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Food, fun and prizes: CAB hosts Breakfast and Bingo

Newman University Campus Activities Board (CAB) put on its annual Breakfast and Bingo again this year and many students walked away with prizes. CAB is a student life, student-facilitated organization that… Continue reading Food, fun and prizes: CAB hosts Breakfast and Bingo

Wichita Mayor Longwell supports the Newman Fund, pays for goat insurance

On Tuesday morning, May 10, a rare visitor showed up at Wichita City Hall – complete with four legs and a tail. As is turns out, Mayor Jeff Longwell hadn’t… Continue reading Wichita Mayor Longwell supports the Newman Fund, pays for goat insurance

Gates Scholarship recipient pursuing his dreams at Newman University

Wichita North High School senior Rogelio Martinez was one of the recipients of the Gates Scholarship, and is looking forward to attending Newman University on his journey to become a… Continue reading Gates Scholarship recipient pursuing his dreams at Newman University

Banquet honors Hispanic and Native American Scholar program students

Newman University honored 29 Wichita high school students at a banquet and ceremony May 4 for the students’ successful participation in two scholar programs, which are designed to help students… Continue reading Banquet honors Hispanic and Native American Scholar program students

Construction on Eck Hall has begun

This week marked the beginning of a new addition on the Newman University campus. Soon, there will be a walkway that leads from Eck Hall to the new Bishop Gerber Science… Continue reading Construction on Eck Hall has begun

Kimberly Long named Newman University provost, V.P. for Academic Affairs

Newman University officials announced that Kimberly C. McDowall Long, Ph.D., will be the new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2016.

Newman Theatre Club holds its first Maria’s Awards ceremony

On May 6, 2016, the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center served as the setting for the Newman Theatre Club’s first ever, end-of-the-year celebration, which featured the presentation of “Maria’s Awards,” the new theatre awards… Continue reading Newman Theatre Club holds its first Maria’s Awards ceremony

Newman University Men’s Society is newest addition to university clubs

This last year, the roster of clubs at Newman University got a little bigger. Among some of these new student clubs and organizations was the addition of the Newman University… Continue reading Newman University Men’s Society is newest addition to university clubs

Residence hall to be renamed for Newman University President Noreen Carrocci

On Thursday, May 12, the Newman University student residence hall recently known as New Hall became Carrocci Hall in honor of current Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. The renaming came… Continue reading Residence hall to be renamed for Newman University President Noreen Carrocci

Newman University senior athlete is also a successful entrepreneur

Newman senior and tennis player Arianna Raga has more to her title than student-athlete. She is also the owner of Brickhouse Grill, a restaurant in Bethany, Kan., that recently reopened.… Continue reading Newman University senior athlete is also a successful entrepreneur

Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students

Six Newman University alumni who are now medical professionals joined forces on Monday, May 2 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center to host a gathering for medical students on campus. The alumni… Continue reading Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students

Silent Auction helps provide shelter for displaced youth

Dawn represented the Wichita Children's Home during the Silent Auction.

On Friday, April 15 the Newman University Staff Assembly hosted the 2016 Silent Auction. The auction was held in connection with the Shut Out Human Trafficking Week events, and a portion of… Continue reading Silent Auction helps provide shelter for displaced youth

Spring Scholars Day set for May 6

Newman University students present a project at the 2015 Scholars Day.

The Newman University bi-annual Scholars Day will take place for degree-seeking students beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, May 6, for a jam-packed day of more than 100 presentations in the course of… Continue reading Spring Scholars Day set for May 6

Second annual Jetspy Awards celebrate Newman University athletics

Every student-athlete at Newman University, along with the entire Athletic Department, celebrated the second annual Jetspy awards Monday, May 2 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The Jetspy awards banquet, a… Continue reading Second annual Jetspy Awards celebrate Newman University athletics

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

Book buy-back is almost here

With the impending end of the semester, campus is peaking with activity. From finals, end of the year celebrations and other end of year activities all looming over the entirety of… Continue reading Book buy-back is almost here

Newman University honors student achievements at Academic Awards Convocation

Newman University honored student scholars and leaders for their outstanding academic achievements and accomplishments at the 2016 Academic Honors and Awards Convocation, held April 21 on the Newman campus.

