The Newman University Advancement Office will be hosting a special Giving Tuesday fundraising event titled “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Newman University Edition.” The virtual event will happen through… Continue reading Giving Tuesday event a Newman take on a popular game show
Events
Silent Auction for Newman community
Newman University Staff Assembly will host its annual silent auction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. The event was originally scheduled in April but was postponed due… Continue reading Silent Auction for Newman community
Newman music department presents ‘Come Alive’
Newman University will present “Come Alive,” a musical stage production, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14, in De Mattias Performance Hall. The show was slated to run in the spring of… Continue reading Newman music department presents ‘Come Alive’
2020 Ford Mustang raffle winner revealed
Steckline Gallery opens with semester-long exhibit
Steckline Gallery will present “React/Reflect/Respond” throughout the fall 2020 semester. The exhibit contains work from more than 20 local artists who used the stay-at-home order and other pandemic-related issues for… Continue reading Steckline Gallery opens with semester-long exhibit
Celebrate St. John Henry Newman’s Feast Day
Newman University Campus Ministry will host an outdoor adoration and celebration in honor of St. John Henry Newman’s Feast Day. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9,… Continue reading Celebrate St. John Henry Newman’s Feast Day
‘One Community Many Voices’; a theater performance
The theater department is embracing the challenges of the past few months by allowing students to share their work and the work of others through performance. The performance, “One Community… Continue reading ‘One Community Many Voices’; a theater performance
First-time students arrive on campus
First-time student move-in day took place Thursday, Aug. 20 at Carrocci Hall on the Newman University campus. Newman athletic teams always pitch in to help the newest Jets move into… Continue reading First-time students arrive on campus
2020 Ford Mustang raffle to raise funds for student scholarships
Rusty Eck Ford has donated a 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Coupe to Newman University, which will be used in an effort to raise much-needed funding for student scholarships. The new… Continue reading 2020 Ford Mustang raffle to raise funds for student scholarships
2020 Jet Open boasts great weather and high turnout
Newman University Athletics hosted its 36th annual Laurie Bell Memorial Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 3. Planning for the Jet Open this year proved to be challenging, as does planning… Continue reading 2020 Jet Open boasts great weather and high turnout
Newman community proud to be part of Wichita’s 150-year history
The city of Wichita turns 150 years old on July 21. The milestone birthday comes with a great deal of celebrating throughout the city. Visit Wichita created a list of… Continue reading Newman community proud to be part of Wichita’s 150-year history
MCLO raises hundreds for WHO’s Solidarity Response Fund
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Wichita along with the rest of the world, the Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) knew they had to do something to help. MCLO got creative in… Continue reading MCLO raises hundreds for WHO’s Solidarity Response Fund
Jet Open returns for another day of giving and golfing
Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator Maureen Rohleder explains what attendees have to look forward to for this year’s Jet Open.
Wichita Diocese eighth-graders visit campus
For the second year in a row, more than 500 students from the Catholic Diocese of Wichita visited Newman University. Students were on campus both Feb. 19 and March 11.… Continue reading Wichita Diocese eighth-graders visit campus
Newman spring STEM program celebrates students
Each spring, Newman University hosts its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Exploration Program, sponsored by BNSF Railway. This program is designed to help high school students, freshmen through seniors,… Continue reading Newman spring STEM program celebrates students
Costumes from hell: behind the scenes of Dante’s Inferno
The Newman University Theatre Department successfully took down the three-headed beast of “Dante’s Inferno” as a staged production. Among other things, costuming was one of the more intense aspects of… Continue reading Costumes from hell: behind the scenes of Dante’s Inferno
Newman University LitFest explores ‘Dante’s Inferno’
Artist Rachel Foster brings ‘Feral Fields’ to Steckline Gallery
Rachel Foster has been drawing for as long as she can remember. From the moment she could hold a pencil, she felt as though she had something to say through… Continue reading Artist Rachel Foster brings ‘Feral Fields’ to Steckline Gallery
Homecoming 2020 – intense games and a royal ceremony
Newman University celebrated homecoming with a week full of activities and on Thursday night, Feb. 20, the homecoming games began. The women’s basketball team kicked off the night by taking… Continue reading Homecoming 2020 – intense games and a royal ceremony
Newman theatre director adapts ‘Dante’s Inferno’ for the stage
