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Staff & Faculty
Mendel Folefac serves as new director of residence life
After a year serving as a graduate assistant for men’s basketball, Mendel Folefac is the new director of residence life at Newman University.
New Heritage Room display: ‘Celebrating Sacred Heart Hall’
The Heritage Room is now showcasing a display in honor of Sacred Heart Hall’s 100-year anniversary at Newman: “Celebrating Sacred Heart Hall.”
10 reasons why you should attend Party on the Plaza
Aside from the fun, here are 10 reasons (plus a bonus) why you should attend Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance on September 17, 2022.
Newman alumni share fond memories of Party on the Plaza
Party on the Plaza is the Newman University event of the year — and many Newman alumni share fond memories from it.
A final Return to the Renaissance: What to expect at 2022 Party on the Plaza
Wichita’s Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance kicks off Saturday, September 17 on the Newman University campus.
Sara Mata selected for Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Leadership Academy
The HACU selected Dean of Students Sara Mata among the fellows for its fourth cohort of La Academia de Liderazgo.
Cinthia López forms special bond with Spanish students at Newman
Cinthia López, an adjunct professor who recently joined the Newman team, is sharing her unique gifts and spirit with Newman Spanish students.
Wichita Police Department Lt. Keith Fort earns MBA
Married couple Lieutenant Keith Fort and Jill Fort earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Newman University this May.
Sacred Heart Hall’s 100th-year celebration begins with Mass
This year on September 11, 2022, Newman University’s beloved building Sacred Heart Hall turns 100 years old.
Three Bonham sisters join Newman University staff
Not one, not two, but three sisters of the Bonham family can now call Newman University their work home.
Student workers help campus thrive during summer
This summer several student workers stayed close to campus happenings and worked alongside staff in their respective departments.
Seminarians experience immersive summer Spanish program
Over the course of the summer, seminarians from the House of Formation came to the Newman campus to experience a weekly, immersive Spanish program.
First-year students receive support through Elevate to Excellence
Newman University officially welcomed 14 first-year students into the Jet family through Elevate to Excellence.
Fr. Adam Grelinger returns from Spain’s Camino de Santiago
Recently Newman Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger returned from Spain with his parents to walk half the iconic Camino de Santiago.
Angie McCoy introduces Newman to high schoolers of Upward Bound
Angie McCoy, director of the Newman MBA program, introduced 17 high school students from Upward Bound Wichita Prep to Newman University.
Four Newman faculty and staff members present at national conference
Four Newman University faculty and staff members recently presented at the Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) Conference in Washington D.C.
Newman professor Brittany Stahnke publishes book ‘The Doubting Disease’
Brittany Stahnke, Newman professor of social work, is adding to the conversation about OCD with her published book, “The Doubting Disease.”
Taking the criminal justice path: Makaylah (Perkins) Delgado serves as sheriff’s deputy
Makaylah (Perkins) Delgado ‘18 is putting her criminal justice and psychology degrees to use as a sheriff’s deputy for Sedgwick County.
Newman coaches reach milestone wins in 2022
Two Newman University coaches reached significant career milestones this past spring: Director of Tennis Shella Augspurger and Head Softball Coach Andrea Gustafson.
Video recap: 2022 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)
Seventeen high school students dedicated a week of summer to partake in the Newman Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) June 20-24.
Newman employee Robert Crossland volunteers as part of K-9 search unit
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.
Alumna, employee Melissa Castle wins 2022 Staff Excellence Award
Melissa Castle, employment specialist for human resources at Newman, was honored as the 2022 Staff Excellence Award winner.
Brittany Stahnke receives 2022 Teaching Excellence Award
Brittany Stahnke, assistant professor of social work at Newman University’s Colorado Springs, received the 2022 Teaching Excellence Award.
Behind the curtain: making commencement 2022
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.
Graduates honored with first on-campus Baccalaureate Mass in 7 years
For the first time in seven years, the annual Baccalaureate Mass celebrating graduates was held in Saint John’s Chapel Thursday, May 5.
A mic-dropping commencement address
Larry Straub took a comica risk with his commencement speech May 6 at the Hartman Arena.
Sophia Cline discovers passion through unique major, internship
Interdisciplinary studies student Sophia Cline recently interned for Birch Performance, a personal training business led by Roy Birch.
‘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.”
Sixty-three Newman grads headed to Kansas classrooms
Despite the nationwide spike in teachers since the pandemic, 63 Newman education graduates are ready to enter the field of teaching.
St. Newman makes an appearance on campus
A lookalike of the namesake of Newman University, St. John Henry Newman, was recently spotted on campus Thursday, April 14.
Geoff Louvar receives award for admissions work
Admissions Digital Marketing Manager Geoff Louvar was recently recognized as a “Rising Star” at a conference in Kansas City, MO.
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.
Newman Laudato Si’ committee sponsors Earth Week events
As part of its seven-year Laudato Si’ commitment, Newman University is hosting its first event-filled Earth Week.
Newman hosts 2022 Sunflower State Spelling Bee
Eighty-four young spellers gathered for the 2022 Sunflower State Spelling Bee Saturday, March 26 on the Newman University campus.
Newman campus celebrates diversity with MCLO Cultural Extravaganza
The Newman Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) celebrated its fifth annual Cultural Extravaganza last Saturday, March 26.
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.
2022 KAH conference makes history at Newman
The 2022 Kansas Association of Historians (KAH) conference was held at Newman University on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26.
Professor Larry Straub publishes book ‘The 6ixth Evolution’
Newman professor Larry Straub, DBA, recently published his book, “The 6ixth Evolution: Managing Lives and Careers Through Convulsive Times.”
Get to know the members of Staff Assembly
Staff Assembly members are Melissa Castle, Amanda Wills, Rachel Lang, Angie McCoy, Amy Emerson, Turner Middendorf, Cliff Brown & Dyana Baca.