Hayley Hughes (’25) lived the college experience at full capacity, balancing the nursing program, resident assistant leadership and basketball – all without dropping the ball.
Alumni
Ready for a roaring time: Reserve tickets for Roaring 20’s Party on the Plaza
Excitement is building as the date for Wichita’s Party on the Plaza fundraiser, themed around the Roaring 20’s, draws near.
Charity softball tournament helped Newman’s mission come to life
Leaders of the SAAC helped Newman’s mission of empowering graduates come to life with its charity softball fundraiser on August 3.
Explosions of color set the tone for a new year of Student Life events
Rainbow-colored plumes of powder filled Newman University’s campus Saturday, August 23 for the third annual Color Run.
Newman announces 2025-26 improv, theater season
Newman University has announced its 2025-26 theater season, featuring a mix of improv comedy, drama, musicals and student-directed works.
Newman baseball alumni bring teamwork to careers at Aegis
Former Newman baseball teammates Adam McNew ’07 and Nick Robertson ’09, ’10 are present-day work teammates at Aegis Group, LLC.
Alumna Ginny Wylie’s meaningful mentorship as a Spiritual Companion
Newman alumna Ginny Wylie ’93 goes above and beyond her role as a Spiritual Companion for the women’s soccer team.
Newman University offers new 4 p.m. Sunday Mass time
Beginning August 17, Sunday Mass in St. John’s Chapel will be celebrated at 4 pm on the Newman University campus.
Now streaming: ‘Sod & Stubble’ movie features Newman community members
Four Newman University community members are featured in the movie “Sod & Stubble,” now available to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime.
Jet Open returns for 41st year to support Newman athletics
Newman University’s largest athletics fundraiser of the year, the Jet Open, is back for its 41st installment on Monday, August 4.
Graduate Rebecca Herd accepted into nuclear medicine program
Newman graduate Rebecca Herd ’25 recently achieved a major milestone: acceptance into the nuclear medicine program at the University of Arkansas.
Newman graduate Allison Szewczyk ’25 answers the call to nursing
Allison Szewczyk earned her bachelor’s degree from Newman University alongside 18 fellow nursing graduates in 2025.
Newman alumnus heads to NFL as Lions’ graphic designer
Newman University alumnus CJ Campbell ’19 started working for the Detroit Lions as its graphic design coordinator in June 2025.
Ready to teach the next generation: Camdyn Kindred ’25
Camdyn Kindred ‘25 landed a teaching role and is excited to pursue her dream of transforming students’ lives for the better.
Passion for science fuels Natalie Meyer’s future in higher education
After three years at Newman University, Natalie Meyer ’25 is heading to graduate school with one goal in mind: to give back.
Citlaly Campa: Choosing her passion over everyone else’s plan
Soon after Citlaly Campa started her college journey, she discovered her passion wasn’t under the microscope — it was in the sports industry.
Nursing path leads Patricia Limo from Ugandan village to U.S. Navy
Nursing graduate Patricia Limo ’25 earned the Distinguished BSN Award and is ready to start her job in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps.
Holy Savior Catholic Academy honors late alumna Bernie Winston ’12
On May 20, Holy Savior Catholic Academy honored the life and legacy of Bernastein “Bernie” Winston, a 2012 graduate of Newman University.
Moments of stillness give Theodore Sponsel ‘transformative’ Newman experience
For Newman graduate Theodore Sponsel ’25, who earned his Associate of Arts degree, it was the quiet moments that made the biggest impact.
From Hawaii to the Heartland: Carianne Takeuchi finds path at Newman
When Carianne Takeuchi graduated from Newman University in May 2025, she left with more than just her degree in sports media and promotion.
Graduates Erika and Isaac Iseman find love, lifelong callings at Newman
Married couple Erika and Isaac Iseman crossed the commencement stage in May as 2025 Newman University graduates.
Twin graduates follow in father’s footsteps with nurse anesthesia careers
Twins Blake and Lucas Rawls earned their Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) degrees from Newman, following their father’s footsteps.
From online graduate to future priest: Daniel Cooper
Newman alumnus Daniel Cooper ’20 will be ordained as a transitional deacon in November, marking a step closer to the priesthood.
Six Newman graduates score big with sports media & promotion degrees
At Newman University, the sports media & promotion degree is more than just a program — it’s a launchpad for student-athletes with big dreams.
From Nashville stage to X-rays: Meet Bethany Pope ’25
Bethany Pope ’25 went from being a singer in Nashville to one of Newman University’s 2025 radiologic technology graduates.
Meet the 2025 Harvey J. Ablah Award winner: Corbin Molina
Corbin Molina received the 2025 Harvey J. Ablah Award during Newman University’s commencement ceremony on May 17.
Alumna Alana McWilliams recognized for mission-driven community impact
Alumna Alana McWilliams ’08 received the 2025 St. Maria De Mattias Award from Newman University during the Legacy Banquet in April.
Allie Johnson wins 2025 Ablah Award at Newman commencement
On one of the biggest days of her life, Newman University graduate Allie Johnson won the 2025 Leona J. Ablah Award.
Formed by faith: Belsan honors the Newman legacy
Alumnus Tim Belsan ’05 was recognized as the recipient of the prestigious Leon A. McNeill Alumni Award from Newman University.
Kimberly Lies honored with Spirit of Acuto Award for faith-driven service
Kimberly Lies, a dedicated teacher, was awarded the 2025 Spirit of Acuto Award during Newman University’s Legacy Banquet on April 8.
Podcast: How financial literacy led to a lifelong passion
2025 Newman graduate Emma Taylor shares on “The Newman Bond” podcast how she graduated in two years and led a financial literacy series.
Graduates called to live ‘life of significance’ at 2025 commencement
Newman University honored the class of 2025 during its annual commencement ceremony at Park City Arena on Saturday, May 17.
Alumna Kathleen Webb is recognized for spirit of service
Kathleen Webb ’79 was selected as the 2025 Beata Netemeyer Distinguished Alumni Award at Newman University in Wichita.
Alumnus Mitch Arnold named head wrestling coach
Alumnus Mitch Arnold was named the next head wrestling coach for Newman Athletics with more than 10 years of coaching under his belt.
Alumna tackles Parkinson’s disease through nonprofit businesses
Newman University graduate Shana Gatschet ’98 serves as an occupational therapist on a mission to empower patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Hometown harmony: Hugo Hernandez ’15 is revitalizing Dodge City
Newman alumnus Hugo Hernandez has become a hometown leader in Dodge City, inspired through music, education and his community.
Lindsey Salrin’s journey: resilience, growth and purpose in teaching
2022 graduate Lindsey Salrin’s path to teaching through Newman University is a testament to her perseverance, passion and purpose.
Martina Lolli ’24 scores marketing job in New York
Now an exciting future lies ahead for the Newman graduate Lolli, who recently accepted a job offer in Manhattan, New York.
Graduate Andrew Nguyen returns to Newman — this time as a seminarian
Alumnus Andrew Nguyen ‘23 returned to Newman University in fall 2024, this time as a seminarian pursuing the call to priesthood.
‘Planting seeds’ with Newman’s pastoral ministry program: Kevin Oldham ’24
Newman graduate Kevin Oldham ’24 leveled up in his faith with the pastoral ministry certificate program through Newman University.