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Passion for sonography born from work with submarines

Rachelle Teare

Although Rachelle Teare’s upbringing brought a number of hardships, it also set her on a path to finding the career she loves: sonography.

Published March 1, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman to host Arts & Literature March 3-4

Queens & Things: Art & Gender

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.

Published February 28, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged De Mattias Fine Arts Center, newman, Newman University, students, university, Wichita

A night of many wins: Homecoming 2022

King Daniel Knolla and Queen Marie Moore surrounded by a crowd of Newman Jets!

The 2022 Newman Homecoming basketball games and crowning of king and queen took place Thursday, February 24.

Published February 25, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman Theater Department presents ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ March 3-6

'Mary, Queen of Scots' actors pose in costume

The Newman Theater Department will bring “Mary, Queen of Scots” to life on stage March 3-6 in the De Mattias Performance Hall.

Published February 24, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Artist Ann Resnick presents ‘So Long, Fare Well’ for First Friday March 4

Ann Resnick

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.

Published February 24, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Student Life

Historical High Tea tradition returns to Newman campus

High Tea - Heritage Month

The St. John Henry Newman High Tea event returned to campus for students, alumni, staff and families to enjoy on Tuesday, February 22.

Published February 23, 2022
Categorized as Events, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Former Newman basketball coach shares messages on mental health

Mark and Nanette Potter hold a painting gifted by student Joshua Prilliman.

After 19 years of coaching the Newman men’s basketball team, alumnus Mark Potter has been following a new passion: speaking on mental health.

Published February 23, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, Athletics, Student Life

Newman hosts record-breaking Scholarship Interview Day on campus

Scholarship Interview Day in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center

Admissions hosted Scholarship Interview Day Saturday, January 29, with the help of the ASC sisters, students, faculty and staff members.

Published February 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Nursing student Priscilla Bianchini realizes her call to health care

Priscilla Bianchini

After changing career paths, Priscilla Bianchini, an international nursing student from Brazil, is following her passion for helping others.

Published February 17, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Science & Health, Student Life

Future educator Cale Kerschen reflects on Newman experience

Cale Kerschen

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.

Published February 15, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Education, News, Student Life

Newman partnership with Cowley College offers fast track to teaching

Desk with pens, pencils, paperclips, all surrounding the Newman University logo that states "A Degree of Difference."

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.

Published February 15, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Video: 2022 Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at Newman

Prayer Breakfast

Students, faculty and staff gathered for fellowship and prayer during the “Journey of Faith” Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Thursday, February 10.

Published February 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Events, Faith, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Parker Tippin combines love of math, bowling in cooperative education opportunity

Parker Tippin

Senior Parker Tippin played off both his love of mathematics and bowling during a cooperative education opportunity last semester.

Published February 10, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Student battles cancer and prevails through studies

Rossie Smith

In the middle of her college years at Newman, senior Rossie Smith was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

Published February 10, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Photographer Richard Rico kindly captures Newman Athletics

Richard Rico

Richard Rico is using his passion for photography to capture the action of the Newman Athletics teams out of the kindness of his heart.

Published February 9, 2022
Categorized as Athletics, Faith, Giving, News, Student Life

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.

Published February 8, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast offers celebration through song, prayer, breakfast

Journey of Faith 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.

Published February 8, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, Faith, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life, Theology

Introducing Newman’s new dean of students

Sara Mata

Newman University is excited to welcome and introduce the new dean of students, Sara Mata, to the Jets family.

Published February 3, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman Disc Golf helps collect 4,000 diapers to those in need

Newman Disc Golf Club

In partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City, the Newman Disc Golf Club collected 4,000 diapers for pregnancy shelters in Kansas.

Published February 2, 2022
Categorized as Giving, News, Student Life

Contests, events and excitement to come during Heritage Month

Newman University Heritage Month

The Newman University community is celebrating Heritage Month with a series of exciting events February 1 through March 4, 2022.

Published January 27, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Athletics, Events, Giving, Heritage Month, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Dugan Library gets fresh look

Students test out the new furniture in the Dugan Library

Brand new furniture pieces were delivered, built and are now ready for student use on the first floor of the Dugan Library.

Published January 26, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News, Student Life

Love at Newman: Madeline Alvarez and Cole Schnieders

Madeline and Cole Schnieders
Wedding photography by Brianna Huynh

Senior Madeline (Alvarez) Schnieders and Cole Schnieders were married December 30, 2021, in Saint John’s Chapel.

Published January 26, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, Faith, Student Life, Theology

Steckline Gallery presents Matthew Hilyard’s ‘Ugly Pretty’ for First Friday

Ugly Pretty by Matthew Hilyard

ArtisMatthew Hilyard will present his exhibition, “Ugly Pretty,” 5 to 8 pm Feb 4 for First Friday in the Steckline Gallery.

Published January 24, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman senior Tejay Cleland joins KWCH TV

Tejay Cleland
Courtesy photo provided by Tejay Cleland

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.

Published January 21, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Communication, News, Sports Communication, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman Music and Theater Departments to present ‘Big Fish – Small Cast Edition’

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.

Published January 20, 2022
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Students travel to lakeside cabins for Campus Ministry spiritual retreat

Campus Ministry Retreat

Twenty-one Newman students took advantage of Campus Ministry’s three-day spiritual retreat, Cor ad Cor. 

Published January 13, 2022
Categorized as News, Religion & Philosophy, Student Life

Junior Mai Dao selected as initiative’s first student spotlight

Photo credit: Elizabeth Thi Photography LLC

Junior Mai-Nhanh Dao was nominated for the Student Spotlight as part of the 2022 “Tell Me Something Good” initiative.

Published January 12, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Arts & Humanities, News, Student Life

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. 

Published January 7, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman University announces 2021 fall graduates

Graduation caps

Newman University officials have announced the students who earned a degree at the close of the 2021 fall semester.

Published January 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Student Life

Newman 2021 fall Dean’s List announced

Bishop Gerber Science Center

Newman University has released its 2021 fall Dean’s List.

Published January 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Student Life

2021 Newman summer graduates announced

Graduate wears a decorated "2021 Rad Grad" graduation cap.

Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of summer 2021.

Published January 4, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, News, Student Life

Carrocci Hall’s sense of community inspires campus

Carrocci Hall residents

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.

Published December 20, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Student Life

A year in review: 2021

2021 with images from Newman Today stories

The 2021 Newman year in review features a glance back on memories made, challenges overcome and individuals worth celebrating.

Published December 16, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Events, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Christmas video: The Story of Henry the Elf

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.

Published December 14, 2021
Categorized as Arts & Humanities, Education, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Fall nursing graduates celebrated with pinning ceremony

Newman Nurse Pinning

Twenty-one nursing graduates, their family members and close friends gathered for the fall nurse pinning ceremony on Friday, December 10 at Newman University.

Published December 13, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Events, News, Science & Health, Student Life

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

Tell me something good

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

Published December 9, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

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.

Published December 8, 2021
Categorized as Academics, News, Student Life

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.

Published December 8, 2021
Categorized as Academics, News, Student Life

Couple pursues nursing education together at Newman

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

Published December 7, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Science & Health, Student Life

Newman Scholars Day sets students up for success

Scholars Day

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

Published December 7, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, News, Student Life

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