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Newman Today news site gets a makeover
Web technology specialist Daniel Murphy has worked diligently to publicly launch the Newman Today news site redesign.
Five Newman roommates travel to Washington, Oregon
Five roommates — Hannah Abney, Maddy Conrad, Julia Myers, Alondra Torres and Marlie Wagner — recently took a trip to Washington and Oregon.
Nursing student takes on RV living
Pre-nursing student Laklynn Fulenchek talks about why she made the decision to start a new chapter of her life living in an RV.
Video: Master of Social Work Program
The Newman Master of Social Work program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding and challenging career where they can be the Difference – with a Degree of Difference – in the lives of others. Watch the video to learn more.
Newman medical students put skills to test during COVID
Newman University medical students and graduates put their “degree of difference” to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student Kelly Mai receives KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship
Rising Newman senior Kelly Mai is a 2021 recipient of the KICF-Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship.
Newman students unveil the 2021 literary journal, Coelacanth
Each year, students of all majors have the opportunity to submit short stories, plays, poetry, art and photography for the chance to be published in the Newman student literary journal, Coelacanth (pronounced see-luh-kanth). This year, due to unique circumstances, the decision was made to host a summer unveiling and reading on June 15 in the Jabara Black Box Theatre.
Newman alumnus helps students secure internships at Textron
Newman University data analytics students are making their mark on one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, Textron Aviation.
Newman short story project culminates in bound book, “Into the Inkwell”
In May 2020, Newman students, alumni, faculty and staff started a collaborative short story project on Campus Ministry’s online forum, The Virtual Red Couch. The short story was written by nine individuals, each assigned his or her own chapter, and can now be read in a hardcover book format titled, “Into the Inkwell.”
Nursing graduates share “How You Know You’re a Newman Nursing Student”
Students Kirsten Adolph and Clare Morgan, both 2021 graduates, were volunteered by their classmates to lead the student address, which included a lighthearted segment, “How You Know You’re a Newman Nursing Student.”
2021 Ablah Awards presented to three outstanding students
Each year, Newman University selects one male and one female recipient for the prestigious Ablah Awards. This year, however, the awards committee decided on two female recipients and one male recipient, all three of whom were announced at the spring commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 7.
Newman University announces spring 2021 graduates
On Friday, May 7, a total of 268 graduates were recognized in the Newman University spring 2021 commencement ceremonies at the Hartman Arena in Wichita. Undergraduate and graduate program degrees… Continue reading Newman University announces spring 2021 graduates
2021 spring Dean’s List released
Newman University has released its 2021 spring Dean’s List.
Newman names five Student Life Awards winners
The 2020-21 Student Life Awards were recently announced in a pre-recorded video distributed on Newman University’s YouTube and Facebook pages. The video featured Christine Schneikart-Luebbe, dean of students, and Joseph… Continue reading Newman names five Student Life Awards winners
Two faculty celebrate their children, Newman 2021 graduates
The May 7 Newman commencement ceremony was extra special for two Newman faculty members, Director of Music Deanne Zogleman and Director of Theatre Mark Mannette, who witnessed their children walk… Continue reading Two faculty celebrate their children, Newman 2021 graduates
Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Suzanne Berg
On Wed. May 3, a memorial tree dedication and plaque unveiling ceremony was held to honor beloved Newman professor and friend Suzanne Berg. In February 2018, Berg died at just… Continue reading Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Suzanne Berg
Art graduates present Senior Showcase in the Steckline Gallery
Graduating Newman University art majors Austin Hillhouse, Marissa Kucharek, Yanni Martin and Olivia Robben presented their thesis work last Friday, May 7, for their Senior Showcase.
