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
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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
Career Fair – Apr. 5
Newman University and Friends University will again join forces for this year’s spring Career Fair on Highway 54. The event will take place from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Apr. 5,… Continue reading Career Fair – Apr. 5
Spring Fling coming April 16
The Newman University Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting their annual Spring Fling. The event takes place from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 16 on Founder’s Plaza on the Newman University… Continue reading Spring Fling coming April 16
Newman University ‘Human Trafficking Awareness Week’ April 11-16 will feature international, local experts
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
“Sports and Literature” – 17th annual Lit Fest
Get ready for this year’s Literary Festival themed “Sports and Literature,” featuring special keynote speaker Jerry Holt. Lit Fest kicks off on Thursday, March 31 and runs through Saturday, April 2.… Continue reading “Sports and Literature” – 17th annual Lit Fest
Brussels attack – alumnus reports on location
Charles Mommaerts, a Newman University alumnus, spoke with Wichita’s news station KWCH about the attack in Brussels. Mommaerts is a recent graduate of Newman University and played on the Newman tennis team.… Continue reading Brussels attack – alumnus reports on location
You’ve “goat” to be kidding! University drawing to benefit Newman Fund
Have you always wanted to own a goat? Have you always wanted to NOT own a goat? Regardless of where you stand, beginning on April 1, you will have a… Continue reading You’ve “goat” to be kidding! University drawing to benefit Newman Fund
Final Friday Mar. 25 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Local & State’ by Ann Resnick
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Local & State” by Ann Resnick as the seventh show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of paper/mixed media, which begins with a Final… Continue reading Final Friday Mar. 25 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Local & State’ by Ann Resnick
Newman University and Butler Community College finalize agreement
Newman University and Butler Community College have a newly finalized articulation agreement which is designed to provide students with a systematic and seamless transition for course credit between institutions. Newman… Continue reading Newman University and Butler Community College finalize agreement
Newman wrestler earns school’s first DII All-American individual honor
The 2016 National Wrestling Championships in Sioux Falls, S.D., did not start out as planned for Newman University junior Dustin Reed. But the Newman wrestler ended up accomplishing something no… Continue reading Newman wrestler earns school’s first DII All-American individual honor
Newman bowlers will compete at nationals in own backyard
After traveling nearly 1,200 miles to compete in the qualifying tournament, members of the Newman University Women’s Bowling Team will venture just 14 miles from campus next month to battle in… Continue reading Newman bowlers will compete at nationals in own backyard
Newman University names Brett Andrews dean of new business school
Newman University officials announced that Brett K. Andrews, MBA, Ph.D., has been named dean of the university’s new School of Business effective May 1, 2016. In August 2015 Newman revealed… Continue reading Newman University names Brett Andrews dean of new business school
Judo classes take off at Newman University
Athletic Director Vic Trilli recently informed the Newman University community that Judoka classes, instructed by Greg Gideon, on campus are taking off.
2016-17 Residence Life Student Leaders
For the 2016-2017 academic year, Residence Life is introducing new members as Resident assistants (RA) and members of the Resident Hall Association (RHA). Resident assistants have always been an integral part… Continue reading 2016-17 Residence Life Student Leaders
Annual Prayer Breakfast 2016
Newman University Campus Ministry is hosting its annual Prayer Breakfast 7:30-8:45 a.m. Thursday, March 31, serving up fruit, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and hash browns with coffee and orange juice.… Continue reading Annual Prayer Breakfast 2016
Newman University announces tuition changes for 2016-17
The Newman University Board of Trustees has approved a 6 percent tuition increase for the 2016-2017 school year. Tuition rates will remain the same for the Advanced Standing program. With… Continue reading Newman University announces tuition changes for 2016-17
‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
The Newman University Theatre Department closed its main season last weekend with the Sunday, March 6, showing of “A Man for All Seasons,” by Robert Bolt. This production was special to… Continue reading ‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs leaving NU for Evansville
Michael Austin, Ph.D., provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, has accepted an offer to become the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Evansville in Evansville,… Continue reading Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs leaving NU for Evansville