Newman alumnus Jason Prideaux is the founder of a new nonprofit in Wichita, Kansas — K12 Sports USA. He received a Bachelor of Science in accounting and management from Newman University… Continue reading Newman alumnus uses entrepreneurial education to start nonprofit
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Men’s basketball signs 11-year-old Julian Randle
On Friday evening, the Newman University men’s basketball team signed their youngest recruit ever.
Thanking educating partners in the community
Newman University faculty mingled with high school teachers during an annual banquet on Oct. 18 to say thank you for their collaboration and hard work as part of the university’s… Continue reading Thanking educating partners in the community
Newman 360Five: 3-Point Challenge
On this week’s episode of Newman 360Five, Jeff “Nobody” Jenkins and Jake Gyllenballer go head to head in a basketball 3-pointer challenge. Watch as these two fine athletes sweat through the… Continue reading Newman 360Five: 3-Point Challenge
Pizza and politics: Town hall meeting 2017
The 2017 town hall meeting commenced at noon Oct. 18. The meeting began with pizza and ended with students saying “it went well.” The meeting was held as an opportunity… Continue reading Pizza and politics: Town hall meeting 2017
Gold fever: Tracy McGarey goes digging
Tracy McGarey prefers to spend her vacation days in the mountains digging for gold. McGarey, executive assistant to the president at Newman, and her husband, Kevin, have been gold mining… Continue reading Gold fever: Tracy McGarey goes digging
Leading bioethicist gives lecture at Newman University
The Gerber Institute hosted the Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., who presented his talk “New Developments in the Biosciences and Bioethics” on Oct. 17 in the De Mattias Performance Hall at… Continue reading Leading bioethicist gives lecture at Newman University
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
‘Table Talks’ gives criminal justice majors opportunity to discuss careers with alumni
Career Services partnered with the criminal justice program to host “Table Talks,” an event during which criminal justice majors could ask questions of alumni who have the same degree and… Continue reading ‘Table Talks’ gives criminal justice majors opportunity to discuss careers with alumni
Service is our middle name — Pope Francis Build 2017
At Newman University, service work is inherent.
‘Turning Point’: Photography exhibit at Final Friday
Steckline Gallery will showcase photographs by Wichita native Cary Conover at this month’s Final Friday exhibit. The exhibit, titled “Turning Point,” represents a shift in Conover’s journey as a photographer. He said… Continue reading ‘Turning Point’: Photography exhibit at Final Friday
Family fun to be had at the Trunk or Treat Carnival
Ghosts, goblins, and jack-o-lanterns — oh, my! Newman University is inviting the public once again to its annual Trunk or Treat Carnival. The event will take place from 5:30 to… Continue reading Family fun to be had at the Trunk or Treat Carnival
Women’s soccer: Sights set on conference tournament
The women’s soccer team scored the title of Turnaround Team of the Year at the 2016-2017 Jetspy awards, and this year they’ve proven that they plan to go nowhere but… Continue reading Women’s soccer: Sights set on conference tournament
Gerber Institute welcomes speaker Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk
The Gerber Institute features speaker Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., who will present his talk “New Developments in the Biosciences and Bioethics.” The event takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.… Continue reading Gerber Institute welcomes speaker Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk
Nominations are being accepted for Wichita Difference Makers
The 2nd annual Difference Makers Awards Banquet will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Newman University. Now is the time to send in your nominations. With a goal… Continue reading Nominations are being accepted for Wichita Difference Makers
The Five Martyrs of Charity: Celebrated and remembered
Sisters of The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) hosted special commemoration ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the Five Martyrs of Charity at each of their three… Continue reading The Five Martyrs of Charity: Celebrated and remembered
A weekend of relaxation and prayer
Campus Ministry once again hosted a fall retreat for students to escape their studies and stresses in order to relax, have fun and focus on their relationship with Christ. Students… Continue reading A weekend of relaxation and prayer
2017 Party on the Plaza sets record
Party on the Plaza, Newman University’s largest annual fundraiser, was a major success this year. The event raised $35,000 more than last year for student scholarships. A total of $180,000 was raised… Continue reading 2017 Party on the Plaza sets record
A guide for students: How to get involved on campus
A common question heard on college campuses around the country is, “How do I get involved and stay connected?” Whether you are a commuter student, on-campus student or an adult… Continue reading A guide for students: How to get involved on campus
Consequential construction — Bishop Gerber Science Center
Tom Dondlinger, president of Dondlinger Construction, has spent many hours of his life on the Newman University campus, the longest time being when he was a student from 1968-1972. Most… Continue reading Consequential construction — Bishop Gerber Science Center
Freshman Karen Do receives Cultural Appreciation Scholarship from Miss Vietnam 2017
Newman University freshman Karen Do was chosen to receive the Cultural Appreciation Scholarship from Wichita’s Miss Vietnam, Amy Vuong.
