Newman University alumnus Felipe Trigos ’09 returned to Newman University for a visit on Sept. 3 as a featured speaker in the History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series. A history major… Continue reading Felipe Trigos visits Newman as part of History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series
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Sloppy Joes adds five new members
On Monday and Thursday, Sept. 7 and 10, the Sloppy Joes held auditions for the Newman University improv troupe. The Sloppy Joe improv troupe has been around campus for well over five… Continue reading Sloppy Joes adds five new members
Volunteers Needed – Pope Francis Build
Two families fighting poverty in the Wichita community call for your help. Newman University partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the Catholic Diocese of Wichita to help two families in… Continue reading Volunteers Needed – Pope Francis Build
Newman University student dies in motorcycle accident
Early this morning, Thursday, Sept. 3, Newman University senior Reece Wright-Conklin died in a motorcycle accident. The 21-year-old member of the Newman Wrestling Team was on his way to a… Continue reading Newman University student dies in motorcycle accident
Theology Department, Gerber Institute bring speakers to Newman campus
In an effort to help the university community prepare for October’s Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family, the Newman University Department of Theology and the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies are bringing two… Continue reading Theology Department, Gerber Institute bring speakers to Newman campus
Dust off your lederhosen! Time for Party on the Plaza
The annual Oktoberfest fundraiser and celebration is once again upon us. Come out and join fellow alumni and friends on Saturday, Sept. 26 for the 2015 Party on the Plaza.… Continue reading Dust off your lederhosen! Time for Party on the Plaza
Niedens named a scholar for Higher Learning Commission academies
Newman University Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Rosemary Niedens has been named a scholar for the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Academy for Assessment of Student Learning, and the Persistence and… Continue reading Niedens named a scholar for Higher Learning Commission academies
Remodeled conference room honors Hufford
The newly renovated conference room in McNeill Hall is being renamed the “Don Hufford Seminar Room,” in honor of retired Professor of Education Don Hufford, Ph.D. The Newman Cabinet recently… Continue reading Remodeled conference room honors Hufford
Father Fog’s first pitch: Right down the middle!
Newman University Chaplain Fr. John Fogliasso trained all summer long. He received last-minute instruction from Newman Head Softball Coach Janice Esses. And despite being nominally nervous, Padre made all Jets proud… Continue reading Father Fog’s first pitch: Right down the middle!
Intramurals bring campus community together
Intramurals have returned at Newman University – with plenty of kick. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, intramurals held its first event, a game of kickball that pitted Newman students against some of… Continue reading Intramurals bring campus community together
Newman closed for Labor Day, Sept. 7
Newman University classes and offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for the Labor Day holiday. The university will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
College Republicans take stand against the death penalty
Newman senior Wesley Williams understands that in politics, his voice counts. Williams, chairman of the Newman University College Republicans, has been using that voice to take a stand against the… Continue reading College Republicans take stand against the death penalty
Student Success Week Sept 8-11 will offer resources, fun
Newman University will present Student Success Week from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 11. The goal of the week is to show Newman students the many resources available to… Continue reading Student Success Week Sept 8-11 will offer resources, fun
Newman Jet Days provides perfect take-off for new students
The 2015 Newman University Jet Days orientation kicked off bright and early at 8 a.m. on Aug. 21. As the new freshman and transfer students began unloading their jam-packed cars,… Continue reading Newman Jet Days provides perfect take-off for new students
Newman 360Five episodes now online
Last weekend, Aug. 21 – 23 was busy for Newman University. In addition to current students returning to campus, Newman University held its freshmen and transfer orientation sessions, Jet Days… Continue reading Newman 360Five episodes now online
Newman bestows annual service awards
Among the highlights of the 2015 Fall Institute on Monday, Aug. 17 was the bestowal of the annual service awards to faculty and staff. Director of Mission Effectiveness and Archives… Continue reading Newman bestows annual service awards
Shella Augspurger – 2015 Staff Excellence Award recipient
Every year the Newman University Staff Assembly presents the Staff Excellence Award to acknowledge a staff member’s self-sacrificing hard work and dedication toward the Newman University Mission. The awardee is nominated… Continue reading Shella Augspurger – 2015 Staff Excellence Award recipient
Nashville musician inspires students at Newman Jet Days
Some students come to college with confidence. Others are a little more reserved and cautious. ALL need at least a little help getting acclimated to their new surroundings and the… Continue reading Nashville musician inspires students at Newman Jet Days
2015-16 ‘Mission Talk’ series kicks off Sept. 2
The first Mission Talk of the 2015-2016 academic year is coming up next week at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 2 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center, located on the second floor of… Continue reading 2015-16 ‘Mission Talk’ series kicks off Sept. 2
Pope Francis Build: Helping two Wichita families in need of a home
Newman University partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the Catholic Diocese of Wichita to help two families in need of a new home. Both families are headed by working single… Continue reading Pope Francis Build: Helping two Wichita families in need of a home
Jet Days service project: 50K meals for poor in Tanzania
