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Newman alumni share fond memories of Party on the Plaza

Party on the Plaza alumni

Party on the Plaza is the Newman University event of the year — and many Newman alumni share fond memories from it.

Published August 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

First-year students celebrated with Newman Matriculation Mass

Students of the incoming class of Newman University fill the pews of St. John's Chapel.

Newman University community members excitedly filled the pews of Saint John’s Chapel on Thursday, September 25 for the annual Matriculation Mass.

Published August 29, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, Faith, News, Student Life

Newman alumna recognized for military service

Paige Puryear

CPT Paige Puryear ‘16 was recently recognized during the Armed Forces CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) Appreciation Month.

Published August 25, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Science & Health

Jada Key selected to play professional volleyball in Germany

Jada Key, 2021 Newman University alumna

Newman alumna Jada Key ’22 is taking her passion for volleyball to the next level after accepting a professional opportunity in Germany.

Published August 24, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics, News

First-generation alumnus pays it forward through Party on the Plaza

Newman alumnus David ('01, '11) and Glenna Borho

For two-time alumnus David Borho (’01, ’11) and his wife, Glenna, Newman University’s Party on the Plaza is the ultimate opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of students.

Published August 24, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Theology

A final Return to the Renaissance: What to expect at 2022 Party on the Plaza

Newman University Party on the Plaza

Wichita’s Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance kicks off Saturday, September 17 on the Newman University campus.

Published August 23, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Sara Mata selected for Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Leadership Academy

Sara Mata, dean of students at Newman University

The HACU selected Dean of Students Sara Mata among the fellows for its fourth cohort of La Academia de Liderazgo.

Published August 22, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Staff & Faculty

Officially a Jet: Welcoming the Newman class of 2026

Newman University class of 2026

The excitement of a new academic year is palpable thanks to a weekend of activities to welcome the Newman University class of 2026.

Published August 20, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Student Life

Cinthia López forms special bond with Spanish students at Newman

Newman adjunct Cinthia López helps seminarian Kobe Nguyen mix the paper-mâché for the birthday piñatas.

Cinthia López, an adjunct professor who recently joined the Newman team, is sharing her unique gifts and spirit with Newman Spanish students.

Published August 18, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman sophomore unites with family on trip to Mexico

Newman sophomore Alondra Valle and family on trip to Mexico (Courtesy photo)

This summer Alondra Valle, a sophomore majoring in social work with a minor in business, traveled to Mexico for the first time.

Published August 15, 2022
Categorized as News, Student Life

Wichita Police Department Lt. Keith Fort earns MBA

Jill Fort "hoods" her husband, Keith, at the Newman University Commencement, May 2022

Married couple Lieutenant Keith Fort and Jill Fort earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Newman University this May.

Published August 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Business, News, Staff & Faculty

Sacred Heart Hall’s 100th-year celebration begins with Mass

Sacred Heart Hall at Newman University turns 100 years old September 11, 2022.

This year on September 11, 2022, Newman University’s beloved building Sacred Heart Hall turns 100 years old.

Published August 11, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Three Bonham sisters join Newman University staff

(From left to right) Paige, Brenna and Sydney Bonham are sisters working at Newman University.

Not one, not two, but three sisters of the Bonham family can now call Newman University their work home.

Published August 9, 2022
Categorized as News, Staff & Faculty

Bowling alumnus Alex George takes title at USBC Open Championships

Newman University alumnus Alex George (Courtesy photo)

Newman University alumnus Alex George ‘17 was recently crowned regular singles champion at the USBC Open Championships.

Published August 9, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics, Education, News

Student workers help campus thrive during summer

Alpha Magafu, student worker for Newman University

This summer several student workers stayed close to campus happenings and worked alongside staff in their respective departments.

Published August 8, 2022
Categorized as News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Seminarians experience immersive summer Spanish program

Seminarian Summer Spanish program

Over the course of the summer, seminarians from the House of Formation came to the Newman campus to experience a weekly, immersive Spanish program.

Published August 3, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Religion & Philosophy, Staff & Faculty

First-year students receive support through Elevate to Excellence

Elevate to Excellence group at Newman University

Newman University officially welcomed 14 first-year students into the Jet family through Elevate to Excellence.

Published August 2, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Alumnus Jalen Love serves as dean for 15 public schools in Denver

Jalen Love '16, '18 Newman University graduate

Newman University alumnus Jalen Love ’16, ’18, serves as dean to 15 Denver schools, and the best part of his job is seeing his students grow.

Published July 26, 2022
Categorized as 360five, Accomplishments, Alumni, News

Fr. Adam Grelinger returns from Spain’s Camino de Santiago

Fr. Adam Grelinger with his father, Bart Grelinger

Recently Newman Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger returned from Spain with his parents to walk half the iconic Camino de Santiago.

Published July 26, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Religion & Philosophy, Staff & Faculty

Angie McCoy introduces Newman to high schoolers of Upward Bound

Upward Bound Wichita students visit Newman University

Angie McCoy, director of the Newman MBA program, introduced 17 high school students from Upward Bound Wichita Prep to Newman University.

Published July 25, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, News, Staff & Faculty

Four Newman faculty and staff members present at national conference

Newman University faculty and staff, Angie McCoy, Kate Bussell, Jill Fort and Teresa Wilkerson
(From left to right) Newman University faculty and staff, Angie McCoy, Kate Bussel, Jill Fort and Teresa Wilkerson (Courtesy photo, Teresa Wilkerson)

Four Newman University faculty and staff members recently presented at the Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) Conference in Washington D.C.

