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: Elizabeth Meister
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Alumnus interns in Washington, D.C., while finishing law degree
Newman alumnus Wesley Williams is completing his final semester of law school in Washington, D.C. Williams will graduate with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas (KU) School… Continue reading Alumnus interns in Washington, D.C., while finishing law degree
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
Difference Makers celebrated during annual ceremony
The Difference Makers for Wichita awards banquet was held Feb. 23 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus. The awards honor individuals and organizations making a positive… Continue reading Difference Makers celebrated during annual ceremony
Difference Makers for Wichita banquet honors community members
Twelve individuals in the Wichita community will be recognized for their outstanding service and dedication at the “Difference Makers for Wichita” awards banquet Feb. 23 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center… Continue reading Difference Makers for Wichita banquet honors community members
Kansas legislators visit Newman
Newman University hosts an elected officials breakfast annually to connect legislators to the university and notify them of its academic advances and challenges. President Noreen M Carrocci, Ph.D., invited the… Continue reading Kansas legislators visit Newman
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
Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday
The Newman University alumni office has begun their #GivingTuesday campaign to raise money for student scholarships. Giving Tuesday is largely a social media movement that focuses on charitable giving. It… Continue reading Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday
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
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
New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
Steckline Gallery at Newman University has a new director. Shannon Johnston has taken on the daily tasks of the gallery, replacing the previous director, Mary Werner. Werner, who will retire… Continue reading New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Newman University empowers graduates to transform society, and Traditions and Transitions (T&T) is just one of the many programs helping students do so from the very start of their college… Continue reading Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Lightning sparks career for Newman alumnus
Newman alumnus Billy Martin has been talking about lightning for years now, most recently presenting a webinar that focused on achieving FAA certification of aircraft fuel tanks and lightning protection.… Continue reading Lightning sparks career for Newman alumnus
Inaugural ‘ICT Spelling Bee’ raises funds for Dear Neighbor Ministries
The Dugan-Gorges Conference Center was buzzing on the evening of June 21 during the inaugural ICT Spelling Bee — organized by and benefiting Dear Neighbor Ministries. Brenda Wasinger, director of development at Dear… Continue reading Inaugural ‘ICT Spelling Bee’ raises funds for Dear Neighbor Ministries
Newman joins Project Wichita
Wichita is under construction — and not just the orange cone kind. Newman University is excited to be a part of Project Wichita, a collaborative 10-year vision and action plan designed… Continue reading Newman joins Project Wichita
Annual Staff Assembly silent auction raises $2,000 for local charity
The annual Staff Assembly silent auction had another successful event this year, as the Newman community attended in support of St. Francis Community Services’ Independent Living Program at the Mount. The purpose… Continue reading Annual Staff Assembly silent auction raises $2,000 for local charity
Graduate student Kelly Hopkins helps children in abusive environments
Six years ago, Kelly Hopkins decided to take on some volunteer work. Little did she know, that volunteer work would carry over to her future career.
Come fly kites with Kaleidoscope and friends
Grab a couple pals and come on down — Kaleidoscope and friends are hosting an anti-stress kite flying event on campus from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, on… Continue reading Come fly kites with Kaleidoscope and friends
Annual silent auction to raise money for local charity
Every year, the staff assembly executive committee at Newman University hosts a silent auction to raise money for a local charity. This year’s event will take place from 11 a.m.… Continue reading Annual silent auction to raise money for local charity
A lifelong goal to help others has become reality
Alumna Serina Hertel has been driven to use her talents to help others from a young age.
