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Student Life
Champion of change: Andi Giesen’s first year at Newman
Dean of Students Andi Giesen is celebrating one year at Newman and the Student Life team continues to enhance the overall student experience.
Newman’s 10th Heritage Month comes to a close
Newman Heritage Month has officially come to a close, but with it comes new memories to celebrate our founders, namesake and history.
A lively homecoming night connects Newman community
A leap year homecoming night at Newman brought roaring student crowds, alumni from the ages and student-athletes together to celebrate the end of Heritage Month.
Several on-campus resources available to Newman students
Newman University students have access to several resources on campus, from tutoring and laptop checkouts to counseling and career services.
88 students awarded first-year Newman scholarships
Newman University recently offered 88 of its top scholarships to participants of this year’s Scholarship Interview Days competition.
‘Yes, go to Newman’: Jami Turnquist’s student experience
After taking pre-dental courses at Newman University, student Jami Turnquist was accepted into dental school in Kansas City.
Newman hosts International Women’s Day event March 8
Newman University will host “Strong Women Boldly Building Dreams” March 8 at 9 am in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Applications open for 2024 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)
Newman University is now accepting applications for the summer 2024 Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP).
Heritage Month contest winners announced
Three winners have been selected for an essay, TikTok and graphic arts contest during Heritage Month at Newman.
On display in March: ‘Looking In: Photographs from the Kansas Border’
Steckline Gallery will present “Looking In: Photographs from the Kansas Border” by artist Cary Conover starting March 1 at Newman University.
Chemistry students present research on arsenic detection in well water
Five Newman students and recent graduates recently presented on arsenic detection in well water at the American Chemical Society conference.
Four students study in England for semester
Newman students Katie Stewart, Hayley Stewart, Rosaline Martinez and Sydney Le started the spring semester on another continent.
Three winners recognized at Martin Luther King Jr. Award Ceremony
Newman University celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by recognizing the leadership efforts of three campus community members.
Jet’s dream takes flight with acceptance to KansasCOM
Newman University student Asher Khokhar was recently accepted into a program at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Father Adam Grelinger shares homily honoring St. Maria De Mattias
On February 1, Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger celebrated Mass for the Newman community in honor of St. Maria De Mattias’ feast day.
Newman Giving Day brings contests, matching funds and more Feb. 28
For 24 hours on February 28, Newman University Jets will come together and give back to the area of campus that matters most to them.
Celebrating one year of ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast
Wednesday, February 7 marked one year of The Newman Bond podcast, the official podcast of Newman University.
Live production ‘Treasure Island’ at Newman March 1-3
Newman University presents “Treasure Island” Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 in the De Mattias Performance Hall on campus.
Students attend honors conference in Chicago
Newman honors students AJ Sweitzer and Isabel Porres share their experiences at the National Collegiate Honors Conference (NCHC) in Chicago.
New role, familiar face: director of teaching and learning
Teaching has been a lifelong passion for Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., and the former English professor is thrilled to support students and faculty as the new director of teaching and learning at Newman University.
Respiratory care program ‘best decision’ for student Bryson Gilchrist
For Bryson Gilchrist, transferring to Newman University and starting the respiratory care program was the “best decision I could have made.”
A hub for support: Newman’s Student Success Center
Newman University’s newest campus renovation transformed an old space in Dugan into a bright, collaborative hub home to countless student resources.
Newman crew travels 440 miles for Catholic SEEK conference
More than 20,000 college students, priests, religious brothers and sisters and campus ministers attended the 2024 SEEK conference in Saint Louis January 1-5.
A February filled with Heritage Month events
Each year Newman University students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrate the university’s founders and Catholic traditions during Heritage Month.
Artist Lauren Fitzgerald showcases in Steckline Gallery
Steckline Gallery will present “Symbiosis” by artist Lauren Fitzgerald during a First Friday exhibition from 5-7 pm February 2 at Newman University.
Calling all creatives: Take the 24-hour theater challenge
The 24-hour Theater Project challenges teams to write, direct, rehearse and perform a play from start to finish within 24 hours.
Ashley Dinh recognized as KU Urban Scholar
Ashley Dinh (‘24) is one of four Newman students accepted into the University of Kansas School of Medicine Urban Health program.
Podcast explores ASC Service Award Scholarship at Newman
In an episode of The Newman Bond, junior Nathan Huie shared how the ASC Service Award not only allows him to pursue his degree in business management but also encourages a lifelong commitment to service.
Honors student explores world’s longest cave system
In May, Newman sophomore AJ Sweitzer packed her bags and flew to northern Kentucky, home of the largest cave known to mankind.
Early bird tickets now available for Dueling Pianos
Dueling Pianos returns to Newman University Friday, Feb. 23 with dinner, drinks and an interactive dueling pianos performance with HiFi Productions.
Serving and learning in Guatemala
Student Katie Stewart shares her experience throughout the Guatemala Study and Serve Program.
Now live: Fall 2023 Newman Magazine (online)
The Newman Magazine site is now live with new, inspiring stories of students and alumni who embody Newman’s core values.
Cheers to 2023: A year in review
As we look back on 2023, we are filled with gratitude for the ongoing generosity and support of our Newman University community.
Newman proudly announces fall 2023 Dean’s List
Newman University has released its 2023 fall Dean’s List.
Newman’s newest nurses: 2023 pinning ceremony
Twelve nursing graduates, along with their family and close friends, gathered for the fall nurse pinning ceremony on December 8 in Newman University’s De Mattias Performance Hall.
Newman campus is lively with holiday spirit
Many festive holiday happenings have taken place in the past few weeks at Newman, from Christmas tree decorating to a campus-wide service day.
Videos: Seniors share semester-long research at Scholars Day
During Newman Scholars Day Monday, Dec. 4, seniors presented their final presentations and research papers to fellow students, faculty and staff members.
A student’s exploration of Europe
Newman senior Joshua Dessenberger shares his experience abroad on the Europe by Rail trip.
Week 2: Newman Advent reflections
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 3-24.