All Faiths Prayer Service takes place Oct. 11
No matter what your religious background, faith life or current practices may be, you are invited to join Newman University in a special All Faiths Prayer Service. This special event… Continue reading All Faiths Prayer Service takes place Oct. 11
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
Campus Ministry offers Bible studies for students
Campus Ministry currently offers five Bible study sessions for the fall semester — three for women and two for men. The Bible studies are led by student ministers Nathan… Continue reading Campus Ministry offers Bible studies for students
Campus Ministry Fall Retreat: Drawing closer to God
Campus Ministry will be hosting the annual Fall Service Retreat this weekend at Camp Tawakoni, just outside of Andover. The retreat will begin on Friday, Sept. 29 and will last… Continue reading Campus Ministry Fall Retreat: Drawing closer to God
The double life of an Army Guardsman
Newman University’s MBA students often lead a double life: worker by day, student by night. For some, that might conjure up images of super-heroes. Matthew Ayres, who is completing his… Continue reading The double life of an Army Guardsman
Communications professor Hane to present at women leadership conference
Newman University Professor of Communications Audrey Hane, Ph.D., will present at Know Your Worth — a Kansas Leadership Center conference — on Sept. 29. The purpose of the conference is to… Continue reading Communications professor Hane to present at women leadership conference
Notre Dame researcher to present ‘Aging Successfully’ at Hesburgh Lecture
Cindy S. Bergeman, Ph.D., a researcher and faculty member at the University of Notre Dame, will present insight into “Aging Successfully” at the annual Hesburgh Lecture at Newman University. The… Continue reading Notre Dame researcher to present ‘Aging Successfully’ at Hesburgh Lecture
Steckline Gallery presents Andrew DeCaen’s ‘Plenty’ as Final Friday art exhibit
The Newman Steckline Gallery will present Andrew DeCaen’s show, “Plenty,” as this month’s Final Friday exhibit. The exhibition will begin with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m.… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents Andrew DeCaen’s ‘Plenty’ as Final Friday art exhibit
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
Dedication ceremony celebrates the future
Newman University hosted an eagerly awaited dedication ceremony of the new Bishop Gerber Science Center on Sept. 21.
Tune in for some radio theater fun
The days of gathering around a radio with friends and family for an entertaining hour of fun aren’t necessarily gone for good. Newman University theater professor Ray Wills is proving… Continue reading Tune in for some radio theater fun
Accounting class: And so the adventure begins
Assistant Professor of Accounting Patrick Nance wanted his students to see what the real world of accounting might entail, so he recently took the opportunity to introduce his class to… Continue reading Accounting class: And so the adventure begins
Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Newman University is kicking off its 2017-2018 theater season with the four-person play “The Glass Menagerie.” “The Glass Menagerie” will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 13 and 14,… Continue reading Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
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.
Newman alumnus is nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year
Newman alumnus Gilbert Still Jr. is among eight finalists in the running to become Kansas Teacher of the Year. The Kansas State Department of Education will announce who will be… Continue reading Newman alumnus is nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year
From the lab to lesson plans – meet the new assistant professor of biology
Jenifer Leming has spent many years in a lab researching science, but now you’ll find her at the front of the classroom teaching. Leming started at Newman University this fall… Continue reading From the lab to lesson plans – meet the new assistant professor of biology
A Newman student’s journey to taking ASC vows
Jenny Sellaro, a sophomore entering the nursing program next fall, is in the third stage (Novitiate) of formation to become a sister of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ… Continue reading A Newman student’s journey to taking ASC vows
Yanni Martin follows in family’s footsteps of making music
Yanni Martin, a freshman at Newman University, comes from a rich musical heritage. His father, W.D. Martin Jr., and uncle, Keith Martin, were gospel musicians who have since expanded into… Continue reading Yanni Martin follows in family’s footsteps of making music
Newman to host Big Read Wichita event featuring author Kao Kalia Yang
Newman University will host an on-campus kickoff for Big Read Wichita, featuring speaker Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning author of “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir.” Big Read Wichita is dedicated… Continue reading Newman to host Big Read Wichita event featuring author Kao Kalia Yang