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Newman alumnus Jacob Wayman talks leadership and entrepreneurship

Jacob Wayman

Jacob Wayman uses the skills he honed during his time in the Newman University MBA program in both his business and community service.

Published February 9, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

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

Assistant soccer coach’s passion for storytelling leads to sports website

Victor Olorunfemi

Assistant men’s soccer coach Victor Olorunfemi combined his love of storytelling and sports by starting the sports website, The ICT Zone.

Published February 7, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Athletics, News, Staff & Faculty

A tough road leads alumna Taylor Spencer on promising career path

Taylor Spencer

After five years of exceptional life challenges, Newman biology alumna Taylor Spencer ‘20 is building a brighter future for herself and her son — starting with medical school on the Caribbean island of Barbados.

Published February 3, 2022
Categorized as Alumni, News, Science & Health

Alivia Nguyen and Taryn Torgerson: Special bond between player and coach

Newman golf coach Taryn Torgerson talks with freshman Alivia Nguyen

After being named the Newman women’s golf coach in 2019, the first athlete to come to mind for Taryn Torgerson was star recruit Alivia Nguyen.

Published February 3, 2022
Categorized as Athletics, Business

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

Get to know vice president Alden Stout

Alden Stout began his new role as Newman University’s vice president of academic affairs (VPAA) on January 18.

Published January 27, 2022
Categorized as Academics, News

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

Senior development officer eager to connect with alumni and community

Conni Mansaw

Conni Mansaw, a Wichita native and Newman University alumna, recently joined the Newman team as senior development officer.

Published January 25, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Giving, News, Staff & Faculty

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 Media and Promotion, 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

Alumna Patricia M. Lujan works on third Newman degree; begins master’s program

Patricia Lujan

Newman University alumna Patricia Lujan is continuing her higher education journey by entering into a third degree program.

Published January 20, 2022
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni, Education

Pearce gives back to the university that gave him breadth of experience

(From left to right) Marie and Bob Pearce

Robert (Bob) Pearce never set out to have a career in higher education, but the advice from a professor led him to discover his calling.

Published January 20, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Faith, Giving, News, Staff & Faculty

Professor connects student Enzo Bonventre with full-time opportunity

Enzo Bonventre

Business professor Larry Straub connected ’21 graduate Enzo Bonventre to an internship-turned-full-time opportunity with Paul Gray Homes.

Published January 14, 2022
Categorized as Academics, Accomplishments, Alumni, Business, News, Staff & Faculty

Alumna Christine Ostroski helps special needs community make First Communion

christine ostroski

Christine Ostroski ‘86 is following her calling — helping individuals with special needs live out a life of faith and devotion.

Published January 13, 2022
Categorized as Alumni

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

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

Alumnus Joe Hanrahan enjoying life on stage and behind the scenes

Hanrahan

Alumnus Joe Hanrahan talks about his love for theater and why he does what he does 50 years after discovering the craft.

Published December 9, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, Alumni

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

First-year student Emily Pachta follows sister’s footsteps

Emily

When Emily Pachta started first grade, her sister, Elyse (Pachta) Rottinghaus, began her freshman year at Newman University.

Published December 6, 2021
Categorized as Academics, Alumni, Student Life

Spiritual Companions program is hit with Newman baseball team

Men's baseball team with Spiritual Companion Christy Hawks

With the first semester of the Spiritual Companions project coming to a close, the men’s baseball team expresses its thanks.

Published December 3, 2021
Categorized as Faith, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Newman gives thanks with counselor appreciation breakfast

Thirty-eight counselors from 25 different high schools attended the Newman admissions annual Counselor Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, Dec. 3.

Published December 3, 2021
Categorized as Events, News, Staff & Faculty

Project HOPE showcases Newman’s research abilities

City of Wichita
Courtesy photo, City of Wichita Facebook page

Newman University is serving as research partner to the City of Wichita for a program called “Project HOPE.”

Published December 2, 2021
Categorized as Accomplishments, News, Social Work, Staff & Faculty, Student Life

Tyrell to lead Newman’s School of Nursing and Allied Health

Geraldine Tyrell named Dean of School of Nursing and Allied Health

Geraldine Tyrell has joined the Newman University faculty as dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health.

Published December 2, 2021
Categorized as Academics, News, Science & Health, Staff & Faculty

Online bookstore open for spring textbook orders

bookstore

Start ordering your textbooks for the 2022 spring semester in the Newman University online bookstore today!

Published December 2, 2021
Categorized as Academics, News, Student Life

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