Newman University awards $1.5 million in scholarships to 16 high school students

Newman University has awarded a total of $1,522,560 in the university’s top scholarship program to 16 high school students who will begin their studies at Newman in the Fall 2014… Continue reading Newman University awards $1.5 million in scholarships to 16 high school students

Affirmations of the University – Vantage student newspaper staff garner 22 Kansas Collegiate Media awards

Staff members of The Vantage, the weekly student newspaper of Newman University, received a school record 22 individual awards at the Kansas Collegiate Media Spring Conference in Wichita April 13… Continue reading Affirmations of the University – Vantage student newspaper staff garner 22 Kansas Collegiate Media awards

Final Friday April 25 at Steckline Gallery features mechanical sculpture by Brady Hatter

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “He laced his boots with earthworms in snake suits” by Brady Hatter as the eighth show of its 2013-14 season. The exhibit of… Continue reading Final Friday April 25 at Steckline Gallery features mechanical sculpture by Brady Hatter

Affirmations of the University – Newman sophomore Chase Blasi receives national civic award

Newman University sophomore student Chase Blasi has been selected to receive a national civic involvement award sponsored by Campus Compact. The award honors student leaders committed to creating lasting change… Continue reading Affirmations of the University – Newman sophomore Chase Blasi receives national civic award

NU National Alumni Association accepting nominations to serve on board of directors

The Newman University National Alumni Association is accepting nominations for alumni members to serve a three-year term on the Alumni Board of Directors beginning in June 2014. Board meetings occur… Continue reading NU National Alumni Association accepting nominations to serve on board of directors

Newman to host workshop for Professional Development Lunch and Learn Series April 17

On April 17, Newman will host the first of three workshops for the Professional Development Lunch and Learn Series. The workshop is entitled “Active Listening – Techniques for Enhancing Workplace Relationships.”… Continue reading Newman to host workshop for Professional Development Lunch and Learn Series April 17

RSVPs and testimonials needed for April 12 ’80 Years of Science’ event

RSVPs are needed by April 2 for the April 12 “Celebrating 80 Years of Science Education” event. Also, testimonials are needed as soon as possible to honor Professor of Biology Surendra… Continue reading RSVPs and testimonials needed for April 12 ’80 Years of Science’ event

Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates achieve 100% licensure pass rate for 2013 calendar year

Graduates of the Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant program achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy for the 2013 calendar year. Fifteen… Continue reading Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates achieve 100% licensure pass rate for 2013 calendar year

Newman University art professor’s work selected for 45th Annual Smoky Hill Art Competition

Newman University Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design Pamela Pancake, M.F.A. has had two of her works selected for the Hays Arts Council 45th Annual Smoky Hill Arts Exhibition.… Continue reading Newman University art professor’s work selected for 45th Annual Smoky Hill Art Competition

Newman University to host Fr. Bryan Massingale for April 7 Bishop Gerber Lecture

What do we do when forgiveness needed and desired is not between individuals but races and communities, between black, white, brown, red, and yellow? How do we overcome legacies of… Continue reading Newman University to host Fr. Bryan Massingale for April 7 Bishop Gerber Lecture

Written memories, testimonials needed for April 12 ’80 Years of Science’ event

Newman alumni are asked to honor Professor of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D., who is retiring this spring after 45 years of teaching at Newman, and Sisters Margaret Knoeber, ASC (chemistry)… Continue reading Written memories, testimonials needed for April 12 ’80 Years of Science’ event

Members of the Kansas Legislature praise, pass resolutions commemorating Newman University 80th Anniversary

It isn’t often that members of the Kansas Legislature take time to sing the praises of a private institution of higher education. But that’s just what happened March 13, when… Continue reading Members of the Kansas Legislature praise, pass resolutions commemorating Newman University 80th Anniversary

Newman University students, alums volunteer to help ‘Give Kids a Smile’ at dental clinic

Newman University students and alumni volunteered to help uninsured children receive free dental care at “Give Kids a Smile Day,” a cooperative effort between the Wichita-Sedgwick County Oral Health Coalition… Continue reading Newman University students, alums volunteer to help ‘Give Kids a Smile’ at dental clinic