Student Life

A ‘last lecture’ to remember with professor Sonja Bontrager

Sonja Bontrager addresses students in the Bishop Gerber Science Center during her fireside chat or "last lecture" series.

The 2024 “last lecture” speaker was Assistant Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager, who drew approximately 60 attendees to the fireside chat.

Non-medical skills that could save (or start) your medical career

Jaimie Fager, MD, shares "non-medical skills that could save (or start) your medical career."

Newman alumna Jaimie Fager ’14 presented invaluable advice to students about non-medical skills necessary for a medical career.

Nursing students surprised with scholarships from veterans

Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo and Brandon Welch accept a scholarship check from veteran Fred Howard on behalf of the 40&8 Military Honor Society.

Newman nursing students Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo and Brandon Welch received far more than just a glazed donut during Jet Friday on April 5.

Academic Awards highlight accolades of Newman students

Vice President of Academic Affairs Alden Stout presents student Alexandria Carter with the Robbi and Larry Heck Outstanding Social Science Student Award.

Newman University students were recognized for their exceptional academics and leadership during the annual Academic Awards Convocation April 10.

Women’s bowling wins runner up at GLVC Championships

Newman women's bowling give high fives after achieving runners up status at the GLVC Championships.

The Newman women’s bowling team competed at its second-ever Great Lakes Valley Conference March 24 and made it to the championship round.

Podcast: The value of social work

Yelando Johnson, program director of Newman’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program and the division chair of social work and associate professor

Two leaders within social work at Newman University discussed the value of the field on a recent podcast episode of The Newman Bond.

7th time’s the charm: Cultural Extravaganza continues tradition

Dancers in perform in front of the stage at the Multicultural Leadership Organization's Cultural Extravaganza.

Every spring, the Cultural Extravaganza — the biggest student-led event at Newman University — comes to life for Wichita to enjoy.

A lively homecoming night connects Newman community

The student body gathers in the stands to celebrate Newman University homecoming night with the newly crowned king and queen.

A leap year homecoming night at Newman brought roaring student crowds, alumni from the ages and student-athletes together to celebrate the end of Heritage Month.

88 students awarded first-year Newman scholarships

Senior Associate Director of Admissions Georgia Drewes addresses students and families on Scholarship Interview Days at Newman University.

Newman University recently offered 88 of its top scholarships to participants of this year’s Scholarship Interview Days competition.

‘Yes, go to Newman’: Jami Turnquist’s student experience

Jami Turnquist stands in front of the Newman University sign on campus.

After taking pre-dental courses at Newman University, student Jami Turnquist was accepted into dental school in Kansas City.

Heritage Month contest winners announced

Illustration of St. Maria De Mattias comforting a suffering individual, created by Newman University senior John Suffield.

Three winners have been selected for an essay, TikTok and graphic arts contest during Heritage Month at Newman.

On display in March: ‘Looking In: Photographs from the Kansas Border’

A photograph from the Kansas border, captured by artist Cary Conover.

Steckline Gallery will present “Looking In: Photographs from the Kansas Border” by artist Cary Conover starting March 1 at Newman University.

Four students study in England for semester

(From left to right) An illustration of Newman University students Sydney Le, Katie Stewart, Rosaline Martinez and Hayley Stewart in front of a British flag, created by graphic design student Rebekah Strickbine.

Newman students Katie Stewart, Hayley Stewart, Rosaline Martinez and Sydney Le started the spring semester on another continent.

Three winners recognized at Martin Luther King Jr. Award Ceremony

Yelando Johnson rises to accept her award at the MLK Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony Feb. 8.

Newman University celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by recognizing the leadership efforts of three campus community members.

Jet’s dream takes flight with acceptance to KansasCOM

Asher Khokhar stands in front of the wooden DNA strand in the Bishop Gerber Science Center at Newman University.

Newman University student Asher Khokhar was recently accepted into a program at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Father Adam Grelinger shares homily honoring St. Maria De Mattias

St. Maria De Mattias sculpture in St. John's Chapel.

On February 1, Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger celebrated Mass for the Newman community in honor of St. Maria De Mattias’ feast day.

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

Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., is the director of teaching and learning at Newman University.

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.

Respiratory care program ‘best decision’ for student Bryson Gilchrist

Newman student Bryson Gilchrist demonstrates hands-on respiratory care techniques learned in the classroom.

For Bryson Gilchrist, transferring to Newman University and starting the respiratory care program was the “best decision I could have made.”

A hub for support: Newman’s Student Success Center

Two students interact over coffee at Sacred Grounds Coffee & Café in the 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.