Newman University honors spring 2012 graduates

The Newman University Spring 2012 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. Read the story and see photos… Continue reading Newman University honors spring 2012 graduates

Newman University presents annual Ablah Awards

Two Newman University graduates of the class of 2012 have been named recipients of this year’s Harvey J. and Leona J. Ablah Awards. Nicholas Ojile of Andale, Kan., received the… Continue reading Newman University presents annual Ablah Awards

Newman University Occupational Therapy students receive pins

Students in the Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at a pinning ceremony May 12 on the Newman campus. The ceremony honors the completion of coursework and… Continue reading Newman University Occupational Therapy students receive pins

Newman University honors graduating nurses at pinning ceremony

Newman University recognized 24 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the annual Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held May 11, 2012 on the Newman campus.

Newman University health care graduates earn top scores, high acceptance rates

Graduates of health care-related programs at Newman University have generated some impressive results over the past year. Newman officials were notified recently that for the year ending Dec. 31, 2011,… Continue reading Newman University health care graduates earn top scores, high acceptance rates

Students, honorary degree recipients to be recognized at NU spring and summer 2012 graduation ceremonies

Newman University will hold the Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremony for spring and summer 2012 graduates on May 11 and May 12, respectively. The university will also honor graduating Nursing… Continue reading Students, honorary degree recipients to be recognized at NU spring and summer 2012 graduation ceremonies

Newman University honors participants in Native American Scholar Program

Newman University honored 13 Native American students from six high schools in the Wichita area at a recent banquet for their participation in a program designed to keep them in… Continue reading Newman University honors participants in Native American Scholar Program

NU presents spring instrumental ensemble concert ‘Musical Time Travelers’

On May 6 the Newman University Music Department will present its spring instrumental ensemble concert, “Musical Time Travelers.”  The concert will feature music from many countries and ages and will… Continue reading NU presents spring instrumental ensemble concert ‘Musical Time Travelers’

NU nursing, health care students record high achievements

Newman officials were notified recently that for the year ending Dec. 31, 2011, graduates of the Newman nursing program had the highest pass rate from among all first-time registered nurse… Continue reading NU nursing, health care students record high achievements

Darin Spence named Head Coach for NU Women’s Basketball

Darin Spence was recently named the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Newman University. He comes to Newman after a one-year stint at Barton County Community College. Spence, prior to Barton, coached for… Continue reading Darin Spence named Head Coach for NU Women’s Basketball

Newman’s Drewes wins United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Singles Championship

Newman’s Georgia Drewes overcame the pressure of bowling under the lights of national television to win the USBC National Women’s Singles Championship Saturday at the 2012 United States Bowling Congress… Continue reading Newman’s Drewes wins United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Singles Championship

Aging & Wellness Coalition and NU School of Social Work to host Senior University

The Aging & Wellness Coalition of Sedgwick County has partnered with the Newman University School of Social Work to host the first summer session of “Senior University” in June. The… Continue reading Aging & Wellness Coalition and NU School of Social Work to host Senior University

Final Friday April 27 at Steckline Gallery features acclaimed artist Deloss McGraw and Senior Show

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Books and Cardboard Portraits” by artist Deloss McGraw as the final show of its 2011-2012 season. The exhibit, which begins with a Final… Continue reading Final Friday April 27 at Steckline Gallery features acclaimed artist Deloss McGraw and Senior Show

Newman University to hold Catholic Spring Sports Day April 21 featuring Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Bishop Carroll teams

Newman University will again host a Catholic Spring Sports Day between Wichita’s Catholic high schools, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Bishop Carroll. The two schools will compete in baseball, softball, and… Continue reading Newman University to hold Catholic Spring Sports Day April 21 featuring Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Bishop Carroll teams

Albert is featured speaker at Scholarship Luncheon

Andale, Kan., native Brice Albert was the featured speaker at the Newman University Scholarship Luncheon April 16 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman campus. The annual event brings… Continue reading Albert is featured speaker at Scholarship Luncheon

Newman University Steckline Gallery will feature ‘Books and Cardboard Portraits’ April 27 – May 18

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Books and Cardboard Portraits” by artist Deloss McGraw as the final show of its 2011-2012 season. The exhibit, which begins with a Final… Continue reading Newman University Steckline Gallery will feature ‘Books and Cardboard Portraits’ April 27 – May 18

Newman University to award Honorary Degrees May 12 to Bishop Michael O. Jackels, Alice and Dale Wiggins

Newman University officials have announced that the Most Rev. Michael O. Jackels, and Alice and Dale Wiggins will be awarded Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degrees during the Spring… Continue reading Newman University to award Honorary Degrees May 12 to Bishop Michael O. Jackels, Alice and Dale Wiggins

Newman University student’s family named ‘Family of the Year’

Newman University sophomore Elizabeth Peuchen’s family has been named the Kansas Family of the Year by the Kansas chapter of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), part… Continue reading Newman University student’s family named ‘Family of the Year’

Record number of Newman students accepted into medical school

Nine Newman University senior students who applied for admission to medical school were recently notified that they have been accepted. The event marks a record for the number of students… Continue reading Record number of Newman students accepted into medical school

Newman University receives $30,000 grant to purchase patient simulation technology

The Newman University School of Nursing and Allied Health was recently awarded a highly competitive $30,000 grant from the Via Christi Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network to expand simulation technology… Continue reading Newman University receives $30,000 grant to purchase patient simulation technology

Newman University named to national service honor roll for third time

Newman University has been named for the third time to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities in 2011. Newman is one… Continue reading Newman University named to national service honor roll for third time