The Newman University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is excited to open its second annual auction to the public.
Athletics
First-year Hawaiian student finds second home at Newman
First-year student and bowler majoring in business, Noah Akiona is a long way from home. Akiona hails from Hawaii in a town called Waimānalo on the east side of the… Continue reading First-year Hawaiian student finds second home at Newman
Cordova and Roberts earn GAC player of the week honors
The Great American Conference has announced their men’s players of the week for the 7th week of the 2022 season, and the Jets occupy two of the three spots.
Newman welcomes new head coaches for volleyball and women’s soccer
Newman University recently welcomed two new head coaches to its athletics programs: Dylan Gruntzel, head women’s soccer coach, and Marisa Compton, head volleyball coach.
Alumnus JD Campbell teaching sports classes online at Newman
When asked what brought him to Newman University for his studies, Jonathan David “JD” Campbell puts it simply: “Baseball, baseball, baseball.”
Show off your Jet Pride with Newman Athletics
A new year brings a fresh round of action-packed games, matches, meets and more for Newman Athletics teams.
Juanumberto Picos ‘JP’ Soto’s journey lands him career in college athletics
Juanumberto Picos “JP” Soto serves as the infield coach/recruiting coordinator for the NCAA Division III baseball program at Hood College in Maryland.
Jada Key selected to play professional volleyball in Germany
Newman alumna Jada Key ’22 is taking her passion for volleyball to the next level after accepting a professional opportunity in Germany.
Bowling alumnus Alex George takes title at USBC Open Championships
Newman University alumnus Alex George ‘17 was recently crowned regular singles champion at the USBC Open Championships.
Newman coaches reach milestone wins in 2022
Two Newman University coaches reached significant career milestones this past spring: Director of Tennis Shella Augspurger and Head Softball Coach Andrea Gustafson.
Newman Athletics gears up for 38th Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open
Newman Athletics will host the 38th Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open golf tournament Monday, August 1 at the Rolling Hills Country Club.
Newman University is full member in the MIAA
Newman University has officially been accepted as a full member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).
Serving it up in the classroom and on the tennis court
Sophomore Antonia Ramos, a psychology and sociology major and Spanish minor, has been described as an outstanding student by her professors.
OTA student Emily Smith juggles numerous plates
Student Emily Smith shares a student perspective of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and life on the Newman Cheer and Dance Team.
Two days in the life: Triathlete Julia Myers
Ever wondered what it takes to be a triathlete of Newman University Athletics? Senior Julia Myers shares a behind-the-scenes look.
Athletics employee Zach Brake moonlights as professor
Though having one job is hard enough, Newman employee Zach Brake is now taking on two roles on campus.
A great day for giving: 2022 Giving Day
For 24 hours, community members and supporters from around the globe rallied together to raise money during Newman Giving Day on March 1.
Video: Highlights from 2022 Homecoming
If you missed Homecoming, here’s a video highlight reel from the games, crowning of royalty and the annual Lip Sync Battle.
A night of many wins: Homecoming 2022
The 2022 Newman Homecoming basketball games and crowning of king and queen took place Thursday, February 24.
Life after graduation: a Newman alumni couples’ story
Jacob and Natalia Birnbaum met at Newman University, where their journey as college athletes caused them to cross paths and eventually marry.
Former Newman basketball coach shares messages on mental health
After 19 years of coaching the Newman men’s basketball team, alumnus Mark Potter has been following a new passion: speaking on mental health.
Parker Tippin combines love of math, bowling in cooperative education opportunity
Senior Parker Tippin played off both his love of mathematics and bowling during a cooperative education opportunity last semester.
Photographer Richard Rico kindly captures Newman Athletics
Richard Rico is using his passion for photography to capture the action of the Newman Athletics teams out of the kindness of his heart.
Newman University’s countdown to Giving Day begins
Newman University Giving Day is on Tuesday, March 1, with a $15,000 matching gift generously sponsored by the ASC Sisters.
Assistant soccer coach’s passion for storytelling leads to sports website
Assistant men’s soccer coach Victor Olorunfemi combined his love of storytelling and sports by starting the sports website, The ICT Zone.
Alivia Nguyen and Taryn Torgerson: Special bond between player and coach
After being named the Newman women’s golf coach in 2019, the first athlete to come to mind for Taryn Torgerson was star recruit Alivia Nguyen.
First-year bowler Silas Limes off to impressive start
Silas Limes, a first-year student athlete at Newman University, has already built an impressive bowling resume.
AJ Morris named The Community Voice’s Student-Athlete of the Week
Newman graduate student and men’s basketball player AJ Morris was tabbed The Community Voice Student-Athlete of the Week.
Husband and wife duo coach Newman women’s basketball team
Drew Johnson and his wife, Nicole Ohlde-Johnson, were named coaches of the Newman women’s basketball team.
Newman freshman follows footsteps of late wrestler Reece Wright-Conklin
Newman University lost a part of its community on September 3, 2015, when wrestler Reece Wright-Conklin died in a motorcycle crash at the age of 21.
Alumnus Mitch Austin signs with pro baseball team in Australia
’21 Newman University graduate Mitch Austin signed with the Sydney Blue Sox, a professional baseball team in the Australia Baseball League.
Newman cross country teams aim big
With three of its runners experiencing recent wins and records, Newman University’s cross country team has an impressive roster this season.
Soaring into the Future: new mission and logo for Newman athletics
Newman University has announced the creation of its Athletics “Soaring into the Future” mission and visual brand identity and new logo.
Siblings dominate Newman soccer teams
For the Newman University soccer teams, it’s a family affair.
Pre-vet student receives Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship
In recognition of her hard work and talent, pre-vet student Kyndel Randall was recently awarded the Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship.
Newman wrestler named College Male Athlete of the Year
Newman Wrestler Kameron Frame was recently named College Male Athlete of the Year by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.
Former Newman stand-out leads women’s wrestling program in Ottawa
Newman alumnus and former wrestler, Dalton Weidl, recently started his new role as head women’s wrestling coach at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas.
Torres earns bronze medal at 2021 Pan Am Championships
Newman University alumnus and 2018 NCAA Division II national champion, Noel Torres earned an international medal at the Pan American Championships last month. Although he only has been training for freestyle… Continue reading Torres earns bronze medal at 2021 Pan Am Championships
Ohlde-Johnson joins Johnson to lead Newman women’s basketball program
Newman University Athletic Director Joanna Pryor has announced Nicole Ohlde-Johnson will be joining her husband, Drew Johnson, to lead the women’s basketball program. Ohlde-Johnson comes to Newman from Bethel College where she spent the past four… Continue reading Ohlde-Johnson joins Johnson to lead Newman women’s basketball program
Johnson named Newman women’s basketball coach
Newman University has named Drew Johnson as its new women’s basketball coach effective May 4. Johnson comes to Newman from Bethel College. Newman Athletic Director Joanna Pryor believes the future is… Continue reading Johnson named Newman women’s basketball coach