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Newman alumnus travels to Chicago to help fight COVID-19

Above image: Rob Winegrad (right) poses with two travel nurses from Tulsa, Oklahoma, while working at AMITA Health Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, Illinois, to help fight the… Continue reading Newman alumnus travels to Chicago to help fight COVID-19

Two alumnae run for Sedgwick County Commission seat

The Sedgwick County Commissioner elections are quickly approaching and two Newman alumnae are running to represent District 2 that includes part of Wichita and the southcentral section of the county.… Continue reading Two alumnae run for Sedgwick County Commission seat

Adventure awaits for alumnus and medical school graduate

Medical school dreams are what led Gabe Stewart to Newman University. When he graduated, he had many fond memories of his alma mater along with an acceptance into the University… Continue reading Adventure awaits for alumnus and medical school graduate

Alumna transforms society through nonprofit

Newman University alumna Michelle Vann is passionate about empowering women, ministry, life coaching, public speaking and so much more. She is certainly doing her part to transform society for the… Continue reading Alumna transforms society through nonprofit

Newman alumnus aiding in COVID-19 research

Alumna Victoria Connelly making art and loving life

Victoria Connelly ’19 came to Newman because of her love for bowling. She left Newman with a new passion — art. Connelly first met Newman Bowling Coach Billy Murphy when… Continue reading Alumna Victoria Connelly making art and loving life

St. John Henry Newman Medal bestowed upon Linda Davison ’77

Linda Davison ’77 was honored with the St. John Henry Newman Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Newman University Board of Trustees, during the 2020 Difference Makers for Wichita… Continue reading St. John Henry Newman Medal bestowed upon Linda Davison ’77

Alumnus plays two roles in the community

Alumnus Steven Hamersky ‘15 is juggling two careers — as an officer for the Newton Police Department and a goalie for the Wichita Wings — although his police work comes… Continue reading Alumnus plays two roles in the community

Newman alumnus considered for state Supreme Court justice

Alumnus and former business professor Honorable Thomas E. Malone ‘76 has been chosen as one of three nominees to be a justice on the Kansas Supreme Court. Malone, who graduated… Continue reading Newman alumnus considered for state Supreme Court justice

Alumna Paige Towey wins Kansas Horizon Award

Alumna Paige Towey ‘17 has been chosen as a recipient of the 2019 Kansas Horizon Award from the Kansas State Department of Education. Sixteen elementary school teachers and 16 high… Continue reading Alumna Paige Towey wins Kansas Horizon Award

High Tea finds new name, keeps old traditions

Newman University’s annual High Tea has a new name. Now known as the St. John Henry Newman High Tea, it is keeping the same, long-lasting practices that make it a… Continue reading High Tea finds new name, keeps old traditions

Driven to succeed: 2019 grad lands job with Nebraska Huskers

Newman University’s first annual Giving Day

Newman University will hold it’s first-ever Giving Day on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The dedicated day of giving will be unique in its opportunity for donors to support what they’re passionate… Continue reading Newman University’s first annual Giving Day

Newman alumna becomes Kansas State Trooper

Alumna Regan Casey graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy Dec. 5, 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Newman in May 2019 and began… Continue reading Newman alumna becomes Kansas State Trooper

Newman athletics starts Aviator Club

In order to improve communication and involvement with alumni and other fans, the Newman Athletics department has launched the Aviator Club. Zane Ehling, associate athletic director for external operations, explained… Continue reading Newman athletics starts Aviator Club

Newman alumni office to host a night of dinner, drinks and dueling pianos

Hi-Fi productions at one of their past gigs.

Newman invites alumni and company to attend “Dueling Pianos” on Saturday, Feb. 1 for good food, drinks, and live entertainment.

What a difference a decade makes

As the year 2019 comes to an end, a new decade begins. We took a look at all that we accomplished during the past ten years.

National champion trains for the Olympics

Newman University’s one and only NCAA DII national champion is back on the wrestling mat — this time in a different country. Noel Torres ’18 competed in the 2019 Mexican… Continue reading National champion trains for the Olympics

Newman Honors Program newsletter coming soon

The Newman Honors Program will launch a newsletter in 2020 for program alumni, students and their families. The newsletter is something the program director, Kelly McFall, Ph.D., has been thinking… Continue reading Newman Honors Program newsletter coming soon

Alumnus drawn to service

Newman’s culture of service is something that has stuck with alumnus Sam Evasick since his graduation in 2010. Evasick received his Bachelor of Business Administration Management in 2009 and his… Continue reading Alumnus drawn to service

What a year! Check out 2019’s happenings at Newman University

As we welcome in a new year with all its many adventures to come, we look back and celebrate all the great things 2019 brought us.

