The 2024 “last lecture” speaker was Assistant Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager, who drew approximately 60 attendees to the fireside chat.
Staff & Faculty
Biology professor probes question of life beyond Earth with NASA
The answer to the age-old question, “is there life on other planets?” now involves one of Newman’s biology professors.
Kansas Food Bank benefits from Newman service day
On April 17, several students, faculty and staff traveled to the Kansas Food Bank to participate in a Newman service day.
Five Newman students celebrate Latina Day at Kansas State Capitol
A group of five students from Newman University celebrated Latina Day at the Kansas State Capitol on March 6.
Newman University to celebrate Earth Week 2024
Newman University is excited to host its third annual Earth Week from Monday, April 15 – Friday, April 19 culminating on Earth Day April 22.
Podcast: The value of social work
Two leaders within social work at Newman University discussed the value of the field on a recent podcast episode of The Newman Bond.
Champion of change: Andi Giesen’s first year at Newman
Dean of Students Andi Giesen is celebrating one year at Newman and the Student Life team continues to enhance the overall student experience.
Newman hosts International Women’s Day event March 8
Newman University will host “Strong Women Boldly Building Dreams” March 8 at 9 am in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Father Adam Grelinger shares homily honoring St. Maria De Mattias
On February 1, Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger celebrated Mass for the Newman community in honor of St. Maria De Mattias’ feast day.
Podcast: Significance of Ash Wednesday
In this episode of The Newman Bond, Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger and Emily Simon take a deep dive into the significance of Ash Wednesday.
Celebrating one year of ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast
Wednesday, February 7 marked one year of The Newman Bond podcast, the official podcast of Newman University.
New role, familiar face: director of teaching and learning
Teaching has been a lifelong passion for Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., and the former English professor is thrilled to support students and faculty as the new director of teaching and learning at Newman University.
A hub for support: Newman’s Student Success Center
Newman University’s newest campus renovation transformed an old space in Dugan into a bright, collaborative hub home to countless student resources.
A February filled with Heritage Month events
Each year Newman University students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrate the university’s founders and Catholic traditions during Heritage Month.
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.
Early bird tickets now available for Dueling Pianos
Dueling Pianos returns to Newman University Friday, Feb. 23 with dinner, drinks and an interactive dueling pianos performance with HiFi Productions.
Cheers to 2023: A year in review
As we look back on 2023, we are filled with gratitude for the ongoing generosity and support of our Newman University community.
Newman campus is lively with holiday spirit
Many festive holiday happenings have taken place in the past few weeks at Newman, from Christmas tree decorating to a campus-wide service day.
Podcast episode shares mini cheesecake recipe
Digital content specialist Amy Emerson ’19 teamed up with Director of Alumni Relations Dana Beitey to bring listeners of the Newman Bond podcast a holiday dessert recipe.
Week 2: Newman Advent reflections
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 3-24.
Week 1: Newman Advent reflections
A new Advent reflection will be shared for each day of the week, courtesy of Newman University.
‘Speculative Futures’ showcasing now in Steckline Gallery
Steckline Gallery will present “Speculative Futures” by artist Anthony Mead during a First Friday exhibition from 5-7 pm December 1 at Newman University.
Newman financial aid director receives prestigious award
Myra Pfannenstiel, director of financial aid at Newman University, recently received the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) leadership award for the Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (RMASFAA).
Video: Staff member talks Native American traditions
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, general maintenance technician Robert Crossland shares his family traditions as part of the Northern Cherokee Nation.
Meet Newman’s director of security: Steve Patton
Former Wichita Police officer, Steve Patton, is Newman University’s new director of security.
Social work professor overcomes life-changing brain condition
One year ago, Vanessa Rials was in what a medical professional would refer to as “good health,” with no history of broken bones, surgeries or major health concerns.
International bruncheon: where cultures on campus collide
Students, faculty and staff came together and enjoyed more than 20 food dishes from 16 different countries/origins during the international bruncheon on October 24.
Ghosting: The haunt of Kansas Newman College
Alumnus Jeff Baker ’83 shares an article published from The Vantage student newspaper Oct. 23, 1980.
New Heritage Room display features 90 years of Newman
There’s now a tangible collection of archives photos, artifacts and more on display for students, faculty, staff and alumni to celebrate Newman’s 90 years.
Ahead of the med school game: Alex DeHoet
Alex DeHoet is one of two Newman students to receive early admittance to the University of Kansas School of Medicine beginning mid-July.
Joshua Dessenberger earns early admission to medical school
When Dessenberger opened the email that stated he received early admittance to the University of Kansas School of Medicine, he was brought to tears.
Newman hosts annual blood drive Oct. 30
Newman University invites the public and campus community to participate in an American Red Cross blood drive 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Newman to host first color run/walk Dec. 2
Students, staff, faculty, alumni and families are invited to join the Newman University community for its first-ever color run/walk Saturday, Dec. 2.
Women’s bowling takes first place at Mid States Championship
Newman University women’s bowling competed in the Mid States Championship Oct. 21-22 hosted by the Jets and Wichita State University at Bowlero Northrock in Wichita.
Newman University announces academic changes for 2024-25
Newman University has announced a continuation of restructuring its academic offerings for fall 2024 which began last year with the launch of 10 new academic programs.
Home away from home: An international student’s Newman journey
Junior Dana Issabayeva may be more than 6,400 miles from her home in Kazakhstan, but she is happy to have a second home at Newman University.
Mental health coordinator supports student success
Anna Waggoner, newly hired mental health project coordinator, is eager to make a positive impact on students mental health here at Newman.
Grad fair Nov. 1 offers graduation must-haves
The Newman grad fair is an event for students who plan to graduate during the 2023-24 academic year as well as any staff or faculty members in need of regalia.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A student’s resilient journey
In the middle of her college years at Newman, senior Rossie Smith was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
Expert shares ‘Investing 101’ on Newman podcast episode
On a recent episode of Newman University’s official podcast, The Newman Bond, Associate Professor of Business Larry Straub shared a crash course on “Investing 101.”