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Newman honorees celebrated at Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Awards event

Distinguished MLK Award Ceremony at Newman

On February 2, members of the Newman community gathered to celebrate the outstanding service of three individuals at the Martin Luther King Junior Distinguished Awards ceremony.

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty

Competition and community: 2023 Scholarship Interview Days

Scholarship Interview Day at Newman University

Ninety-nine students from near and far interviewed for Newman’s most prestigious scholarships during the 2023 Scholarship Interview Days January 21 and 28.

Published February 1, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Father Welk shares ‘Sister Dolores Strunk: For Whom the Bell Tolls’

Sister Dolores Strunk, ASC

Father Tom Welk, chaplain of the ASC Wichita Center, shares a humorous story involving Sister Dolores Strunk (1931- 2008) in the 100-year-old Sacred Heart Hall building.

Published January 26, 2023
Categorized as Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman provides backpacks, participates in March for Life from afar

Newman participates in March for Life from afar

This January, Newman University provided branded backpacks for students and chaperones for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita’s annual March for Life trip to Washington, DC, and Topeka, Kansas.

Published January 26, 2023
Categorized as Events, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Contests, events and excitement begins for February 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, 2023.

Published January 25, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Steckline Gallery presents ‘Second Sight’ by Karen Cox for First Friday Feb. 3

"Second Sight" by Karen Cox (Courtesy photo)
"Second Sight" by Karen Cox (Courtesy photo)

Steckline Gallery will present “Second Sight” by Karen Cox during a First Friday exhibition from 5-8 pm February 3.

Published January 24, 2023
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Castle’s ‘Jet Duel’ card game connects Newman campus

Clark Castle shows off cards from his "Jet Duel" card game at Newman University

Human Resources Coordinator Clark Castle ‘18 created a card game that is more than just a fun pastime — it’s also a connecting factor for many members of the Newman University community. 

Published January 19, 2023
Categorized as Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Celebrating employee milestones at Newman University

(From left to right) Trisha Jester, Tiffany Webster, Emily Simon, Sandi Bush, LeAnn Wittman, Jeskan McGovern and Amy Arrington celebrate five years at Newman University.
(From left to right) Trisha Jester, Tiffany Webster, Emily Simon, Sandi Bush, LeAnn Wittman, Jeskan McGovern and Amy Arrington celebrate five years at Newman University.

Every year, Newman University recognizes employees who have reached milestones in their careers at Newman.

Published January 17, 2023
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Staff & Faculty

Virginia Eubanks to present free talk at Newman University Feb. 1

Virginia Eubanks

On February 1, Virginia Eubanks, author and professor of political science will present “Automating Care: Technology, Caregiving, and the Labors of Love” at Newman University.

Published January 11, 2023
Categorized as Academics, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Calling all creatives: Take the 24-hour theater challenge

The 24-hour Theater Project challenges teams to write, direct, rehearse and perform a play from start to finish within 24 hours. 

Published January 5, 2023
Categorized as Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Week 4: Advent season reflections series

Fourth week of Advent

We hope you’ve all had a blessed Advent season, and we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

Published December 15, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

A year in review: 2022

2022 Newman University year in review

Here’s a look back on stories of Newman University students, alumni, faculty and staff continuing to shine through adversity in 2022.

Published December 13, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

From student to nurse: Fall 2022 pinning ceremony

Newman University student earns her nurse pin at the fall 2022 ceremony.

Eighteen nursing graduates, along with their family and close friends, gathered for the spring nursing pinning ceremony December 9, in Newman University’s De Mattias Performance Hall.

Published December 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

‘My relationships at Newman saved my life’: David Denny’s story

David and Nancy Denny with grandkids (courtesy photo)

David Denny, a Newman alum who graduated in 1984 with a degree in both marketing and business administration, shared how Father Tom Welk and the relationships he made at Newman saved his life. 

Published December 9, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, Athletics, Faith, News, Religion & Philosophy, Staff & Faculty, Theology

Week 3: Advent season reflections series

Week 3 Advent reflections

We wish you all a blessed Advent season, and we hope you enjoy these special reflections from our Newman University community members.

Published December 8, 2022
Categorized as Events, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Data Professionals of Wichita’s value extends beyond Newman campus

David Cochran speaks on a panel as part of a Data Professionals of Wichita event. (Courtesy photo)

A network known as the Data Professionals of Wichita, established by Newman University Dean of the School of Business and Technology David Cochran, is making waves in the local workforce.

Published December 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

New dean, new name, expansive vision: School of Business & Technology

School of Business and Technology (900 × 500 px)

A name change isn’t the only aspect that’s different about the newly named School of Business & Technology; Professor David Cochran will step into his new role as dean in January 2023.

Published December 8, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Business, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman now collecting grocery bags for service event

Cocoa, Cookies, Quilting

The Newman Laudato Si planning committee will help bring new life to plastic bags with its spring service event Cocoa, Cookies and Quilting on Wednesday, February 1.

Published December 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman’s spirit of service shows during Scholars and Service Day

Scholars and Service Day

Scholars Day at Newman University is always an exciting affair, but this year, a campus-wide service element was added to the day’s agenda on December 5.

