Alumni

Ready for a roaring time: Reserve tickets for Roaring 20’s Party on the Plaza

Two bidders excitedly raise their hands during the live auction portion of the Party on the Plaza fundraiser.

Excitement is building as the date for Wichita’s Party on the Plaza fundraiser, themed around the Roaring 20’s, draws near.

Miss Kansas Alexis Smith featured on ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast

Miss Kansas Alexis Smith holds her puppet, Aliyah, as she demonstrates her ventriloquism talent.

Royalty graced “The Newman Bond” podcast when Newman nursing alumna and 2024 Miss Kansas Alexis Smith ’23 was featured July 16.

Several seminarians spent summer in faithful service

Koby Nguyen spent much of him time behind bars this summer, bringing the Word to prisoners. He said the experience changed the way he views God’s love and mercy. (Advance photo)

Several Newman University seminarians, students and alumni spent their 2024 summers in faithful service to the Lord.

ASC sisters celebrate their 50-year Jubilees as Adorers

Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ raise their hands as they read a prayer in unison.

Sister Barbara Smith, ASC, and Sister Diana Rawlings, ASC, celebrated their 50th Jubilees as Adorers of the Blood of Christ in July 2024.

Overcoming oceans: Sophia Kassita’s Newman nursing journey

Sophia Kassita wears her scrubs, gloves and stethoscope in a Newman nursing classroom. Photo courtesy of JCBPix Photography.

For Newman University graduate Sophia Kassita ‘24, attending Newman University’s nursing school was a transatlantic journey. 

Newman bowling coach graduates alongside his student-athletes

Coach Billy Murphy received his college diploma from President Kathleen Jagger during Newman University commencement day.

Newman Bowling Coach Billy Murphy earned his college degree alongside his graduating student-athletes on commencement day May 10. 

Alumnus Matt Riedl wins Emmy for Catholic video ‘Portraits of the Call’

Riedl with his Emmy Award for his "Portraits of the Call" video project with the Diocese of Lansing in Michigan.

Less than 10 years after graduating from Newman University, alumnus Matt Riedl ’15 recently won an Emmy Award for his video storytelling.

‘A miracle’ leads seminarian Matthew Ralls back to Newman

Ralls stands before a white cross with fellow participants of the 2012 Guatemala Study and Serve program at Newman University.

Matthew Ralls ‘14 believes divine intervention brought him back to Newman University for the 2024 summer Spanish immersion program.

First-generation graduate Melody Mertes inspired by parents to earn degree

Mertes greets a friend following the Baccalaureate Mass in St. John's Chapel for graduates and their families.

First-generation graduate Melody Mertes ’24 was inspired by her parents to earn her college degree from Newman University.

Father Adam Grelinger completes last days as Newman chaplain

Father Adam Grelinger (second from the left) folds his hands on stage at the 2024 Newman commencement ceremony.

After five years as the campus chaplain, Father Adam Grelinger ‘11 celebrated his last day at Newman University on June 21.

Newman employee Tiffany Webster earns 2 degrees in 5 years

(From left to right) Jill Fort (associate vice president of academic affairs), Tiffany Webster (outreach student success coordinator), Jessica Bird (dean of the School of Education and Social Work) and Alden Stout (vice president of academic affairs).

Newman University graduate Tiffany Webster ‘23, she took her boss’s words to heart when encouraged to earn her master’s degree.

Newman alumnus Samuel Hersh takes helm as senior development officer for athletics

Newman student-athlete alumnus Samuel Hersh returns to campus as its new senior development officer for Athletics

Newman University recently hired Samuel Hersh as its new senior development officer for Athletics within the Institutional Advancement office.

Marilyn Roberts receives Msgr. Leon A. McNeill Achievement Award

Roberts received the Leon A. McNeill Alumni Award.

Alumna Marilyn Roberts ‘03, ‘07, won the 2024 Monsignor Leon A. McNeill Achievement Award from Newman University.

Newman graduate wins $32k to field gap in health care

Vasilescu holds up his first-place win of $25,000 in the form of a giant check.

At the Shocker New Venture Competition, Newman graduate Nick Vasilescu ’23 took home a first-place win of $25,000 for his product, Testkey.

Graduate with heart for service wins 2024 Leona J. Ablah Award

Newman University President Kathleen Jagger, Ph.D., MPH, awards Ashley Dinh the 2024 Leona J. Ablah Award.

On one of the biggest days of her life, Newman University graduate Ashley Dinh won the 2024 Leona J. Ablah Award.

A perfect time for a proposal: Newman grads find love

Suffield kneels down during his proposal to Umbarger in St. John's Chapel following the Baccalaureate Mass May 9.

For two recent Newman University graduates, St. John’s Chapel will always play a special role in their college love story.

Non-medical skills that could save (or start) your medical career

Jaimie Fager, MD, shares "non-medical skills that could save (or start) your medical career."

Newman alumna Jaimie Fager ’14 presented invaluable advice to students about non-medical skills necessary for a medical career.

Three alumni ordained as priests for Catholic Diocese of Wichita

Bishop Carl A. Kemme ordained four men to the priesthood Saturday, May 25. From left are Jesus Bañuelos, Miles Swigart, Caleb Kuestersteffen and Matthew Cooke. (Courtesy photo, Catholic Advance)

Three alumni were ordained as priests for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita: Fathers Matthew Cooke, Jesus Banuelos and Caleb Kuestersteffen.

Legacy Awards Banquet honors the stewards of Newman’s future

The Gupilan family at the Newman Legacy Awards

More than 130 supporters and friends of Newman University gathered the evening of April 16 to celebrate the Legacy Awards Banquet.