Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, will present a Mission Talk: “India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged,” from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 in the Roths Alumni Center in the Dugan Library… Continue reading ‘India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged’ focus of next Mission Talk
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Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip
Students Megan Hemel and McKenna Seiler traveled to Jamaica Feb. 8 for a medical mission trip with 23 other volunteers, including physicians, nurses, a physical therapist and those in training to join… Continue reading Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip
Celebrating our namesake with Cardinal Newman Week
Newman University celebrated its namesake John Henry Cardinal Newman’s 215th birthday Sunday, Feb. 21, with a special Mass and after-Mass get-together as part of Heritage Month. John Henry Newman was… Continue reading Celebrating our namesake with Cardinal Newman Week
Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea
Students, staff and faculty gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on Tuesday, Feb. 23, to celebrate a long-standing and well-known tradition at Newman University – “High Tea.” “This is one of my favorite… Continue reading Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea
24-Hour Theatre Project proves the old adage true
In theatre, the old saying goes, “The show must go on!” — even if the play was written only four hours before rehearsals began, and even if the actors and… Continue reading 24-Hour Theatre Project proves the old adage true
Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts
Newman University has announced three anonymous gifts which provide a major segment of funds raised thus far for a capital campaign to upgrade existing health science facilities and to build the… Continue reading Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts
Record number turn out for first 2016 Accepted Student Day
The first of two scheduled Newman University Accepted Student Days brought a record number of potential students and their family members to campus Saturday, Feb. 20. Attendance was up 40… Continue reading Record number turn out for first 2016 Accepted Student Day
Guatemala Study and Serve program is focus of Mission Talk
As part of Heritage Month, Sonja Bontrager, associate professor of Spanish at Newman University, presented a Mission Talk on “The ASC’s Mission and the Guatemala Study and Serve” Wednesday, Feb. 17. She… Continue reading Guatemala Study and Serve program is focus of Mission Talk
JoAnn Mark, ASC, to speak on campus as part of Heritage Month
JoAnn Mark, ASC, Ed.D., will return to Newman University Wednesday, Feb. 24 to present “The UN & 2030 Sustainable Development Goals” at 3:30 p.m. in Eck Hall 125. In May of last… Continue reading JoAnn Mark, ASC, to speak on campus as part of Heritage Month
Houston starts diversity conversation during LEAD Series
Terri Houston, diversity expert from the Center for Leadership Development, Inc., spoke on the Newman University campus Wednesday, Feb. 11, as part of the 2015-16 LEAD Series. “The LEAD Series is… Continue reading Houston starts diversity conversation during LEAD Series
Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project
Three years ago Associate Professor and Director of Theatre Mark Mannette conceived the idea to form a project that would help bring joy to the Circle of Friends, a group… Continue reading Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project
Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international
Newman University journalism student and softball player Delaney Hiegert recently completed an internship with the Wichita Eagle. An article she wrote about “social pets” was recently picked up by the… Continue reading Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international
2016 Winter Homecoming Court announced
Newman University is gearing up for the 2016 Winter Homecoming basketball games. Many organizations on campus are planning events and other activities to help celebrate the week. In keeping with… Continue reading 2016 Winter Homecoming Court announced
Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path
Joseph Galichia, M.D., president and founder of Galichia Medical Group, is known throughout Wichita as a pioneer in the field of interventional cardiology. What many people don’t know however, is… Continue reading Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path
Reed chosen as MIAA Wrestler of the Year
Newman University junior Dustin Reed was chosen as the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s Wrestler of the Year during the MIAA Tournament Feb. 14. Reed, who won the 125-pound title, is on… Continue reading Reed chosen as MIAA Wrestler of the Year
Newman University Theatre Department to present ‘A Man for All Seasons’ March 3 – 6
The Newman University Theatre Department will present for its spring theatrical production “A Man for All Seasons” at 8 p.m. March 3-5 and at 2 p.m. March 6. All shows… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department to present ‘A Man for All Seasons’ March 3 – 6
Final Friday Feb. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Sacred Fibers’ by Susan De Wit Fiber Group
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Sacred Fibers: fibers expressed as holy, venerated, or spiritual” by the Susan De Wit Fiber Group as the sixth show of its 2015-2016… Continue reading Final Friday Feb. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Sacred Fibers’ by Susan De Wit Fiber Group
24-Hour Theatre Project a ‘high-adrenaline theatrical experience’
Newman University will host the 24-Hour Theatre Project Feb. 19-20 as part of its Heritage Month celebration. According to Mark Mannette, associate professor of theatre and director of the Theatre… Continue reading 24-Hour Theatre Project a ‘high-adrenaline theatrical experience’
Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’
In a teaching career spanning more than four decades, Professor Emeritus of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D., has worked with colleagues to establish the highly respected Department of Biology at Newman… Continue reading Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’
‘Career Services 101’ seeks to improve attendance
Since late January, Newman University students have had the opportunity to attend workshops in a series titled Career Skills 101. The series is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills to… Continue reading ‘Career Services 101’ seeks to improve attendance
Newman University welcomes Case Bell
Case Bell joined Newman University to fill the open position of director of the Academic Resource Center and Title IX/ADA coordinator. Bell, who started at the beginning of February, took… Continue reading Newman University welcomes Case Bell
Wichita Eagle features Bishop Gerber Science Center
The Wichita Eagle featured the Newman University Facing Forward campaign and the Bishop Gerber Science Center in its Sunday, Feb. 7 edition. Newman alum and Wichita Eagle reporter Matt Riedl ’15… Continue reading Wichita Eagle features Bishop Gerber Science Center
Alumna shares Newman University compelling story
Newman alumna Melissa Grelinger ’82 shared her memories as a student at Kansas Newman College, now Newman University, at the Facing Forward announcement event Saturday, Feb. 6. Grelinger, who with her husband… Continue reading Alumna shares Newman University compelling story
NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward promote campaign for Bishop Gerber Science Center
A new website and hashtag for Newman University launched on Saturday, Feb. 6 to support and promote its Facing Forward campaign: NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward. Social media is playing a large role in… Continue reading NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward promote campaign for Bishop Gerber Science Center
Bishop Gerber honored at Facing Forward announcement event
Newman University honored the Most Rev. Eugene J. Gerber, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Wichita, at its ‘Facing Forward‘ announcement event Saturday, Feb. 6.
