Alumni
Degree in hand, ready to change lives
Recent Newman University elementary education graduate Kimberly Giesen shares a similar experience with many students who choose to return to college later in life. Their stories follow similar timelines —… Continue reading Degree in hand, ready to change lives
Newman University announces the retirement of President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.
President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., is set to retire at the end of 2019.
Alumna Jenna Dreiling honored as Great Bend USD 428 teacher of the year
Above photo: (l to r) Elementary Director of Teaching and Learning Tricia Reiser, Assistant Superintendent John Popp, Superintendent Khris Thexton and Riley Student Support Coach Beth Rein surprise Jenna Dreiling… Continue reading Alumna Jenna Dreiling honored as Great Bend USD 428 teacher of the year
Newman honors distinguished alumni with awards
Newman University alumni are making positive changes in their work environments, neighborhoods and communities every day.
Ellen invites alumna to attend Mother’s Day show
Alumna Kelli Jo Sheahon never thought her first pregnancy would land her a seat at the live taping of the Ellen DeGeneres show.
Admissions team raises money for Kapaun Mt. Carmel Thespian Troupe
The Newman University admissions team raised more than $1,500 for the Kapaun Mt. Carmel (KMC) Thespian Troupe by running concessions during their performances of “The Sound of Music.” The troupe… Continue reading Admissions team raises money for Kapaun Mt. Carmel Thespian Troupe
Spring break in the Holy Land
Newman University theology graduate students experienced the Holy Land during spring break.
Newman alumna takes over Douglas Design District
Renee Duxler graduated from Newman University in 2004 with a master’s in social work, which has led her through a variety of career opportunities. While working as a social worker,… Continue reading Newman alumna takes over Douglas Design District
Alumnus interns in Washington, D.C., while finishing law degree
Newman alumnus Wesley Williams is completing his final semester of law school in Washington, D.C. Williams will graduate with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas (KU) School… Continue reading Alumnus interns in Washington, D.C., while finishing law degree
Newman alumna receives Catholic teaching award
Bridget Yates graduated from Newman University with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education in 2010. Just nine years later, she was given some very good news — she would… Continue reading Newman alumna receives Catholic teaching award
Newman students receive ‘Teachers of Promise’ award
Recent graduates Delaney Galpin and Megan Sloan, of the Newman Univeristy Western Kansas Center, received a 2018 “Teachers of Promise” award. Galpin and Sloan are December 2018 graduates of Newman… Continue reading Newman students receive ‘Teachers of Promise’ award
Newman alumna Angela Massie nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year Award
Newman alumna Angela Massie was nominated for the Kansas Teacher of the Year Award during a Sept. 24 USD 260 Board of Education meeting, “My principal, Kurt Geilenfeldt, asked me… Continue reading Newman alumna Angela Massie nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year Award
Athletic hall of fame 2019 inductees announced
The Newman University Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five new members Feb. 9.
Graduate Jared Smarsh belongs to a family of Newman nurses
Newman student Jared Smarsh recently joined more than one member of his family as a Newman University nursing program alumni this fall. Smarsh, who began his college education at Fort… Continue reading Graduate Jared Smarsh belongs to a family of Newman nurses
2018 — A Year in Review
Another calendar year has come to an end. Newman University has much to be thankful for as we look to the future. Take a walk with us down memory lane… Continue reading 2018 — A Year in Review
Newman alumnus’ The Spice Merchant a local favorite
Many Wichitans know and love The Spice Merchant for its flavorful selections of coffee, tea, spices and gifts, but the local treasure is also dear to the heart of Newman… Continue reading Newman alumnus’ The Spice Merchant a local favorite
Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday
The Newman University alumni office has begun their #GivingTuesday campaign to raise money for student scholarships. Giving Tuesday is largely a social media movement that focuses on charitable giving. It… Continue reading Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday
Newman students, alumni and professor present as panel at KATE Conference
Last month, Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., reached out to two of her colleagues with a rough idea for a panel proposal. Together, the three crafted “What Now?… Continue reading Newman students, alumni and professor present as panel at KATE Conference
Alumna wins major teaching award
Newman alumna and secondary education teacher Emily Williams was nominated and chosen as the 2018 Kansas Secondary School History Teacher of the Year. Williams was nominated because of her passion… Continue reading Alumna wins major teaching award
Alumni Happy Hour is back
Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Ray Williams is helping revive Alumni Happy Hours in the Wichita area. Newman alumni used to plan a gathering once a month at… Continue reading Alumni Happy Hour is back
Alumni return to Newman to perform
