From an epic Lip Sync Battle and Spring Fling to Scholars Day and the excellence awards, the Newman community is wrapping up the year with several festivities.
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Video: Student photos from the class of 2022
This video of student-submitted photos commemorates the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next for the Newman class of 2022.
Video: Spring Fling 2022
Newman’s Spring Fling featured a dunk tank, mechanical bull, jousting, yard games, free Chik-fil-A, Girl Scout cookies and much more.
Students band together at NSEP to create a solution for climate change
As part of the ongoing Newman STEM Exploration Program (NSEP), students are proposing possible solutions for the issue of climate change.
TONIGHT: 2021 Virtual Newman Alumni Awards
Newman University will celebrate its annual Alumni Award recipients tonight on the university’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Newman community invited to priority brainstorming sessions
It is going to be a busy spring on the feedback front. Newman University cabinet members are hosting a series of brainstorming/listening sessions throughout the remainder of the 2021 Spring… Continue reading Newman community invited to priority brainstorming sessions
Newman alumna Rhonda Pauls helps launch rural clinic
Rhonda Pauls ‘94, APRN, joined the Ozark Community Hospital (OCH) Benton County Clinic in Rogers, Arkansas, as the new clinic’s sole medical provider in November 2020. She is working with… Continue reading Newman alumna Rhonda Pauls helps launch rural clinic
Campus Ministry keeps Newman’s creative spirit alive through short story project
Staff, students and faculty of Newman University take great pride in their creative spirit, and an ongoing project from Campus Ministry is living proof of that. Located on the website… Continue reading Campus Ministry keeps Newman’s creative spirit alive through short story project
Virtual graduation set for Friday, May 8
Newman University will hold its 2020 spring commencement virtually at 3 p.m., May 8, on its website and social media channels. The online graduation ceremony replaces the traditional in-person celebration… Continue reading Virtual graduation set for Friday, May 8
TedX event to be hosted at Newman University
*Update — TedX Newman University is now being offered as an online premiere to take place on Friday, September 18. To register for your ticket, please visit newmanu.edu/tedx. The Newman… Continue reading TedX event to be hosted at Newman University
Merry Christmas from Newman University … and Santa!
Newman University had a very special visitor touring the campus recently.
Newman University School of Business has a new dean
Newman University has named Jill Fort, Ph.D., as its new dean for the School of Business effective January 2020. Fort is excited to begin her role as dean in a… Continue reading Newman University School of Business has a new dean
Newman alumna receives Wichita Business Journal diversity award
Above photo by Tobie Andrews Photography Newman University alumna Luisa Taylor ’12 was recently honored with a Wichita Business Journal Diversity & Inclusion award. Taylor, a registered nurse, is currently… Continue reading Newman alumna receives Wichita Business Journal diversity award
Fall Job and Internship Fair connects students with community
The Runway Learning Center hosted the fall Job and Internship Fair on Oct. 7 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. Nearly 100 students attended the event with the opportunity to network… Continue reading Fall Job and Internship Fair connects students with community
Newman University names Drew Maus head baseball coach
Above photo courtesy Hunter Lively, Henderson State University Newman University Director of Athletics Joanna Pryor has named Drew Maus new head baseball coach effective Aug. 5, 2019. He replaces Zane Ehling, who moved to an administrative role… Continue reading Newman University names Drew Maus head baseball coach
Medical doctor connects faith and health care through theology degree
Newman University has always been known for its Catholic heritage, offering a faith-based liberal arts education with the purpose of empowering graduates to transform society. Its newly formed School of… Continue reading Medical doctor connects faith and health care through theology degree
‘Something About This Night’ musical sings to audiences of all ages
Each spring, members of the Newman Chorale and Troubadours spend hours learning dance routines, volunteering in the theater shop and memorizing selected melodies — all in preparation for the final… Continue reading ‘Something About This Night’ musical sings to audiences of all ages
Junior Thao Nguyen lands summer internship in California
Junior Thao Nguyen is one of a select few to receive a 2019 summer internship at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego, California. More than 500 students applied for… Continue reading Junior Thao Nguyen lands summer internship in California
‘Beowulf’ to be theme of 2019 LitFest
It’s 2019 — so why is the theme of Newman University’s Literary Festival (LitFest) based around an epic Old English poem that’s over 1,000 years old and counting? Authors, actors… Continue reading ‘Beowulf’ to be theme of 2019 LitFest
Newman alumnus and artist Anthony Dozier receives Building Bridges Award
Newman alumnus Anthony Dozier recently received the Building Bridges Award as part of National TRIO Day on Feb. 21. TRIO programs were created to offer federally funded college opportunities for… Continue reading Newman alumnus and artist Anthony Dozier receives Building Bridges Award
Difference Maker: Sarah Coffman
Newman University is proud to be a title sponsor of The Difference Makers for Wichita awards along with Emprise Bank and the Wichita Eagle/Kansas.com. The awards, created in 2016, recognize… Continue reading Difference Maker: Sarah Coffman
ICT Black Men Conference offers discussion platform for community
Newman University Black Student Union in collaboration with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated the Delta Mu Chapter presents the ICT Black Men Conference, which will take place from 9 a.m.… Continue reading ICT Black Men Conference offers discussion platform for community
Newman University opens School of Catholic Studies
Newman professor shares her love for teaching
Newman Assistant Professor of Education Mallory Arellano originally chose veterinarian school as her career path. But she soon realized her love for teaching was pulling her in a different direction.… Continue reading Newman professor shares her love for teaching
Laura Scholl to speak at AIGA Design Week
Laura Scholl, assistant professor of graphic design and digital art at Newman University, will present during Wichita Design Week hosted by AIGA Wichita. According to AIGA Wichita’s website, “Wichita Design Week is… Continue reading Laura Scholl to speak at AIGA Design Week
Travis Prinzi – Harry Potter Literary Festival Speaker
Newman University Literary Festival — Travis Prinzi “Saving Dumbledore: Moral Imagination and Forgiveness in Harry Potter’s Death” Travis Prinzi is an author and speaker on the intersection of fantasy and… Continue reading Travis Prinzi – Harry Potter Literary Festival Speaker
Archie Macias – Cardinal Newman Medal Recipient – 2018
The Cardinal Newman Medal is considered the university’s highest honor. The 2018 awardee is alumnus and long-time friend, Archie Macias.
