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Staff & Faculty

Newman employee Robert Crossland volunteers as part of K-9 search unit

Robert Crossland and dog Bella Luna

Newman’s very own General Maintenance Technician Robert Crossland is a part of a K-9 search and rescue team along with his furry friend Bella Luna.

Published June 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Alumna, employee Melissa Castle wins 2022 Staff Excellence Award

Melissa Castle won the 2022 Staff Excellence Award from Newman University

Melissa Castle, employment specialist for human resources at Newman, was honored as the 2022 Staff Excellence Award winner.

Published June 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Brittany Stahnke receives 2022 Teaching Excellence Award

Brittany Stahnke receives 2022 Newman Teaching Excellence Award

Brittany Stahnke, assistant professor of social work at Newman University’s Colorado Springs, received the 2022 Teaching Excellence Award.

Published June 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Social Work, Staff & Faculty Tagged accomplishment, award, Faculty, Master of Social Work, Newman University, Newman University School of Social Work, Newman University Teaching Excellence Award, Social Work

Behind the curtain: making commencement 2022

Commencement 2022 at Hartman Arena

Many hands make light work, and in the case of Newman University Commencement, a successful event is the result of several dedicated staff, faculty and student volunteers.

Published May 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Graduates honored with first on-campus Baccalaureate Mass in 7 years

Newman University Baccalaureate Mass in St. John's Chapel, 2022

For the first time in seven years, the annual Baccalaureate Mass celebrating graduates was held in Saint John’s Chapel Thursday, May 5.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Events, Faith, News, Religion & Philosophy, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

A mic-dropping commencement address

Straub, wearing a dinosaur head, drops an inflatable microphone following his speech at the Newman University graduation ceremony May 6.
Straub, wearing a dinosaur head, drops an inflatable microphone following his speech at the Newman University graduation ceremony May 6.

Larry Straub took a comica risk with his commencement speech May 6 at the Hartman Arena.

Published May 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Sophia Cline discovers passion through unique major, internship

Birch Performance

Interdisciplinary studies student Sophia Cline recently interned for Birch Performance, a personal training business led by Roy Birch.

Published May 5, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Sports Communication, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

‘Graduation Through the Decades’ now on display in Heritage Room

The Heritage Room in Sacred Heart Hall is currently showcasing a fitting end-of-year display: “Graduation Through the Decades.”

Published April 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Sixty-three Newman grads headed to Kansas classrooms

Classroom of students

Despite the nationwide spike in teachers since the pandemic, 63 Newman education graduates are ready to enter the field of teaching.

Published April 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Education, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

St. Newman makes an appearance on campus

Fr. Adam as St. Newman

A lookalike of the namesake of Newman University, St. John Henry Newman, was recently spotted on campus Thursday, April 14. 

Published April 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Faith, Giving, Staff & Faculty

Geoff Louvar receives award for admissions work

Geoff Louvar receives the Rising Star award at GPACAC.

Admissions Digital Marketing Manager Geoff Louvar was recently recognized as a “Rising Star” at a conference in Kansas City, MO. 

Published April 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman Music Department brings song and dance to the stage in ‘It’s Time to Play …’

The Newman University Music Department presents “It’s Time to Play” 7:30 pm April 21-23 in the DeMattias Performance Hall.

Published April 14, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman Laudato Si’ committee sponsors Earth Week events

Earth Week

As part of its seven-year Laudato Si’ commitment, Newman University is hosting its first event-filled Earth Week.

Published April 13, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman hosts 2022 Sunflower State Spelling Bee

Participants in the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, held March 26, 2022 at Newman University. Photo courtesy of Kansas Press Association.
Participants in the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, held March 26, 2022 at Newman University. Photo courtesy of Kansas Press Association.

Eighty-four young spellers gathered for the 2022 Sunflower State Spelling Bee Saturday, March 26 on the Newman University campus.

Published April 7, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Education, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman campus celebrates diversity with MCLO Cultural Extravaganza

Performers wear their best dresses at MCLO's fifth annual Cultural Extravaganza.

The Newman Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) celebrated its fifth annual Cultural Extravaganza last Saturday, March 26. 

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Three Newman women recognized with SHERO awards

It’s awards season at Newman University, and the Student Life office presented its 2022 SHERO Awards during Jet Friday over donuts March 25.

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

2022 KAH conference makes history at Newman

Members of the Newman community attend and present during the 2022 Kansas Association of Historians conference.

The 2022 Kansas Association of Historians (KAH) conference was held at Newman University on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26.

Published March 31, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Professor Larry Straub publishes book ‘The 6ixth Evolution’

"The 6ixth Evolution" book by Larry Straub, DBA

Newman professor Larry Straub, DBA, recently published his book, “The 6ixth Evolution: Managing Lives and Careers Through Convulsive Times.”

Published March 11, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Business, News, Staff & Faculty

Get to know the members of Staff Assembly

Staff Assembly

Staff Assembly members are Melissa Castle, Amanda Wills, Rachel Lang, Angie McCoy, Amy Emerson, Turner Middendorf, Cliff Brown & Dyana Baca.

