As the holiday season grows closer, Newman University encourages everyone to participate in the spirit of philanthropy. While some days are designated for shopping and getting the best deals, such… Continue reading Give the gift of giving to Newman this holiday season
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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
Women’s basketball team spends an afternoon at 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
Coming Sept. 21: Party on the Plaza 2019
Newman University’s annual Party on the Plaza is approaching quickly. After a year of planning, the event is nearly finalized and is sure to be a night to remember. A… Continue reading Coming Sept. 21: Party on the Plaza 2019
Scholarship Luncheon allows donors and students to meet
Newman University hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon on April 15, giving students a chance to meet the donors responsible for their scholarships. A total of 39 donors and donor representatives… Continue reading Scholarship Luncheon allows donors and students to meet
Students lend a hand with annual fundraising goal
Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Ray Williams is searching for student volunteers to aid in fundraising efforts and connect with alumni and donors. The Phone-a-thon is an event… Continue reading Students lend a hand with annual fundraising goal
Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday
The Newman University alumni office has begun their #GivingTuesday campaign to raise money for student scholarships. Giving Tuesday is largely a social media movement that focuses on charitable giving. It… Continue reading Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday
ASC sisters open their home, The Landing, to Newman student body
For the past several years, The Landing has served as a resource for the members of the Newman community, and it has been provided and cared for by the Adorers… Continue reading ASC sisters open their home, The Landing, to Newman student body
Party on the Plaza’s purpose is all about the students
Party on the Plaza brings Tuscany to Newman campus
Party on the Plaza: A Night in Tuscany is only weeks away. This year’s event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, following a 5 p.m. Mass in St.… Continue reading Party on the Plaza brings Tuscany to Newman campus
Local nonprofit benefits from Staff Assembly silent auction
Each year, the Newman University Staff Assembly executive committee hosts a silent auction to benefit a local charity. The committee votes on a different nonprofit organization to support each year, allowing… Continue reading Local nonprofit benefits from Staff Assembly silent auction
Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
The annual Scholarship Luncheon was held April 16 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The luncheon is a unique opportunity for students to meet the specific donors providing them with their… Continue reading Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
Tour the new radiologic technology classroom and lab
The Facing Forward campaign made a huge impact on the Newman University campus. It provided the funding to build the state-of-the-art Bishop Gerber Science Center and most recently, the campaign… Continue reading Tour the new radiologic technology classroom and lab
Grant helps Newman create mentorship program for students
Volunteer Kansas has awarded Newman University a $5,000 grant to launch a brand new science and math mentorship program. This funding will also help facilitate Newman’s first White Coat Ceremony Jan. 18, 2018. The… Continue reading Grant helps Newman create mentorship program for students
Focused on “Dying Well” — A Newman Studies Program
Rabindranath Tagore once said, “Let life be as beautiful as summer flowers and death as beautiful as autumn leaves.” Associate Professor of Nursing and Geriatric nurse Amy Siple has a… Continue reading Focused on “Dying Well” — A Newman Studies Program
Newman University wraps up fall phone-a-thon
The fall phone-a-thon at Newman University is wrapping up after two weeks of raising money for the Newman Fund. Newman holds a traditional phone-a-thon each semester, during which students have an… Continue reading Newman University wraps up fall phone-a-thon
Former Newman board member honored with Lifetime Business Award
Former Newman board of trustees member Tony Madrigal was honored with the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Business Award on Sept 21. Madrigal is the CEO of Madrigal &… Continue reading Former Newman board member honored with Lifetime Business Award
It was a great night for a Party on the Plaza
Every year at Newman University, friends and supporters gather with open hearts on Founders Plaza for a night of great food and fun. The annual Party on the Plaza took… Continue reading It was a great night for a Party on the Plaza
Party on the Plaza helps make student scholarships possible
The annual Party on the Plaza at Newman University will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, on Founder’s Plaza.
