Newman University Athletics Hall of Fame inductee (2013) Chris Clawson left his mark on the baseball record book in his three seasons at Newman University (1982-1984). Now, he’s leaving his… Continue reading Newman University Hall of Fame inductee’s future in fitness
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Theology grad student publishes healthcare Op-Ed
Family medicine specialist Donna Flemming Ewy, Ph.D., recently had her editorial on healthcare and expanding KanCare in Kansas published in the Wichita Eagle. Read Ewy’s editorial >> In her editorial, Ewy… Continue reading Theology grad student publishes healthcare Op-Ed
Year in Review: 2015 at Newman University
The Newman University community has experienced acts of incredible faith, feelings of extreme joy and the sorrow of tragic loss this year. Take a look back at our Year in… Continue reading Year in Review: 2015 at Newman University
Fugate Enterprises gifts $2 million to Newman University
Fugate Enterprises has made a $2 million gift to Newman University to support its science, nursing, and allied health professions programs and students.
Faculty, staff, students volunteer with Salvation Army
Newman University sponsored a Salvation Army Angel Tree for the Newman community to help make Christmas special for families in need. For more than 25 years, Newman faculty, staff and students have… Continue reading Faculty, staff, students volunteer with Salvation Army
Newman wrestlers excel, honor Reece Wright-Conklin
The Newman University annual invitational wrestling tournament traditionally attracts some of the top collegiate programs from the region. This year the Jets made their best showing in the history of… Continue reading Newman wrestlers excel, honor Reece Wright-Conklin
Fall Newman University Magazine is here
The Fall 2015 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 Fall Newman University Magazine is here
Newman University closes Dec. 23 – Jan. 4
Newman University will be closed Dec. 23, 2015–Jan. 3, 2016 for the holidays. The university will reopen Monday, Jan. 4. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 19. Merry Christmas! We’ll see you next… Continue reading Newman University closes Dec. 23 – Jan. 4
Two Newman University students receive Forty & Eight nursing scholarships
Newman University nursing students Emily Spexarth of Colwich, Kan., and Clarissa Stuhlsatz of Garden Plain, Kan., each received a $500 scholarship to help cover the costs of their studies from… Continue reading Two Newman University students receive Forty & Eight nursing scholarships
‘Steel Rhythm’ sculpture on two-year loan to Newman University
A new sculpture by artist and Newman University adjunct faculty member Mike Miller was recently installed on the campus of Newman University. The work, “Steel Rhythm,” is on loan to… Continue reading ‘Steel Rhythm’ sculpture on two-year loan to Newman University
Annual breakfast informs high school counselors about Newman University
More than 40 high school guidance counselors from across Kansas joined members of the Newman University Admissions Department for breakfast Dec. 4 to learn more about the university and its… Continue reading Annual breakfast informs high school counselors about Newman University
Newman to launch Entrepreneurship minor in Fall 2016
Newman University will launch an Entrepreneurship minor academic program in the Fall 2016 semester. The new program is designed to provide a good option for those students who may later… Continue reading Newman to launch Entrepreneurship minor in Fall 2016
Preparation, research, passion guide students’ Scholars Day project
Students Ashley Hare, Rikkie Hemmert, Alyssa Keimig and Angela Walker began preparing for Scholars Day at the beginning of the semester. “We started talking about it the first week of school in… Continue reading Preparation, research, passion guide students’ Scholars Day project
Transfer Thursdays offer one-stop-shop for transfer students
Today, Dec. 10, kicks off the start of a brand new admissions program, Transfer Thursdays. The program, which runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, will be a way… Continue reading Transfer Thursdays offer one-stop-shop for transfer students
Students relax before finals with ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
On the eve of finals, the Campus Activities Board hosted approximately 225 Newman University students for Breakfast and Bingo Sunday, Dec. 6. “Breakfast and Bingo is a signature Campus Activities Board… Continue reading Students relax before finals with ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
Christmas concert sells out at Newman University
The Newman University Music Department presented its annual Christmas concert to a sold out Performance Hall on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, kicking off the season with traditional carols, contemporary songs and… Continue reading Christmas concert sells out at Newman University
NU counselors attend National Catholic Youth Conference
Two Newman University admission counselors, Georgia Drewes ’10, ’13 and Peter Paul Abella ’13, attended the 2015 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, Ind. The NCYC is a powerful,… Continue reading NU counselors attend National Catholic Youth Conference
Newman Wrestling team hosts tournament, honors Reece Wright-Conklin
Newman University will host its sixth annual Jet Invitational Dec. 13. During the tournament the Newman Wrestling Team and Newman Athletic Department will honor Reece Wright-Conklin, the senior team member who… Continue reading Newman Wrestling team hosts tournament, honors Reece Wright-Conklin
Sloppy Joes Improv Troupe ends fall semester at ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
The Sloppy Joes Improv Troupe performed its final on-campus show Sunday, Dec. 6 before the biannual Breakfast and Bingo event. The show is consistently the most well-attended show of the fall… Continue reading Sloppy Joes Improv Troupe ends fall semester at ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
Fall Scholars Day allows students to shine
More than 110 Newman University students presented the best of their original research and special projects on Dec. 7 at the 2015 fall semester Scholars Day. Scholars Day is the… Continue reading Fall Scholars Day allows students to shine
Three businesses with ties to Newman receive honors