Published July 21, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Education, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman professor Brittany Stahnke publishes book ‘The Doubting Disease’

The Doubting Disease book by Dr. Brittany Stahnke, assistant professor of social work at Newman University Colorado Springs

Brittany Stahnke, Newman professor of social work, is adding to the conversation about OCD with her published book, “The Doubting Disease.”

Published July 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Education, News, Social Work, Staff & Faculty Tagged Brittany stahnke, newman, Newman University, OCD, Social Work, The Doubting Disease

Matthew Clark writes 100th article for Newman Today

Matthew Clark, Newman University graduate of 2022

Matthew Clark ’22 wrote his 100th article as a student worker just days before graduation, the culmination of his days at Newman University.

Published July 20, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, News

Newman senior and alumna grow through pageantry

Two Newman University students, Michelle Tong and Gabby Altenor, are involved in pageants in Wichita, Kansas.
Two Newman University students, Michelle Tong and Gabby Altenor, are involved in pageants in Wichita, Kansas.

Two Newman University standouts, Michelle Tong and Gabby Altenor ’21, are making a name for themselves in the world of pageantry.

Published July 18, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Service, Student Life

Taking the criminal justice path: Makaylah (Perkins) Delgado serves as sheriff’s deputy

Sheriff's Deputy Makaylah (Perkins) Delgado, 2018 Newman University alumna

Makaylah (Perkins) Delgado ‘18 is putting her criminal justice and psychology degrees to use as a sheriff’s deputy for Sedgwick County.

Published July 14, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Staff & Faculty

Video: Get to know Miss Kansas Ayanna Hensley

2022 Miss Kansas Ayanna Hensley films a video interview with sophomore Joshua Robles at Newman University.

From sharing her “forever food” to identifying her hero, this rapid-fire video interview will help you learn a little more about Ayanna Hensley, Miss Kansas 2022.

Published July 14, 2022
Categorized as News, Student Life

Newman campus serves as safe haven for purple martins

Purple Martins perch on gourds painted white on the Newman University campus

South of the Newman University Wilkins Soccer Field, passersby can see dozens of white gourd houses for purple martins, a bird of the swallow family.

Published July 12, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, News

Newman coaches reach milestone wins in 2022

Newman University coaches Shella Augspurger (tennis) and Andrea Gustafson (softball) reached victory milestones in 2022.

Two Newman University coaches reached significant career milestones this past spring: Director of Tennis Shella Augspurger and Head Softball Coach Andrea Gustafson.

Published July 7, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty

ASC world leadership team visits Newman from Rome

ASC world leadership team visits Newman University

This summer, Newman University had the honor of welcoming sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) to campus from the general council international leadership team in Rome.

Published July 7, 2022
Categorized as Faith, News

Video recap: 2022 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)

High school students partake in hands-on experiments during the Investigative Summer STEM Program

Seventeen high school students dedicated a week of summer to partake in the Newman Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) June 20-24.

Published July 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Master of Science in Education graduate’s unique journey

Kelly Pendergest, Master of Science in Education from Newman University

Kelly Pendergest graduated with master’s in education in 2020, but walked at the 2022 commencement because of how much Newman meant to her.

Published June 29, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Education, Faith, News

Newman University is full member in the MIAA

Newman gains full membership in MIAA

Newman University has officially been accepted as a full member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). 

Published June 29, 2022
Categorized as Athletics, News

Former baseball student-athlete finds career in college athletics

Samuel Hersh, 2018 Newman University alumnus

Alumnus Samuel Hersh ’18 was recently promoted to associate director of NCAA compliance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Published June 27, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Sports Media and Promotion

Master of Social Work students support homeless through field practicum

Newman Master of Social Work students and Homeless Outreach Team

Two Newman Master of Social Work students are supporting Wichita’s most vulnerable population through a field practicum internship.

Published June 23, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Social Work, Student Life

Sonography student takes things one day at a time

Stephanie Waltermire, sonography student at Newman University

Stephanie Waltermire, a Newman sonography student, did what not a lot of people can lay claim to: she graduated high school at the age of 16.

Published June 23, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman employee Robert Crossland volunteers as part of K-9 search unit

Robert Crossland and dog Bella Luna

Newman’s very own General Maintenance Technician Robert Crossland is a part of a K-9 search and rescue team along with his furry friend Bella Luna.

Published June 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Alumna, employee Melissa Castle wins 2022 Staff Excellence Award

Melissa Castle won the 2022 Staff Excellence Award from Newman University

Melissa Castle, employment specialist for human resources at Newman, was honored as the 2022 Staff Excellence Award winner.

Published June 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Brittany Stahnke receives 2022 Teaching Excellence Award

Brittany Stahnke receives 2022 Newman Teaching Excellence Award

Brittany Stahnke, assistant professor of social work at Newman University’s Colorado Springs, received the 2022 Teaching Excellence Award.

Published June 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Social Work, Staff & Faculty Tagged accomplishment, award, Faculty, Master of Social Work, Newman University, Newman University School of Social Work, Newman University Teaching Excellence Award, Social Work

Ablah Award nominee Patti Rolf readies for teaching career

Patti Rolf, 2022 Newman University graduate

As a non-traditional student and mother of six children, attending Newman University was no small feat for Patti Rolf.

Published June 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Education, News

David Overton completes college journey alongside son, daughter

David Overton, 2022 Newman University graduate

Attending college as an adult learner presents unique challenges, but David Overton ’22 never let them get in the way of his goals.

Published June 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Business, News

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