Matthew Clark, a senior English and theater major, recounts his experience at a Spaghetti Supper event with the ASC sisters at Newman.
Student Life
Newman Music Department to present Christmas Concert Dec. 5
The Chorale and Troubadours will raise their voices with joyful noise for a Christmas Concert 3 pm December 5 in the De Mattias Performance Hall.
Student Nathan Huie leads volunteer project at the Lord’s Diner
In line with Newman University’s commitment to service, sophomore Nathan Huie recently led two group volunteer opportunities at the Lord’s Diner.
Newman students lead clothing drive for The Women’s Network
Four Newman University students are teaming up to collect clothing items and hygiene products for The Women’s Network.
Filmmakers show ‘Once Was Lost’ Father Kapaun documentary at Newman
More than 140 people watched the live showing of “Once Was Lost,” a Father Kapaun documentary created by Travis Heying and Roy Wenzl.
First-year bowler Silas Limes off to impressive start
Silas Limes, a first-year student athlete at Newman University, has already built an impressive bowling resume.
Newman Chorale welcomes home veterans of Kansas Honor Flight
The Newman University Chorale recently sang two welcoming performances of “God Bless America” to veterans as they returned to Wichita from the Kansas Honor Flight.
Student Daniel Knolla earns early admission to medical school
Daniel Knolla — a senior biochemistry major and member of the Sloppy Joes — was recently accepted into the University of Kansas School of Medicine (KU).
ESOL student-teacher returns to her K-8 school
Karen Cordero, an elementary education major with a Spanish minor, is student teaching at Horace Mann K-8 Dual Language Magnet in Wichita.
Newman to begin 7-year plan as Laudato Si’ university
Newman University recently joined the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities cohort in support of a 7-year Laudato Si’ action plan.
Student Jayson Palacios’ path back to Newman
Student Jayson Palacios attended Newman for a brief period in 2011, but life circumstances brought him back in 2021 to finish what he started.
AJ Morris named The Community Voice’s Student-Athlete of the Week
Newman graduate student and men’s basketball player AJ Morris was tabbed The Community Voice Student-Athlete of the Week.
Newman partners with Credo, starts Moving the Needle project
Newman University has partnered with Credo and its Moving the Needle (MTN) project, which aims to improve student success and retention.
Fall Festival of Song on Sunday, Oct. 24, promises to delight
The Newman Chorale and Troubadours will host their annual fall concert on Sunday, October 24 at 3 pm in Saint John’s Chapel.
Video: 100-billion Nanometer Dash during 2021 Nano Day
Watch the video recap of the 100-billion nanometer dash during Newman chemistry club’s annual Nano Day celebration.
A chance to tell your story: call for contributing authors
You can now share your story through words, photos and/or videos for the chance to be featured on the Newman Today site.
Chemistry club to host National Nanometer Day events Oct. 13
The Newman Chemistry Club will celebrate National Nanometer Day from 11 am to 1 pm on October 13 outside of the Bishop Gerber Science Center.
Student Trish Lam finds joy in archery
Armed with her bow and arrow, senior pre-med student Trish Lam developed a recent love for the art of archery.
Newman freshman follows footsteps of late wrestler Reece Wright-Conklin
Newman University lost a part of its community on September 3, 2015, when wrestler Reece Wright-Conklin died in a motorcycle crash at the age of 21.
Four first-year seminarians begin their journey at Newman
Four seminarians from Saint Joseph’s House of Formation enrolled at Newman University this fall: Florence Barles, Richard Olsen, Zach Kelsey and Sam Schmidt.
Talia Powers: the power of music
In her time at Newman, junior Talia Powers has made impressive strides toward her future medical career and musical opportunities.
Soaring into Inauguration Week with special events: Oct. 3-9
On Thursday, October 7, Newman University will celebrate the inauguration of President Kathleen Jagger, Ph.D., MPH.
Newman cross country teams aim big
With three of its runners experiencing recent wins and records, Newman University’s cross country team has an impressive roster this season.
Steckline Gallery presents ‘Machine-Nature Interface #131 (Shadows)’ for First Friday
The Steckline Gallery will present “Machine-Nature Interface #131 (Shadows)” by Mike Miller during a First Friday exhibition from 5-8 pm, October 1, at Newman University.
Newman partners with Lead for Kansas, hires Student Life fellow
Director of Student Activities Chris Mershon was recently hired on as Newman University’s first fellow with Lead for Kansas/ Lead for America.
Newman theater department presents ‘Murder at Café Noir’
The Newman Theater Department presents “Murder at Café Noir” by David Landau at 7 pm September 30 through October 2 in Jabara Flexible Theatre.
Newman students and staff create short film ‘Leaves of a Ficus’
Newman staff member Daniel Murphy, along with students Allison Williams and Matthew Clark and alumnus Lucas Farney, are creating the short film, “Leaves of a Ficus.”
2021 Party on the Plaza: A night of fundraising, fellowship, fireworks
Thousands of dollars were raised toward student scholarships at the 2021 Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance on Saturday, September 18.
First-year student Abigail Thornton named Admissions’ ‘FlyGal’
Admissions hired “FlyGal” Abigail Thornton to create videos to help guide first-year and prospective students through their college journeys.
Newman to offer MSW information session Sept. 23
A Master of Social Work (MSW) information session will be held at 5:15 pm on Thursday, September 23 in Eck Hall room 126 on the Newman campus.
Behind-the-scenes: Planning 2021 Party on the Plaza
Newman University’s annual Party on the Plaza fundraiser is a community-wide effort from start to finish. Learn more about what goes into POP!
Party on the Plaza: A video message from Lady Laura
With the 2021 Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance only days away, we hope you enjoy a special video message from Laura Hartley, director of alumni and campus events.
First-year class welcomed with 2021 Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony
First-year students were celebrated and welcomed into the Newman community with the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony Thursday, Aug. 26.
Siblings dominate Newman soccer teams
For the Newman University soccer teams, it’s a family affair.
Orientation day welcomes student class of 2025
The class of 2025 includes students from all over the U.S., as well as Mexico, England, Zimbabwe and beyond.
Pre-vet student receives Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship
In recognition of her hard work and talent, pre-vet student Kyndel Randall was recently awarded the Bill House Hereford Foundation Scholarship.
Psychology major Marcus Lines serves Wichita youth
Marcus Lines, a rising junior studying psychology at Newman University, spent his summer as an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate, working at Children First: CEO Kansas, Inc.
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.