Every five years, Newman University’s musical alumni get a chance to connect with both the university and its students in a very fun way. Alumni who participated in the Chorale… Continue reading Alumni return to Newman to perform
Alumnus on path to success in his career
Alumnus Luke Sponsel has recently become health care operations manager at Reeds Cove Health and Rehabilitation in Wichita. Sponsel graduated from Newman University with his Bachelor of Science in healthcare… Continue reading Alumnus on path to success in his career
Alumna Delaney Hiegert is finalist for 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year
Newman alumni continue to impress their alma mater with their accomplishments, and Delaney Hiegert, 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year finalist, is no exception. Her impressive academic and athletic career… Continue reading Alumna Delaney Hiegert is finalist for 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year
Newman alumna Alaina Garrett travels far beyond the walls of her alma mater
Newman University prides itself on its mission to prepare students to transform society, and Newman alumna Alaina Garrett is a shining example of the opportunities that the university affords its… Continue reading Newman alumna Alaina Garrett travels far beyond the walls of her alma mater
Party on the Plaza: The results are in
Party on the Plaza (POP) is one of Newman University’s largest fundraisers. The event was held Saturday, Sept. 22 and brought together the Newman community for a night of great… Continue reading Party on the Plaza: The results are in
Newman community gathers on the plaza for a night to remember
Hundreds of alumni, staff, faculty and Newman supporters filled Founders Plaza at Newman University Saturday, Sept. 22 for the annual Party on the Plaza. Newman’s largest student scholarship fundraiser has… Continue reading Newman community gathers on the plaza for a night to remember
Volunteers help make Party on the Plaza a reality
Alumna Joey Egan flourishes in respiratory care work, saves a life
Alumna Joey Egan was at a family breakfast in El Dorado, Kansas, when her 20-day-old nephew stopped breathing. Egan’s sister, Kristen Greene, was holding baby Wilder when she noticed he… Continue reading Alumna Joey Egan flourishes in respiratory care work, saves a life
Newman employee makes an emergency landing
Adam Sawyer, Help Desk and classroom technology coordinator at Newman University, earned his pilot’s license in March 2018 and just months after, during Labor Day weekend, he earned kudos for… Continue reading Newman employee makes an emergency landing
Party on the Plaza’s purpose is all about the students
Newman alumna named NCAA Woman Of The Year Top 30 Honoree
by David Rung Months after her graduation from Newman, alumna Delaney Hiegert continues to showcase just how much she exemplifies the term student-athlete. On Thursday, Hiegert was named as one of the… Continue reading Newman alumna named NCAA Woman Of The Year Top 30 Honoree
Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40
Jessica (Fagherazzi) Oberwortmann ’14 has been driven to succeed her entire life, and now she is doing just that. Oberwortmann began doing marketing and branding work for friends on the… Continue reading Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40
Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Renovations were last made to St. John’s Chapel at Newman University in 1994, and now — more than 20 years later — it is time for a revamp. Located at… Continue reading Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Friends, family and co-workers celebrate Shirley Rueb
After more than 50 years at Newman university, first as a student and then as an employee, Shirley Rueb, registrar, retired. But the Newman community couldn’t let Rueb go without… Continue reading Friends, family and co-workers celebrate Shirley Rueb
From alumni to employee
Many students say Newman University is a place that became their home during their college journey and describes their fellow students, staff and faculty as a family they didn’t expect… Continue reading From alumni to employee
Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship awarded to alumna
Lakshmi Kambampati recently achieved a lifelong dream: She was awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching for 2017-18. The prestigious scholarship allowed Kambampati to teach mathematics at the Central Institute of… Continue reading Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship awarded to alumna
Alumna Jenn Bowman promoted at HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division
After serving as the director of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division Transfer Center, alumna Jenn Bowman has been promoted to vice president of patient experience. Bowman has been a… Continue reading Alumna Jenn Bowman promoted at HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division
Alumnus premieres feature film at Newman
After six years in the making, Newman alumnus Andrew Regoli ’17 premiered his first feature film, “Tuition Hike,” July 14 in the De Mattias Performance Hall at Newman University. Living… Continue reading Alumnus premieres feature film at Newman
Lightning sparks career for Newman alumnus
Newman alumnus Billy Martin has been talking about lightning for years now, most recently presenting a webinar that focused on achieving FAA certification of aircraft fuel tanks and lightning protection.… Continue reading Lightning sparks career for Newman alumnus