More than 20,000 college students, priests, religious brothers and sisters and campus ministers attended the 2024 SEEK conference in Saint Louis January 1-5.
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Now live: Fall 2023 Newman Magazine (online)
The Newman Magazine site is now live with new, inspiring stories of students and alumni who embody Newman’s core values.
Cheers to 2023: A year in review
As we look back on 2023, we are filled with gratitude for the ongoing generosity and support of our Newman University community.
Newman campus is lively with holiday spirit
Many festive holiday happenings have taken place in the past few weeks at Newman, from Christmas tree decorating to a campus-wide service day.
Week 2: Newman Advent reflections
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 3-24.
Week 1: Newman Advent reflections
A new Advent reflection will be shared for each day of the week, courtesy of Newman University.
Newman offers a prayer for peace during annual prayer breakfast
More than 40 students, faculty and staff gathered for the annual prayer breakfast November 15 in the Mabee Dining Center at Newman University.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A student’s resilient journey
In the middle of her college years at Newman, senior Rossie Smith was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
Get to know the first-year seminarians at Newman
Eleven seminarians from the House of Formation enrolled at Newman University this fall.
Monthly Masses offered for Newman alumni, donors and benefactors
Special Masses will be offered each month to pray for alumni and donors of Newman University.
Deacon Jeff Jacobs hired as associate campus minister
Deacon Jeff Jacobs will serve part-time as associate campus minister at Newman.
Alumna Christine Ostroski receives 2023 St. Maria De Mattias award
Christine Ostroski ‘86 was recognized at Newman University’s recent Alumni Award reception as the 2023 St. Maria De Mattias award recipient.
Newman professor presents two-part series on science and miracles
Through a two-part series, Newman professor Ryan Huschka presented an exploration of the interplay between science and faith for guests of the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.
Newman graduate Caleb Harris leaps into teaching
Caleb Harris, a 2023 graduate of Newman, is diving into a teaching career after discerning out of the seminary.
Bishop offers Baccalaureate Mass, graduates share reflections
The annual Baccalaureate Mass celebrating spring graduates was held in Saint John’s Chapel Thursday, May 11, on the Newman University campus.
Video: Campus Ministry performs rap from ‘Parks and Recreation’
Members of Newman Campus Ministry recently performed a rap from a scene in the TV show, “Parks and Recreation.”
A look into Metanoia, Newman’s Catholic living community
Metanoia consists of 10 members that want to create a lifestyle based on Catholic values that honor God, serve the community, and promote human dignity and academic growth.
Students spend spring break in service
For 10 Newman students, spring break week wasn’t spent at home or on a beach, but instead in service to others.
Alumna named pastoral care director at St. Bernards Medical Center
Megan Mayeux ’18, ’20 was hired as the first lay director of pastoral care at Saint Bernards Medical Center in Arkansas.
Students win $100 each for Heritage Month contest
During Heritage Month, an essay, TikTok (short video) and visual arts contest was held for students Feb. 2 through Feb. 17.
Video: St. Newman Homily
The Newman University community came together on Feb. 21 to celebrate the institution’s namesake, St. John Henry Newman.
Service project transforms plastic bags into sleeping mats
Laudato Si’ is a service project on Newman University’s campus that is an answer to Pope Francis’ 7 year call to service.
Video: Black History Month feature with Meya Warren
In partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) student subcommittee at Newman, we celebrate Black History Month with first-year student Meya Warren, as part of our student heritage series.
Newman community reflects at prayer breakfast during Heritage Month
More than 40 students, faculty and staff gathered early morning Feb. 8 for the annual prayer breakfast in the Mabee Dining Center at Newman University.
Video: Homily at St. Maria De Mattias Mass
On February 3, Father Tom Welk, chaplain for the Wichita ASC Center, celebrated Mass for the Newman community in honor of Saint Maria De Mattias’ feast day.
Alumnus Jonah Wagner sees miraculous healing after traumatic brain injury
Jonah Wagner ‘19, ‘20 has been miraculously recovering after an automobile accident left him with a severe traumatic brain injury in 2021.
Newman provides backpacks, participates in March for Life from afar
This January, Newman University provided branded backpacks for students and chaperones for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita’s annual March for Life trip to Washington, DC, and Topeka, Kansas.
Alumnus Chase Blasi elected to Kansas Senate
This past year, Chase Blasi, a 2015 Newman University graduate, was elected to the Kansas Senate as State Senator for District 27.
Week 4: Advent season reflections series
We hope you’ve all had a blessed Advent season, and we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
‘My relationships at Newman saved my life’: David Denny’s story
David Denny, a Newman alum who graduated in 1984 with a degree in both marketing and business administration, shared how Father Tom Welk and the relationships he made at Newman saved his life.
Week 3: Advent season reflections series
We wish you all a blessed Advent season, and we hope you enjoy these special reflections from our Newman University community members.
Week 2: Advent season reflection series
Newman University invites you and your family to spiritually reflect on the second week of the Advent season.
Week 1: Advent season reflection series
From the Newman University campus and the reflective hearts of generous persons, you are invited to journey with the greater Newman family in preparing for Christmas.
Newman celebrates the life of Austin Madubuike
On November 3, Newman University community members came together to celebrate the life of 21-year-old Austin Madubuike.
Senior capstone project benefits mothers through A Better Choice
Senior Cassidy Garretson, majoring in biology with a concentration in pre-physical therapy and a minor in sports medicine recently helped new mothers by giving them baskets filled with gifts.
Newman alumna Maria Somes illustrates children’s book
Alumna Maria Somes ‘19 created illustrations for Wichita’s youngest audience to enjoy in the children’s book, “The Story of Father Kapaun: A True War Hero.”
ASC sisters offer weekend retreat for students Oct. 8 and 9
Students are invited to take a break from their studies and stresses and enjoy a free weekend retreat October 8 and 9 at the Wichita ASC Center.
Our Lady of Guadalupe mural dedicated at Newman’s ‘Viva La Virgen’ event
Newman University’s first Viva La Virgen event, which honored the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary, was celebrated by more than 50 attendees on Sept. 8.
Olivia Robben ‘21 carries teaching legacy at same high school as father
Olivia Robben is carrying on traditions: from attending the same university as family members to now teaching at the same Wichita high school as her late father. Her mom, a… Continue reading Olivia Robben ‘21 carries teaching legacy at same high school as father
Mendel Folefac serves as new director of residence life
After a year serving as a graduate assistant for men’s basketball, Mendel Folefac is the new director of residence life at Newman University.