Newman University’s women’s bowling team is on a roll. They recently qualified for the collegiate national championships after an impressive show at sectionals. Helping guide the team to success is Destiny Truly, a junior in communication. Truly began bowling at the ripe age of four, so she doesn’t remember a time in her life when… Continue reading Newman bowler Truly contributes to team’s success
The Vantage wins All-Kansas Award
Kansas Collegiate Media announced its annual award winners April 9 bestowing 14 awards upon the Newman University student newspaper, The Vantage. The paper received the overall publication award — deemed the All-Kansas Award — in the division of Private Four-Year Newspapers. “We entered three issues from last semester for consideration for this award,” says Madeline… Continue reading The Vantage wins All-Kansas Award
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.
Spontaneous artists, theater lovers return to Jabara for 10th annual 24-Hour Theatre Project
Some of the artists who participated in Newman’s 10th Annual 24-Hour Theatre Project reflect on their products as well as the process as a whole.
Newman students earn KICF scholarships
Six Newman University students have been awarded scholarships through the Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF) annual merit-based scholarship competition. The KICF received 55 nominations for its scholarship opportunities. A volunteer panel of nine judges helped select the 22 winners. The organization reported that the recipients represent nine of its 20 member schools, which includes Newman… Continue reading Newman students earn KICF scholarships
2021 Spring Commencement will feature in-person ceremonies
The Newman University 2021 Spring Commencement will be especially exciting for two reasons: It’s being held in person, following a 2020 online event, and it is the first commencement hosted in Hartman Arena. Because of COVID-19 restrictions and arena capacity, two graduation ceremonies will be held Friday, May 7. The first will be at 10… Continue reading 2021 Spring Commencement will feature in-person ceremonies
Newman University hosts vaccination clinic, nursing students play role in historic battle
Newman partnered with the Sedgwick County Health Department and the Guadalupe Clinic to provide students the Pfizer vaccine.
Newman celebrates Sister Charlotte Rohrbach’s life
To honor Sr. Charlotte, Newman will be holding a celebration of her life on April 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Barnwell leads team to national title game
Newman University alumnus Luke Barnwell ’13 has experienced a “once in a lifetime” spring — or maybe it is just the start of a new normal. After being named the national 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Boy’s High School Coach of the Year last month, Barnwell led his Sunrise Christian Academy boys basketball team to the… Continue reading Barnwell leads team to national title game
Alumnus realizes ‘American dream’
Rashed Chowdhury ‘07 has realized many goals in his life — two of his most recent, starting his own company and authoring a book. “Building a Salesforce-Powered Front Office: A Quick-Start Guide” was released in paperback March 5, 2021. Rashed’s motivation for the project came from working in corporate America for 20+ years and experiencing… Continue reading Alumnus realizes ‘American dream’
Father Emil Kapaun coming home
The remains of Father Emil Kapaun, who was ordained into priesthood in 1940 in St. John’s Chapel at what is now Newman University, were recently identified by a United States government forensic team. Kapaun died in a North Korean prisoner of war camp in 1951 and was buried in a shallow grave there. He was… Continue reading Father Emil Kapaun coming home
Division of Student Life starts dialogue with ‘One Small Step’
Joseph Shepard and others from the Division of Student Life are working with an initiative called One Small Step to encourage students and everyone on campus to acknowledge our collective humanity in spite of differences.
Newman President’s Student Cabinet established
Driven by a desire to get to know the Newman University campus and students’ wants and needs better, President Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., recently established the President’s Student Cabinet.
Newman University to celebrate Alumni Award winners virtually
Newman University is excited to celebrate its annual Alumni Award recipients with a virtual ceremony at 7 p.m. April 15 via the university’s Facebook page. The 2021 winners were originally chosen as the 2020 recipients, but due to COVID-19, the ceremony and celebration was postponed to 2021. In lieu of an in-person event, representatives from… Continue reading Newman University to celebrate Alumni Award winners virtually
Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple meets with Newman’s Asian Student Association
In response to the recent acts of prejudice against and the rampant misconceptions of the Asian American community, and the Asian community as a whole, Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple met with Newman’s Asian Student Association (ASA) in order to hear more from the Wichita community and raise awareness. Executive members of ASA shared their thoughts… Continue reading Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple meets with Newman’s Asian Student Association
Thriving in the social work field
Beverly Knighten ‘97, ‘01 said her calling to help others came at a very early age during a visit she and her grandmother made to a relative’s house. The relative was blind and Knighten was asked to help prepare her food and to help her relative eat. “That was it. That’s when I knew I… Continue reading Thriving in the social work field
Tribute: Newman community remembers Sister Charlotte
History and Newman University — two of the many passions of Sister Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC. Just a few short weeks after the university celebrated its history and traditions with its annual Heritage Month, a series of events she crafted, helped organize and coordinated, Sister Charlotte passed on to her eternal reward. While she is perhaps… Continue reading Tribute: Newman community remembers Sister Charlotte
Sr. Charlotte Rohrbach passing leaves ‘gaping hole in the heart of Newman’
During the midst of Women’s History Month, in which America celebrates the contributions of extraordinary women, Newman University has lost one of its indomitable heroes, Sister Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC.
