Newman University hosted a trunk-or-treat and carnival Monday, Oct. 29, to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event included a safe, fun, family-friendly environment for children of all ages… Continue reading Trunk-or-treat: A successful Halloween fundraiser
Athletics
National champion wrestler Noel Torres receives his ring
On Saturday, Oct. 27, alumnus Noel Torres received his national wrestling championship ring from his performance in March 2018. The Jets held the annual Red and Blue Dual in Fugate gymnasium… Continue reading National champion wrestler Noel Torres receives his ring
Opportunity for friendship and faith with Newman FCA
Newman University student-athletes are working to reignite interest in the current Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) membership. The university’s FCA group has been active for the past several years. According… Continue reading Opportunity for friendship and faith with Newman FCA
Newman University gets spooky for Trunk or Treat
Newman University is getting spooky with this year’s Trunk or Treat. Grab your costume and pumpkin basket and monster mash your way to a night filled with tricks and treats. Trunk… Continue reading Newman University gets spooky for Trunk or Treat
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 student and ASC sister connect through history
New volleyball coach works to create team culture
Jose Lugo joined the volleyball team as head coach in late July. He brings more than a decade of coaching experience to Newman. His past coaching experience includes high school… Continue reading New volleyball coach works to create team culture
Newman hires new sports information director
Brandon Smith is the new sports information director for the Newman University athletics department. Smith attended Barton Community College (BCC) before earning his bachelor’s degree in human health performance with… Continue reading Newman hires new sports information director
Spreading Jet pride at Open Streets ICT
Newman University had a large presence at Open Streets ICT Sept. 23 in Wichita, Kansas. More than 100 members of the cheer and dance squad, athletic teams and various Newman students were… Continue reading Spreading Jet pride at Open Streets ICT
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
The Balavage brothers: Is wrestling in their DNA?
Newman University has its own special connection with Scranton, Pennsylvania. It’s not the students’ love for TV’s hit show “The Office,” but Thor and Ivan Balavage, brothers on the Newman… Continue reading The Balavage brothers: Is wrestling in their DNA?
The history of Newman University’s mascot
From different names to a changing campus landscape, Newman University has had many changes in its history — including that of the university mascot. Before Johnny Jet, Newman University’s mascot… Continue reading The history of Newman University’s mascot
34th annual Jet Open success
Newman University athletics recently hosted the 34th annual Laurie Bell Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. The fundraiser began with its traditional kickoff party, which was held Sunday, Aug. 5, at the… Continue reading 34th annual Jet Open success
Wichita Gladiator Dash holds special meaning for one Newman alumna
The Wichita Gladiator Dash, which is organized by Newman University, has become one of the most anticipated and popular obstacle-course races in the city with nearly 900 participants registering for… Continue reading Wichita Gladiator Dash holds special meaning for one Newman alumna
MIAA excitement is building with still another year to go
Newman University will enter the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) beginning fall 2019 as an affiliate member — and the excitement is building. Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., has called… Continue reading MIAA excitement is building with still another year to go
Newman math major wins local half-marathon
Recent Newman graduate Austin Lavin has been training for months to prepare for the local Prairie Fire Half Marathon — and his dedication and determination paid off. Lavin won the… Continue reading Newman math major wins local half-marathon
Student-athletes honored at annual ‘Jetspys’
by David Rung The Newman athletics department celebrated its student-athletes at the 4th Annual Jetspy Awards May 1, to cap the 2017-18 sports season. The yearly awards gala featured 26… Continue reading Student-athletes honored at annual ‘Jetspys’
Newman bowling coach receives honor
Newman University Head Bowling Coach Billy Murphy has been named the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) Women’s Coach of the Year for the 2017-2018 season. This year’s women’s bowling team has… Continue reading Newman bowling coach receives honor
Notre Dame’s Lou Holtz speaks at Newman
Lou Holtz is a name that can be recognized for multiple reasons. Many of those reasons are likely sports related. Now retired from a long career as a head football… Continue reading Notre Dame’s Lou Holtz speaks at Newman
Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
“Leave things better than you found them,” is a saying that sophomore Samantha Rader takes to heart. Though Newman University has no shortage of highly involved and highly motivated students,… Continue reading Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
Newman Jets women’s bowling team head to national tournament
The women’s bowling team finished third at the sectional qualifier, which means the team will attend the Intercollegiate Team Championships tournament for the third year in a row. The national… Continue reading Newman Jets women’s bowling team head to national tournament
‘March Madness’ comes to Newman
March is when the weather warms up, flowers begin to bloom and summer is right around the corner. It is also the time when the 68 team bracket that is… Continue reading ‘March Madness’ comes to Newman
Wichita Sports Hall of Fame inducts two from Newman
Director of Athletics Victor “Vic” Trilli and Volunteer Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach Mike Pelfrey will each be inducted into the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.