Published March 10, 2022
Categorized as Staff & Faculty

Highlight reel from 2022 Heritage Month

Student celebrate the Newman homecoming games by packing the bleachers of the Fugate Gym.

Explore the highlight reel of the exciting contests, speakers and events from all of February’s Heritage Month festivities.

Published March 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Athletics employee Zach Brake moonlights as professor

(From left to right) Joanna Pryor and Zach Brake

Though having one job is hard enough, Newman employee Zach Brake is now taking on two roles on campus.

Published March 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman students participate in Zoom call with Pope Francis

Student participate in a Zoom call with Pope Francis

On February 24, Newman was part of a Zoom event called “Building Bridges: A Synodal Encounter Between Pope Francis and Universities.”

Published March 4, 2022
Categorized as Events, News, Religion & Philosophy, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

A great day for giving: 2022 Giving Day

Giving Day

For 24 hours, community members and supporters from around the globe rallied together to raise money during Newman Giving Day on March 1.

Published March 2, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Education, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Religion & Philosophy, Science & Health, Social Work, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Newman to host Arts & Literature March 3-4

Queens & Things: Art & Gender

Themed “Queens & Things: Art & Gender,” the Arts & Literature Festival is scheduled for Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4 with a variety of events that appeal to any age.

Published February 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged De Mattias Fine Arts Center, newman, Newman University, students, university, Wichita

A night of many wins: Homecoming 2022

King Daniel Knolla and Queen Marie Moore surrounded by a crowd of Newman Jets!

The 2022 Newman Homecoming basketball games and crowning of king and queen took place Thursday, February 24.

Published February 25, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Social Work Month in March celebrates everyday heroes

Newman School of Social Work

Throughout March, the Newman University social work departments are recognizing the ever-growing profession and its contributions to society.

Published February 25, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Social Work, Staff & Faculty Tagged degree, Faculty, masters program, newman, Newman University, Social Work, students, Wichita

Newman Theater Department presents ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ March 3-6

'Mary, Queen of Scots' actors pose in costume

The Newman Theater Department will bring “Mary, Queen of Scots” to life on stage March 3-6 in the De Mattias Performance Hall.

Published February 24, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Historical High Tea tradition returns to Newman campus

High Tea - Heritage Month

The St. John Henry Newman High Tea event returned to campus for students, alumni, staff and families to enjoy on Tuesday, February 22.

Published February 23, 2022
Categorized as Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman hosts record-breaking Scholarship Interview Day on campus

Scholarship Interview Day in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center

Admissions hosted Scholarship Interview Day Saturday, January 29, with the help of the ASC sisters, students, faculty and staff members.

Published February 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman partnership with Cowley College offers fast track to teaching

Desk with pens, pencils, paperclips, all surrounding the Newman University logo that states "A Degree of Difference."

In partnership with Cowley College, Newman University offers the Accelerated Pathway to Teaching program, the fastest route in the state to completing a Bachelor of Science degree in education.

Published February 15, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Video: 2022 Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at Newman

Prayer Breakfast

Students, faculty and staff gathered for fellowship and prayer during the “Journey of Faith” Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Thursday, February 10.

Published February 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, Faith, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Parker Tippin combines love of math, bowling in cooperative education opportunity

Parker Tippin

Senior Parker Tippin played off both his love of mathematics and bowling during a cooperative education opportunity last semester.

Published February 10, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Student battles cancer and prevails through studies

Rossie Smith

In the middle of her college years at Newman, senior Rossie Smith was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

Published February 10, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Alumna uses Newman staff member as resource for high school students

Machen Olson at her desk at West High School in Wichita.

When it came time for alumna Machen Olson to talk research with her high school students, she knew exactly where to turn for a guest speaker.

Published February 9, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Staff & Faculty

Newman University’s countdown to Giving Day begins

Newman University Giving Day is on Tuesday, March 1, with a $15,000 matching gift generously sponsored by the ASC Sisters.

Published February 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast offers celebration through song, prayer, breakfast

Journey of Faith Prayer Breakfast

All are welcome to attend this year’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 am Thursday, February 10 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.

Published February 8, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, Faith, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Assistant soccer coach’s passion for storytelling leads to sports website

Victor Olorunfemi

Assistant men’s soccer coach Victor Olorunfemi combined his love of storytelling and sports by starting the sports website, The ICT Zone.

Published February 7, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty

Introducing Newman’s new dean of students

Sara Mata

Newman University is excited to welcome and introduce the new dean of students, Sara Mata, to the Jets family.

Published February 3, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Contests, events and excitement to come during Heritage Month

Newman University Heritage Month

The Newman University community is celebrating Heritage Month with a series of exciting events February 1 through March 4, 2022.

Published January 27, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Senior development officer eager to connect with alumni and community

Conni Mansaw

Conni Mansaw, a Wichita native and Newman University alumna, recently joined the Newman team as senior development officer.

Published January 25, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Giving, News, Staff & Faculty

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