Although Rachelle Teare’s upbringing brought a number of hardships, it also set her on a path to finding the career she loves: sonography.
Student Life
Newman to host Arts & Literature March 3-4
Themed “Queens & Things: Art & Gender,” the Arts & Literature Festival is scheduled for Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4 with a variety of events that appeal to any age.
A night of many wins: Homecoming 2022
The 2022 Newman Homecoming basketball games and crowning of king and queen took place Thursday, February 24.
Newman Theater Department presents ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ March 3-6
The Newman Theater Department will bring “Mary, Queen of Scots” to life on stage March 3-6 in the De Mattias Performance Hall.
Artist Ann Resnick presents ‘So Long, Fare Well’ for First Friday March 4
Steckline Gallery will present “So Long, Fare Well” by artist Ann Resnick during a First Friday exhibition from 5 to 8 pm, March 4, at Newman University.
Historical High Tea tradition returns to Newman campus
The St. John Henry Newman High Tea event returned to campus for students, alumni, staff and families to enjoy on Tuesday, February 22.
Former Newman basketball coach shares messages on mental health
After 19 years of coaching the Newman men’s basketball team, alumnus Mark Potter has been following a new passion: speaking on mental health.
Newman hosts record-breaking Scholarship Interview Day on campus
Admissions hosted Scholarship Interview Day Saturday, January 29, with the help of the ASC sisters, students, faculty and staff members.
Nursing student Priscilla Bianchini realizes her call to health care
After changing career paths, Priscilla Bianchini, an international nursing student from Brazil, is following her passion for helping others.
Future educator Cale Kerschen reflects on Newman experience
ASC Scholar Cale Kerschen is pursuing degrees in secondary education and math, is active with his church and is also in the midst of student teaching.
Newman partnership with Cowley College offers fast track to teaching
In partnership with Cowley College, Newman University offers the Accelerated Pathway to Teaching program, the fastest route in the state to completing a Bachelor of Science degree in education.
Video: 2022 Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at Newman
Students, faculty and staff gathered for fellowship and prayer during the “Journey of Faith” Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Thursday, February 10.
Parker Tippin combines love of math, bowling in cooperative education opportunity
Senior Parker Tippin played off both his love of mathematics and bowling during a cooperative education opportunity last semester.
Student battles cancer and prevails through studies
In the middle of her college years at Newman, senior Rossie Smith was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
Photographer Richard Rico kindly captures Newman Athletics
Richard Rico is using his passion for photography to capture the action of the Newman Athletics teams out of the kindness of his heart.
Newman University’s countdown to Giving Day begins
Newman University Giving Day is on Tuesday, March 1, with a $15,000 matching gift generously sponsored by the ASC Sisters.
Interfaith Prayer Breakfast offers celebration through song, prayer, breakfast
All are welcome to attend this year’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 am Thursday, February 10 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Introducing Newman’s new dean of students
Newman University is excited to welcome and introduce the new dean of students, Sara Mata, to the Jets family.
Newman Disc Golf helps collect 4,000 diapers to those in need
In partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City, the Newman Disc Golf Club collected 4,000 diapers for pregnancy shelters in Kansas.
Contests, events and excitement to come during Heritage Month
The Newman University community is celebrating Heritage Month with a series of exciting events February 1 through March 4, 2022.
Dugan Library gets fresh look
Brand new furniture pieces were delivered, built and are now ready for student use on the first floor of the Dugan Library.
Love at Newman: Madeline Alvarez and Cole Schnieders
Senior Madeline (Alvarez) Schnieders and Cole Schnieders were married December 30, 2021, in Saint John’s Chapel.
Steckline Gallery presents Matthew Hilyard’s ‘Ugly Pretty’ for First Friday
ArtisMatthew Hilyard will present his exhibition, “Ugly Pretty,” 5 to 8 pm Feb 4 for First Friday in the Steckline Gallery.
Newman senior Tejay Cleland joins KWCH TV
Senior Tejay Cleland, editor-in-chief of The Vantage, has recently been hired full-time by KWCH, Channel 12, to train as an on-air reporter.
Newman Music and Theater Departments to present ‘Big Fish – Small Cast Edition’
The Newman Music and Theater Departments will present “Big Fish – Small Cast Edition” February 4-6 in the De Mattias Performance Hall.
Students travel to lakeside cabins for Campus Ministry spiritual retreat
Twenty-one Newman students took advantage of Campus Ministry’s three-day spiritual retreat, Cor ad Cor.
Junior Mai Dao selected as initiative’s first student spotlight
Junior Mai-Nhanh Dao was nominated for the Student Spotlight as part of the 2022 “Tell Me Something Good” initiative.
Calling all creatives: Take the 24-hour Theater Project challenge
The 24-hour Theater Project challenges teams to write, direct, rehearse and perform a play from start to finish within 24 hours.
Newman University announces 2021 fall graduates
Newman University officials have announced the students who earned a degree at the close of the 2021 fall semester.
Newman 2021 fall Dean’s List announced
Newman University has released its 2021 fall Dean’s List.
2021 Newman summer graduates announced
Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of summer 2021.
Carrocci Hall’s sense of community inspires campus
Ian Lecki, a senior business marketing major and baseball player, was nominated with his residents for their community-building efforts in Carrocci Hall for this month’s “Tell Me Something Good” initiative.
A year in review: 2021
The 2021 Newman year in review features a glance back on memories made, challenges overcome and individuals worth celebrating.
Christmas video: The Story of Henry the Elf
The 2021 Newman Christmas video features President Kathleen Jagger who tells the story of a young college elf named Henry.
Fall nursing graduates celebrated with pinning ceremony
Twenty-one nursing graduates, their family members and close friends gathered for the fall nurse pinning ceremony on Friday, December 10 at Newman University.
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.