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Newman University receives $2.1 million RPED grant to boost southwest Kansas initiative
Newman University has been awarded a $2.1 million grant under the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) program for SW Kansas.
Alumna Crista Switzer aids elderly with technology business
Alumna Crista Switzer ’12, helps people of all ages — with a special focus on the elderly and helping them understand technology with ease. The goals of abcd TECH, her… Continue reading Alumna Crista Switzer aids elderly with technology business
Diocese opens doors to a seminarian formation program
Editor’s Note: The following story by Christopher Riggs appeared in the April 21 edition of The Catholic Advance. Published here by permission. St. Joseph Parish to host seminarians who will study… Continue reading Diocese opens doors to a seminarian formation program
Jennifer Gantz receives 2017 Chief Financial Officer award
Jennifer Gantz, the vice president for finance and administration at Newman University, is a recipient of the Wichita Business Journal 2017 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) award. An awards ceremony hosted by… Continue reading Jennifer Gantz receives 2017 Chief Financial Officer award
KAKE News covers story: Newman Jet Basketball brothers reunite
Updated – 3:28 p.m. (CST) Two Newman University basketball players were featured in a live video broadcast on KAKE News on Thursday, Jan. 12. Here is a summary from that broadcast: Brothers Daniel… Continue reading KAKE News covers story: Newman Jet Basketball brothers reunite
Ralsten Tersol helps local news station investigate tobacco sales to minors
Newman University freshman student Ralsten Tersol recently assisted KSN’s Stephanie Bergmann and former Sedgwick County District Attorney Nola Folston with an investigation into tobacco sales at e-cig shops and convenience… Continue reading Ralsten Tersol helps local news station investigate tobacco sales to minors
Wichita Difference Makers recognizes first Quiet Hero
The Difference Makers for Wichita Awards program was launched in October to recognize and celebrate community members for making a positive difference. Each month, individuals who do not seek recognition but… Continue reading Wichita Difference Makers recognizes first Quiet Hero
The Wichita Business Journal honors three Health Care Heroes from Newman
Each year, the Wichita Business Journal features its list of Health Care Heroes as a way to honor companies, individuals and organizations for contributions they have made to help improve… Continue reading The Wichita Business Journal honors three Health Care Heroes from Newman
Gates Scholarship recipient pursuing his dreams at Newman University
Wichita North High School senior Rogelio Martinez was one of the recipients of the Gates Scholarship, and is looking forward to attending Newman University on his journey to become a… Continue reading Gates Scholarship recipient pursuing his dreams at Newman University
Brussels attack – alumnus reports on location
Charles Mommaerts, a Newman University alumnus, spoke with Wichita’s news station KWCH about the attack in Brussels. Mommaerts is a recent graduate of Newman University and played on the Newman tennis team.… Continue reading Brussels attack – alumnus reports on location
Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international
Newman University journalism student and softball player Delaney Hiegert recently completed an internship with the Wichita Eagle. An article she wrote about “social pets” was recently picked up by the… Continue reading Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international
Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’
In a teaching career spanning more than four decades, Professor Emeritus of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D., has worked with colleagues to establish the highly respected Department of Biology at Newman… Continue reading Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’
Wichita Eagle features Bishop Gerber Science Center
The Wichita Eagle featured the Newman University Facing Forward campaign and the Bishop Gerber Science Center in its Sunday, Feb. 7 edition. Newman alum and Wichita Eagle reporter Matt Riedl ’15… Continue reading Wichita Eagle features Bishop Gerber Science Center
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
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
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
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
Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs
Newman University received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, Wichita, Kan., to support Newman science outreach programs in the upcoming 2016 year. According to Director of Grants Bill Meitl, this… Continue reading Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs
Newman named to Wichita Business Journal 2015 Newsmakers
Newman University has been named a 2015 Newsmaker by the Wichita Business Journal. The Journal is identifying people and businesses that made an impact in the local business community over the… Continue reading Newman named to Wichita Business Journal 2015 Newsmakers
President Carrocci pens Op-Ed on higher education
Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. recently wrote an Op-Ed on the value of higher education and, specifically, a liberal arts education. An edited version of the piece was published… Continue reading President Carrocci pens Op-Ed on higher education
Jets volleyball turns up the heat with 10 straight wins
On Monday, Sept. 28, the Newman University Jets Volleyball Team defeated Bethel College in a 3-1 victory, bringing the number of straight wins to 10. Jets Volleyball is now ranked… Continue reading Jets volleyball turns up the heat with 10 straight wins
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
International media covers Newman University athletics
Newman University athletics is getting some international exposure. Jets sports are receiving some “love” from media outlets located around the world, as a current coach and a former player have appeared… Continue reading International media covers Newman University athletics
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
See videos on ‘Health Care Hero’ Rev. Tom Welk
See Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D. and others speak about former Newman pastor and current Board of Trustees member Rev. Thomas Welk,… Continue reading See videos on ‘Health Care Hero’ Rev. Tom Welk
Newman ISSP featured in West Side Story newspaper
The Newman University 2014 Investigative Summer Science Program was featured in the July edition of West Side Story. The monthly paper devoted almost a full page to the story and… Continue reading Newman ISSP featured in West Side Story newspaper
President Carrocci joins with other leaders to enhance city through ‘Together Wichita 2014’
Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. has joined with 21 other leaders of education and business for “Together Wichita 2014,” a partnership designed to celebrate life in Wichita, and… Continue reading President Carrocci joins with other leaders to enhance city through ‘Together Wichita 2014’
Dodge City Diocese establishes Bishop Brungardt scholarship for Newman students in Western Kansas
The Diocese of Dodge City, in cooperation with Newman University, has established the Bishop John B. Brungardt Endowed Scholarship Fund to assist students from the Dodge City Diocese who are… Continue reading Dodge City Diocese establishes Bishop Brungardt scholarship for Newman students in Western Kansas
Newman University to host ‘Newsmakers’ event Jan. 30
Newman University will host the 2013 Wichita Business Journal “Newsmakers” celebration, from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Newman School of Nursing catalyst and honorary degree recipient Marj Chance featured in Via Christi magazine
Marjorie “Marj” (Westwood) Chance, who sponsors nursing scholarships at Newman University and played a key role in establishing the School of Nursing at Newman, is featured in the “Chat with… Continue reading Newman School of Nursing catalyst and honorary degree recipient Marj Chance featured in Via Christi magazine
‘Into the Woods’ to be featured on KSCW Monday, Nov. 18
Tune in to KSCW Monday, Nov. 18 to see Newman University Director of Theatre Mark Mannette talk about the upcoming performance of “Into the Woods.” Mannette and cast members Francisco… Continue reading ‘Into the Woods’ to be featured on KSCW Monday, Nov. 18
Singh, former student honored as ‘Health Care Heroes’
Newman University Professor of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D. was among several Wichita area health care practitioners, educators and supporters honored as the 2013 “Health Care Heroes” by the Wichita Business… Continue reading Singh, former student honored as ‘Health Care Heroes’
Newman alum Tom Malone named chief appeals judge
Wichita news outlet KAKE has reported that a Newman alumnus, The Hon. Thomas Malone, has been named chief judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals.
President Carrocci appears on TV higher education series
Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. was interviewed by KWCH Channel 12 news anchor Cindy Klose in a live broadcast Aug. 22. The “Klose Up” interview was part of a… Continue reading President Carrocci appears on TV higher education series
Newman University, Garden City CC sign articulation agreement
Newman University and Garden City Community College signed a new general articulation agreement on Monday, Aug. 6, which guarantees the acceptance of GCCC graduates as Newman juniors. The event was covered… Continue reading Newman University, Garden City CC sign articulation agreement
Student golfer Jeremy Gant featured on NCAA video
Newman University student Jeremy Gant is the subject of this month’s “On Campus,” an online program produced by the NCAA that features personal stories of student-athletes across the nation. Gant, a… Continue reading Student golfer Jeremy Gant featured on NCAA video
President Carrocci launches blog for Huffington Post
Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. was recently asked by the Huffington Post to blog periodically about topics related to private higher education. Her first blog post appeared Monday,… Continue reading President Carrocci launches blog for Huffington Post
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