NU nursing students volunteer for health screenings at Kansas State Fair

Darrin Capps, Arianna Holland , Rikkie Hemmert and Jane Weilert helping with health screenings at Kansas State Fair Sept. 13th

On Sunday, Sept. 13, Newman University nursing students visited the 2015 Kansas State Fair to provide an important community service. Every year for the past four years, third-semester nursing students enrolled in the… Continue reading NU nursing students volunteer for health screenings at Kansas State Fair

Volunteers Needed – Pope Francis Build

Newman University Student Government President Brandon Golhofer (left) and Newman University Faculty Senate President John McCormick (right) break in the build with Blanca Fernandez and her daughter. Photo credit: Christopher Riggs, Catholic Advance

Two families fighting poverty in the Wichita community call for your help. Newman University partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the Catholic Diocese of Wichita to help two families in… Continue reading Volunteers Needed – Pope Francis Build

Newman University student Christina Scherer says ‘Yes’ to YESS

Christina Scherer, standing, center, and some of the participants she works with in the YESS camp.

Newman University students and faculty find summer opportunities all over the place. Take student Christina Scherer, who found one right here in Wichita working with the Arc of Sedgwick County’s “Youth… Continue reading Newman University student Christina Scherer says ‘Yes’ to YESS

Newman University again named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll

Newman University has again been recognized for its commitment to service by being named to the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America’s communities.… Continue reading Newman University again named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll

Affirmations of the University – Newman sophomore Chase Blasi receives national civic award

Newman University sophomore student Chase Blasi has been selected to receive a national civic involvement award sponsored by Campus Compact. The award honors student leaders committed to creating lasting change… Continue reading Affirmations of the University – Newman sophomore Chase Blasi receives national civic award

Newman University students, alums volunteer to help ‘Give Kids a Smile’ at dental clinic

Newman University students and alumni volunteered to help uninsured children receive free dental care at “Give Kids a Smile Day,” a cooperative effort between the Wichita-Sedgwick County Oral Health Coalition… Continue reading Newman University students, alums volunteer to help ‘Give Kids a Smile’ at dental clinic

President Carrocci joins with other leaders to enhance city through ‘Together Wichita 2014’

Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. has joined with 21 other leaders of education and business for “Together Wichita 2014,” a partnership designed to celebrate life in Wichita, and… Continue reading President Carrocci joins with other leaders to enhance city through ‘Together Wichita 2014’

Newman University to host human trafficking awareness event Jan. 29

In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Newman University will host a Volunteer Fair and a free screening of the documentary film, “What I Have Been Through is Not Who I… Continue reading Newman University to host human trafficking awareness event Jan. 29

Newman University students work to collect 22,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children by April 7

Students in the Newman University “Guatemala Study & Serve” program have again launched a campaign to collect new toothbrushes for Guatemalan children. The campaign, called Project SONRISA (Sonrisa means “smile”… Continue reading Newman University students work to collect 22,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children by April 7

Freshman students help bring food to children in need

More than 200 bags of food were packed by the approximately 185 freshman students who participated in the Traditions and Transition (TNT) service project, part of Freshman Student Orientation activities… Continue reading Freshman students help bring food to children in need

Newman University named to national service honor roll for third time

Newman University has been named for the third time to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities in 2011. Newman is one… Continue reading Newman University named to national service honor roll for third time

Newman University profs help United Way allocate funds

Newman University Associate Professor of Social Work Sue Ellen Gardner, Ph.D. and Associate Professor of Philosophy Jamey Findling, Ph.D. were part of a volunteer panel that recently helped the United… Continue reading Newman University profs help United Way allocate funds

Newman University again cited for community service

Newman University has again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities. The inclusion of Newman on the 2010 Honor… Continue reading Newman University again cited for community service

Newman again appointed to national community service honor roll

Newman University has been named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its commitment to and achievements in service to America’s communities. Newman, which was also… Continue reading Newman again appointed to national community service honor roll

Newman University raises $3,000 for Women’s Initiative Network

Members of the Newman University Staff Assembly Silent Auction Committee met with staff and participants from the Wichita Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) May 2 to present a check for $3,012.… Continue reading Newman University raises $3,000 for Women’s Initiative Network

Newman University nursing students team with local optometrists and dispensers to benefit children

Several children from low-income families in Wichita are able to see better today at no cost to their parents, thanks to a joint effort by Newman University nursing students and… Continue reading Newman University nursing students team with local optometrists and dispensers to benefit children

Newman University to award Honorary Degrees to Paul and Bettie Eck, Teresa Hall Bartels

Newman University officials have announced that Paul and Bettie Eck and Teresa Hall Bartels will be awarded Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degrees during the Fall 2010 Commencement ceremony,… Continue reading Newman University to award Honorary Degrees to Paul and Bettie Eck, Teresa Hall Bartels

Help students collect 11,000 new toothbrushes by April 1 for Guatemalan children

Students in the “Study and Serve in Guatemala” program are heavily involved in their campaign called Project SONRISA to collect 11,000 new toothbrushes by April 1 for Guatemalan children.

Students work to collect 11,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children

Students in the “Study and Serve in Guatemala” program have launched a campaign to collect 11,000 new toothbrushes by April 1, for Guatemalan children. The campaign, called Project SONRISA, means… Continue reading Students work to collect 11,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children

Newman University to honor John and Marilyn Dugan and four alumni at Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet

Newman University will honor two longtime benefactors to the university and four distinguished alumni at the Cardinal Newman Banquet and Awards Ceremony, at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Dugan-Gorges… Continue reading Newman University to honor John and Marilyn Dugan and four alumni at Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet

‘Christmas Angels’ program

Senior Newman University student Joseph Baalmann of Andale sits among the more than 150 packages of toys, school supplies, clothing and other gifts donated by Newman students and employees for… Continue reading ‘Christmas Angels’ program