The 2017 spring commencement ceremonies took place at Central Community Church on Saturday, May 13 with hundreds of graduates, along with their families and friends, in attendance. During the Undergraduate… Continue reading Featured speakers at Commencement provide inspiration for graduates
Accomplishments
Newman presents Occupational Therapy Assistant pinning ceremony
The annual Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) pinning ceremony commenced on Saturday, May 13 in the DeMattias Performance Hall, followed by a reception in the Gorges Atrium. The ceremony honored the… Continue reading Newman presents Occupational Therapy Assistant pinning ceremony
Newman graduates get crafty with their caps
After announcements are sent out, classes are finished and grades are finally posted — all that is left for soon-to-be-graduates to do is receive a diploma while looking fine in… Continue reading Newman graduates get crafty with their caps
Board chair Linda Davison leaves behind a list of high accomplishments
Chair of the Newman University Board of Trustees Linda S. Davison is set to complete her third and final term of service in September 2017. At this time, current Vice-Chair Teresa… Continue reading Board chair Linda Davison leaves behind a list of high accomplishments
Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies honor Newman University graduates
Hundreds gathered at Central Community Church in Wichita, Kan. on Saturday, May 13 during two separate ceremonies to honor the 2017 spring graduates during this year’s commencement ceremonies.
Baccalaureate Mass 2017: Inspirational messages
The Spring 2017 Baccalaureate Mass took place at 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, in The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Wichita. The Mass drew students, parents and friends… Continue reading Baccalaureate Mass 2017: Inspirational messages
Traditional ceremony recognizes 2017 spring nursing degree graduates
Newman University honored 18 nursing degree graduates during a long-standing traditional Nurses’ Pinning ceremony on Friday, May 12. Today, the pins received by graduating nursing students represent the school where… Continue reading Traditional ceremony recognizes 2017 spring nursing degree graduates
Annual banquet honors Hispanic and Native American Scholars Program students
Newman University honored 29 students at a celebration banquet on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center to recognize the students from around Wichita who participated in the… Continue reading Annual banquet honors Hispanic and Native American Scholars Program students
Newman graduate student awarded Wichita-area scholarship
Wichita native and Newman University graduate student Rachel Greene is set to receive The League of Women Voters (LWV) Sandra Day O’Connor Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year. “I was thrilled,”… Continue reading Newman graduate student awarded Wichita-area scholarship
Senior Amanda Krook pursues passion in diagnostic medical sonography
Graduating senior Amanda Krook is using her leadership skills and personal experiences to pursue the path she is most passionate for — diagnostic medical sonography. Krook kicked off her college… Continue reading Senior Amanda Krook pursues passion in diagnostic medical sonography
Janie Ward and Clint Stucky retire from Newman
Two Newman faculty members are retiring after lengthy service at the university. A special retirement reception was held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, to honor Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Radiologic… Continue reading Janie Ward and Clint Stucky retire from Newman
Newman Theatre Club hosts 2nd Annual Maria Awards
Saturday marked the 2nd Annual Maria Awards, a ceremony that recognizes student actors, tech, and the various productions the Newman Theatre Department has presented throughout the 2016-2017 academic year. The… Continue reading Newman Theatre Club hosts 2nd Annual Maria Awards
Newman University to hold Spring 2017 graduation activities May 12-13
Newman University will stage a number of events May 12 and 13 to celebrate Fall 2016, Spring 2017, and Summer 2017 Graduates. Both the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies taking place… Continue reading Newman University to hold Spring 2017 graduation activities May 12-13
Two Newman University sports figures inducted into Wichita Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2017
The Wichita Sports Hall of Fame inducted two Newman University staff members into the Class of 2017 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Hillside Christian Church. One was… Continue reading Two Newman University sports figures inducted into Wichita Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2017
Newman student-athletes receive honors for athletic, academic efforts
Student-athletes at Newman University have been recognized on the all-conference and all-region levels consistently over the course of each athletic season, but recognition on the national level is stretched sparingly. This season,… Continue reading Newman student-athletes receive honors for athletic, academic efforts
Student-athletes attend third annual Jetspys Awards Banquet
On Sunday, April 30, Newman student-athletes and the entire Newman Athletic Department gathered to celebrate the third annual Jetspys event in the Dugan-Gorges Conference center.
Newman University recognizes outstanding individual in the Financial Aid Department
The Department of Financial Aid at Newman University is made up of amazing individuals who have helped incoming students throughout the years in countless ways. Among these individuals is Director… Continue reading Newman University recognizes outstanding individual in the Financial Aid Department
‘Quiet Hero’ brought Coffee with a Cop to Wichita
By Amy Geiszler-Jones Editor’s Note: Newman University is a co-sponsor of the Difference Makers for Wichita Awards program that was launched in October 2016 to celebrate the contributions and positive influences… Continue reading ‘Quiet Hero’ brought Coffee with a Cop to Wichita
Newman alumnus Lucas Hanson creates unique restaurant app for Wichitans
It’s the question we’ve all asked someone at some point in our lives — “Where do you want to go for dinner?” Newman alumnus Lucas Hanson is creating an app… Continue reading Newman alumnus Lucas Hanson creates unique restaurant app for Wichitans
Newman University honors student achievements at Academic Awards Banquet
Newman University honored student scholars and leaders for their outstanding academic achievements and accomplishments at the 2017 Academic Honors and Awards Banquet, held April 19 on the Newman campus.
