Accomplishments

Megan Rucker elected to position with national radiologic technologist association

Director of Radiological Technologies at Newman University, Megan Rucker, has recently been elected to be an alternate delegate for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ education chapter. Rucker has a… Continue reading Megan Rucker elected to position with national radiologic technologist association

Cardinal Newman Scholars recognized for accomplishment

2016 Cardinal Newman Scholar recipient Sarah Schreiber talks with future classmates at Registration Day.

Newman University awarded its competitive Cardinal Newman Scholarship to nine successful high school seniors out of the 36 applicants. The individuals were selected by a scholarship committee composed of Newman faculty… Continue reading Cardinal Newman Scholars recognized for accomplishment

Kylie Werth to attend the Pope’s international event ‘World Youth Day’

Newman University student Kylie Werth, Campus Ministry/SGA Secretary, has been selected by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) to attend this year’s universal Catholic conference World Youth Day in Poland. Werth’s… Continue reading Kylie Werth to attend the Pope’s international event ‘World Youth Day’

Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’

In a teaching career spanning more than four decades, Professor Emeritus of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D., has worked with colleagues to establish the highly respected Department of Biology at Newman… Continue reading Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’

Newman University education student earns Horizon Award for teaching

Newman University student Jed Heath recently received the Horizon Award from the Kansas Department of Education. Each year the Department bestows the Horizon Award to 32 teachers across the state of Kansas. It is given… Continue reading Newman University education student earns Horizon Award for teaching

Good show! Bryan Dietrich poem to be featured on the BBC

Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. was recently contacted about using his poem “Gotham Wanes” on the BBC Radio 4 program “Something Understood.” The show, which explores spiritual and… Continue reading Good show! Bryan Dietrich poem to be featured on the BBC

MSED assistant professor pens first book

Newman faculty member Angelo Letizia first book Performance Based Funding in Higher Education.

One of Newman University’s newest faculty members has published his first book. Assistant Professor of Graduate Education Angelo J. Letizia, Ph.D., authored Performance Based Funding in Higher Education, The State of Truth… Continue reading MSED assistant professor pens first book

Two Newman University students receive Forty & Eight nursing scholarships

Newman University nursing students Emily Spexarth of Colwich, Kan., and Clarissa Stuhlsatz of Garden Plain, Kan., each received a $500 scholarship to help cover the costs of their studies from… Continue reading Two Newman University students receive Forty & Eight nursing scholarships

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

Assistant Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente received the 2015 Teaching Excellence 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

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

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Rosemary Niedens

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