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Cross country runner Timothy Kiprotich qualifies for NCAA National Championships
Newman cross country runner Timothy Kiprotich qualified for the national championships after setting a record time for the Jets.
From New Jersey to Newman: Jaden Schaefer ‘25, striking ‘kindness’
2025 graduate Jaden Schaefer is excited to use her nursing degree from Newman University to transform society for the better.
Your weekly athletics recap: Nov. 6-13
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Men’s soccer qualifies for postseason championship for second consecutive year
For the second year, and the second time in Jets history, the Newman men’s soccer team has qualified for the postseason championship.
Your weekly athletics recap: Oct. 30 – Nov. 6
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A London dream, a Newman journey: Elle Johnson ‘25
In spring 2025, Elle Johnson graduated with her bachelor’s degree — an achievement that demonstrated perseverance, adaptability and courage.
Your weekly athletics recap: Oct. 23-Oct. 30
Women’s Volleyball in prayer (Courtesy photo: Richard Rico)
A Broadway classic: ‘Carousel’ to grace the Newman stage Nov. 6-9
An exciting musical is coming to Newman University’s Performance Hall November 6-9: “Carousel” by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Your weekly athletics recap: Oct. 16-23
Women’s Soccer (courtesy photo: Richard Rico)
Your weekly athletics recap: Oct. 9-16
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Your weekly athletics recap: Oct. 2-9
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Bethany Griffiths ’25 leads by example on and off the course
Bethany Griffiths, a 2025 graduate, is the new graduate assistant for both the men and women’s golf teams at Newman University.
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