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Grant funds Newman project to increase teachers’ knowledge of math, science

The Kansas State Department of Education has awarded Newman University a $123,000 grant to fund its newest educational outreach program: the Teacher Inquiry into Math, Engineering, and Science Practices (TIMES*P).… Continue reading Grant funds Newman project to increase teachers’ knowledge of math, science

Investigative science program concludes

The 26th Newman University Investigative Summer Science Program concluded on June 26. The 2015 ISSP included 25 students from 16 different high schools. The completion of the ISSP left students… Continue reading Investigative science program concludes

Newman University Dean of Students Levi Esses selected for national board

Newman University Dean of Students Levi Esses has been elected vice chair for communications of the Commission for Admissions, Orientation, and First-Year Experience (AOFYE). The Commission advises the American College… Continue reading Newman University Dean of Students Levi Esses selected for national board

Meg Trumpp named ‘Health Care Hero’

Newman University Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care and Director of the Respiratory Care Program Meg Trumpp, M.Ed. has been selected as one of the Wichita Business Journal‘s 2015 Health Care Heroes.… Continue reading Meg Trumpp named ‘Health Care Hero’

Newman University receives $250K gift from Star Lumber Foundation for science and health programs

Newman University has received a $250,000 gift from The Goebel Family Star Lumber Charitable Foundation to support the university’s science and health care profession educational programs. “The Goebel family and… Continue reading Newman University receives $250K gift from Star Lumber Foundation for science and health programs

Faculty and staff promotions, assignments announced

Newman University employees will see some new co-workers and colleagues around campus in the coming months, along with many familiar folks who are taking on new roles. Newman officials have… Continue reading Faculty and staff promotions, assignments announced

Young students learn about basketball, life at Mark Potter Day Camp

On Monday June 15, 2015, Newman Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Potter held the first day of his annual Mark Potter Day Camp. Children from Wichita and surrounding areas came to… Continue reading Young students learn about basketball, life at Mark Potter Day Camp

Blog gives ‘A Closer Look’ into Newman student life

Newman University is excited to announce its new blog on Tumblr. “A Closer Look” is a media-driven student life blog designed to give students an idea of what it’s like… Continue reading Blog gives ‘A Closer Look’ into Newman student life

Music Theatre for Young People camp now at NU; performances set for June 18, 19

Camps for sports, science, music and more continue this summer on the Newman University campus. This week, Newman is hosting the local organization Music Theatre for Young People, or MTYP,… Continue reading Music Theatre for Young People camp now at NU; performances set for June 18, 19

Newman welcomes transfer students with ‘Transfer Orientation’

On June 12, Newman University hosted Transfer Orientation for students that have decided to transfer from their current schools to Newman. Orientation was held in the Alumni Center inside the… Continue reading Newman welcomes transfer students with ‘Transfer Orientation’

Bowman chosen to participate in leadership academy

Newman University Associate Director of Admissions, Quinn Bowman, has been selected to participate in the 2015-16 Midwestern cohort of the College Board’s Enrollment Leadership Academy (ELA). Bowman was nominated for… Continue reading Bowman chosen to participate in leadership academy

Newman Summer Science Program now in its 26th year

The Newman University Investigative Summer Science Program (ISSP) is in full scientific swing. The ISSP program is now in its 26th year and continues to give young scientific minds a… Continue reading Newman Summer Science Program now in its 26th year

N.U. Magazine highlights

As many of you may know, the Spring 2015 Newman University Magazine was published in May. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read it yet or if you missed out on… Continue reading N.U. Magazine highlights

Spring 2015 Newman University Magazine hits doorsteps

More than 13,000 copies of the Spring 2015 Newman University Magazine were delivered to homes of alumni, donors and friends of the university in May. The magazine can also be read online… Continue reading Spring 2015 Newman University Magazine hits doorsteps

How to survive the June 6 Wichita Gladiator Dash

More than 1,250 people have signed up for this year’s Wichita Gladiator Dash. The event will begin at 11 a.m., June 6 at Sedgwick County Park. Although the turnout is already… Continue reading How to survive the June 6 Wichita Gladiator Dash

Professor leads students across continent with ‘Europe by Rail’

Every other year, Associate Professor of History Kelly McFall, Ph.D. leads a group of students in a trip across Europe called “Europe by Rail.” With the trip almost over, participants… Continue reading Professor leads students across continent with ‘Europe by Rail’

Newman University, KUSM-Wichita present June 16 HealthPulse lecture on ‘Mindful Living’

Newman University Associate Professor of Social Work Michael Duxler, Ph.D. and Professor of Communication and Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies Audrey Hane, Ph.D. will present “Mindful Living: Stopping the Distraction… Continue reading Newman University, KUSM-Wichita present June 16 HealthPulse lecture on ‘Mindful Living’

Newman University to offer MBA with Nonprofit Management focus

Newman University is launching a new graduate-level program designed to help employees in nonprofit organizations become more effective at managing their institutions, serving their clients and achieving their mission. The… Continue reading Newman University to offer MBA with Nonprofit Management focus

Student performers get a taste of Newman University living

This summer, Newman University will host a number of camps and programs on campus. One of those programs is the Broadway Academy of Performers, also known as BAP. This camp… Continue reading Student performers get a taste of Newman University living

NU alum Kelsey Sponsel blogs on health care internship in India

Newman University 2014 graduate Kelsey Sponsel is blogging during a summer health care internship in India. Sponsel is now in the occupational therapy graduate program at the University of Kansas. She… Continue reading NU alum Kelsey Sponsel blogs on health care internship in India