Newman University women bowlers competing in nationals at Northrock Lanes

The Newman University Women’s Bowling Team is hoping “home cooking” will help them make a successful run during the Intercollegiate Team Championships April 21-23 at Wichita’s Northrock Lanes. This is the 11th time… Continue reading Newman University women bowlers competing in nationals at Northrock Lanes

Newman University Music Department presents ‘Dancing Through Life’

The spring 2016 musical offering from the Newman University Music Department, “Dancing Through Life,” is a show within a show about the spring show at Newman. The show will be presented at… Continue reading Newman University Music Department presents ‘Dancing Through Life’

Ludlow estate gift to Newman University helps future students, university and donors

Newman University alumni Carm and Michael Ludlow, M.D. have made a bequest in their estate plans in the amount of $500,000 to their alma mater. The gift will be designated… Continue reading Ludlow estate gift to Newman University helps future students, university and donors

Newman University Vantage staff members collect awards at Kansas conference

The Newman University student-run newspaper, The Vantage, came home with 24 awards from the Kansas Collegiate Media Conference April 7 -8. The conference, held in downtown Wichita at the Drury… Continue reading Newman University Vantage staff members collect awards at Kansas conference

Video: Bo Bonner talks about the Pope, the Earth, and Oklahoma rednecks

Former Newman University faculty and karaoke divo Bo Bonner returns to discuss the Pope’s Laudato Si in this edition of the Lead Series themed “Care for the Earth” and titled… Continue reading Video: Bo Bonner talks about the Pope, the Earth, and Oklahoma rednecks

Spring 2016 Newman University Magazine published

The Spring 2016 issue of the Newman University Magazine has hit doorsteps of homes across the country. The online edition is also available at mag.newmanu.edu. Below are a few of… Continue reading Spring 2016 Newman University Magazine published

‘Shut Out Human Trafficking’ events help build awareness

Newman University has staged several events since April 11 to help build awareness of the modern scourge known as human trafficking. The events, part of “Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness… Continue reading ‘Shut Out Human Trafficking’ events help build awareness

SGA announces elections, president-elect shares platform

On Tuesday evening, April 12, student leaders and Student Government Association Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates crowded around a table at Applebee’s and waited for election results to be released… Continue reading SGA announces elections, president-elect shares platform

‘Sports and Literature’ Lit Fest covers diverse topics

The 17th Annual Newman University Literary Festival drew about 360 people, who came to participate in and/or listen to readings, panel discussions, master classes and other activities. The festival, which… Continue reading ‘Sports and Literature’ Lit Fest covers diverse topics

Facing Forward campaign raises $1.56 million in recent gifts, Newman makes plans for June groundbreaking

Facing Forward Update Summary: Facing Forward – A Campaign for Newman University continues to move ever closer to its goal. Since the campaign was publicly announced on Feb. 6, the… Continue reading Facing Forward campaign raises $1.56 million in recent gifts, Newman makes plans for June groundbreaking

How Newman University prepared Liz Peuchen for Notre Dame

Newman University graduate Liz Peuchen received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in the spring of 2014. Now, Peuchen is working on her Ph.D. at Notre Dame and in the… Continue reading How Newman University prepared Liz Peuchen for Notre Dame

Retired OTA professor J.K. Werner retakes the wheel

On Wednesday, Apr. 6, J.K. “Jody” Werner, MA, OTR, a retired Newman University OTA professor, made a quick stop at the Wichita Newman University location to act as a guest… Continue reading Retired OTA professor J.K. Werner retakes the wheel

Professor relates philosophy with heavy metal

Newman University Associate Professor of Philosophy Chris Fox, Ph.D. can easily be spotted on campus with his signature style: loud shirts, curly long hair, and trendy glasses. Students and friends… Continue reading Professor relates philosophy with heavy metal

New courses offered for Newman Studies Program

The Newman Studies Program, which has been a part of Newman’s curriculum since fall 2011, will be offering new courses for the 2016 summer and fall semesters. The program is… Continue reading New courses offered for Newman Studies Program

One-Act Play Festival – Students direct theatre productions

The Newman University Directing II theatre class will host the 2016 Act-One Play Festival “MultiPlaycity II.” The plays will be presented at 7 p.m on April 7 and 8 in… Continue reading One-Act Play Festival – Students direct theatre productions

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

Annual Prayer Breakfast focuses on compassion

One of many Newman University traditions, the annual Prayer Breakfast, took place on Thursday morning, March 31. The purpose of the event is to set aside a special time of reflection and prayer.… Continue reading Annual Prayer Breakfast focuses on compassion

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

First visible progress for the Bishop Gerber Science Center

Students on the Newman University campus walked around a detour marked with yellow caution tape as a landscape crew removed trees between the Heimerman Science Center and Eck Hall on… Continue reading First visible progress for the Bishop Gerber Science Center

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

Newman University to host ‘Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness Week’ April 11-16

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 victims… Continue reading Newman University to host ‘Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness Week’ April 11-16