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Newman to recognize students through ‘Tell Me Something Good’ initiative

Student Life is starting the monthly “Tell Me Something Good” initiative, which recognizes Newman students who are making a difference.

Students give back through T&T class service projects

First-year students of the semester-long Traditions and Transitions (T&T) classes donated their time, talent and treasure through three unique service opportunities.

Dugan Library stays open 105 hours during finals week

From 8 am Monday December 6 to 5 pm Friday December 10, the Dugan Library is open for business.

Couple pursues nursing education together at Newman

Students Edgar Lumbreras and Kaylee Haught will both receive their bachelor’s degree in nursing this December.

Newman Scholars Day sets students up for success

On Monday, Dec. 6, several students presented the culmination of their semester-long research studies during Scholars Day at Newman.

First-year student Emily Pachta follows sister’s footsteps

When Emily Pachta started first grade, her sister, Elyse (Pachta) Rottinghaus, began her freshman year at Newman University.

Spiritual Companions program is hit with Newman baseball team

With the first semester of the Spiritual Companions project coming to a close, the men’s baseball team expresses its thanks.

Online bookstore open for spring textbook orders

Start ordering your textbooks for the 2022 spring semester in the Newman University online bookstore today!

NUPay: the new way to pay

As of December 2, there’s a brand new payment system through Flywire for Newman University Student Accounts called NUPay.

Food & fellowship: a student’s thoughts on the ASC Spaghetti Supper

Matthew Clark, a senior English and theater major, recounts his experience at a Spaghetti Supper event with the ASC sisters at Newman.

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

(From left to right) Skylar Jorgenson, Lizbeth Romero-Lopez, Aliyah Reeves, and Sadie Steiner

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

(From left to right) Roy Wenzl, Travis Heying, and Ray Kapaun answer questions from attendees at the showing of the "Once Was Lost" documentary on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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.”