Published December 6, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Week 2: Advent season reflection series

Newman University invites you and your family to spiritually reflect on the second week of the Advent season.

Published November 29, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Newman Athletics announces Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Newman University Athletics is proud to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Class.

Published November 29, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty

Senior Desaray Cruz thanks teachers through capstone project

Deseray Cruz

Deseray Cruz, a soon-to-be first-generation college graduate majoring in elementary education, recently gave back to teachers at Freeman Elementary School for her ASC capstone project. 

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

Week 1: Advent season reflection series

From the Newman University campus and the reflective hearts of generous persons, you are invited to journey with the greater Newman family in preparing for Christmas.

Published November 28, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman collecting donated Christmas cards, socks through Dec. 2

Scholarship and Service

Newman University is collecting donated Christmas cards, socks, wrapping paper and tape through December 2.

Published November 21, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Celebrating 5 years of education in the Bishop Gerber Science Center

Bishop Gerber Science Center open house

On Nov. 17, Newman University donors, alumni, faculty, staff and current students gathered to celebrate the first five years of the state-of-the-art Bishop Gerber Science Center on campus during an open house event.

Published November 18, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, Giving, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

High schoolers experience inside look at Newman with ‘Difference Makers’

Difference Makers & Keepers Scholarships at Newman University

One of the perks of being a small, private university in the heart of Kansas is that high schoolers can receive a highly personalized tour and look into life at Newman through “Difference Makers” visits.

Published November 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman welcomes new director of institutional assessment and research

Valerie Hennings at Newman University

Valerie Hennings has a unique political science background that will lend to her work as Newman University’s new director of institutional assessment and research.

Published November 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman partners with United Way of the Plains

United Way of the Plains

Newman University is partnering with United Way of the Plains to transform society for the better, one donation at a time.

Published November 17, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Giving, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman professor wins ‘Judge’s Choice’ for family recipe at Wichita Asian Festival

Newman University professor Huachuan Wen shares his bao buns with the Asian Student Association.

Huachuan Wen, associate professor of education at Newman, was surprised by members of the Asian Student Association last week with a “Judge’s Choice” plaque for his family’s winning recipe.

Published November 15, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Newman celebrates the life of Austin Madubuike

Students, faculty and staff gather to honor the life of Austin Madubuike at Newman University.

On November 3, Newman University community members came together to celebrate the life of 21-year-old Austin Madubuike. 

Published November 15, 2022
Categorized as Events, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman receives $2.2 million grant to support student success

Newman University Navigator

Newman University was recently awarded more than $2 million in the form of a Title III grant from the United States Department of Education to implement the university’s student support and success program.

Published November 10, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman students conduct research at the Museum of World Treasures

Newman University students conduct research at the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita.

Students at Newman University get the benefit of many hands-on learning opportunities, and recently, they conducted original research on ancient Egypt at the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita.

Published November 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman 360Five video: ‘Jet Broadcast! Our Hero’

Newman 360Five

In the latest Newman 360Five video, students experience life with the Jet Broadcast, a time-saving email that reduces inbox pollution for students, faculty and staff at Newman University. The Jet… Continue reading Newman 360Five video: ‘Jet Broadcast! Our Hero’

Published November 7, 2022
Categorized as 360five, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Senior capstone project benefits mothers through A Better Choice

(From left to right) Deseray Cruz, Cassidy Garretson, Julia Sanders, Isabel Porres and Kaylee McNeill. (Courtesy photo)
(From left to right) Deseray Cruz, Cassidy Garretson, Julia Sanders, Isabel Porres and Kaylee McNeill. (Courtesy photo)

Senior Cassidy Garretson, majoring in biology with a concentration in pre-physical therapy and a minor in sports medicine recently helped new mothers by giving them baskets filled with gifts.

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

Steckline Gallery presents ‘Biota of Wichita: A Study’ for First Friday Nov. 4

"Biota of Wichita: A Study" by Emily Ritter

Steckline Gallery will welcome artist Emily Ritter to campus for her exhibition, “Biota of Wichita: A Study,” during a First Friday exhibition from 4:30-8 pm, November 4.

Published November 1, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Recycling re-instated at Newman University

A tree with leaves shaped like the recycle symbol

Recycling on the Newman University campus is back thanks to Newman’s Circle K International club and the Laudato Si Committee.

Published October 27, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman Europe by Rails trip returns after COVID hiatus

Europe by Rails

This summer, Newman University students have the opportunity to travel to Europe via a class called, “Europe by Rails.”

Published October 27, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman receives grant from National Endowment for the Humanities

Newman University recently received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Newman University recently received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (Courtesy image)

Newman University was recently awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for a project titled, “Emphasis in Technology and Human Values (ETHV).”

Published October 26, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman CKI hosts campus-wide clothing drive through Nov. 18

Circle K International clothing drive at Newman University

Circle K International (CKI) is accepting new and gently used clothing items now through November 18 to support ShowerUp Wichita.

Published October 20, 2022
Categorized as Events, Giving, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

All are invited to Newman music department’s fall concert Oct. 30

Newman University fall concert in St. John's Chapel

Saint John’s Chapel will once again be filled with joyous songs during the music department’s fall concert, “A Taste of Europe” at 3 pm Sunday, October 30.

Published October 19, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

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