Karen Noel — the admin assistant for the Newman School of Social Work — drew the first illustration of a new grasshopper species in Ecuador.
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Tennis alum Regis Fox credits Newman for leadership skills
Tennis alum Regis Fox gives Newman University a lot of credit for molding him into the leader he is today.
Steckline Gallery to present ‘What’s NU: A Faculty Exhibit’ for First Friday
Newman University has prepared an exciting display for September’s First Friday in the Steckline Gallery, “What’s NU: A Faculty Exhibit.”
Food Services Director Chris Heck relishes pickleball
Chris Heck may be best known as food services director, but he’s also known nationally for winning gold in the U.S. Open of Pickleball.
Amanda Stanley named city attorney for Topeka
Amanda Stanley, 2008 graduate of Newman University, started her role as city attorney for the City of Topeka on Monday, Aug. 23.
Siblings dominate Newman soccer teams
For the Newman University soccer teams, it’s a family affair.
Orientation day welcomes student class of 2025
The class of 2025 includes students from all over the U.S., as well as Mexico, England, Zimbabwe and beyond.
Elementary education alumna returns to hometown school district
Emma Eck, a May 2021 elementary education graduate, secured a job as a fourth-grade teacher at Andale Elementary in Andale, Kansas’s Renwick Unified School District, where she will begin teaching this fall.
A rapid-fire interview with Miss Kansas Taylor Clark
From identifying her hero to the best advice she’s ever received, this rapid-fire interview will help you learn a little more about 2021 Miss Kansas, Taylor Clark.
Newman adjunct professor publishes book on classic Wichita eateries
Newman adjunct professor Denise Neil recently published her book, “Classic Restaurants of Wichita,” through Arcadia Publishing.
A year in the making: Dr. Jagger’s first year as Newman president
Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., MPH, completed her first year as president of Newman University on July 1, 2021.
Alumnus Matt Riedl receives Catholic Media Association recognition
Matt Riedl, an alumnus of 2015, was recognized as a finalist for the Cardinal John P. Foley Award through the Catholic Media Association.
Pre-vet student receives Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship
In recognition of her hard work and talent, pre-vet student Kyndel Randall was recently awarded the Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship.
Sgt. Katasha Bledsoe: officer by day, bodybuilder by night
In 2009, Katasha Bledsoe graduated from Newman with a degree in criminal justice. Now she’s both a sergeant with the Winfield Police Department and a competitive bodybuilder.
Newman Colorado Springs Outreach Center moves to downtown location
When Newman University saw a need for social workers in the Colorado Springs area in 2005, the Colorado Springs Outreach Center was established. Now the outreach center is housed in a new building location within the city — at 19 N Tejon Street.
Adjunct professor shares passion for philosophy
Ruel Mannette, Newman’s newest adjunct professor, put his philosophy background to work by teaching an online ethics course this summer.
Haysville Learning Center named for Newman professor John Burke
In recognition of 18 years as superintendent, the learning center in Haysville Unified School District 261 was dedicated to Dr. John Burke.
Psychology major Marcus Lines serves Wichita youth
Marcus Lines, a rising junior studying psychology at Newman University, spent his summer as an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate, working at Children First: CEO Kansas, Inc.
Newman Today news site gets a makeover
Web technology specialist Daniel Murphy has worked diligently to publicly launch the Newman Today news site redesign.
Five Newman roommates travel to Washington, Oregon
Five roommates — Hannah Abney, Maddy Conrad, Julia Myers, Alondra Torres and Marlie Wagner — recently took a trip to Washington and Oregon.
The life of a Newman groundskeeper
Find out what a day in the life of a college groundskeeper is like with Darrin McKim, head groundskeeper of 24 years at Newman University.
Newman wrestler named College Male Athlete of the Year
Newman Wrestler Kameron Frame was recently named College Male Athlete of the Year by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.
Applications open for Doctor of Business Administration program
Newman University is now accepting applications to its new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, led by Associate Professor Larry Straub, DBA.
Newman alumna Chelsea Smet starts theater company in Missouri
Newman University alumna Chelsea Smet (graduate of ’15) recently started the Smet Theatrics theatre company in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Nursing student takes on RV living
Pre-nursing student Laklynn Fulenchek talks about why she made the decision to start a new chapter of her life living in an RV.
Mark S. Burrows, Ph.D., to present ‘An Evening to Discover … Saving Beauty’
At 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, translator, poet, and writer Mark S. Burrows, Ph.D., will present “An Evening to Discover… Saving Beauty: Cultivating an abundant life in a time of pandemic.” The presentation will be held in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus.
Cindy Miles named as president of the National Alumni Board of Directors
After serving on Newman University’s National Alumni Board of Directors since 2016, including as vice president, Cindy Miles was recently named president of the board.
Newman medical students put skills to test during COVID
Newman University medical students and graduates put their “degree of difference” to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sister Jenny Sellaro takes perpetual vows as an ASC
Last Saturday, Sister Jenny Sellaro publicly made her perpetual vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ (ASC) to “set her face ever more steadily toward the Lord.”
Student Kelly Mai receives KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship
Rising Newman senior Kelly Mai is a 2021 recipient of the KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship.
Newman students unveil the 2021 literary journal, Coelacanth
Each year, students of all majors have the opportunity to submit short stories, plays, poetry, art and photography for the chance to be published in the Newman student literary journal, Coelacanth (pronounced see-luh-kanth). This year, due to unique circumstances, the decision was made to host a summer unveiling and reading on June 15 in the Jabara Black Box Theatre.
Former Newman stand-out leads women’s wrestling program in Ottawa
Newman alumnus and former wrestler, Dalton Weidl, recently started his new role as head women’s wrestling coach at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas.
Occupational therapy alumni aid Wichita woman with ‘bionic’ arm
Two Newman University occupational therapy (OT) program alumni, Leanne Bath ‘15 and Michael Reynolds ‘01, recently aided in helping a Wichita woman learn how to use her new prosthetic arm.
Newman alumnus helps students secure internships at Textron
Newman University data analytics students are making their mark on one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, Textron Aviation.
Jill Fort named interim vice president for academic affairs
In her 16 years at Newman University, Jill Fort, Ph.D., has held many roles at the institution, from faculty member to dean. This summer she added a new leadership position… Continue reading Jill Fort named interim vice president for academic affairs
High school students participate in 2021 Newman STEM camp
For five days, students can perform hands-on research with Newman faculty, experience living on campus in the residence halls and even earn a college credit.
Newman short story project culminates in bound book, “Into the Inkwell”
In May 2020, Newman students, alumni, faculty and staff started a collaborative short story project on Campus Ministry’s online forum, The Virtual Red Couch. The short story was written by nine individuals, each assigned his or her own chapter, and can now be read in a hardcover book format titled, “Into the Inkwell.”
Nursing graduates share “How You Know You’re a Newman Nursing Student”
Students Kirsten Adolph and Clare Morgan, both 2021 graduates, were volunteered by their classmates to lead the student address, which included a lighthearted segment, “How You Know You’re a Newman Nursing Student.”
Women of Sacred Heart Academy celebrate their 75th birthdays
On June 7, a 75th birthday celebration was held for women of the Sacred Heart Academy (now Newman University) class of 1964. The “Still Cruising 75 at 75” themed party included a luncheon, birthday cake, class photos from the university archives and even newly made Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) keychains as party favors.
Newman University announces its new Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program
Newman University officials have announced its transition to a new Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program. Applications are being accepted for its DNAP program offered through its School of… Continue reading Newman University announces its new Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program