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Blake the basketball barber boasts a booming business
Not only is Blake Chadwick a men’s basketball graduate assistant for Newman University, he is also a sought-after on-campus barber.
6th Annual Newman Giving Day reaches new donor heights
Newman University supporters rallied together to raise money during the 6th annual Giving Day event on February 26 with competitions, matching challenges and one-of-a-kind game show and trivia events.
Passing the pin: Generations of Newman’s legacy bowlers
Three things in life are certain: death, taxes and the positive impact Newman’s Bowling Coach Billy Murphy has on his players’ lives. Murphy jump-started Newman’s bowling program in 2002-03 and… Continue reading Passing the pin: Generations of Newman’s legacy bowlers
Once a Jet, always a Jet: Homecoming 2025
Snow didn’t stop fans from filling the stands of the Fugate Gymnasium during homecoming night February 12 at Newman University.
Podcast: Ali Mounir talks tennis, culture shock and college life
On this episode of The Newman Bond, Ali Mounir, a tennis player from Egypt and senior at Newman University, shares his unique journey.
Sam Somerhalder earns MIAA Athlete of the Week
Sam Somerhalder was named Week 12’s MIAA Athlete of the Week for Newman’s first weekly honor of the 2024-25 season.
Joanna Pryor announces resignation from Newman athletics to pursue new career venture
After more than five years at the helm of Newman University’s athletic department, Joanna Pryor is resigning from college athletics.
A year in photos: reminiscing 2024 events
Hundreds of smiles, achievements and memories were captured on camera in 2024 at Newman University.
Education empowers: A look back at Newman University in 2024
In 2024, Newman University continued its mission of empowering graduates through education, transforming lives and communities.
Newman men’s soccer earns historic postseason appearance
For the first time in Newman University history, the men’s soccer team has clinched a spot in the MIAA/GAC postseason tournament.
Newman’s top tennis player almost chose a different sport
There was a day when top men’s tennis player and Newman University senior Ali Mounir might have chosen to pursue soccer instead of tennis.
Newman wrestling coach gleans leadership lessons from military service
Newman alumnus Staff Sergeant Ryan Smith’s applied his leadership lessons from the US military to his position as head wrestling coach.
Student highlight video: Meet Colby Schreiner
Junior Colby Schreiner, a nursing major at Newman University, shares fun facts, his love for Newman and the mentors he’s found along the way.
Turning grief into purpose: Lucy Mwangi is a future physician
Newman graduate Lucy Mwangi ’23 aspires to become the best physician she can be and carries her mother’s memory with her every day.
How serendipity plays a major role in Newman’s esports
Newman esports coach Viet Hoang has found success in his recruitment, using serendipitous moments to give students opportunities.
First-year international golfers ready to make their mark at Newman
Newman Head Golf Coach Lon Flippo is thrilled to welcome five first-year players from around the world to his athletic roster.
Newman bowling coach graduates alongside his student-athletes
Newman Bowling Coach Billy Murphy earned his college degree alongside his graduating student-athletes on commencement day May 10.
Newman University launches task force to spearhead athletic facility upgrades
Newman University announced a new task force to lead a significant fundraising initiative to modernizing its outdoor athletic facilities.
More than a sport: Newman student-athletes reflect at graduation
Newman Athletics gave four graduates invaluable life and leadership experiences that will support them in their future careers.
Newman alumnus Samuel Hersh takes helm as senior development officer for athletics
Newman University recently hired Samuel Hersh as its new senior development officer for Athletics within the Institutional Advancement office.
Newman Athletics salutes its own at 2024 Jetspys
The Jetspys, Newman’s annual year-end awards banquet, celebrated achievements of student-athletes and teams from the 2023-24 season.
Jets bowling: A season of pins, strikes and near-misses
As pins fell and scores soared, Newman University’s men’s and women’s bowling teams showcased their prowess on the lanes during their 2023-24 season.
Amaya Perez: a ‘bright, shining’ student-athlete
Amaya Perez, a sophomore student-athlete who leads classes at Fit Body Boot Camp in her free time, juggles a lot in her day-to-day.
Alumnus Evgeniy Kim ranked nationally in pickleball
For Newman University alumnus Evgeniy Kim ‘15, ‘17, pickleball is kind of a big dill.
Chase Martel takes first place, makes Newman golf history
Golfer Chase Martel took first place at the Konzem-Capra Invitational March 18, becoming Newman University’s first number one overall finisher at a tournament since joining Division II.
Women’s bowling wins runner up at GLVC Championships
The Newman women’s bowling team competed at its second-ever Great Lakes Valley Conference March 24 and made it to the championship round.
Newman Giving Day brings contests, matching funds and more Feb. 28
For 24 hours on February 28, Newman University Jets will come together and give back to the area of campus that matters most to them.
Celebrating one year of ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast
Wednesday, February 7 marked one year of The Newman Bond podcast, the official podcast of Newman University.
A February filled with Heritage Month events
Each year Newman University students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrate the university’s founders and Catholic traditions during Heritage Month.
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.
From the field to the mat: Newman athletics news
Here’s a recap of the latest athletics news to keep readers up-to-date on the action.
Alumna Arianna Raga serves as new Cowley Tigers tennis head coach
This past July, Arianna Raga, a 2016 Newman University graduate, took the reins as head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Cowley College.
Newman to host first color run/walk Dec. 2
Students, staff, faculty, alumni and families are invited to join the Newman University community for its first-ever color run/walk Saturday, Dec. 2.
Women’s bowling takes first place at Mid States Championship
Newman University women’s bowling competed in the Mid States Championship Oct. 21-22 hosted by the Jets and Wichita State University at Bowlero Northrock in Wichita.
Home away from home: An international student’s Newman journey
Junior Dana Issabayeva may be more than 6,400 miles from her home in Kazakhstan, but she is happy to have a second home at Newman University.
Unleash the nostalgia: Athletics alumni weekend
Newman University invites all its alumni to return to campus for a weekend packed with athletics events and competitive fun from Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22.
Campus kickball tournament scheduled for Oct. 13
A campus-wide kickball tournament will take place at 5 p.m. on the Newman softball field.
Cross-country runner breaks three school records consecutively
In his first month as a student at Newman University, junior Reagan Longei broke the school record for the fastest 6k and 8k.