Finals week is almost here and students are pushing to finish papers, projects and presentations before they head home for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Some students have another challenge… Continue reading Students prepare for Scholars Day presentations
Accomplishments
Newman named to Wichita Business Journal 2015 Newsmakers
Newman University has been named a 2015 Newsmaker by the Wichita Business Journal. The Journal is identifying people and businesses that made an impact in the local business community over the… Continue reading Newman named to Wichita Business Journal 2015 Newsmakers
Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community
The Newman University nursing program recently had 24 of 25 graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt, with one student retaking the exam and passing… Continue reading Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community
Newman English Professor Susan Crane-Laracuente receives Faculty of Distinction award
Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D. is one of 17 college faculty members in Kansas to receive a Faculty of Distinction award from the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). She… Continue reading Newman English Professor Susan Crane-Laracuente receives Faculty of Distinction award
Five Newman seniors, two juniors gain early acceptance to medical school programs
All five Newman University pre-med students who interviewed with the University of Kansas School of Medicine for early admittance this semester were recently notified that they had been accepted. Starla Dugan,… Continue reading Five Newman seniors, two juniors gain early acceptance to medical school programs
KICA Awards UPS Scholarship to Katelyn Balderas
Katelyn Balderas, a junior Radiologic Technology major at Newman, has been selected to receive a $2,450 UPS Scholarship provided through the Kansas Independent College Association. KICA is a statewide association… Continue reading KICA Awards UPS Scholarship to Katelyn Balderas
Icer Vaughan selected for CIO Award
Newman University Chief Information Officer Icer Vaughan has been named one of the Wichita Business Journal’s 2015 CIO Award recipients. Vaughan, who will receive the award on Nov. 17 at a… Continue reading Icer Vaughan selected for CIO Award
Newman student explains how changing others’ lives has changed her own
Blair Benton is a junior Cardinal Newman Scholar from Benton, Kan. currently studying Pre-Medicine at Newman University. The youngest sibling in her family, Blair chose Newman for its impressive reputation in… Continue reading Newman student explains how changing others’ lives has changed her own
SGA announces web site, freshmen and transfer senator election results
The Student Government Association (SGA) launched its web site this week and held its freshmen and transfer senator election. SGA represents the students and conveys their needs to the faculty… Continue reading SGA announces web site, freshmen and transfer senator election results
Felipe Trigos visits Newman as part of History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series
Newman University alumnus Felipe Trigos ’09 returned to Newman University for a visit on Sept. 3 as a featured speaker in the History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series. A history major… Continue reading Felipe Trigos visits Newman as part of History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series
Niedens named a scholar for Higher Learning Commission academies
Newman University Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Rosemary Niedens has been named a scholar for the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Academy for Assessment of Student Learning, and the Persistence and… Continue reading Niedens named a scholar for Higher Learning Commission academies
Remodeled conference room honors Hufford
The newly renovated conference room in McNeill Hall is being renamed the “Don Hufford Seminar Room,” in honor of retired Professor of Education Don Hufford, Ph.D. The Newman Cabinet recently… Continue reading Remodeled conference room honors Hufford
Newman bestows annual service awards
Among the highlights of the 2015 Fall Institute on Monday, Aug. 17 was the bestowal of the annual service awards to faculty and staff. Director of Mission Effectiveness and Archives… Continue reading Newman bestows annual service awards
Shella Augspurger – 2015 Staff Excellence Award recipient
Every year the Newman University Staff Assembly presents the Staff Excellence Award to acknowledge a staff member’s self-sacrificing hard work and dedication toward the Newman University Mission. The awardee is nominated… Continue reading Shella Augspurger – 2015 Staff Excellence Award recipient
Newman alumna Tammy White honored by National Association of Professional Women
Newman University alumna and National Alumni Board member Tammy White was a 2015-2016 inductee into the VIP Woman of the Year Circle of the National Association of Professional Woman (NAPW).… Continue reading Newman alumna Tammy White honored by National Association of Professional Women
Newman alumna Susan Pool recognized by Wichita Business Journal
Newman alumna Susan Pool was named as one of the 20 honorees in the Wichita Business Journal’s class of 2015 Women in Business on July 21. The Business Journal highlights 20… Continue reading Newman alumna Susan Pool recognized by Wichita Business Journal
Linda Fields receives award for helping local youth
Newman Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment Management Linda Fields recently received an award for her long-time commitment to the Wichita chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. The organization is made… Continue reading Linda Fields receives award for helping local youth
Newman University honors 2015 graduates
The Newman University Spring 2015 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Century II Convention Hall. The Commencement ceremony included an address by Newman… Continue reading Newman University honors 2015 graduates
Newman University students named to Spring 2015 Deans List
Newman University officials have announced the students on the Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2015. To qualify for this achievement, a student must complete 12 credit hours and… Continue reading Newman University students named to Spring 2015 Deans List
Newman launches redesigned website