High school students visit Newman for ‘Preview Day’
High school students were recently invited to visit the Newman campus to give them a feel for what a future at the university might be like. The Newman University admissions… Continue reading High school students visit Newman for ‘Preview Day’
Board member John Clevenger leaves a legacy of generosity
The Newman community was extremely saddened to hear of the passing of board member John Clevenger on July 22, 2017. Clevenger joined the Newman University Board of Trustees in September 2013.… Continue reading Board member John Clevenger leaves a legacy of generosity
Theology Program Potluck with Dr. Matthew Levering
Students, alumni and friends of the Theology program are invited to join us for a potluck on Tuesday, August 9th, at 6:00pm here on campus. We will be meeting in… Continue reading Theology Program Potluck with Dr. Matthew Levering
Newman Theology Faculty and Alumnus at Summer Symposium
July 14-16 Newman Theology Professor John McCormick and MA/MTS alumnus Dusty Gates will both be presenting as part of the Spiritual Life Center’s Summer Symposium. Dr. McCormick will be speaking… Continue reading Newman Theology Faculty and Alumnus at Summer Symposium
Virtual Tutoring closes the gap between distance
Newman University has always offered tutoring for its students, even at a distance, but newly discovered video telecommunicating technology allows the university to take that one step further. Virtual Tutoring… Continue reading Virtual Tutoring closes the gap between distance
Year of Father Kapaun closes with Mass and dinner at Newman University
Newman University will play host to a special Wichita diocesan-wide celebration June 9 marking the closing to the “Year of Father Kapaun” and the 76th anniversary of the ordination of Fr.… Continue reading Year of Father Kapaun closes with Mass and dinner at Newman University
Newman360Five bids a tasty adieu!
Hey Newman360Five fans! Justin Ralph here, one of the regular correspondents and head editor of Newman360Five, and I would like to thank you all personally for watching and supporting this… Continue reading Newman360Five bids a tasty adieu!
Newman University Western Kansas Center helping tackle teacher shortage
There is a growing concern about an unsettling teacher shortage trend throughout the state. At the March Kansas Board of Education meeting, Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson announced a… Continue reading Newman University Western Kansas Center helping tackle teacher shortage
Library to host ‘Triumph Over Procrastination’ event April 24
The Dugan Library will collaborate with Newman University faculty, support services staff and student tutors next week to offer academic assistance to students for one night in one place. “Triumph… Continue reading Library to host ‘Triumph Over Procrastination’ event April 24
Newman Faculty and Alumni at the Catholic Culture Conference
This weekend, April 22-23, 2016, the Spiritual Life Center is hosting their second annual Catholic Culture Conference here in Wichita. Along with keynote speaker, Anthony Esolen, our own Dr. Matthew Umbarger… Continue reading Newman Faculty and Alumni at the Catholic Culture Conference
Newman science outreach programs moving forward
The Newman University Hispanic Scholar and Native American Scholar programs are quickly coming to a close. The programs began meeting every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. beginning on Feb.… Continue reading Newman science outreach programs moving forward
Newman University Orientation Leaders announced
The 2016-2017 Newman University Orientation Leaders were announced this week and many of them are already excited for Jet Days. Orientation Leaders assist the Student Life team in not only… Continue reading Newman University Orientation Leaders announced
Nursing students give back to community
On Monday, Mar. 21, the Newman University Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) spent their lunch hour making tie blankets to donate to victims of sexual assault in Wesley hospital emergency rooms.… Continue reading Nursing students give back to community