistant men’s basketball coach in 2011. When he was named the new head men’s basketball coach in April 2017, he had one thing… Continue reading Heartland Conference honors first-year head coach
Newman alumna featured by Catholic Diocese of Dodge City
Newman alumna Jamie Harrington was featured in an advertisement in the Southwest Kansas Catholic magazine during Catholic Schools Week. The magazine is published by the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City.… Continue reading Newman alumna featured by Catholic Diocese of Dodge City
Community members are celebrated for ‘Making a Difference’
The second annual Difference Makers of Wichita Awards Banquet was held Feb. 24, 2018 at Newman University.
Newman University Honored by Phi Theta Kappa
Newman University will soon be accepted on Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll list for 2018. According to Phi Theta Kappa’s website, the list recognizes baccalaureate degree-granting institutions who “honor… Continue reading Newman University Honored by Phi Theta Kappa
Max Frazier, Ph.D., celebrates education through two significant events
Interim Director of the School of Education and Associate Professor Max Frazier was invited to two significant events in the month of February — the Jardine Film Festival and the Kansas… Continue reading Max Frazier, Ph.D., celebrates education through two significant events
Alumna Crista Switzer aids elderly with technology business
Alumna Crista Switzer ’12, helps people of all ages — with a special focus on the elderly and helping them understand technology with ease. The goals of abcd TECH, her… Continue reading Alumna Crista Switzer aids elderly with technology business