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Newman students advocate in Washington, D.C.

Students Alondra Valle and Andrea Fuentes recently attended the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities in Washington, DC.

Richard Macías receives the Monsignor Leon A. McNeill Achievement Award

President Kathleen Jagger awards Richard Macías the 2023 Msgr. Leon A. McNeill Achievement Award.

Richard Macías, a 1980 graduate, recently received Newman University’s 2023 Monsignor Leon A McNeill Achievement Award.

Preview: 2023 Graduation week at Newman

For several excited Newman University seniors and their families, graduation is right around the corner with celebratory events in tow.

Newman student competes in final round of Shocker New Venture Competition

Nicholas Vasilescu delivers the final pitch for Testkey to the judges and a live audience April 28.

For the first time ever, a Newman student participated in the Shocker New Venture Competition and made it to the final round on April 28.

Alumnus serves in Los Angeles School Police Department

Today, Newman alumnus Omar Landeros serves as a field training officer for the Los Angeles School Police Department.

Newman triathletes make school history in draft-legal race

(From left to right) Newman triathletes Anna Corbett, Andrew Nguyen, Maggie Koenig and Asher Brown smile for a photo before their relay at the USA Triathlon National Championships.

Newman University triathletes are making their mark on the sport.

Alumna Lovella Kelley receives Beata Netemeyer Service Award

President Kathleen Jagger awards alumna Lovella Kelley '91.

Lovella Kelley ’91 was recently presented with Newman University’s Beata Netemeyer Service Award.

Alumnus rises to leadership roles at Eastern Oregon University

Matt Seimears, alumnus of Newman University (Courtesy photo)

Matt Seimears’ journey since graduating from Newman University has been as fulfilling as it has been busy.

Vantage earns first overall award at journalism conference

The Vantage, Newman’s student newspaper, won the coveted All-Kansas award at the annual Kansas Collegiate Media conference April 16-17.

Cheer and dance soar to new heights in first competition

Newman’s cheer and dance teams competed in their first-ever MIAA event last month, and they came home with two trophies.

Three Newman alums help lead Wichita’s homeless task force

Newman University is proud to have three alums who are part of the City of Wichita’s new homeless task force, which is aimed at addressing the number of people experiencing homelessness in downtown Wichita.

Celebrating the Newman spirit: alumni awards, benefactors and beyond

Newman University recognized four impressive 2023 Alumni Award winners, multiple Beata Benefactors and the prestigious Saint Newman Medal recipient April 18.

First-generation student wins St. Catherine’s Medal

Dean of the School of Healthcare Professions Geri Tyrell presents sophomore Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo with the 2023 St. Catherine's Medal.

Every year, the St. Catherine’s Medal honoree is announced and awarded on stage at the Academic Awards Convocation. This year’s recipient, Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo, was unable to attend the awards ceremony… Continue reading First-generation student wins St. Catherine’s Medal

2023 academic awards bestowed to Newman students

Several Newman University students were recognized for their exceptional academics, service and leadership during the annual Academic Awards Convocation April 12. Director of Music Deanne Zogleman led the Troubadours in… Continue reading 2023 academic awards bestowed to Newman students

Newman student scores exclusive fellowship

Emily Maddux won the Joyce Suellentrop Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in History at the 2023 Academic Awards Convocation.

Emily Maddux, a senior majoring in history and minoring in theater, will embark on the Historic Deerfield fellowship this summer.

Alumna named pastoral care director at St. Bernards Medical Center

Megan Mayeux '18, '20 is the first layperson to be hired as the director of pastoral care at St. Bernards Medical Center. (Courtesy photo)

Megan Mayeux ’18, ’20 was hired as the first lay director of pastoral care at Saint Bernards Medical Center in Arkansas.

Alumnus Gilbert Still steps into principal role

Still eats lunch with students of Dodge City Middle School. (Courtesy photo)

This coming fall, Dodge City Middle School Assistant Principal Gilbert Still will step up as the school’s principal following a promotion by the Dodge City USD 443 Board of Education.

Video: Spring 2023 student update

In this video update, sophomore Beth Griffiths gives an inside look at the exciting campus events that have already taken place and are yet to come this semester.

Athletics director talks passion, purpose as keynote for Bethany College

Newman Director of Athletics Joanna Pryor addresses attendees of the Women's Career Conference on March 7. (Courtesy of Jim Turner Photography)

In October, Newman Director of Athletics Joanna Pryor was asked to be the keynote speaker for 500 attendees of a Women’s Career Conference at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Former Newman student team-teaches class with past professor

Students of “Stories of Home and Immigration: Legal Perspectives." (From left to right) Tyler Kelsey, Nayellly Rosales, Nikama ¨Junior¨ Kimfuema and José Morales. Not pictured: Jaleigh Conkle.

Sarah Balderas, owner of immigration law firm Baleras Legal Group, LLC, is team teaching a night class with her former Newman professor Sonja Bontrager.

Alumna is medical director for Iowa vet hospital

Erin Schmidt ’13 used her biochemistry degree to pursue a career in the veterinary field.

Shaping students into superintendents

Many of Newman University Assistant Professor of Education John Burke’s former district leadership licensure students have gone on to become superintendents in their respective school districts.

Alumna’s resilience leaves mark on Newman

Kylie Lucent, 2021 graduate from Newman, has not been dealt a golden hand. She is a first generation college graduate who has had to work extremely hard to get to where she is, both in her career and life.

Newman, MIAA honor Sister Diane Leary as Title IX champion

Former coach, athletic director and athletic hall of famer Sister Diane Leary, CSJ, has been recognized by Newman University and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as a Title IX… Continue reading Newman, MIAA honor Sister Diane Leary as Title IX champion

Newman wrestler headed to nationals

Jace Fisher is set to represent Newman University in the NCAA DII National Wrestling Championships in Cedar Falls, Iowa on March 10-11. Fisher has been on a mission this season. The… Continue reading Newman wrestler headed to nationals

Students win $100 each for Heritage Month contest

(From left to right) John Suffield, Elginique Dames and Kaylee McNeill were winners of the 2023 Heritage Month contests.

During Heritage Month, an essay, TikTok (short video) and visual arts contest was held for students Feb. 2 through Feb. 17.

Alumnus Todd Martz making waves at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Todd Martz stumbled into the field of chemical oceanography as a graduate student in the University of Montana’s chemistry department, where he studied chemical sensor instrumentation that was being developed… Continue reading Alumnus Todd Martz making waves at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Heroic efforts lead to triumphant 2023 Giving Day

Student Catherine Madison (center) waves her hand in triumph during the minute-to-win-it games.

Even without a Bat-Signal or capes, many Newman University supporters answered the call to “Be A Hero” during the fourth annual Giving Day fundraiser February 28.

Courtney Klaus readies herself for fulfilling law career

Courtney Klaus argues a case in front of a panel of distinguished federal judges, including Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett of the Supreme Court of the United States, Judge Britt Grant of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and Chief Judge Diane Sykes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Courtney Klaus has a lot to be proud of, and she hasn’t even begun her career yet.