John Vogt, associate professor and chair of the Division of Science and Mathematics, recently celebrated his 35th year with Newman.
Alumna Rebekah Valentine lands dream role with IGN Entertainment
Rebekah Valentine, a 2013 Newman graduate, is a news reporter at IGN Entertainment — a leading online media company for video games.
Fall Festival of Song on Sunday, Oct. 24, promises to delight
The Newman Chorale and Troubadours will host their annual fall concert on Sunday, October 24 at 3 pm in Saint John’s Chapel.
Alumna Jaimie Fager answers calling, plans to open family practice
Jaimie Fager ‘14 plans to open her own family medical practice with colleague Doctor Robert Roeser in Andover, Kansas.
Two Newman alumnae celebrate 50th jubilee as ASC sisters
Sister Susan Welsby ’73 and Sister Sara Dwyer ’73 celebrated their 50th Jubilees as Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Husband and wife duo coach Newman women’s basketball team
Drew Johnson and his wife, Nicole Ohlde-Johnson, were named coaches of the Newman women’s basketball team.
Video: 100-billion Nanometer Dash during 2021 Nano Day
Watch the video recap of the 100-billion nanometer dash during Newman chemistry club’s annual Nano Day celebration.
Trio of Newman individuals receive Mary Jane Teall Awards
Three Newman individuals recently won Mary Jane Teall Awards: Christy Cunningham Railsback, Deanne Zogleman and Lyle Valentine.
Lessons from art with professor Shannon Johnston
Whether she’s presenting at a high school, teaching her students or simply speaking with a colleague, Assistant Art Professor and Director of Steckline Gallery Shannon Johnston makes it clear that art itself is a phenomenal mentor.
A chance to tell your story: call for contributing authors
You can now share your story through words, photos and/or videos for the chance to be featured on the Newman Today site.
Newman alumnus publishes short story
Newman alumnus Jeff Baker ’83 recently published a short story titled “Solar Pons and the Testament in Ice” in the anthology “The Necronomicon of Solar Pons: Lovecraftian Tales of the Sherlock Holmes of Praed Street.”
Chemistry club to host National Nanometer Day events Oct. 13
The Newman Chemistry Club will celebrate National Nanometer Day from 11 am to 1 pm on October 13 outside of the Bishop Gerber Science Center.
Student Trish Lam finds joy in archery
Armed with her bow and arrow, senior pre-med student Trish Lam developed a recent love for the art of archery.
Soaring to new heights: Inauguration of President Kathleen S. Jagger
Newman University soared into a new era with the official inauguration of President Kathleen Jagger on Thursday, October 7.
Kansas Teacher of the Year is Newman alumna Susanne Stevenson ’19
Susanne Stevenson ‘19 was recently named Kansas Teacher of the Year by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).
Q&A with Newman President Kathleen S. Jagger
The Newman Staff Assembly organized a question-and-answer session to learn more about Newman President Kathleen Jagger, PhD, MPH, on Tuesday, October 5.
Doing the best you can: teaching through adversity
Megan Dunaway Holding talks about overcoming adversity while teaching, especially through a pandemic.
Life as a librarian
Cindy Rich ’68 talks about her life leading up to her dream job as librarian
Turner Middendorf named director of residence life at Newman
After serving as the interim director of residence life since May 2020, Turner Middendorf was named Newman’s new director of residence life.
Communication alumna Madison McCollum builds magazine from ground up
Equipped with her communication degree, 2019 Newman alumna Madison McCollum is making waves in the workforce.
Newman freshman follows footsteps of late wrestler Reece Wright-Conklin
Newman University lost a part of its community on September 3, 2015, when wrestler Reece Wright-Conklin died in a motorcycle crash at the age of 21.
Four first-year seminarians begin their journey at Newman
Four seminarians from Saint Joseph’s House of Formation enrolled at Newman University this fall: Florence Barles, Richard Olsen, Zach Kelsey and Sam Schmidt.
Alumnus Mitch Austin signs with pro baseball team in Australia
’21 Newman University graduate Mitch Austin signed with the Sydney Blue Sox, a professional baseball team in the Australia Baseball League.
Newman to install Kathleen S. Jagger as its president
President Kathleen Jagger will be officially installed as Newman University’s 12th president during an inauguration ceremony at 2 pm on Thursday, October 7, in Performance Hall of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center.
Talia Powers: the power of music
In her time at Newman, junior Talia Powers has made impressive strides toward her future medical career and musical opportunities.
Soaring into Inauguration Week with special events: Oct. 3-9
On Thursday, October 7, Newman University will celebrate the inauguration of President Kathleen Jagger, Ph.D., MPH.
Father Kapaun: home at last, remembering Newman roots
Father Emil Kapaun — who was ordained as a Catholic priest in Saint John’s Chapel at Newman University and died as a prisoner of war in North Korea 70 years ago — has finally returned home to Kansas.
Newman cross country teams aim big
With three of its runners experiencing recent wins and records, Newman University’s cross country team has an impressive roster this season.
Newman represents at Wichita Business Expo
Fifteen Newman University individuals from a range of departments participated in the Wichita Business Expo on Thursday, Sept. 23.
Steckline Gallery presents ‘Machine-Nature Interface #131 (Shadows)’ for First Friday
The Steckline Gallery will present “Machine-Nature Interface #131 (Shadows)” by Mike Miller during a First Friday exhibition from 5-8 pm, October 1, at Newman University.
Christine Schneikart-Luebbe named vice president
After a nationwide search, Newman University found its Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success (VPEMSS) in its own backyard.
Newman partners with Lead for Kansas, hires Student Life fellow
Director of Student Activities Chris Mershon was recently hired on as Newman University’s first fellow with Lead for Kansas/ Lead for America.
Newman theater department presents ‘Murder at Café Noir’
The Newman Theater Department presents “Murder at Café Noir” by David Landau at 7 pm September 30 through October 2 in Jabara Flexible Theatre.
Newman to host DBA & MBA information session Sept. 29
A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) information session will be held at 5:30 pm on September 29.
Newman students and staff create short film ‘Leaves of a Ficus’
Newman staff member Daniel Murphy, along with students Allison Williams and Matthew Clark and alumnus Lucas Farney, are creating the short film, “Leaves of a Ficus.”
Newman alumnus pays it forward through family’s nonprofit
Lawrence Poland graduated from Newman University with a business management degree in 1989 but is no stranger to roles in leadership.
2021 Party on the Plaza: A night of fundraising, fellowship, fireworks
Thousands of dollars were raised toward student scholarships at the 2021 Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renaissance on Saturday, September 18.
Meet the newest Newman University employees
In the last four months, Newman University has welcomed several new employees to its team of faculty and staff.
Alumna Ann Fox honored at HumanKind Banquet
Ann Fox, alumna of Newman University, was awarded the “Leadership Through Action Award” at the 2021 Humanitarian Awards Benefit.
First-year student Abigail Thornton named Admissions’ ‘FlyGal’
Admissions hired “FlyGal” Abigail Thornton to create videos to help guide first-year and prospective students through their college journeys.