Newman University student Jed Heath recently received the Horizon Award from the Kansas Department of Education. Each year the Department bestows the Horizon Award to 32 teachers across the state of Kansas. It is given… Continue reading Newman University education student earns Horizon Award for teaching
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Good show! Bryan Dietrich poem to be featured on the BBC
Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. was recently contacted about using his poem “Gotham Wanes” on the BBC Radio 4 program “Something Understood.” The show, which explores spiritual and… Continue reading Good show! Bryan Dietrich poem to be featured on the BBC
Students return from study abroad with ASC in India
Newman University senior Brandi Boese and junior Diana Stanley have returned from a six-week study abroad with the Bangalore chapter of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in India.
Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, recounts experience as professor and advisor
Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, returned to Newman University in the spring of 2013 after a 10-year absence, but her role as a professor and an advisor go back to 1979.
Triathlon coaches hired, preparing program
Jeff Lovgren and Heidi Coble have joined the Jets as coaches for the Newman University new triathlon program, which is set to start in the fall of this year. The decision to start… Continue reading Triathlon coaches hired, preparing program
Newman students join in February medical service trip to Jamaica
Newman University seniors Megan Hemel and McKenna Seiler will travel to Jamaica in February to assist Newman alumnus Dr. Robert Martin during a medical service trip. Hemel and Seiler will assist at… Continue reading Newman students join in February medical service trip to Jamaica
Newman University announces Fall 2015 graduates
Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the fall 2015 semester. The graduates may walk in cap and gown… Continue reading Newman University announces Fall 2015 graduates
Sean Forrest comes to Newman University
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University welcomes speaker and singer Sean Forrest for a presentation of his powerful witness. Forrest speaks on campus at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.… Continue reading Sean Forrest comes to Newman University
Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet honors special Newman alums
Many of the students that once walked the halls of Newman University have made positive transformations in local and global societies. They understand Newman University’s mission and they continue to… Continue reading Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet honors special Newman alums
Read all about it! Newman News website gets a facelift
Unless this is your first time on the Newman University News website, you might have guessed things are a bit different around here. On Friday, Jan. 15 Newman not only… Continue reading Read all about it! Newman News website gets a facelift
Tarcisia Roths, ASC, to receive humanitarian award
The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita has announced that Tarcisia Roths, ASC, is the 2016 Sweet Humanitarian of the Year award recipient for her devotion to the community and… Continue reading Tarcisia Roths, ASC, to receive humanitarian award
Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
Feb. 4, 2016, marks the first day of many events scheduled through March 3 to celebrate the heritage of our founders the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, our namesake John… Continue reading Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
MSED assistant professor pens first book
One of Newman University’s newest faculty members has published his first book. Assistant Professor of Graduate Education Angelo J. Letizia, Ph.D., authored Performance Based Funding in Higher Education, The State of Truth… Continue reading MSED assistant professor pens first book
Former baseball coach joins Wichita Wingnuts
Former baseball coach and Newman University legend Paul Sanagorski will join the Wichita Wingnuts as their third hitting coach since the team launched in 2008. Sanagorski came to Newman University… Continue reading Former baseball coach joins Wichita Wingnuts
Director of Residence Life featured in NASPA
Director of Residence Life Lucas Mullin was recently featured in a publication by NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education as the Kansas Membership Coordinator for the organization. In… Continue reading Director of Residence Life featured in NASPA
Newman University students named to Dean’s List
Newman University officials have announced the students on the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2015. To qualify for this achievement, a student must complete 12 credit hours and… Continue reading Newman University students named to Dean’s List
Newman University ranked No. 10 for online nursing program
Newman University was recently ranked tenth in the nation for its online nursing program by Affordable Colleges Online, adding another recognition to the university’s already touted nursing programs. “We made sure… Continue reading Newman University ranked No. 10 for online nursing program
Students ‘transform society’ on Winter Service Trip
Newman University student Wesley Williams joined Campus Ministry on a Winter Service Trip to Santa Fe, N.M., where a group of 19 students with Father John Fogliasso and Campus Ministry… Continue reading Students ‘transform society’ on Winter Service Trip
Final Friday Jan. 29 at Steckline Gallery presents ‘Interpersonal’ paintings by Gregory Folken
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Interpersonal” by Gregory Folken as the fifth show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of paintings, which begins with a Final Friday reception… Continue reading Final Friday Jan. 29 at Steckline Gallery presents ‘Interpersonal’ paintings by Gregory Folken
Newman University Hall of Fame inductee’s future in fitness
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
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