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Newman University honors Spring 2014 graduates

The Newman University Spring 2014 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple.

Newman University, Catholic community bid farewell to Monsignor Hemberger

Newman University, Via Christi Health and the Diocese of Wichita joined together to celebrate the achievements and career of Monsignor Robert Hemberger at a reception June 9 that drew a… Continue reading Newman University, Catholic community bid farewell to Monsignor Hemberger

Carrocci-Febres team ties for first place in Orpheum Theatre Cookoff

Congratulations to Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., who with her teammate chef Jason Febres of Taste & See tied for first place in the 2014 Celebrity & Chef… Continue reading Carrocci-Febres team ties for first place in Orpheum Theatre Cookoff

Josh Chilson ’03 named president of Clearwater Bar Association

Newman University alum Joshua Chilson ’03 was recently named president of the Clearwater (Fla.) Bar Association. Chilson, who received the 2003 Harvey J. Ablah Award and the 2002 St. Catherine’s… Continue reading Josh Chilson ’03 named president of Clearwater Bar Association

Graduation weekend video highlights

Newman University celebrated the class of 2014 with a Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremony on May 9 and 10, respectively.

Newman alumna Jamie Woo-Page selected for 40 Under 40

Congratulations to Newman University 2000 graduate Jamie Woo-Page, M.D., for being selected one of the Wichita Business Journal‘s 40 Under 40.

Newman alums earn graduate degrees

Congratulations to the following Newman University alumni who earned graduate degrees in May 2014 from Wichita State University:

Affirmations of the university – Alum receives award from Wichita Arts Council

Newman alum Sonny Laracuente recently received the first ever City Arts Emerging Artist Award, sponsored by the Wichita Arts Council, Inc. As award recipient, Laracuente will have an exclusive showing… Continue reading Affirmations of the university – Alum receives award from Wichita Arts Council

Newman University celebrates Class of 2014 during graduation weekend

Newman University staged a number of events during the weekend of May 9 and 10 to celebrate the accomplishments and graduation of the Class of 2014.

Newman University Occupational Therapy students receive pins

Students in the Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at a pinning ceremony May 10 on the Newman campus. The ceremony honors the completion of coursework and… Continue reading Newman University Occupational Therapy students receive pins

Newman University honors graduating Master of Social Work students at pinning ceremony

The Newman University School of Social Work honored Spring and Summer 2014 graduates of the Master of Social Work program with a pinning ceremony held May 9, 2014 on the… Continue reading Newman University honors graduating Master of Social Work students at pinning ceremony

Newman University honors Spring 2014 nursing graduates

Newman University recognized 23 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the annual Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held May 9 on the Newman campus.

Joan Purkey has made education a lifelong career

Associate Professor of Education and Teacher Education Program Coordinator Joan Purkey will retire at the end of this semester after being with Newman University since 1999 – a total of… Continue reading Joan Purkey has made education a lifelong career

Psychology Professor Charles Merrifield retires after 31 years at Newman

Read through the curriculum vitae of Professor of Psychology Charles Merrifield, Ph.D. and a few patterns start to emerge. From his doctoral dissertation to his many professional presentations to his… Continue reading Psychology Professor Charles Merrifield retires after 31 years at Newman

Retiring Professor John Conlee has ‘looked forward each day to working’ at Newman University

In a very short time, Associate Professor and Director of Paralegal Studies John Conlee, J.D. expects to be spending his days reading books, playing golf and tennis, and snow skiing… Continue reading Retiring Professor John Conlee has ‘looked forward each day to working’ at Newman University

Donors recognized for the ‘Bringing Back Theatre’ campaign

Newman University hosted an event Friday, May 2 to recognize several donors who contributed substantial gifts to the “Bringing Back Theatre” campaign.

Newman University honors participants in Native American Scholar Program

Newman University honored 19 Native American students from six high schools in the Wichita area at a recent banquet for their participation in a program designed to keep them in… Continue reading Newman University honors participants in Native American Scholar Program

Duncan Rose ‘loved Newman since the first day on campus’

Associate Professor of Counseling and Coordinator of the Counseling Program Duncan Rose, Ed.D. has spent his entire teaching career – 23 years – at Newman University. While 23 years in… Continue reading Duncan Rose ‘loved Newman since the first day on campus’

Surendra Singh made many contributions to Newman over the past 45 years

Forty-five years ago, the Division of Science and Mathematics at what is now Newman University bore little resemblance to what it is today. Fewer than 30 students were majoring in… Continue reading Surendra Singh made many contributions to Newman over the past 45 years

Newman University to hold Spring 2014 graduation activities May 9-10

Newman University will stage a number of events May 9 and May 10 to celebrate Spring 2014 graduation.