Noel Torres first Newman Jet to become NCAA national champion
Senior Noel Torres is the first Newman student to become a national champion in the NCAA Division II. Torres won the 184-pound national championship at the 2018 NCAA Division II… Continue reading Noel Torres first Newman Jet to become NCAA national champion
R.J. Allen named Heartland Coach of the Year
The game of basketball is nothing new for Head Men’s Basketball Coach R.J. Allen. For six years, Allen held the position of assistant men’s basketball coach at Newman. The 2017-18… Continue reading R.J. Allen named Heartland Coach of the Year
Heartland Conference honors first-year head coach
R.J. Allen came to Newman as the assistant men’s basketball coach in 2011. When he was named the new head men’s basketball coach in April 2017, he had one thing… Continue reading Heartland Conference honors first-year head coach
Alumnus Adam Sawyer hired for technology support
Having technology issues? No problem. Meet Adam Sawyer, the new help desk and classroom technology coordinator. He may be recognizable due to the fact that he is a December 2017 Newman graduate.… Continue reading Alumnus Adam Sawyer hired for technology support
Kevin Bryant finds success in the classroom and on the court
Graduate student Kevin Bryant is in his fourth year of basketball at Newman University. Last semester he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems and he is now… Continue reading Kevin Bryant finds success in the classroom and on the court
Little heroes with lots of heart
Newman University partnered with Wichita’s Littlest Heroes (WLH) Saturday, Feb. 10, to provide a fun day for children who are battling a life-threatening medical condition. The athletic department hosted a free… Continue reading Little heroes with lots of heart
Newman University to compete in the MIAA as associate member in 2019-20
Newman University has accepted an invitation from the Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) to participate as an associate member in all 14 NCAA sports the university sponsors beginning in the… Continue reading Newman University to compete in the MIAA as associate member in 2019-20
Newman Jets softball team looks forward to solid season
Softball season started last week for the Newman Jets and continues through May. Head Softball Coach Janice Esses is hard at work conditioning her team to build upon the successes of… Continue reading Newman Jets softball team looks forward to solid season
Professional baseball player joins Newman coaching staff
Lack of experience is no issue for the newest member of the Newman baseball coaching staff. Mike Pelfrey played professional baseball for 12 years before returning to his hometown of… Continue reading Professional baseball player joins Newman coaching staff
Wrestling team making a name for themselves
The Newman wrestling team has had great success on the mat this season — but it’s not over yet. The team recently turned out four champions and two runner-ups at the… Continue reading Wrestling team making a name for themselves
Big changes to the Jet Open Golf Tournament
The annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament is seeing a big change this year. Previously held in recent years at Rolling Hills Country Club, the tournament will now… Continue reading Big changes to the Jet Open Golf Tournament
Professional basketball player holds strong ties to Newman
Former Newman basketball player Gavin Thurman has been playing professional basketball since 2016 and is looking forward to continuing for many years to come. He attended Wichita Southeast High School… Continue reading Professional basketball player holds strong ties to Newman
Newman bowlers are going strong mid-season
The men’s and women’s bowling teams at Newman University have been playing hard during the first half of their season.
2017 Year in Review
Newman University has experienced many new beginnings and celebrated numerous achievements with staff, faculty, students and alumni. Take a look back at our Year in Review with the most popular stories from… Continue reading 2017 Year in Review
Exhibition game between NU and WSU raises money for Red Cross
The Newman University men’s basketball team went head-to-head with Wichita State University on Monday, Nov. 6, in an exhibition game to raise money for hurricane relief. Proceeds from the game went… Continue reading Exhibition game between NU and WSU raises money for Red Cross
Newman alumnus uses entrepreneurial education to start nonprofit
Newman alumnus Jason Prideaux is the founder of a new nonprofit in Wichita, Kansas — K12 Sports USA. He received a Bachelor of Science in accounting and management from Newman University… Continue reading Newman alumnus uses entrepreneurial education to start nonprofit
Men’s basketball signs 11-year-old Julian Randle
On Friday evening, the Newman University men’s basketball team signed their youngest recruit ever.