Daniella Buedden’s capstone project to help Wichita families in need
Senior Daniella Buedden is reaching out to the Newman community to bring her capstone project to life. With the generous help of volunteers, Buedden hopes to provide a free babysitting… Continue reading Daniella Buedden’s capstone project to help Wichita families in need
Newman Annual Fund exceeds fundraising goal
Newman University strives to ensure a high degree of congruence between its mission and that of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). “Empowering graduates to transform society” is… Continue reading Newman Annual Fund exceeds fundraising goal
Campus greenhouse to be built by fall semester
There is one more addition to the Newman campus that students can look forward to this fall — a campus greenhouse. Mike Rodee, a booster of the Newman Athletics Department,… Continue reading Campus greenhouse to be built by fall semester
Linda Sabala: Celebrating 27 years with Newman University
A former Staff Excellence Award winner and proud alumna of Newman — Linda Sabala — has been with the university for 27 years this August and will be retiring at… Continue reading Linda Sabala: Celebrating 27 years with Newman University
Newman collection drive helps the homeless
Newman University Director of Security Morris “Mo” Floyd noticed something during his normal rounds in the spring of 2016 as students were moving out of the residence halls — the trash bins… Continue reading Newman collection drive helps the homeless
Annual Silent Auction raises money for Starkey
On Friday, April 21, the Newman University Staff Assembly hosted the 2017 Silent Auction. Proceeds from the auction were shared between the Newman University Helping Hands Fund and Starkey — a local,… Continue reading Annual Silent Auction raises money for Starkey
Newman alumna Christy Foos opens counseling center in Hutchinson
Newman alumna Christy Foos felt it was time to open a counseling center of her own after she saw a need for mental health therapists in South Central Kansas. The… Continue reading Newman alumna Christy Foos opens counseling center in Hutchinson
Annual Silent Auction to be held Friday, April 21 will benefit Starkey
The Staff Assembly of Newman University is happy to announce the 17th annual Silent Auction, to be held on Friday, April 21, 2017. The auction will take place in Mabee… Continue reading Annual Silent Auction to be held Friday, April 21 will benefit Starkey
Joyful Jet Day gives students a chance to celebrate and thank donors
Every year, Newman University recognizes Joyful Jet Day, a day in which students celebrate the kindness of donors who give their support to the university. Tuition only covers about 90 percent of… Continue reading Joyful Jet Day gives students a chance to celebrate and thank donors
Scholarship Luncheon, Joyful Jet Day provide the Newman community opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ to donors
Almost 130 Newman University scholarship donors, student scholarship recipients and guests gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman campus Monday, April 3 for the 2017 Scholarship Luncheon. The… Continue reading Scholarship Luncheon, Joyful Jet Day provide the Newman community opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ to donors
Joyful Jet Day prepares for takeoff
On Monday April 3, Newman Jets are cleared for takeoff for the 2017 Joyful Jet Day. Joyful Jet Day celebrates donors — alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the university — who generously… Continue reading Joyful Jet Day prepares for takeoff
Spring 2017 ‘Phone-a-Thon’ is opportunity for donors to support students and university
The Phone-a-Thon has been a staple at Newman University for decades. For the spring Phone-a-Thon, 10 students — plus one student captain — will spend three hours per night, starting… Continue reading Spring 2017 ‘Phone-a-Thon’ is opportunity for donors to support students and university
Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
Newman University attended the KICA Student Day at the Kansas State Capitol on Feb. 13, 2017. The event is sponsored by the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). It is an opportunity for independent colleges all… Continue reading Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
Campus Ministry helps Catholic Charities in Chicago during annual winter service trip
Adding a retreat component to an annual winter service trip was something new for Campus Ministry at Newman University. Newman Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry Father John Fogliasso and Campus Ministry… Continue reading Campus Ministry helps Catholic Charities in Chicago during annual winter service trip
Newman University meets $1 million Mabee Foundation ‘challenge’ grant for new science center
(Above: Newman Vice President for University Advancement J.V. Johnston announces to a crowd gathered in the Eck Hall lobby that the university has secured the grant and exceeded campaign goals.) Newman… Continue reading Newman University meets $1 million Mabee Foundation ‘challenge’ grant for new science center
Newman University celebrates successful Facing Forward campaign with ‘Topping-Off’ ceremony
A large crowd consisting of the Newman University community along with local news media gathered inside Eck Hall Jan. 9, 2017 as Vice President for University Advancement J.V. Johnston took… Continue reading Newman University celebrates successful Facing Forward campaign with ‘Topping-Off’ ceremony
Help fight cancer alongside the Newman ‘Love Your Melon Campus Crew’
There are countless ways to join the fight against cancer — and students on the Newman University campus are showing the community how easy it is to help by forming the Newman… Continue reading Help fight cancer alongside the Newman ‘Love Your Melon Campus Crew’
Traditions and Transitions class continue strong partnership with local organization
Newman University is unique in many ways — the Traditions and Transitions (T & T) class is something that helps Newman stand out from the rest of the pack. This… Continue reading Traditions and Transitions class continue strong partnership with local organization
Life after a PTSD diagnosis: A Newman student’s journey
Moving your life forward after being diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a treacherous journey. One Newman University student is taking that journey day by day. James Stewart is… Continue reading Life after a PTSD diagnosis: A Newman student’s journey
Care packages for Guadalupe Clinic focus of class service project
Traditions and Transitions (T & T) is a required introductory class at Newman University that helps incoming students transition into college life. As part of the class, students partake in a… Continue reading Care packages for Guadalupe Clinic focus of class service project
National Vocation Awareness Week highlights Newman adjunct and ASC candidate Kristen Forgotch
National Vocation Awareness Week is Nov. 6 – 12. According to the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.org, the week “is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the… Continue reading National Vocation Awareness Week highlights Newman adjunct and ASC candidate Kristen Forgotch