Foley Equipment, Star Lumber and Dondlinger Construction have received honors from the Wichita Business Journal by being selected for its first Family Business Awards. Foley Equipment: Legacy Award, 75 years Star Lumber:… Continue reading Three businesses with ties to Newman receive honors
Social Work alumna speaks to students and alumni at MSW social
Newman University School of Social Work students and alumni gathered for the Student Association of Social Work’s first holiday social Wednesday, Dec. 2. Special guest and alumna Erika Walker spoke… Continue reading Social Work alumna speaks to students and alumni at MSW social
Boese blogs about India experience with Bangalore ASC
Students Brandi Boese, senior, and Diana Stanley, junior, traveled to India last week on Newman University’s first ambassador trip to the Bangalore Chapter of the Adorers of the Blood of… Continue reading Boese blogs about India experience with Bangalore ASC
Newman University continues ‘Holly Days’ with #nuhollydays
All week, students, faculty and staff have enjoyed food and festivities with Newman University “Holly Days.” Organized by the Division of Student Life, “Holly Days” celebrates the season, with departments… Continue reading Newman University continues ‘Holly Days’ with #nuhollydays
Students prepare for Scholars Day presentations
Finals week is almost here and students are pushing to finish papers, projects and presentations before they head home for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Some students have another challenge… Continue reading Students prepare for Scholars Day presentations
College scholarship advice from the director of undergrad admissions
For students seeking to make their education more affordable, there are many institutional and outside college scholarships that are available. These scholarships, whatever the size, can help take the bite… Continue reading College scholarship advice from the director of undergrad admissions
Get great deals on Christmas gifts at the NU Bookstore
If you haven’t yet finished your Christmas shopping, check out the Newman University Bookstore in the coming days for some great deals. The bookstore is currently holding an After-Thanksgiving Sale that includes 15 percent… Continue reading Get great deals on Christmas gifts at the NU Bookstore
Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs
Newman University received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, Wichita, Kan., to support Newman science outreach programs in the upcoming 2016 year. According to Director of Grants Bill Meitl, this… Continue reading Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs
Newman, Catholic Charities team up for Christmas appeal
Newman University graphic design students collaborated this year to continue the university’s relationship with Catholic Charities and the creation of its Christmas appeal. This is the fifth year Newman has… Continue reading Newman, Catholic Charities team up for Christmas appeal
Newman lends support to extension of Perkins Loan Program
Newman University – represented through the American Council on Education – is among the 53 higher education organizations and 535 education and financial aid institutions to request that the U.S. Congress extend the Perkins… Continue reading Newman lends support to extension of Perkins Loan Program
New Sports Information Director David Rung begins duties at Newman
Newman University has hired a new sports information director, David Rung. Rung is replacing the former Newman SID, Tim Hanson, who held the position for four years. Hanson left Newman… Continue reading New Sports Information Director David Rung begins duties at Newman
Newman named to Wichita Business Journal 2015 Newsmakers
Newman University has been named a 2015 Newsmaker by the Wichita Business Journal. The Journal is identifying people and businesses that made an impact in the local business community over the… Continue reading Newman named to Wichita Business Journal 2015 Newsmakers
Newman University sponsors Angel Tree to help those in need this Christmas
This Christmas season Newman University is again sponsoring a Salvation Army Angel Tree for students, faculty, and staff to help make this Christmas special for someone in need. The Angel… Continue reading Newman University sponsors Angel Tree to help those in need this Christmas
Women’s Basketball soars past York College
The Lady Jets are 3-1 on the season after defeating York College on Saturday, Nov. 21, 78-43. The Lady Jets won handily over York, shooting 29-of-72 from the field and… Continue reading Women’s Basketball soars past York College
Gonzalez named Heartland Conference Player of Year, Newman collect postseason honors
The Newman University volleyball team, which has broken three university records this season, garnered several postseason conference and all-region honors. Senior middle hitter Ashley Gonzalez, senior setter Alexus Litts and… Continue reading Gonzalez named Heartland Conference Player of Year, Newman collect postseason honors
Icer Vaughan receives CIO award from WBJ
Newman University Chief Information Officer Icer Vaughan was among those who received a Wichita Business Journal 2015 CIO Award on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita. Vaughan was… Continue reading Icer Vaughan receives CIO award from WBJ
Students to open up study abroad with Indian ASCs
Newman students Brandi Boese, senior, and Diana Stanley, junior, will be spending their Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks a little differently than most students this year. Boese and Stanley will be… Continue reading Students to open up study abroad with Indian ASCs
Volleyball team heads to Heartland Conference Tournament
The Newman University Volleyball Team, with a record-setting regular season of 25-8, left early the morning of Nov. 19 on its way to the Heartland Conference Tournament in Fort Smith, Ark.… Continue reading Volleyball team heads to Heartland Conference Tournament
Newman Music Department to present Christmas concert Dec. 6
The Newman University Music Department will present their annual Christmas concert “The Magic of Christmas” at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, in the Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine… Continue reading Newman Music Department to present Christmas concert Dec. 6
Newman senior fulfills dream role in ‘Damn Yankees’
Beginning tonight, Thursday Nov. 19, and continuing through the weekend, the Newman Theatre and Music Departments will present the classic musical, “Damn Yankees.” The show tells the story of Old… Continue reading Newman senior fulfills dream role in ‘Damn Yankees’