Newman University awards $1.5 million in scholarships to 16 high school students

Newman University has awarded a total of $1,522,560 in the university’s top scholarship program to 16 high school students who will begin their studies at Newman in the Fall 2014… Continue reading Newman University awards $1.5 million in scholarships to 16 high school students

Six retiring faculty and staff members honored at Academic Awards Convocation

Five members of the Newman University faculty and one staff member who are retiring this spring were recognized at the Academic Honors and Awards Convocation April 23.

Affirmations of the University – Vantage student newspaper staff garner 22 Kansas Collegiate Media awards

Staff members of The Vantage, the weekly student newspaper of Newman University, received a school record 22 individual awards at the Kansas Collegiate Media Spring Conference in Wichita April 13… Continue reading Affirmations of the University – Vantage student newspaper staff garner 22 Kansas Collegiate Media awards

Affirmations of the University – Newman sophomore Chase Blasi receives national civic award

Newman University sophomore student Chase Blasi has been selected to receive a national civic involvement award sponsored by Campus Compact. The award honors student leaders committed to creating lasting change… Continue reading Affirmations of the University – Newman sophomore Chase Blasi receives national civic award

Newman student-athletes gain ‘Player of the Week’ honors in March

Six student-athletes from Newman University received Heartland Conference “Player of the Week” kudos in March. Freshman outfielder Tyler Bugner was named Baseball Hitter of the Week on March 3, and… Continue reading Newman student-athletes gain ‘Player of the Week’ honors in March

Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates achieve 100% licensure pass rate for 2013 calendar year

Graduates of the Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant program achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy for the 2013 calendar year. Fifteen… Continue reading Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates achieve 100% licensure pass rate for 2013 calendar year

Newman University art professor’s work selected for 45th Annual Smoky Hill Art Competition

Newman University Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design Pamela Pancake, M.F.A. has had two of her works selected for the Hays Arts Council 45th Annual Smoky Hill Arts Exhibition.… Continue reading Newman University art professor’s work selected for 45th Annual Smoky Hill Art Competition

Members of the Kansas Legislature praise, pass resolutions commemorating Newman University 80th Anniversary

It isn’t often that members of the Kansas Legislature take time to sing the praises of a private institution of higher education. But that’s just what happened March 13, when… Continue reading Members of the Kansas Legislature praise, pass resolutions commemorating Newman University 80th Anniversary

Affirmations of the University – Robert Reed

USD #332 of West Kingman County, Kan., named Robert Reed as Superintendent/High School Principal of Cunningham High School.

Newman University spring enrollment sets another record

The official federal enrollment report for the Spring 2014 semester shows a solid performance for Newman University, with enrollment growth driven by a new program launched in January. Spring enrollment… Continue reading Newman University spring enrollment sets another record

Newman University student Kristin Martin receives Best-Paper Award for study of eugenics in Kansas

Newman University student Kristin Martin has been awarded the Student Best-Paper Award from the Missouri Valley History Conference at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Martin, a senior, will present her paper… Continue reading Newman University student Kristin Martin receives Best-Paper Award for study of eugenics in Kansas

Newman University Professor Bryan Dietrich co-edits comic book superhero poetry anthology Drawn to Marvel

Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. is co-editor of the poetry anthology Drawn To Marvel: Poetry From the Comic Books, which will be released March 1 at the… Continue reading Newman University Professor Bryan Dietrich co-edits comic book superhero poetry anthology Drawn to Marvel

Newman University School of Education recommended for reaccreditation

The Newman University School of Education has been recommended for reaccreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), following a rigorous review process that included two and… Continue reading Newman University School of Education recommended for reaccreditation

Newman University Cross Country Teams receive top academic honors

The Newman University Men’s Cross Country Team has the highest GPA in the nation in all of the NCAA, including Division I, II and III, according to the U.S. Track &… Continue reading Newman University Cross Country Teams receive top academic honors

Azzun, Beck named Homecoming queen and king

Gladys Azzun and Alex Beck were named 2014 Homecoming queen and king at the Homecoming men’s basketball game against McMurray University Saturday, Feb. 8. Both Azzun and Beck are biology majors… Continue reading Azzun, Beck named Homecoming queen and king

Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant program receives 10-year reaccreditation

The Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant program has been awarded a coveted 10-year reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Newman University theatre student advances to national playwriting competition

Newman University theatre student C.L. Smet received a green light to advance to a national competition from judges at the Region V conference of the Kennedy Center American College Theater… Continue reading Newman University theatre student advances to national playwriting competition

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