Newman promoted through LEARN
Being a college student is difficult. Keeping classes, sports, friendships, sleep schedules and other activities maintained is no easy task. This becomes an even more daunting task when you are… Continue reading Newman promoted through LEARN
Alumna Sarah Balderas makes big impact in immigration law
At Newman University, students are prepared to transform society. Since Sarah Balderas graduated from Newman in 2015, she has been making her way through Washburn Law School, many internships and… Continue reading Alumna Sarah Balderas makes big impact in immigration law
Everyday Hero: Larry Hanafin – Bringing light to a cause
By Amy Geiszler-Jones For the past 15 years, retiree Larry Hanafin has been helping the lights shine bright for one of the Wichita area’s most popular holiday displays. Now the… Continue reading Everyday Hero: Larry Hanafin – Bringing light to a cause
2017 Year in Review
Newman University has experienced many new beginnings and celebrated numerous achievements with staff, faculty, students and alumni. Take a look back at our Year in Review with the most popular stories from… Continue reading 2017 Year in Review
Campus diversity clubs co-host the ‘Holly Jolly Holiday Party’
Newman University diversity clubs on campus want to help spread Christmas cheer. The clubs have joined forces to throw a family-friendly “Holly Jolly Holiday Party,” sponsored by Student Government Association,… Continue reading Campus diversity clubs co-host the ‘Holly Jolly Holiday Party’
Newman Early Childhood Education Program partners with USD 259
The Early Childhood Education Program at Newman University is discovering new opportunities after building a recent partnership with Wichita public schools. In October, Assistant Professors of Education Sandy Bequette, Ed.D.,… Continue reading Newman Early Childhood Education Program partners with USD 259
Quiet Hero: Lutz hits home run with League 42
Baseball has always been special to Bob Lutz, who covered a variety of sports during his 42-year career as a sports writer and columnist for The Wichita Eagle. “It’s always… Continue reading Quiet Hero: Lutz hits home run with League 42
Difference Makers ‘Quiet Hero’ Marcillene Dover advocates for KanCare expansion
The Difference Makers for Wichita Awards program was launched in October to recognize and celebrate community members for making a positive difference. Each month, individuals who do not seek recognition but… Continue reading Difference Makers ‘Quiet Hero’ Marcillene Dover advocates for KanCare expansion
Sunderland Foundation makes $200K gift to Newman University campaign for new science facilities
Newman University has received a $200,000 gift from the Sunderland Foundation of Overland Park, Kan., to support the building of new, technologically advanced science and health sciences educational facilities and… Continue reading Sunderland Foundation makes $200K gift to Newman University campaign for new science facilities
Newman University receives $75,000 grant from Fidelity Bank Foundation for new and renovated science facilities
The Fidelity Bank Foundation of Wichita has awarded a $75,000 grant to Newman University in support of the new Bishop Gerber Science Center and upgrades to existing health sciences and… Continue reading Newman University receives $75,000 grant from Fidelity Bank Foundation for new and renovated science facilities
2016 ICT ArtDOG
On April 29 Newman University will take part in the Wichita Art Day of Giving (ICT ArtDOG). This charitable giving event was created for Wichita’s nonprofit art organizations that provide education and artistic… Continue reading 2016 ICT ArtDOG
Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University
Newman University will create a new School of Business that focuses not only on knowledge and expertise in business, but also ethics, entrepreneurship and socially conscious practices in business. The… Continue reading Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University
Newman alumna Tammy White honored by National Association of Professional Women
Newman University alumna and National Alumni Board member Tammy White was a 2015-2016 inductee into the VIP Woman of the Year Circle of the National Association of Professional Woman (NAPW).… Continue reading Newman alumna Tammy White honored by National Association of Professional Women
ICT Art Day of Giving begins Friday
Newman University art students chalked the campus sidewalks depicting the ICT Art Dog to help promote this year’s ICT Art Day Of Giving event. Last year, donors helped raise over… Continue reading ICT Art Day of Giving begins Friday
Auditions to be held March 25 and 26 for Art Day of Giving talent show
Newman is hosting auditions for “The Newman Variety Show.” The show will be held in promotion of the upcoming Art Day of Giving on April 24 following the Steckline Gallery show opening… Continue reading Auditions to be held March 25 and 26 for Art Day of Giving talent show
2015 ARTDOG (Art Day of Giving)
On April 24 Newman University will take part in the Wichita Art Day of Giving. This charitable giving event was created for Wichita’s nonprofit art organizations that provide education and… Continue reading 2015 ARTDOG (Art Day of Giving)
Share your love for Newman Fine Arts through the Wichita Art Day of Giving
On Feb. 28 Newman University will take part in the Wichita Art Day of Giving. This charitable giving event was created for Wichita’s nonprofit art organizations that provide education and artistic… Continue reading Share your love for Newman Fine Arts through the Wichita Art Day of Giving
Share your love for Newman Fine Arts through the Wichita Art Day of Giving social competition
On Feb. 28 Newman University will take part in the Wichita Art Day of Giving. As part of the Wichita Art Day of Giving, the Wichita Community Foundation has launched… Continue reading Share your love for Newman Fine Arts through the Wichita Art Day of Giving social competition
Volunteers needed for Newman University/SWIPE Numana food packaging event to benefit the hungry
Newman University is partnering with Numana, Inc. in an event to help save the starving. Newman will host a State-Wide Packaging Event (SWIPE) from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct.… Continue reading Volunteers needed for Newman University/SWIPE Numana food packaging event to benefit the hungry
Newman University offers Bachelor of Arts in Sports Communication
Newman University is now offering a Bachelor of Arts program in Sports Communication. The new major, which was introduced in the fall 2010 semester, blends business and communication courses to… Continue reading Newman University offers Bachelor of Arts in Sports Communication