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A look back at 2023 Heritage Month

Students, faculty and staff gather in the Gorges Atrium for Heritage Month fun.

From contests to fundraising, here’s a glance back at the highlights from 2023 Newman Heritage Month.

Published March 6, 2023
Categorized as Heritage Month, News, Service, Student Life

Staff Assembly to host silent auction April 4

A generously donated stained glass art piece for the silent auction(available on wooden stand or can be hung on the wall). (Courtesy photo, Amanda Wills)
A generously donated stained glass art piece for the silent auction(available on wooden stand or can be hung on the wall). (Courtesy photo, Amanda Wills)

Staff Assembly is excited to bring back its silent auction 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 4 in the old bookstore space.

Published February 28, 2023
Categorized as Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Service project transforms plastic bags into sleeping mats

Emelie Nickel holds up a completed mat made from plastic bags at Newman University.
Emelie Nickel holds up a completed mat made from plastic bags at Newman University.

Laudato Si’ is a service project on Newman University’s campus that is an answer to Pope Francis’ 7 year call to service.

Published February 20, 2023
Categorized as Accomplishments, Events, Faith, Heritage Month, News, Service, Student Life

Newman honorees celebrated at Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Awards event

Distinguished MLK Award Ceremony at Newman

On February 2, members of the Newman community gathered to celebrate the outstanding service of three individuals at the Martin Luther King Junior Distinguished Awards ceremony.

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Newman soccer athletes visit St. Margaret Mary middle schoolers

Johan Guereca-Torres and Jesus Perez speak to students at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School (Courtesy photo)
Johan Guereca-Torres and Jesus Perez speak to students at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School (Courtesy photo)

In late November, two Newman men’s soccer players Johan Guereca-Torres and Jesus Perez were invited to speak to three classes of middle schoolers at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic School in Wichita.

Published January 24, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, News, Service, Student Life

Students reflect on community impact of capstone projects

Newman University students organize capstone projects to serve community.

When it comes to preparing graduates to transform society, the senior capstone project is one of the elements that sets Newman University apart.

Published January 10, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Service, Student Life

Student Haleigh Pearson’s struggles with dyslexia inspire passion for teaching

Haleigh Pearson (front, center) and family (Courtesy photo)

Inspired by her own personal struggles with dyslexia, first-year student Haleigh Pearson is earning a degree of difference from Newman University.

Published January 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Education, News, Service, Student Life

A year in review: 2022

2022 Newman University year in review

Here’s a look back on stories of Newman University students, alumni, faculty and staff continuing to shine through adversity in 2022.

Published December 13, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman now collecting grocery bags for service event

Cocoa, Cookies, Quilting

The Newman Laudato Si planning committee will help bring new life to plastic bags with its spring service event Cocoa, Cookies and Quilting on Wednesday, February 1.

Published December 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman’s spirit of service shows during Scholars and Service Day

Scholars and Service Day

Scholars Day at Newman University is always an exciting affair, but this year, a campus-wide service element was added to the day’s agenda on December 5.

Published December 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

MCLO to host international luncheon Nov. 11

Students serve guests a buffet-style assortment of delicious, culturally diverse foods.

Multicultural Leadership Organization hosts its International Luncheon 11 am to 1 pm Friday, November 11 in the Tarcisia Roths Alumni Center in Dugan.

Published November 2, 2022
Categorized as Events, News, Service, Student Life

Recycling re-instated at Newman University

A tree with leaves shaped like the recycle symbol

Recycling on the Newman University campus is back thanks to Newman’s Circle K International club and the Laudato Si Committee.

Published October 27, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman CKI hosts campus-wide clothing drive through Nov. 18

Circle K International clothing drive at Newman University

Circle K International (CKI) is accepting new and gently used clothing items now through November 18 to support ShowerUp Wichita.

Published October 20, 2022
Categorized as Events, Giving, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman volunteer opportunity: Make-A-Wish Foundation

Newman University Make-A-Wish volunteer opportunity

Year-round, Newman students, staff and faculty are encouraged to donate their time and talents to nonprofit organizations in the Wichita community and beyond.

Published October 19, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Student’s epilepsy experiences fuel passion for pediatric neurology

Shelby Bussman (front center) hosts a Walk for Epilepsy with her Derby community. (Courtesy photo)

First-year Newman student Shelby Bussman spent her senior year at Derby High School bringing awareness to a disorder that she has a personal experience with: epilepsy.

Published October 5, 2022
Categorized as News, Science & Health, Service

Video: Newman Habitat for Humanity day

Newman University Habitat for Humanity day

On Saturday, October 1, members of the Newman community made a difference in the lives of a family in need by partnering with Wichita Habitat for Humanity.

Published October 3, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

First-year Newman student Luisa Salinas has heart for service

Luisa Salinas, Newman University student

First-year student Luisa Salinas received the Ascension Via Christi Volunteers, Partners in Caring Teen Scholarship in recognition of her volunteer work at the Wichita hospital.

Published September 22, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Service, Student Life

Newman Habitat for Humanity volunteer opportunity

Habitat for Humanity and Newman University

You’re invited to join members of Newman University for a Habitat for Humanity volunteer day hosted by the Newman University Alumni Office.

Published September 21, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Students express what Party on the Plaza means to them

Eliana Gaytan (back row, left) and her family.
Eliana Gaytan (back row, left) and her family.

Many Newman students benefit from funds raised at Party on the Plaza, which directly contribute to student financial aid.

Published August 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Service, Student Life

Newman alumni share fond memories of Party on the Plaza

Party on the Plaza alumni

Party on the Plaza is the Newman University event of the year — and many Newman alumni share fond memories from it.