Newman University Theatre Department sees first graduate

On May 16, Newman University awarded degrees to more than 400 candidates for bachelors, associates and masters degrees – including its first four-year bachelor of arts in theatre graduate, Rusty… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department sees first graduate

2015 Spring Graduates reflect on their Newman experience

On May 16, Newman University awarded degrees to 22 candidates for associate’s degrees, 184 candidates for bachelor’s degrees, and 210 candidates for master’s degrees during its Commencement Ceremony. In this… Continue reading 2015 Spring Graduates reflect on their Newman experience

Newman University honors spring 2015 graduates at ceremonies, commencement

Newman University staged a number of ceremonies and special events May 15 and 16 to celebrate Spring 2015 graduation. This year, two of the major events were moved to new… Continue reading Newman University honors spring 2015 graduates at ceremonies, commencement

Newman University M.S.Ed. hooding ceremony gives extra recognition for graduates

More than 70 May 2015 and August 2015 graduates of the Newman University Master of Science in Education program were recognized May 15. Honorees and their families and friends packed the Dugan Gorges… Continue reading Newman University M.S.Ed. hooding ceremony gives extra recognition for graduates

Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

With the adjustment from two graduation events each year to one single event in the spring, Newman University made some changes to this year’s graduation event locations. Due to the… Continue reading Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Newman University announces customized license plates

Newman University has announced the introduction of the first NU license plates! Newman alums, faculty, staff, students and any other NU fans are encouraged to sign up and be among the… Continue reading Newman University announces customized license plates

Newman salutes departing faculty and staff

Several faculty and staff members who have left or will soon be leaving Newman University were recognized for their service at the university-wide Community Meeting May 19 in the Dugan-Gorges… Continue reading Newman salutes departing faculty and staff

Over $1,000 raised by Newman students for Nepal earthquake victims

Earlier this month Newman students Suwash Gautam along with his wife Pamela had the idea to create and sell handcrafted bracelets representing the distinct cultures of Nepal and Newman University. The bracelets, which… Continue reading Over $1,000 raised by Newman students for Nepal earthquake victims

Up to the Minute newsletter to be published every two weeks for the summer

After today’s issue, the Up to the Minute newsletter will be sent out every other week during the summer. Regular weekly editions will begin again during the first week of the 2015 Fall… Continue reading Up to the Minute newsletter to be published every two weeks for the summer

Newman students travel abroad over the summer

During the 2015 summer break, Newman University faculty members are leading two international trips for students. Assistant Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager is guiding a group of Newman students in Guatemala this summer… Continue reading Newman students travel abroad over the summer

Chorale, faculty and staff members head to Chicago for chorale festival

After three trips over the past eight years to Carnegie Hall in New York City and to the Lincoln Center in Washington D.C., the Newman University Chorale is set to make its debut… Continue reading Chorale, faculty and staff members head to Chicago for chorale festival

Newman University summer basketball camps offered in June

The Newman men’s and women’s basketball teams have announced summer camps for the month of June. The Mark Potter Day Camp will take place June 15-17, and the Newman Team… Continue reading Newman University summer basketball camps offered in June

Newman University graduation presentation of candidates: Somebody has to do it!

It takes many dedicated individuals coming together and working many long hours to make a major event like the Newman University Spring 2015 Commencement successful. Newman Registrar Shirley Rueb led the commencement committee… Continue reading Newman University graduation presentation of candidates: Somebody has to do it!

Newman holds pinning ceremony for Occupational Therapy Assistant students

The annual Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Pinning Ceremony commenced on Saturday, May 16 in Performance Hall in the Newman University De Mattias Fine Arts Center. The ceremony honored the completion… Continue reading Newman holds pinning ceremony for Occupational Therapy Assistant students

Newman University honors Spring 2015 nursing degree graduates

Newman University recognized 26 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the annual Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held May 15 on the Newman campus. The event is a… Continue reading Newman University honors Spring 2015 nursing degree graduates

Newman University to hold Spring 2015 graduation activities May 15-16

Newman University will stage a number of events May 15 and 16 to celebrate 2015 graduation. Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony
 A Nurses’ Pinning ceremony will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m.,… Continue reading Newman University to hold Spring 2015 graduation activities May 15-16

Counseling Program recognized as one of the top programs in the nation for Christian colleges

For a second time this year, the Newman University Counseling Program has been recognized as one of the top programs in the nation. This time, the program has been selected as… Continue reading Counseling Program recognized as one of the top programs in the nation for Christian colleges

Newman partners with Genesis Health Club for student discounts

Newman University has recently announced its partnership with Genesis Health Club. Partnering together gives Newman a way to encourage health and fitness to the student body. Every undergraduate student enrolled in… Continue reading Newman partners with Genesis Health Club for student discounts

Newman’s Sloppy Joes close season with a bang

On May 13, the Newman University Sloppy Joe Improv presented “Pie a Prof” in the Jabara Flexible Theatre on the Newman campus. Students decided on three members of faculty and staff… Continue reading Newman’s Sloppy Joes close season with a bang

Message from new SGA Senate Leader

Newman University SGA Senate Leader Emilie Leivian was elected April 29. Along with the other 20 senators, plus two incoming freshmen and one transfer senators to be elected in the fall, Leivian is… Continue reading Message from new SGA Senate Leader