Newman alumna Christy Foos opens counseling center in Hutchinson
Newman alumna Christy Foos felt it was time to open a counseling center of her own after she saw a need for mental health therapists in South Central Kansas. The… Continue reading Newman alumna Christy Foos opens counseling center in Hutchinson
Newman SGA has their new president and vice president
Diversity, progress, and service. These are important focus points for the newly elected, President Vivian Hoang and Vice President Marisa-Nicole Zayat, of Newman University. The Newman Student Government Association (SGA)… Continue reading Newman SGA has their new president and vice president
The Vantage student newspaper wins All-Kansas award in Kansas Collegiate Journalism
On April 8 and 9, members of The Vantage, the student newspaper of Newman University, attended the annual Kansas Collegiate Media conference at the Drury Plaza Hotel in downtown Wichita.… Continue reading The Vantage student newspaper wins All-Kansas award in Kansas Collegiate Journalism
First annual ‘Academic Awards Banquet’ to honor students April 19
Newman University will honor the best, brightest, and most committed students at the first annual Academic Awards Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center, hosted by… Continue reading First annual ‘Academic Awards Banquet’ to honor students April 19
R. J. Allen is perfect fit for Newman University basketball post
When the person responsible for bringing back and shepherding a high-profile college sports program for nearly a generation leaves, the challenge to find a proper replacement is formidable. For Newman… Continue reading R. J. Allen is perfect fit for Newman University basketball post
Treasures of Newman University find a new home
Newman senior and University Archives Lead Student Intern Diana Stanley works with the treasures of Newman University and is also helping with the archive’s move to its new home in the basement… Continue reading Treasures of Newman University find a new home
Final Mission Talk of the year focuses on a past Sacred Heart College president
On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC gave the final 2016-17 academic year’s Mission Talk to an audience of more than 60 individuals. The presentation was titled, “The Gorges Decade,”… Continue reading Final Mission Talk of the year focuses on a past Sacred Heart College president
Newman alumni, students recently named school superintendents
Several Newman University alumni and students have recently accepted district superintendent positions and will begin their new roles this summer. Wichita Public School District 259 announced in February that Alicia… Continue reading Newman alumni, students recently named school superintendents
Joan Melzer selected as expert panel member for national nursing exam
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCSBN) has chosen Newman University Associate Professor of Nursing Joan Melzer, M.N., M.S. as a subject matter expert for a… Continue reading Joan Melzer selected as expert panel member for national nursing exam
Students are reviving the NSLS Newman Chapter
Anyone walking around the Newman campus has more than likely noticed an increase in posters advertising live telecasts of well-known motivational speakers, famous actors and authors, and even a real estate… Continue reading Students are reviving the NSLS Newman Chapter
Jennifer Gantz receives 2017 Chief Financial Officer award
Jennifer Gantz, the vice president for finance and administration at Newman University, is a recipient of the Wichita Business Journal 2017 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) award. An awards ceremony hosted by… Continue reading Jennifer Gantz receives 2017 Chief Financial Officer award
Newman librarians are speaking up at conferences
Shhh! That’s what you’d expect from librarians, right? Well, not from Director of Library Services Steve Hamersky and Assistant Librarian Jeanette Parker who have been busy with different speaking engagements these past… Continue reading Newman librarians are speaking up at conferences
Director of Athletics Victor Trilli inducted into Sheridan College Hall of Fame
Victor “Vic” Trilli, who is in his ninth year as the director of athletics at Newman University, was inducted into the Sheridan College Athletics Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Feb.… Continue reading Director of Athletics Victor Trilli inducted into Sheridan College Hall of Fame
Potter’s fond farewell
Men’s Head Basketball Coach Mark Potter may be retiring from the court, but he certainly made his mark at Newman University. As Potter begins a career in motivational speaking, the… Continue reading Potter’s fond farewell
Newman University Homecoming scored a huge success
Homecoming Games Jet Pride filled the Fugate Gymnasium in forms of cheers, painted faces, horns, squeaking shoes against the gym floor, and the dribbling of a basketball at the Newman… Continue reading Newman University Homecoming scored a huge success
Newman student David Baalmann presents research at conference in New Orleans
Senior Newman student David Baalmann recently traveled with Assistant Professor of Chemistry John Leveritt, Ph.D. to attend and present research at the 61st Biophysical Society Meeting which took place Feb. 11-15 in New… Continue reading Newman student David Baalmann presents research at conference in New Orleans
‘Difference Makers for Wichita’ Banquet honors 10 for service to the community
Ten local individuals and businesses were honored for their service to the community at the “Difference Makers for Wichita Awards” Banquet held Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Dugan-Gorges Campus Center… Continue reading ‘Difference Makers for Wichita’ Banquet honors 10 for service to the community
Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
Newman University attended the KICA Student Day at the Kansas State Capitol on Feb. 13, 2017. The event is sponsored by the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). It is an opportunity for independent colleges all… Continue reading Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
Potter’s last game at home bittersweet, but business as usual
The end of an era is near. Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter will coach his last game at home Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Following the Heartland Conference Tournament in… Continue reading Potter’s last game at home bittersweet, but business as usual
Newman and Starkey partner to find the right person for the job
Those on campus may have noticed a new employee working hard in the halls of McNeill, Eck, and Heimerman. Masha Moore joined the Newman family in early January 2017 as a… Continue reading Newman and Starkey partner to find the right person for the job