At Newman’s commencement on May 12, five of Christy Hawks’ family members received their diplomas.
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Two Newman employees receive 2023 excellence awards
Newman University is proud to announce the 2023 faculty and staff excellence award winners.
2023 Harvey J. Ablah Award presented to Austin Schwartz
Austin Schwartz was awarded with the prestigious Harvey J Ablah Award during commencement May 12.
Graduate Talia Powers receives 2023 Leona J. Ablah Award
Talia Powers is the recipient of the 2023 Newman University Ablah Award.
Blog No. 7: ‘The dark truth of studying abroad’
For the spring semester, sophomore Emily Pachta of Wichita studied abroad at Newman University’s sister school in Birmingham, England, and nears the end of her adventure in blog # 7.
Alumna is full-time firefighter, semi-professional soccer player in UK
Harriet Jakeman ’16 plays semi-professional football for Bradford City Women and is a firefighter stationed in York.
A tremendous achievement: celebrating 2023 graduates
A grand total of 429 graduates of Newman University earned their associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees during the spring commencement ceremony Friday, May 12.
Newman celebrates 2023 nursing grads with pinning ceremony
Graduates of 2023 received their ceremonial nursing pins Thursday, May 9, marking the transition from student to professional nurse.
Video: Chavous Kuamo’o-Malama talks Hawaiian heritage
In partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) student subcommittee at Newman, we spoke with freshman Chavous Kuamo’o-Malama of Wichita in celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Month in May.
Newman community celebrates end of the year with various events
From an epic Lip Sync Battle and Spring Fling to Scholars Day and the excellence awards, the Newman community is wrapping up the year with several festivities.
Women’s basketball coaches Drew and Nicole Johnson to leave Jets
Coaches Drew and Nicole Johnson resigned Monday. The husband-wife coaching duo depart the Jets to head north to Kearney, Nebraska.
Video: Campus Ministry performs rap from ‘Parks and Recreation’
Members of Newman Campus Ministry recently performed a rap from a scene in the TV show, “Parks and Recreation.”
Podcast: Tomoko Bell shares coral research
On a recent episode of “The Newman Bond” podcast, Tomoko Bell, assistant professor of biology at Newman University, discussed her passion for research and teaching.
Newman students advocate in Washington, D.C.
Students Alondra Valle and Andrea Fuentes recently attended the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities in Washington, DC.
Richard Macías receives the Monsignor Leon A. McNeill Achievement Award
Richard Macías, a 1980 graduate, recently received Newman University’s 2023 Monsignor Leon A McNeill Achievement Award.
Preview: 2023 Graduation week at Newman
For several excited Newman University seniors and their families, graduation is right around the corner with celebratory events in tow.
Jetspys recognize stand-out performances and Newman athletes
Newman University held its 2023 Jetspys Awards to celebrate achievements of its talented athletes and teams over the course of the 2022-23 sports season.
First MIAA Player of Year, MIAA post-season tournament
Not only was Jenner Steele was named a 2023 MIAA Baseball Co-Player of the Year, the team reached the MIAA post-season tournament for the first time in program history.
Newman student competes in final round of Shocker New Venture Competition
For the first time ever, a Newman student participated in the Shocker New Venture Competition and made it to the final round on April 28.
Alumnus serves in Los Angeles School Police Department
Today, Newman alumnus Omar Landeros serves as a field training officer for the Los Angeles School Police Department.
Senior to exhibit artwork for First Friday May 5
On Friday, May 5, senior Kirstin Richmeier of Holcomb, Kansas, will present her capstone work, “I see you and I am you.”
Newman triathletes make school history in draft-legal race
Newman University triathletes are making their mark on the sport.
Podcast episode: Team building through gaming
On a recent episode of “The Newman Bond” podcast, Lisa Garcia ’08 chatted about her passion for gaming and how it relates to her teaching.
Video: Vietnamese student spotlight with My Nguyen
In partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) student subcommittee at Newman, we spoke with My Nguyen, a sophomore from Wichita in celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Month in May.
Newman Navigator program scores program director
Newman University recently hired Maggie Slack to serve as the full-time director of the Navigator student success program.
Vantage earns first overall award at journalism conference
The Vantage, Newman’s student newspaper, won the coveted All-Kansas award at the annual Kansas Collegiate Media conference April 16-17.
Cheer and dance soar to new heights in first competition
Newman’s cheer and dance teams competed in their first-ever MIAA event last month, and they came home with two trophies.
Nursing grad works in burn ICU unit at The University of Kansas Hospital
Bridget Jorgensen has had an interest in the field of medicine ever since she can remember.
Three Newman alums help lead Wichita’s homeless task force
Newman University is proud to have three alums who are part of the City of Wichita’s new homeless task force, which is aimed at addressing the number of people experiencing homelessness in downtown Wichita.
Celebrating the Newman spirit: alumni awards, benefactors and beyond
Newman University recognized four impressive 2023 Alumni Award winners, multiple Beata Benefactors and the prestigious Saint Newman Medal recipient April 18.
First-generation student wins St. Catherine’s Medal
Every year, the St. Catherine’s Medal honoree is announced and awarded on stage at the Academic Awards Convocation. This year’s recipient, Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo, was unable to attend the awards ceremony… Continue reading First-generation student wins St. Catherine’s Medal
Digital design degree now available at Newman University
Newman University officials have announced a new undergraduate degree in digital design.
Family creates Weir Education Award in honor of late wife and mother
When the Weir family lost their matriarch suddenly in October 2022, they quickly determined how to share her legacy with others in an impactful way — by establishing a scholarship… Continue reading Family creates Weir Education Award in honor of late wife and mother
Environmental initiatives help Newman community soar
Read on for Kansas Leadership Center volunteer Carmaine Ternes’ reflection on Newman community members’ earthly efforts.
Newman announces Earth Week events April 17-22
Newman University is excited to host its second annual Earth Week as part of its seven-year Laudato Si’ commitment.
Familiar faces take on new roles in Student Life
Two former Newman University admissions counselors recently stepped into roles within the Department of Student Life, bringing their expertise deeper into the heart of campus.
Alumna named pastoral care director at St. Bernards Medical Center
Megan Mayeux ’18, ’20 was hired as the first lay director of pastoral care at Saint Bernards Medical Center in Arkansas.
Alumnus Gilbert Still steps into principal role
This coming fall, Dodge City Middle School Assistant Principal Gilbert Still will step up as the school’s principal following a promotion by the Dodge City USD 443 Board of Education.
Newman announces new graduate biomedical science degree
Newman University officials have announced a new undergraduate degree in biomedical science.
Video: Spring 2023 student update
In this video update, sophomore Beth Griffiths gives an inside look at the exciting campus events that have already taken place and are yet to come this semester.