Spence departs, search for new women’s basketball coach begins
Newman Athletics Director Joanna Pryor has announced the resignation of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Darin Spence. A national search will begin immediately to fill the open position. “We would like to thank Darin for his hard work and dedication over the past nine years,” said Pryor. “We wish him well in the future.” Spence finished his… Continue reading Spence departs, search for new women’s basketball coach begins
Newman Theatre: Midsummer Night’s Dream available online
If you did not get an opportunity to attend one of Newman University’s four performances of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream March 11-14, you now have the chance to watch it online. Director of Theatre Mark Mannette, who also directed the play, wanted to expose a wider an audience to his student’s work, so engaged Newman’s… Continue reading Newman Theatre: Midsummer Night’s Dream available online
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 semester to gather input from community members. Cabinet members will serve as meeting facilitators for each discussion. Session are focused on one of the university’s… Continue reading Newman community invited to priority brainstorming sessions
Newman student writer turned jeweler
From The Vantage student newspaper – by Marie O’Neal Junior Matthew Clark doesn’t exactly remember how he started making jewelry, but he knows he is drawn towards what is beautiful, and his creations reflect what that means to him. “I’m a linguistic artist by trade, and I’ve wanted to do something physical or visual for… Continue reading Newman student writer turned jeweler
President Jagger appointing new student cabinet
From The Vantage student newspaper – by Ty Wilson Newman President Kathleen Jagger is hoping to meet for the first time later this month with a newly appointed student cabinet, which she said she is forming as a way to help solve problems on campus. The purpose behind this cabinet, she said, is to give… Continue reading President Jagger appointing new student cabinet
Anthony Harvey ’20 is aspiring to be the change
Above photo: Anthony Harvey poses with his Newman teammates and father after graduating from the Lawrence Police Department Basic Recruit Academy. “If you want to see change, you have to be the change.” Alumni Anthony Harvey has adopted that phrase, something he once heard from his hometown strength trainer, Kelly Barah, as a life motto.… Continue reading Anthony Harvey ’20 is aspiring to be the change
Alumnus wins Naismith Coach of the Year
Luke Barnwell ’13 honored with national 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Boys’ High School Coach of the Year award.
The story behind ‘The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami’
While many may know her as a professor of English, Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., is also an observant storyteller and published author of the 2010 collaboratively composed novel, “The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami.” This journey she helped give voice to might as well be a modern epic, equipped with a call-to-action, inner searching… Continue reading The story behind ‘The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami’
Newman partners with Dole VA, plans to vaccinate 1,500 veterans in one day
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center has announced that it will partner with Newman University to vaccinate 1,500 veterans on Saturday, March 20. The event will be held from 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. in the university’s Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. According to a news release, the Dole VA is currently offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine… Continue reading Newman partners with Dole VA, plans to vaccinate 1,500 veterans in one day
Unfinished business: Kameron Frame returns to NCAA national championships
Frame will open the completion at America’s Convention Center in St. Louis, Mo. Friday.
It’s ‘award season’ at Newman University; nominations open
Admissions achieves Transfer Honor Roll for fourth consecutive year
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has been helping well-deserving students who achieve great academic heights for more than 100 years. Each year, the organization determines the top colleges providing the best transfer student services to be named on their PTK Transfer Honor Roll. Newman University made the 2021 list for a fourth consecutive year. Phi Theta Kappa… Continue reading Admissions achieves Transfer Honor Roll for fourth consecutive year
2021 faculty promotions announced
Newman University announced that several of its faculty members have been awarded academic tenure or received a promotion in faculty rank, all approved by the Newman University Board of Trustees. Those receiving a promotion in faculty rank are: Jordan Bani, Ph.D., MMIS, MSM, to associate professor of business. One year of service at Newman University.… Continue reading 2021 faculty promotions announced
Celebrating social work during recognition month
March is National Social Work Month and Newman University is saying “thank you” to its students, graduates, staff and faculty. The theme for 2021’s Social Work Month is “Social Workers Are Essential,” according to the National Association of Social Workers. The organization was founded in 1955 and is the largest membership organization of professional social… Continue reading Celebrating social work during recognition month
St. John Henry Newman Scholars announced
Newman University has selected three students to receive its most prestigious scholarship, the St. John Henry Newman Scholarship, for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarship is a full-tuition annual award renewable for four years. Applicants are required to complete an online application, which includes the submission of a personal résumé, a picture, two professional or… Continue reading St. John Henry Newman Scholars announced
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
SGA provides free mental health services to students for rest of semester
Steckline Gallery presents ‘Long Walk Club’
Artist Kevin Kelly will exhibit “Long Walk Club” at Steckline Gallery during a First Friday reception, which will take place from 5-8 p.m. on March 5. Kelly grew up in both Colorado and Kansas. He received his Bachelor of Art and his Master of Fine Arts from Wichita State University. He has been teaching art… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘Long Walk Club’
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