Published August 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

A final Return to the Renaissance: What to expect at 2022 Party on the Plaza

Newman University Party on the Plaza

Wichita’s Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance kicks off Saturday, September 17 on the Newman University campus.

Published August 23, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman senior and alumna grow through pageantry

Two Newman University students, Michelle Tong and Gabby Altenor, are involved in pageants in Wichita, Kansas.
Two Newman University students, Michelle Tong and Gabby Altenor, are involved in pageants in Wichita, Kansas.

Two Newman University standouts, Michelle Tong and Gabby Altenor ’21, are making a name for themselves in the world of pageantry.

Published July 18, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Service, Student Life

Newman employee Robert Crossland volunteers as part of K-9 search unit

Robert Crossland and dog Bella Luna

Newman’s very own General Maintenance Technician Robert Crossland is a part of a K-9 search and rescue team along with his furry friend Bella Luna.

Published June 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Alumna, employee Melissa Castle wins 2022 Staff Excellence Award

Melissa Castle won the 2022 Staff Excellence Award from Newman University

Melissa Castle, employment specialist for human resources at Newman, was honored as the 2022 Staff Excellence Award winner.

Published June 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Newman student elected as district state governor for Circle K International

Newman senior Sophie Johnston was elected to serve as district state governor for Circle K International.
Newman senior Sophie Johnston was elected to serve as district state governor for Circle K International.

Newman University senior Sophie Johnston was recently elected as the District State Governor for Circle K International (CKI).

Published May 26, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Service, Student Life

Alumnus and police officer serves Wichita community

Newman alumnus and Officer Kristopher Gupilan reads to students
Newman alumnus and Officer Kristopher Gupilan reads to students

Newman University alumnus Kristopher Gupilan can’t remember ever wanting to be anything other than a police officer.

Published May 25, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, News, Service

ASC scholar Madisyn Bucl gives back to the community

Madisyn Bucl with blessing bags for Kidzcope

Senior Madisyn Bucl describes herself as a quiet person who keeps to herself, but she also loves to give and serve those in need. 

Published April 26, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Giving, News, Service, Student Life

Alumnus Donald Bittner, M.D., provides training to health care workers in Ukraine

Captain Donald Bittner, M.D. '77 interviewed with ABC News 7 about the 2-hour training he provided healthcare workers in Ukraine.

As the horrific war rages in Ukraine, Newman alumnus Captain Donald Bittner, MD ‘77 is serving as an on-call adviser to more than 70 Ukrainian doctors.

Published March 24, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, News, Science & Health, Service

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.

Published February 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

A year in review: 2021

2021 with images from Newman Today stories

The 2021 Newman year in review features a glance back on memories made, challenges overcome and individuals worth celebrating.

Published December 16, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman to recognize students through ‘Tell Me Something Good’ initiative

Tell me something good

Student Life is starting the monthly “Tell Me Something Good” initiative, which recognizes Newman students who are making a difference.

Published December 9, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Student Nathan Huie leads volunteer project at the Lord’s Diner

Lord's Diner

In line with Newman University’s commitment to service, sophomore Nathan Huie recently led two group volunteer opportunities at the Lord’s Diner.

Published November 17, 2021
Categorized as Giving, News, Service, Student Life

Newman students lead clothing drive for The Women’s Network

(From left to right) Skylar Jorgenson, Lizbeth Romero-Lopez, Aliyah Reeves, and Sadie Steiner
(From left to right) Skylar Jorgenson, Lizbeth Romero-Lopez, Aliyah Reeves, and Sadie Steiner

Four Newman University students are teaming up to collect clothing items and hygiene products for The Women’s Network.

Published November 17, 2021
Categorized as Giving, News, Service, Student Life

Newman Chorale welcomes home veterans of Kansas Honor Flight

Welcome home Kansas Veterans

The Newman University Chorale recently sang two welcoming performances of “God Bless America” to veterans as they returned to Wichita from the Kansas Honor Flight. 

Published November 10, 2021
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Plant, T-shirt and baked goods fundraiser scheduled for Nov. 16

The Newman Staff Assembly will host “The Mother of All Sales” fundraiser 11 am to 1:30 pm on Tuesday, November 16 in the former bookstore space in Dugan.

Published November 10, 2021
Categorized as Events, Giving, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Newman staff member and veteran honored with Kansas Honor Banner

Wichita honors Melanie Flanagan, Air Force Staff Sergeant, 2001-2011

In honor of her military service, Senior Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs Melanie Flanagan is featured on a Kansas Honor Banner.

Published November 2, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Father Kapaun: home at last, remembering Newman roots

Father Kapaun

Father Emil Kapaun — who was ordained as a Catholic priest in Saint John’s Chapel at Newman University and died as a prisoner of war in North Korea 70 years ago — has finally returned home to Kansas.

Published September 29, 2021
Categorized as Events, News, Religion & Philosophy, Service, Theology

Alumna Ann Fox honored at HumanKind Banquet

Ann Fox

Ann Fox, alumna of Newman University, was awarded the “Leadership Through Action Award” at the 2021 Humanitarian Awards Benefit.

Published September 16, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Service

Behind-the-scenes: Planning 2021 Party on the Plaza

Newman University’s annual Party on the Plaza fundraiser is a community-wide effort from start to finish. Learn more about what goes into POP!

Published September 8, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Party on the Plaza: A video message from Lady Laura

Lady Laura Hartley

With the 2021 Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance only days away, we hope you enjoy a special video message from Laura Hartley, director of alumni and campus events.

Published September 7, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

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