Difference Makers

Your weekly athletics recap: Nov. 13-20

Senior match for Women's Volleyball (courtesy photo: Richard Rico)

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Pop-up clinic by Newman graduate Sebastian Salcedo-Vaquera ’25 serves Wichita’s vulnerable

Vituity Cares Foundation Pop-Up Clinic in Wichita, founded by Sebastian Salcedo-Vaquera

Newman graduate Sebastian Salcedo-Vaquerq is expanding access to free medical care in downtown Wichita through a monthly pop-up clinic he founded.

Cross country runner Timothy Kiprotich qualifies for NCAA National Championships

Kiprotich earning medalist award for Newman Cross

Newman cross country runner Timothy Kiprotich qualified for the national championships after setting a record time for the Jets.

From New Jersey to Newman: Jaden Schaefer ‘25, striking ‘kindness’ 

Nursing graduates '25: Jaden Schaefer (far right)

2025 graduate Jaden Schaefer is excited to use her nursing degree from Newman University to transform society for the better.

Your weekly athletics recap: Oct. 30 – Nov. 6

Newman Jets logo (Courtesy photo: Richard Rico)

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A London dream, a Newman journey: Elle Johnson ‘25

Elle Johnson (left) on Senior Day 2024

In spring 2025, Elle Johnson graduated with her bachelor’s degree — an achievement that demonstrated perseverance, adaptability and courage. 

Your weekly athletics recap: Oct. 23-Oct. 30

Women's Volleyball in prayer (Courtesy photo: Richard Rico)

Women’s Volleyball in prayer (Courtesy photo: Richard Rico)

This Newman garden honors five ASC sisters who were martyred

Vesper service for the five ASC sisters held at the Martyr's Garden

More than 30 years ago, five ASC sisters were martyred while serving in Liberia — and a garden on Newman’s campus honors them today.

A Broadway classic: ‘Carousel’ to grace the Newman stage Nov. 6-9

Actors Brown and Dutton of Newman's production of "Carousel" at Botancia, The Wichita Gardens

An exciting musical is coming to Newman University’s Performance Hall November 6-9: “Carousel” by Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Your weekly athletics recap: Oct. 2-9

Newman Softball (courtesy photo: Richard Rico)

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Bethany Griffiths ’25 leads by example on and off the course

Griffiths in the golf practice room at Newman University

Bethany Griffiths, a 2025 graduate, is the new graduate assistant for both the men and women’s golf teams at Newman University.

Women’s basketball team spends an afternoon at Robinson Middle School

Newman University Womens basketball team spend an afternoon with Robinson middle school

The Newman University women’s basketball team recently spent some time at Robinson Middle School, playing and visiting with students during recess times. The activity was arranged as a community engagement… Continue reading Women’s basketball team spends an afternoon at Robinson Middle School

‘It’s not you, it’s them’ – micro aggression and unconscious bias panel

The Diversity program will host a panel about facing microaggression and unconscious bias on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 5-8 p.m. in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. A microaggression is a statement,… Continue reading ‘It’s not you, it’s them’ – micro aggression and unconscious bias panel