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Accomplishments

Outstanding students honored with 2022 Academic Awards

The 2022 Academic Awards recognized several outstanding students of Newman University April 6 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Business, Communication, Education, Events, Religion & Philosophy, Science & Health, Social Work, Sports Communication, Student Life, Theology

Kristin Martin finds ‘a world of treasures’ in her Honors experience

Kristin Martin

Program Director at the Museum of World Treasures Kristin Martin shares her journey of storytelling to inspire, educate and influence.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, News

Veterinary experience comes full circle

Kara Parsons

2019 Newman alumna Dr. Kara (Simon) Parsons shares her Newman experience and a look at life in the veterinary field.

Published April 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Three Newman women recognized with SHERO awards

It’s awards season at Newman University, and the Student Life office presented its 2022 SHERO Awards during Jet Friday over donuts March 25.

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

2022 KAH conference makes history at Newman

Members of the Newman community attend and present during the 2022 Kansas Association of Historians conference.

The 2022 Kansas Association of Historians (KAH) conference was held at Newman University on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26.

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Alumnus Cliff Kissling enters little-known field of medicine

Cliff Kissling

Newman alumnus Cliff Kissling is completing his residency in a little-known field of medicine — physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R).

Published March 24, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Professor Larry Straub publishes book ‘The 6ixth Evolution’

"The 6ixth Evolution" book by Larry Straub, DBA

Newman professor Larry Straub, DBA, recently published his book, “The 6ixth Evolution: Managing Lives and Careers Through Convulsive Times.”

Published March 11, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Business, News, Staff & Faculty

Nontraditional student uses accounting degree to benefit clients

Veronica Castaneda-Alferez

When ’21 graduate Veronica Castaneda-Alferez arrived at Newman to finish her accounting degree, she’d been out of school since 2002.

Published March 11, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Student Life

Newman’s numerous connections to Envision

Karen Kendrick

Newman University has a number of ties to Envision, one of the largest employers of people who are blind or visually impaired.

Published March 7, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News

Contest winners share their essay, TikTok, visual arts entries

Visual Arts Contest entry depicts St. Maria De Mattias serving a dear neighbor.

During Heritage Month in February, students entered an essay, TikTok and visual arts contest for the chance of winning $100 for their works.

Published March 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Education, Events, Faith, Heritage Month, News, Student Life

Alumna Kathleen Webb follows faith, helps children through nonprofit

Kathleen Webb

Executive Director of Children’s First CEO Kansas Kathleen Webb ‘79 said her journey into the nonprofit world was all God’s idea.

Published March 3, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

A great day for giving: 2022 Giving Day

Giving Day

For 24 hours, community members and supporters from around the globe rallied together to raise money during Newman Giving Day on March 1.

Published March 2, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Education, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Religion & Philosophy, Science & Health, Social Work, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Newman to host Arts & Literature March 3-4

Queens & Things: Art & Gender

Themed “Queens & Things: Art & Gender,” the Arts & Literature Festival is scheduled for Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4 with a variety of events that appeal to any age.

Published February 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged De Mattias Fine Arts Center, newman, Newman University, students, university, Wichita

A night of many wins: Homecoming 2022

King Daniel Knolla and Queen Marie Moore surrounded by a crowd of Newman Jets!

The 2022 Newman Homecoming basketball games and crowning of king and queen took place Thursday, February 24.

Published February 25, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Life after graduation: a Newman alumni couples’ story

Birnbaums

Jacob and Natalia Birnbaum met at Newman University, where their journey as college athletes caused them to cross paths and eventually marry.

Published February 23, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics

Newman alumnus pursues law enforcement career

Jake Provenzano

Jake Provenzano has his pilot’s license, rides motorcycles, is an avid bowler and is pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Published February 23, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News

Newman hosts record-breaking Scholarship Interview Day on campus

Scholarship Interview Day in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center

Admissions hosted Scholarship Interview Day Saturday, January 29, with the help of the ASC sisters, students, faculty and staff members.

Published February 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Alumna Kaitlyn Stallard receives Outstanding New Teacher award

Kaitlyn Stallard

Kaitlyn Stallard ‘20 has been awarded the Diocese of Wichita 2022 St. Philippine Duchesne Outstanding New Teacher Award.

Published February 17, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Student battles cancer and prevails through studies

Rossie Smith

In the middle of her college years at Newman, senior Rossie Smith was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

Published February 10, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman alumnus Jacob Wayman talks leadership and entrepreneurship

Jacob Wayman

Jacob Wayman uses the skills he honed during his time in the Newman University MBA program in both his business and community service.