Likely its largest production to date, the Newman Theatre Department is taking on the beast of “Dante’s Inferno,” a verse adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s original story by Director of Theatre… Continue reading Newman theatre director adapts ‘Dante’s Inferno’ for the stage
A delightful event: High Tea 2020
Staff, faculty, students, Adorers of the Blood of Christ and Newman community members gathered for the 2020 St. John Henry Newman High Tea. Attendees enjoyed the annual event that pays… Continue reading A delightful event: High Tea 2020
College counselors welcomed during Pathway to Newman event
Newman University Admissions organized an event geared for community college counselors Feb. 12, 2020. “Pathway to Newman” allowed time for visitors to tour the campus, ask pertinent questions and meet… Continue reading College counselors welcomed during Pathway to Newman event
A full week of activities for Newman homecoming week
Newman University’s homecoming week, happening the week of Feb. 17, always brings forth strong traditions and new events to draw in students, faculty, staff, alumni and other members of the… Continue reading A full week of activities for Newman homecoming week
TedXNewmanUniversity speakers announced, tickets on sale
High Tea finds new name, keeps old traditions
Newman University’s annual High Tea has a new name. Now known as the St. John Henry Newman High Tea, it is keeping the same, long-lasting practices that make it a… Continue reading High Tea finds new name, keeps old traditions
Newman University’s first annual Giving Day
Newman University will hold it’s first-ever Giving Day on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The dedicated day of giving will be unique in its opportunity for donors to support what they’re passionate… Continue reading Newman University’s first annual Giving Day
Steckline Gallery presents ‘She Cast Her Gaze’ by Amanda Pfister & April Pameticky
Steckline Gallery will present “She Cast Her Gaze” by Amanda Pfister and April Pameticky during a First Friday exhibition from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 7, at Newman University. Pfister is a… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘She Cast Her Gaze’ by Amanda Pfister & April Pameticky
Difference Makers for Wichita honors dedicated community members
Ten Wichita community members will be recognized for their outstanding service and dedication at the 2020 Difference Makers for Wichita awards banquet Feb. 22 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on… Continue reading Difference Makers for Wichita honors dedicated community members
Newman celebrates its heritage in February
Newman alumni office to host a night of dinner, drinks and dueling pianos
Newman invites alumni and company to attend “Dueling Pianos” on Saturday, Feb. 1 for good food, drinks, and live entertainment.
What a difference a decade makes
As the year 2019 comes to an end, a new decade begins. We took a look at all that we accomplished during the past ten years.
Lasting skill sets developed through Scholars Day projects
Scholars Day is an important part of every semester at Newman University. It’s held on the first day of finals week and includes PowerPoint and poster presentations from upperclassmen completing… Continue reading Lasting skill sets developed through Scholars Day projects
Newman says thank you to education counselors
Approximately 60 counselors from area high schools and community colleges attended a breakfast on Dec. 6 at Newman University. The event was organized and hosted by Newman admissions team members… Continue reading Newman says thank you to education counselors
Newman community celebrates president’s retirement
Service opportunities available for the holidays
With the holidays just around the corner, many volunteer opportunities are available for students, staff and faculty who want to transform society for the better. The Newman University family is… Continue reading Service opportunities available for the holidays
Music department brings ‘A Jazzy, Classy Christmas’ to stage
The Newman University Chorale and Troubadours are preparing to celebrate Christmas with an annual concert, which will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 in the De Mattias Performance… Continue reading Music department brings ‘A Jazzy, Classy Christmas’ to stage
Newman invites prospective students to fall open house
Newman University will offer an open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 for its School of Catholic Studies and the School of Arts and Sciences. The event is free… Continue reading Newman invites prospective students to fall open house
Preview Day sparks interest for potential students
To provide opportunities for potential students to visit Newman University, the admissions department hosts events for high school and transfer students throughout the year to explore the campus and inquire… Continue reading Preview Day sparks interest for potential students
Donors honored at Beata Benefactors Banquet
The annual Beata Benefactors Banquet to thank and honor those who have supported Newman University throughout the year took place Nov. 8 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The evening began with a… Continue reading Donors honored at Beata Benefactors Banquet
Education and Social Work open house coming Nov. 14
Newman University will host an open house event Nov. 14 for students interested in education and social work programs. The open house is one of four offered this fall and… Continue reading Education and Social Work open house coming Nov. 14