Eck family and auto dealerships pledge $100K to Newman University for new science facility

The future Bishop Gerber Science Center

Newman University officials announced that the university has received a $100,000 pledge from Les and Pam Eck and the four auto dealerships owned by the Ecks in support of the… Continue reading Eck family and auto dealerships pledge $100K to Newman University for new science facility

Final Friday Oct. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Dynamic’ with eight artists

Works by artist Anthony Baab

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present the exhibit “Dynamic” that will feature eight artists. The exhibit was curated by Gehry Kohler and begins with a Final Friday reception from 5… Continue reading Final Friday Oct. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Dynamic’ with eight artists

Berry Foundation makes $100K gift to Newman University for new science, nursing, health sciences facilities

Newman University has received a $100,000 gift from The Berry Foundation of Wichita. The gift was made to support the renovation and upgrading of existing nursing educational facilities and the… Continue reading Berry Foundation makes $100K gift to Newman University for new science, nursing, health sciences facilities

Final Friday Aug. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Subject Matters’ acrylic paintings by Tara Hufford Walker

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Subject Matters” by Tara Hufford Walker as the first show of its 2016-2017 season. The exhibit of acrylic paintings, which begins with a… Continue reading Final Friday Aug. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Subject Matters’ acrylic paintings by Tara Hufford Walker

Sunderland Foundation makes $200K gift to Newman University campaign for new science facilities

Newman University has received a $200,000 gift from the Sunderland Foundation of Overland Park, Kan., to support the building of new, technologically advanced science and health sciences educational facilities and… Continue reading Sunderland Foundation makes $200K gift to Newman University campaign for new science facilities

Newman University receives $75,000 grant from Fidelity Bank Foundation for new and renovated science facilities

The Fidelity Bank Foundation of Wichita has awarded a $75,000 grant to Newman University in support of the new Bishop Gerber Science Center and upgrades to existing health sciences and… Continue reading Newman University receives $75,000 grant from Fidelity Bank Foundation for new and renovated science facilities

Kemper Foundation awards $250,000 to Newman University Facing Forward campaign for renovated and new science facilities

The William T. Kemper Foundation – Commerce Bank, Trustee, of Kansas City, Mo., has awarded a $250,000 grant to Newman University in support of the upcoming Bishop Gerber Science Center… Continue reading Kemper Foundation awards $250,000 to Newman University Facing Forward campaign for renovated and new science facilities

Newman University receives $1 million ‘challenge’ grant from the Mabee Foundation

Newman University has been issued a $1 million challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., to support Facing Forward, a capital campaign to renovate existing… Continue reading Newman University receives $1 million ‘challenge’ grant from the Mabee Foundation

Newman University presents Christian recording artist Ike Ndolo in concert April 16

Newman University will present an outdoor concert from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 featuring nationally known Christian folk/praise musician Ike Ndolo and his band. The concert will… Continue reading Newman University presents Christian recording artist Ike Ndolo in concert April 16

Newman University ‘Human Trafficking Awareness Week’ April 11-16 will feature international, local experts

Although exact statistics are difficult to obtain, it is estimated that 21 million people around the world are victims of human trafficking and forced labor. Approximately 5.5 million of those… Continue reading Newman University ‘Human Trafficking Awareness Week’ April 11-16 will feature international, local experts

Final Friday Mar. 25 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Local & State’ by Ann Resnick

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Local & State” by Ann Resnick as the seventh show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of paper/mixed media, which begins with a Final… Continue reading Final Friday Mar. 25 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Local & State’ by Ann Resnick

Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs leaving NU for Evansville

Michael Austin, Ph.D., provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, has accepted an offer to become the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Evansville in Evansville,… Continue reading Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs leaving NU for Evansville

Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts

Newman University has announced three anonymous gifts which provide a major segment of funds raised thus far for a capital campaign to upgrade existing health science facilities and to build the… Continue reading Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts

Newman University Theatre Department to present ‘A Man for All Seasons’ March 3 – 6

The Newman University Theatre Department will present for its spring theatrical production “A Man for All Seasons” at 8 p.m. March 3-5 and at 2 p.m. March 6. All shows… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department to present ‘A Man for All Seasons’ March 3 – 6

Final Friday Feb. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Sacred Fibers’ by Susan De Wit Fiber Group

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Sacred Fibers: fibers expressed as holy, venerated, or spiritual” by the Susan De Wit Fiber Group as the sixth show of its 2015-2016… Continue reading Final Friday Feb. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Sacred Fibers’ by Susan De Wit Fiber Group

Newman University announces $30 million Facing Forward campaign

Newman University officials have announced a public fundraising campaign to upgrade existing health science education facilities and to build a new science education center to be named the Bishop Gerber… Continue reading Newman University announces $30 million Facing Forward campaign