On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, Newman University launched its new website. The website has been in production for 10 months and was built from scratch. The project was undertaken to… Continue reading Newman launches redesigned website
Newman student Wesley Williams lands the job of his dreams
Newman senior and theatre major Wesley Williams received the opportunity to be one of Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ (R-KS 02) three interns for the summer – an opportunity he’s dreamed of… Continue reading Newman student Wesley Williams lands the job of his dreams
Investigative science program concludes
The 26th Newman University Investigative Summer Science Program concluded on June 26. The 2015 ISSP included 25 students from 16 different high schools. The completion of the ISSP left students… Continue reading Investigative science program concludes
Meg Trumpp named ‘Health Care Hero’
Newman University Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care and Director of the Respiratory Care Program Meg Trumpp, M.Ed. has been selected as one of the Wichita Business Journal‘s 2015 Health Care Heroes.… Continue reading Meg Trumpp named ‘Health Care Hero’
Faculty and staff promotions, assignments announced
Newman University employees will see some new co-workers and colleagues around campus in the coming months, along with many familiar folks who are taking on new roles. Newman officials have… Continue reading Faculty and staff promotions, assignments announced
NU alum Kelsey Sponsel blogs on health care internship in India
Newman University 2014 graduate Kelsey Sponsel is blogging during a summer health care internship in India. Sponsel is now in the occupational therapy graduate program at the University of Kansas. She… Continue reading NU alum Kelsey Sponsel blogs on health care internship in India
Newman University Theatre Department sees first graduate
On May 16, Newman University awarded degrees to more than 400 candidates for bachelors, associates and masters degrees – including its first four-year bachelor of arts in theatre graduate, Rusty… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department sees first graduate
Newman University honors spring 2015 graduates at ceremonies, commencement
Newman University staged a number of ceremonies and special events May 15 and 16 to celebrate Spring 2015 graduation. This year, two of the major events were moved to new… Continue reading Newman University honors spring 2015 graduates at ceremonies, commencement
Newman University M.S.Ed. hooding ceremony gives extra recognition for graduates
More than 70 May 2015 and August 2015 graduates of the Newman University Master of Science in Education program were recognized May 15. Honorees and their families and friends packed the Dugan Gorges… Continue reading Newman University M.S.Ed. hooding ceremony gives extra recognition for graduates
Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
With the adjustment from two graduation events each year to one single event in the spring, Newman University made some changes to this year’s graduation event locations. Due to the… Continue reading Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Newman salutes departing faculty and staff
Several faculty and staff members who have left or will soon be leaving Newman University were recognized for their service at the university-wide Community Meeting May 19 in the Dugan-Gorges… Continue reading Newman salutes departing faculty and staff
Chorale, faculty and staff members head to Chicago for chorale festival
After three trips over the past eight years to Carnegie Hall in New York City and to the Lincoln Center in Washington D.C., the Newman University Chorale is set to make its debut… Continue reading Chorale, faculty and staff members head to Chicago for chorale festival
Newman University honors Spring 2015 nursing degree graduates
Newman University recognized 26 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the annual Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held May 15 on the Newman campus. The event is a… Continue reading Newman University honors Spring 2015 nursing degree graduates
Newman University to hold Spring 2015 graduation activities May 15-16
Newman University will stage a number of events May 15 and 16 to celebrate 2015 graduation. Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony A Nurses’ Pinning ceremony will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m.,… Continue reading Newman University to hold Spring 2015 graduation activities May 15-16
Counseling Program recognized as one of the top programs in the nation for Christian colleges
For a second time this year, the Newman University Counseling Program has been recognized as one of the top programs in the nation. This time, the program has been selected as… Continue reading Counseling Program recognized as one of the top programs in the nation for Christian colleges
NU bids farewell to faculty members
Farewell parties were staged this past week to honor six faculty members who are retiring or otherwise leaving Newman University at the end of the Spring 2015 semester. Many nembers… Continue reading NU bids farewell to faculty members
Scholars Day shows students’ research, growth
More than 100 students had the opportunity to show what they have learned during their academic career at Newman University at Scholars Day, which took place from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading Scholars Day shows students’ research, growth
Newman University honors student achievements at Academic Awards Convocation
Newman University honored student scholars and leaders for their outstanding academic achievements and accomplishments at the 2014 Academic Honors and Awards Convocation, held April 22 on the Newman campus. The… Continue reading Newman University honors student achievements at Academic Awards Convocation
Newman graduate named ‘Teacher of the Year’
Marlene Clayton, lead teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Ellinwood, Kan., and Newman University graduate, has been named “Teacher of the Year” for the Diocese of Dodge City. Clayton… Continue reading Newman graduate named ‘Teacher of the Year’
Newman senior earns national award for playwriting
‘I started hyper-ventilating and I ran straight to Mark Mannette’s office. He wasn’t there so I fell on the floor… and everyone was worried about me. But, it was good… Continue reading Newman senior earns national award for playwriting
Women’s Tennis Jets soar into national rankings
The Newman University Women’s Tennis Team is currently undefeated, 11-0 overall, and is ranked nationally for the first time in NCAA Division II history.