Alumnus places 93 out of 50,000+ in NYC Marathon

Donors honored at Beata Benefactors Banquet

The annual Beata Benefactors Banquet to thank and honor those who have supported Newman University throughout the year took place Nov. 8 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The evening began with a… Continue reading Donors honored at Beata Benefactors Banquet

Nominations open for 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Newman University alumni make their alma mater proud each and every day. The Distinguished Alumni Awards are held annually to honor four alumni and one honorary alumna or alumnus for… Continue reading Nominations open for 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Military Appreciation Day to be held with the opening of a new military space

Newman University will celebrate its military students, staff and faculty Nov. 11 with a Military Appreciation Day and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new military resource center for students. The event… Continue reading Military Appreciation Day to be held with the opening of a new military space

Newman community takes part in ‘Wear Blue: Run to Remember’

Newman participants with organizer/alumna Candice Urban before the race. Photo by Sinh Gibbon

Newman alumna Candice Urban and multiple Newman staff members took part in the “Wear Blue: Run to Remember Wear Blue Mile” event at this year’s Prairie Fire Marathon Oct. 13… Continue reading Newman community takes part in ‘Wear Blue: Run to Remember’

Teacher shortage means immediate jobs for graduates

Newman University is meeting the need for more teachers in the state by providing a convenient and accelerated education degree program in Western Kansas. The program has benefited hundreds of… Continue reading Teacher shortage means immediate jobs for graduates

History conference coming to Newman

The Kansas Council for History Education (KCHE) is hosting its annual state conference at Newman University Oct. 20-21. Emily Williams, Newman alumna and adjunct history professor who serves as the… Continue reading History conference coming to Newman

Newman Athletics to host alumni reunion

Newman University Athletics will host an athletics alumni weekend Oct. 4-6. The weekend will provide an opportunity for athletics alumni and friends to reconnect and relive memories. The event includes… Continue reading Newman Athletics to host alumni reunion

Alumna speaks at symposium to empower women in the workplace

Jennifer (Lindabury) Blundon ’01 was given the opportunity to present at this year’s Women in Leadership Symposium in Chicago. The event was run by the Illinois Diversity Council and the… Continue reading Alumna speaks at symposium to empower women in the workplace

Coming Sept. 21: Party on the Plaza 2019

Newman University’s annual Party on the Plaza is approaching quickly. After a year of planning, the event is nearly finalized and is sure to be a night to remember. A… Continue reading Coming Sept. 21: Party on the Plaza 2019

Keeper of the Plans Matt Riedl ’15 relocates to Virginia

Known to his Wichita Eagle readers as Keeper of the Plans, Matt Riedl is making new plans for himself with his recent move to Arlington, Virginia. Riedl, a 2015 Newman… Continue reading Keeper of the Plans Matt Riedl ’15 relocates to Virginia

New Derby Fire Chief thankful for Newman degree

John Turner ’15 has been blessed with many leadership opportunities since the completion of his master’s degree at Newman University, of which the most significant was becoming Derby, Kansas Fire… Continue reading New Derby Fire Chief thankful for Newman degree

Wichita Police Academy is next step for Newman alumna

After joining the Wichita Police Academy this month, Newman alumna Andrea Wickstrum is on her way to transforming society. Wickstrum, who graduated in spring 2019, said she did not know… Continue reading Wichita Police Academy is next step for Newman alumna

Newman alumna scores contract with professional soccer team

Newman alumna Amy Strath is making her goals a reality by joining the professional soccer team FC Fylkir, which is apart of the Pepsi Max Women’s League in Iceland. Strath… Continue reading Newman alumna scores contract with professional soccer team

Bria DeGrate nominated for female athlete of the year

Each year, the Greater Wichita Sports Commission recognizes athletes and coaches for their outstanding performances. Recent Newman University graduate Bria DeGrate was one of the few nominated for this year’s… Continue reading Bria DeGrate nominated for female athlete of the year

Suffering from PTSD inspires alumnus to give back through counseling

PTSD Awareness Day is observed annually on June 27 and the entire month of June is also known as PTSD Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,… Continue reading Suffering from PTSD inspires alumnus to give back through counseling