Five 2021 graduates share their Newman University experiences
From classes and clinicals to research papers and capstone projects, earning a college degree may seem like an endless series of daunting tasks to check off on the to-do list. … Continue reading Five 2021 graduates share their Newman University experiences
A token of achievement: 2021 Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Upon completing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, 24 Newman University graduates participated in the 2021 ceremonial Nursing Pinning May 6 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.… Continue reading A token of achievement: 2021 Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Division of Student Life starts dialogue with ‘One Small Step’
Joseph Shepard and others from the Division of Student Life are working with an initiative called One Small Step to encourage students and everyone on campus to acknowledge our collective humanity in spite of differences.
Newman President’s Student Cabinet established
Driven by a desire to get to know the Newman University campus and students’ wants and needs better, President Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., recently established the President’s Student Cabinet.
Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple meets with Newman’s Asian Student Association
In response to the recent acts of prejudice against and the rampant misconceptions of the Asian American community, and the Asian community as a whole, Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple met… Continue reading Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple meets with Newman’s Asian Student Association
President Jagger appointing new student cabinet
From The Vantage student newspaper – by Ty Wilson Newman President Kathleen Jagger is hoping to meet for the first time later this month with a newly appointed student cabinet,… Continue reading President Jagger appointing new student cabinet
SGA provides free mental health services to students for rest of semester
A full week of homecoming fun up ahead
Newman University’s homecoming week will begin Feb. 15. The week is always jam-packed with fun activities and opportunities to celebrate Jet pride and this year is no different. Homecoming week… Continue reading A full week of homecoming fun up ahead
Student Life plans Black History Month activities
Celebrating the Lunar New Year with student-led clubs
ASA and MCLO collaborate to help the student body celebrate the Lunar New Year by planning games, putting up a lucky money tree, and having food and other forms of entertainment.
SGA continues work started in fall semester, plans for spring
As the spring semester begins, Student Body President Gabrielle Alténor and Vice President Mac Foley reflect on the progress SGA made last semester, as well as some goals they have for this one.
Knights of Columbus gift Newman seminarian with car
Above photo by Foss Farrar: (l to r) Wit Goebel, general manager of Zeller Motors; Thomas Prater; his parents, David and Amy Prater; Father Sam Brand, Sacred Heart pastor; and… Continue reading Knights of Columbus gift Newman seminarian with car
Flying discs on campus are gaining popularity
Two sports involving flying discs are gaining popularity on the Newman campus. “There are two different things going on with flying discs: ultimate Frisbee and disc golf,” said Newman University… Continue reading Flying discs on campus are gaining popularity
Students enjoy another successful Lip Sync Battle
As a getaway from the chaos of midterms, the 2020 Annual Lip Sync Battle consisted of four performances and a grand prize of $1000.
First-time student Catherine Madison goes from busy summer to busy semester
First-year student Catherine Madison is looking forward to a semester full of academics and extracurricular after having three summer jobs,
Sloppy Joe Improv makes an appearance at local museum
The Newman University Sloppy Joe Improv players kicked off their 2020-2021 year with a unique first performance at the Museum of World Treasures located in Wichita, Kansas. Co-captains Matthew Clark… Continue reading Sloppy Joe Improv makes an appearance at local museum
Fall semester kicks off with ‘Welcome Back Week’ and traditional Mass
Operation Communication creates a new friendship for Newman student
Newman University junior Kayla Garvert works part time in the Student Life office and recently helped organize a letter-writing campaign — Operation Communication — with the Student Life team. The… Continue reading Operation Communication creates a new friendship for Newman student
2020 SGA executive board strives to uphold vision, voice and values
The SGA executive board has sprung into action now that fall semester is upon us. With the mission statement of “vision, voice, values,” they are ready to be the leaders that are needed in an ever-changing world.
First-time students experience virtual orientation
Students beginning their higher education at Newman University already knew their 2020 fall semester would look and feel different in the midst of a national pandemic. From virtual visits before… Continue reading First-time students experience virtual orientation
Fugate Student Center gets a facelift
Newly elected SGA executive board continues preparations for fall semester
The SGA executive board for 2020-2021 is hard at work, with each member bringing a different perspective to the table, making up a strong team to represent the student body.