Update: Reading of Bryan Dietrich’s poem now on BBC web site
The reading of a poem by Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. is now available on the web site for the BBC Radio 4 program “Something Understood.” The show was broadcast… Continue reading Update: Reading of Bryan Dietrich’s poem now on BBC web site
Artist discusses ‘Interpersonal’ work in Steckline Gallery
Artist Gregory Folken opened his exhibit “Interpersonal” in the Newman University Steckline Gallery on Jan. 29 and explained his work more in depth at the“Art for Lunch” talk on Tuesday,… Continue reading Artist discusses ‘Interpersonal’ work in Steckline Gallery
New programs sponsored by SGA for students
The Newman University Student Government Association is sponsoring a couple of new programs on campus to highlight student involvement and leadership. The ‘Jet of the Month’ program will recognize an… Continue reading New programs sponsored by SGA for students
Homecoming Week runs Feb. 21-27, features new voting process
Newman University is gearing up for an eventful February. The university’s annual tradition of Heritage Month continues with many engaging events planned to help the community celebrate, and Student Life… Continue reading Homecoming Week runs Feb. 21-27, features new voting process
Spring LEAD Series kicks off with Terri Houston
The 2016 spring semester LEAD Series will kick off with Terri Houston, diversity expert from the Center for Leadership Development, Inc. Houston will speak at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Dugan-Gorges… Continue reading Spring LEAD Series kicks off with Terri Houston
Sports medicine helps injured Jets get back to playing condition
Newman University Athletics compete at the NCAA Division II level, which requires talented coaches, disciplined athletes and a driven athletic department. However, there is one aspect of collegiate athletics that… Continue reading Sports medicine helps injured Jets get back to playing condition
Sister Charlotte Rohrbach talks about Heritage Month
As the Newman University 2016 spring semester moves forward, we come to one of its annual traditions: Heritage Month. Heritage Month is a month-long celebration with guest speakers and special events presented by the… Continue reading Sister Charlotte Rohrbach talks about Heritage Month
Newman University ranks ‘Top College’ for ethnic diversity in Kansas
College-bound students seeking a diverse student body now have reason to put Newman University at the top of their list. According to a campus ethnic diversity study completed by U.S.… Continue reading Newman University ranks ‘Top College’ for ethnic diversity in Kansas
Admissions counselors deliver ‘Senior Survival Kits’ to area high schools
This spring, the admissions counselors at Newman University wanted to try something new. They noticed they had accepted more students by Fall 2015 than they had accepted the year prior.… Continue reading Admissions counselors deliver ‘Senior Survival Kits’ to area high schools
Heartland Conference Tournament to take best eight teams
The Heartland Conference basketball tournament received a bit of a makeover this year. The tournament, March 4-6, will be expanded from four teams to eight and will be held at… Continue reading Heartland Conference Tournament to take best eight teams
Sophomore lands internship at the Wichita Eagle
Sophomore Delaney Hiegert came to Newman University as an undecided major, a recipient of the Cardinal Newman Scholarship. Over the course of her freshman year, Hiegert found many things: new… Continue reading Sophomore lands internship at the Wichita Eagle
March for Life trip a success, despite Winter Storm ‘Jonas’
Newman University students and staff members from Campus Ministry and Alumni Relations met with the unexpected, when Winter Storm Jonas hit the area on its trip to the March for… Continue reading March for Life trip a success, despite Winter Storm ‘Jonas’
New women’s soccer coach joins Jets
The new women’s soccer head coach at Newman University is Aaron Avila, former men and women’s head coach at Barton Community College. Athletic Director Vic Trilli announced the selection of… Continue reading New women’s soccer coach joins Jets
Theology program introduces partnership, new courses
In the spring 2016 semester, The Newman University graduate program in Theology will begin a new partnership with the Office of Faith Formation for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. According to Joshua… Continue reading Theology program introduces partnership, new courses
Former Newman basketball player from Europe now coaching women’s team
A little over a decade ago, Elhad Emerllahu came to America from worn-torn Kosovo. At the time he was 9 years old with little knowledge of the American culture, English language,… Continue reading Former Newman basketball player from Europe now coaching women’s team