Twelve students traveled to the mountain-surrounded Boulder, Colorado, to attend the 2019 Midwest Asian American Student Union (MAASU) conference, which took place March 9. Newman University senior and biology major… Continue reading Students travel to the rockies for the 2019 MAASU conference
Student Life
National Geomantic Survey asks students to design new logo
Newman University students have been given the opportunity to win up to $100. The catch? Help create a logo for the National Geomantic Survey (NGS). Longtime NGS member of 10… Continue reading National Geomantic Survey asks students to design new logo
‘SHEro’ week will honor women in various ways
Newman University’s Division of Student Affairs has planned a “SHEro” week to honor women of the community in many different ways. Director of Multicultural Engagement and Campus Life Joseph Shepard… Continue reading ‘SHEro’ week will honor women in various ways
Collaborative effort makes Homecoming week a success
Clubs become sustainable through fundraising and make differences
Newman University is home to many clubs that help enrich student life on campus, and their fundraising efforts are essential to their operations. Funding plays a large role in the… Continue reading Clubs become sustainable through fundraising and make differences
Newman Black Student Union gears up for Black History Month events
The Newman University Black Student Union (BSU) is planning several events to celebrate Black History Month. Festivities begin Feb. 1, which BSU is designating “Black Friday,” encouraging students to wear… Continue reading Newman Black Student Union gears up for Black History Month events
Newman community honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Newman SGA weighs in on progress
Newman University’s Student Government Association (SGA) has been working hard for the past semester to improve life on campus for students of the university — and they aren’t finished yet.… Continue reading Newman SGA weighs in on progress
New on-campus coffee shop ‘Newman Grind’ is open for business
The Newman Grind opened its doors to students for the first time at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. The new on-campus establishment will be open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through… Continue reading New on-campus coffee shop ‘Newman Grind’ is open for business
Military veteran talks about his higher education journey at Newman University
Newman senior Ryan Lee began his higher education journey at Newman University at the age of 27 after serving eight years in the Air Force. Lee joined the service at… Continue reading Military veteran talks about his higher education journey at Newman University
Ambassadors help strengthen diversity initiatives at Newman
Newman University’s new Director of Multicultural Engagement Joseph Shepard has been busy planning trainings, initiatives and events that help support diversity and inclusion since his first day on the job. His most… Continue reading Ambassadors help strengthen diversity initiatives at Newman
Students plan winter service trip to to New Mexico
Newman University students are headed to Gallup, New Mexico, for their annual winter service trip. The winter service trip is an opportunity for students to spend time doing service work… Continue reading Students plan winter service trip to to New Mexico
Career services focuses on career-readiness
Newman University Career Services is a beneficial resource on campus that is available to help students prepare for their future in the workforce, and it’s a resource they should start… Continue reading Career services focuses on career-readiness
Common freshman read comes to life for Newman students
Each year, the Newman University Traditions and Transitions (T&T) freshman class participates in a “common reading” the summer before their semester begins. This year’s book, “The Immortal 10: A Story from the… Continue reading Common freshman read comes to life for Newman students
Business Mingle will allow students to practice networking skills
The Newman University Career Services office is hosting a Business Mingle from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. Current Newman students are highly encouraged to come… Continue reading Business Mingle will allow students to practice networking skills
Newman SGA to host annual Christmas party for students
The Newman University Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting its annual Christmas party — free and open to all current students — on Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Sister Tarcisia… Continue reading Newman SGA to host annual Christmas party for students
Holly Jolly Holiday Party is back for another year
Kaleidoscope has once again joined forces with many other clubs on campus to present the Holly Jolly Holiday Party for a second year. Kaleidoscope is a campus club that serves as… Continue reading Holly Jolly Holiday Party is back for another year
Women’s soccer team completes season, makes history
Not only did the Jets finish third in the Heartland Conference and earn a place in the conference tournament, the team won the conference’s Silver Sportsmanship Award and several players… Continue reading Women’s soccer team completes season, makes history
Learning and bonding in Topeka, Kansas
ASC sisters open their home, The Landing, to Newman student body
For the past several years, The Landing has served as a resource for the members of the Newman community, and it has been provided and cared for by the Adorers… Continue reading ASC sisters open their home, The Landing, to Newman student body
Students take on Tulsa, OK, for the Nimrod Writing Conference
On Oct. 20, Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., and her husband, Sonny, spent their Saturday traveling with a group of six students to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the “Nimrod… Continue reading Students take on Tulsa, OK, for the Nimrod Writing Conference
Student Life gains a new multicultural engagement director
The Student Life office at Newman University has welcomed new Director of Multicultural Engagement and Campus Life Joseph Shepard. Shepard is a graduate of Wichita State University where he earned both… Continue reading Student Life gains a new multicultural engagement director
Transfer Thursdays offer flexibility for nontraditional students
Newman hosts at least two Transfer Thursdays each semester. These days allow more time for potential transfer students to speak with admissions counselors, faculty and get a campus tour if… Continue reading Transfer Thursdays offer flexibility for nontraditional students
Newman Troubadours spread the joy of music with Ruma sisters
Wichita Area Sister Cities visit Newman to discuss educational exchanges with China
On. Oct. 2, Newman University received a visit from Chinese representatives of the Wichita Area Sister Cities (WASC) — a nonprofit organization that serves to facilitate relationships between international communities.… Continue reading Wichita Area Sister Cities visit Newman to discuss educational exchanges with China
University of Kansas School of Medicine welcomes another Newman grad
Laura Shine, biology pre-med major, has been accepted into the early admit program at the University of Kansas (KU) School of Medicine. She said she’s looking forward to her spring 2018… Continue reading University of Kansas School of Medicine welcomes another Newman grad
FAFSA is one of many tools to help students pay for college
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all prospective college students who are enrolling for the 2019-20 academic year to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. “The benefit… Continue reading FAFSA is one of many tools to help students pay for college
‘MyMajors’ is one of many resources to aid students in their career search
Students at Newman have access to many resources, both online and off, to help them find the major and career path that best suits them. One tool is MyMajors —… Continue reading ‘MyMajors’ is one of many resources to aid students in their career search
Newman individuals take on the Ironman triathlon, world’s hardest race
Completing the Ironman triathlon is no small feat, yet four individuals at Newman University have successfully done just that. The Ironman is a triathlon that takes place in various destinations… Continue reading Newman individuals take on the Ironman triathlon, world’s hardest race
Upcoming ‘Cultural Extravaganza’ brings unique performances to the Newman campus
An event one year in the making has almost arrived. Newman University’s Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) Cultural Extravaganza will take place 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, in the De Mattias… Continue reading Upcoming ‘Cultural Extravaganza’ brings unique performances to the Newman campus