Published February 9, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Assistant soccer coach’s passion for storytelling leads to sports website

Victor Olorunfemi

Assistant men’s soccer coach Victor Olorunfemi combined his love of storytelling and sports by starting the sports website, The ICT Zone.

Published February 7, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman senior Tejay Cleland joins KWCH TV

Tejay Cleland
Courtesy photo provided by Tejay Cleland

Senior Tejay Cleland, editor-in-chief of The Vantage, has recently been hired full-time by KWCH, Channel 12, to train as an on-air reporter.

Published January 21, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Communication, News, Sports Communication, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Alumna Patricia M. Lujan works on third Newman degree; begins master’s program

Patricia Lujan

Newman University alumna Patricia Lujan is continuing her higher education journey by entering into a third degree program.

Published January 20, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Education

Professor connects student Enzo Bonventre with full-time opportunity

Enzo Bonventre

Business professor Larry Straub connected ’21 graduate Enzo Bonventre to an internship-turned-full-time opportunity with Paul Gray Homes.

Published January 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Business, News, Staff & Faculty

Junior Mai Dao selected as initiative’s first student spotlight

Photo credit: Elizabeth Thi Photography LLC

Junior Mai-Nhanh Dao was nominated for the Student Spotlight as part of the 2022 “Tell Me Something Good” initiative.

Published January 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, News, Student Life

Newman University announces 2021 fall graduates

Graduation caps

Newman University officials have announced the students who earned a degree at the close of the 2021 fall semester.

Published January 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Student Life

Newman 2021 fall Dean’s List announced

Bishop Gerber Science Center

Newman University has released its 2021 fall Dean’s List.

Published January 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Student Life

2021 Newman summer graduates announced

Graduate wears a decorated "2021 Rad Grad" graduation cap.

Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of summer 2021.

Published January 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Student Life

Carrocci Hall’s sense of community inspires campus

Carrocci Hall residents

Ian Lecki, a senior business marketing major and baseball player, was nominated with his residents for their community-building efforts in Carrocci Hall for this month’s “Tell Me Something Good” initiative.

Published December 20, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Student Life

A year in review: 2021

2021 with images from Newman Today stories

The 2021 Newman year in review features a glance back on memories made, challenges overcome and individuals worth celebrating.

Published December 16, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Fall nursing graduates celebrated with pinning ceremony

Newman Nurse Pinning

Twenty-one nursing graduates, their family members and close friends gathered for the fall nurse pinning ceremony on Friday, December 10 at Newman University.

Published December 13, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman to recognize students through ‘Tell Me Something Good’ initiative

Tell me something good

Student Life is starting the monthly “Tell Me Something Good” initiative, which recognizes Newman students who are making a difference.

Published December 9, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Alumnus Joe Hanrahan enjoying life on stage and behind the scenes

Hanrahan

Alumnus Joe Hanrahan talks about his love for theater and why he does what he does 50 years after discovering the craft.

Published December 9, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Couple pursues nursing education together at Newman

Students Edgar Lumbreras and Kaylee Haught will both receive their bachelor’s degree in nursing this December.

Published December 7, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman Scholars Day sets students up for success

Scholars Day

On Monday, Dec. 6, several students presented the culmination of their semester-long research studies during Scholars Day at Newman.

Published December 7, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Student Life

Project HOPE showcases Newman’s research abilities

City of Wichita
Courtesy photo, City of Wichita Facebook page

Newman University is serving as research partner to the City of Wichita for a program called “Project HOPE.”

Published December 2, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Social Work, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Staff member serves as life coach to Miss Wichita scholarship winners

Vanessa Rials

Vanessa Rials will serve as the personal success and life coach to the three female winners of the Miss Wichita scholarship competition. 

Published November 30, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman alumna named Miss Capital City

Gabby Altenor

Gabby Altenor, a May 2021 graduate in biology and Ablah Award recipient, was recently named Miss Capital City 2022, which is affiliated with the Miss America Organization.

Published November 29, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

Senior Allison Williams prepares for prestigious doctoral program

Allison Williams

Following graduation, senior Allison Williams will head to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles.

Published November 29, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Social Work, Student Life

Alumna Sarah Balderas celebrates one year of law firm ownership

Sarah Balderas

English alumna Sarah Balderas just celebrated year one of the Balderas Legal Group LLC, an immigration law firm located in Wichita.

Published November 22, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News

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