Arts and Literary Festival 2021: ‘Alegría: Ode to Joy’

The annual Newman University Arts and Literary Festival will be held Friday, March 12, 2021. The theme differs each year and in recent years has varied from Harry Potter to Beowulf. This year’s event is titled “Alegría: Ode to Joy.” Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente said, “This year … you see the deliberate use… Continue reading Arts and Literary Festival 2021: ‘Alegría: Ode to Joy’

Newman University Theatre presents Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

“Why this is very midsummer madness,” exclaims Oliva in act three, scene four of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Though this quote comes from one of the Bard’s other plays, there couldn’t be a more fitting description of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will soon come to life on stage at Newman University. Directed by Mark Mannette,… Continue reading Newman University Theatre presents Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Alumna Ellen Traylor achieving career and athletic goals

Ellen Traylor ‘12 graduated from Newman University with a communication degree and has used it to pursue her passion in the restaurant business — specifically as a certified sommelier. She achieved the first level of her sommelier testing in 2017 and became certified in March 2020. She said there are two more levels of the… Continue reading Alumna Ellen Traylor achieving career and athletic goals

Newman University crowns Homecoming royalty

Newman University Homecoming was held on Feb. 18, 2021. Students celebrated all week long with events planned by Student Life. On Thursday night, students gathered in the Fugate Student Center to watch the basketball games and the crowning ceremony through a livestream. Food, snacks and homecoming shirts were provided for attendees. The women’s basketball team… Continue reading Newman University crowns Homecoming royalty

Newman University celebrates St. John Henry Newman Mass

One of the many celebrations during Heritage Month at Newman University honors its namesake, St. John Henry Newman. Father Adam Grelinger, Newman University chaplain, celebrated the annual St. John Henry Newman Mass on Feb. 22, 2021. St. John Henry Newman was born Feb. 21, 1801. His creed was to “love God above all things and… Continue reading Newman University celebrates St. John Henry Newman Mass

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A tribute to High Tea

The annual St. John Henry Newman High Tea, traditionally held during Heritage Month, pays homage to the English heritage of Newman University’s namesake. The event typically consists of a buffet of handmade English treats, tea and a platter of smoked salmon. The Newman community gathers in fellowship, many donning great hats, to celebrate Newman’s heritage.… Continue reading A tribute to High Tea

Newman professor gives back through community classes

Wendy Sahatjian, associate professor of marketing and management for Newman University’s School of Business, is giving back to the community through business entrepreneurship classes. Sahatjian teaches the class “Balanced” for Wichita E-Community to help entrepreneurs strategize for success. Her connection with Wichita E-Community happened during another class she teaches, “Streetwise MBA,” in the Small Business… Continue reading Newman professor gives back through community classes

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 four staff members and together they are serving rural community patients who would otherwise have to drive many miles to see a physician. The clinic’s… Continue reading Newman alumna Rhonda Pauls helps launch rural clinic

A full week of homecoming fun up ahead

Newman University’s homecoming week will begin Feb. 15. The week is always jam-packed with fun activities and opportunities to celebrate Jet pride and this year is no different. Homecoming week events are as follows: Monday, Feb. 15 | Show your Newman Pride A door decorating contest will be held for student organizations, staff and faculty.… Continue reading A full week of homecoming fun up ahead

Wichita Eagle reporter Denise Neil a beneficial professor for Newman students

Denise Neil is best known in Wichita for her restaurant coverage in The Wichita Eagle — a segment titled Dining With Denise. At Newman University, she’s also known for bringing her journalism experience to the classroom. Neil started working at The Wichita Eagle as a feature writer in 1997, her second job out of college.… Continue reading Wichita Eagle reporter Denise Neil a beneficial professor for Newman students

Irving Casiano ’12 talks career, travel and education

Irving Casiano ‘12 said his experience at Newman taught him a great deal about community and stewardship. His subsequent career — through leadership and action — has provided him ample opportunity to advance his passion for both. Casiano began working for Flower Shop Network immediately after graduating from Newman with a Bachelor of Science in… Continue reading Irving Casiano ’12 talks career, travel and education

Knights of Columbus gift Newman seminarian with car

Above photo by Foss Farrar: (l to r) Wit Goebel, general manager of Zeller Motors; Thomas Prater; his parents, David and Amy Prater; Father Sam Brand, Sacred Heart pastor; and Knights’ leaders Jack Blatchford and Jerry Lobmeyer. Newman student Thomas Prater was thinking about buying a car and had been looking for quite some time.… Continue reading Knights of Columbus gift Newman seminarian with car

Ceremonial mace crafted to serve as university heirloom

Newman University Ceremonial Mace

With the help of many members of the Newman community, the university has gained a new heirloom: a mace made of red cedar that pays homage to the university’s roots. A mace is a ceremonial staff often used by universities to lead commencement or convocation processions. When Lori Gibbon took the position of Registrar in… Continue reading Ceremonial mace crafted to serve as university heirloom

ASC passionate about connecting with Newman community

Newman University students, staff and faculty now have a more convenient way to connect with the university’s founding order and sponsor, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). Sr. Therese Wetta said the goal of the university’s ASC Presence Mission Task Force is to have a larger footprint on campus in order to continue… Continue reading ASC passionate about connecting with Newman community

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Athletics department strives to meet fundraising goals

The Newman University athletics department relies on support and funding from generous Jets fans to keep each team in play throughout the year. The athletics budget doesn’t include things like new uniforms or technology so fundraising is vital. The department raises money through the revived booster club, now called the Aviator Club. Associate Athletic Director… Continue reading Athletics department strives to meet fundraising goals

Newman spring semester underway

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With a new year comes a new academic semester and the students, staff and faculty at Newman University are ready to spring forward. College life didn’t fall into its usual routine during the year 2020 due to a national pandemic. However, the spring of 2021 will have new offerings and look a little more traditional,… Continue reading Newman spring semester underway

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Newman University announces fall 2020 graduates

Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the 2020 fall semester. These individuals are invited to walk in cap and gown during the May 2021 commencement ceremony if they choose. The graduates and their respective degrees and majors are listed here by hometown.

Professor passes down passion for education to students

Max Frazier has spent 43 years in the education field, with the past 17 years spent as an associate professor of secondary education at Newman University “I personally believe that spending your days working with young people of any age is a pretty great way to spend your time. Teaching is never boring,” he said.… Continue reading Professor passes down passion for education to students

Student Life organizes Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

The Student Life Department at Newman University has scheduled its 3rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk and community awards program, which will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, as a virtual celebration via the Newman Student Life Facebook. This year’s virtual program will feature Newman University students who will highlight not… Continue reading Student Life organizes Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

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Pi Gamma Mu initiation ceremony held virtually

Pi Gamma Mu, a nationally recognized honor society for high-achieving students striving toward a career in the social sciences, conducted its induction ceremony Dec. 22, 2020, with a virtual format. The society was founded in Kansas in 1924 and is the oldest and preeminent interdisciplinary honor society in the social sciences. The Newman University chapter has been… Continue reading Pi Gamma Mu initiation ceremony held virtually

Basketball alumna finds success as volleyball coach

The Hanover High School Volleyball Team after winning the Kansas 1A DII State Title. Coach Holle is far right.

Alumna Melissa (Brockleman) Holle ’10 played basketball during her time at Newman University but has found success as a high school coach in another sport. Her Hanover High School team took home the Kansas 1A DII state volleyball title this year. Holle said basketball was something she had passion for and enjoyed playing for three… Continue reading Basketball alumna finds success as volleyball coach