While most universities and colleges around the country have orientation sessions for new students, few include a service project as part of the agenda. During the Saturday morning Jet Days… Continue reading Jet Days service project: 50K meals for poor in Tanzania
Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University
Newman University will create a new School of Business that focuses not only on knowledge and expertise in business, but also ethics, entrepreneurship and socially conscious practices in business. The… Continue reading Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University
‘Jet Days’ Orientation begins Aug. 21
Beginning Aug. 21, 2015, Newman University will officially welcome new students to campus with an orientation that has been dubbed “Jet Days.” Jet Days is a two-day orientation process for freshmen… Continue reading ‘Jet Days’ Orientation begins Aug. 21
Reflections of a Newman University alum: Francisco “Pancho” Fields
At Newman University, our top priority is the student experience. During their time at Newman our students will engage in exciting and intellectually challenging academic experiences. They will develop close… Continue reading Reflections of a Newman University alum: Francisco “Pancho” Fields
Pastoral ministry program in Oklahoma celebrates 30 year anniversary
Aug. 8, 2015 was a special day for many in the Oklahoma City area, as members of the Newman University pastoral ministry program celebrated the 30th anniversary of the program’s… Continue reading Pastoral ministry program in Oklahoma celebrates 30 year anniversary
Newman University set to start triathlon program in 2016
Newman University will soon be the first school in Kansas to have a triathlon team. A triathlon program is set to start in the fall of the 2016-2017 academic year. Newman officials are… Continue reading Newman University set to start triathlon program in 2016
NU’s Bo Bonner emcees program at Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Newman University Director of the Academic Resource Center Bo Bonner took on the role of emcee for the high school section of the Midwest Catholic Family Conference’s 16th annual conference… Continue reading NU’s Bo Bonner emcees program at Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Newman Residence Life to use texting service to assist during Jet Days Orientation
With the 2015 fall semester upon us, Newman Residence Life is preparing for Jet Days Orientation, running from Aug. 21 through 22. Jets Days is a two-day orientation process for freshman… Continue reading Newman Residence Life to use texting service to assist during Jet Days Orientation
What is Newman 360Five?
The University Relations team and student workers are re-launching Newman 360Five for the 2015-2016 academic year. Newman 360Five is a web series with student-produced content and regular segments that point out… Continue reading What is Newman 360Five?
UK tennis player uses YouTube video to find a college
The Newman University tennis team recently signed Vanessa Brill from the United Kingdom – after watching a video Brill posted on YouTube highlighting her tennis skills. Brill will attend Newman beginning in the 2015/2016… Continue reading UK tennis player uses YouTube video to find a college
Newman alumna Tammy White honored by National Association of Professional Women
Newman University alumna and National Alumni Board member Tammy White was a 2015-2016 inductee into the VIP Woman of the Year Circle of the National Association of Professional Woman (NAPW).… Continue reading Newman alumna Tammy White honored by National Association of Professional Women
It’s not too late to sign up for fall classes
Classes for the Newman University Fall 2015 semester are about to begin. Weekend classes begin Saturday, Aug. 22, with full-semester and 1st 8-week classes starting the week of Aug. 24.… Continue reading It’s not too late to sign up for fall classes
31st Annual Jet Open draws 212 golfers
The 31st Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament was a big success by anyone’s standards, drawing 212 golfers and raising approximately $100,000 to support Newman University Athletics. The… Continue reading 31st Annual Jet Open draws 212 golfers
Final Friday Aug. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Clay with a Capital T’ ceramics by Clay Cartel
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Clay with a Capital T. Tea Pots, Trays, Tureens” by The Clay Cartel as the first show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibit… Continue reading Final Friday Aug. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Clay with a Capital T’ ceramics by Clay Cartel
NU alumna Wilma Moore-Black honors Gordon Parks
Newman University alumna Wilma Moore-Black ’92, traveled to Minneapolis, Minn., to honor a very historical fashion and documentary photographer from Kansas – Gordon Parks. The event took place on Aug.… Continue reading NU alumna Wilma Moore-Black honors Gordon Parks
Newman University sustains storm damage
Overnight storms caused an estimated $35,000 in damages to outdoor athletic facilities and trees on the campus of Newman University on Aug. 10. The university’s softball facility sustained the most… Continue reading Newman University sustains storm damage
31st Annual Jet Open Golf Tournament set for Aug. 1, 3
Newman University will host the 31st Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament Aug. 1 and 3. The golf tournament is designed to raise funds for the Athletic… Continue reading 31st Annual Jet Open Golf Tournament set for Aug. 1, 3
Newman alumna Susan Pool recognized by Wichita Business Journal
Newman alumna Susan Pool was named as one of the 20 honorees in the Wichita Business Journal’s class of 2015 Women in Business on July 21. The Business Journal highlights 20… Continue reading Newman alumna Susan Pool recognized by Wichita Business Journal
Newman incoming freshmen students to play basketball in Euro Championships
Melanie George and Parris Wilkinson, two incoming freshmen students who will play for the Newman Women’s Basketball Team, recently made the final 12 roster for the England U18 National Team that… Continue reading Newman incoming freshmen students to play basketball in Euro Championships
Fr. Emil Kapaun honored in YouTube video
Earlier this summer, Newman University and the Diocese of Wichita celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Emil Kapaun. He was ordained in Newman’s St. John’s Chapel on… Continue reading Fr. Emil Kapaun honored in YouTube video