Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Kimberly Long, Ph.D., was selected by the Wichita Business Journal for their “Women Who Lead in Education” segment. “I’m very pleased for this recognition among so many more worthy women leaders in our vibrant education community,” said Long. Long has always had a knack for processes and diagnosing… Continue reading Provost Kim Long’s leadership recognized by Wichita Business Journal
Operation Communication creates a new friendship for Newman student
Newman University junior Kayla Garvert works part time in the Student Life office and recently helped organize a letter-writing campaign — Operation Communication — with the Student Life team. The project was created to help residents in assisted living facilities feel more connected to the outside world during a national pandemic. One of Garvert’s tasks… Continue reading Operation Communication creates a new friendship for Newman student
Newman head groundskeeper combines drag racing, photography
Head Groundskeeper Darrin McKim is part of a generation of racers, having driven a 69 Camaro on tracks in Great Bend and Manhattan in the past.
Melissa Smith appointed to Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Melissa Smith, occupational therapy assistant (OTA) instructor and academic fieldwork coordinator, was appointed to the Kansas Occupational Therapist Council of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA). In her new position, Smith will determine applicants who successfully pass their boards, adopt rules and regulations to administer and represent all occupational therapists (OT) and OTAs in… Continue reading Melissa Smith appointed to Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Navigator class proves popular among students
Newman University introduced Navigator: Your Newman GPS (Guide to Success) into the fall 2020 curriculum. Every undergraduate student will experience parts of Navigator such as having a dedicated support team from the day they step onto campus and taking part in career exploration and leadership opportunities. To receive a heightened Navigator experience, students are able… Continue reading Navigator class proves popular among students
2020 SGA executive board strives to uphold vision, voice and values
The SGA executive board has sprung into action now that fall semester is upon us. With the mission statement of “vision, voice, values,” they are ready to be the leaders that are needed in an ever-changing world.
MBA alumnus Harter is using ‘muscles’ gained from degree to lead Spirit’s ventilator-making program
Pierre Harter ’19 had the right degrees for a career as an engineer in the aviation industry, having earned two aerospace engineering degrees at Wichita State University (WSU) by 2000. As he progressed from aviation research to engineering management and then into more executive roles, he picked up a few business practices through his on-the-job… Continue reading MBA alumnus Harter is using ‘muscles’ gained from degree to lead Spirit’s ventilator-making program
Alumnus named Lawyer of the Year
Alumnus John E. Rapp was named 2021 Lawyer of the Year for DUI/DWI Defense in Wichita, Kansas. Just one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the Lawyer of the Year, making this accolade particularly significant. Lawyers are selected based on voting averages received during peer-review assessments. Rapp was also… Continue reading Alumnus named Lawyer of the Year
Heather Linscheid ’96 named Citizen of the Year
Heather Linscheid ‘96 was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce in Carl Junction, Missouri, for her work on developing an accessible playground open to the community. She is an occupational therapist for the Carl Junction R-1 school district and has spent the past 15 years serving students from… Continue reading Heather Linscheid ’96 named Citizen of the Year
First-time students experience virtual orientation
Students beginning their higher education at Newman University already knew their 2020 fall semester would look and feel different in the midst of a national pandemic. From virtual visits before applying to moving into residence halls donning masks, the newest Jets have already been experiencing changes to routine events. The annual first-time student orientation, hosted… Continue reading First-time students experience virtual orientation
Meet the 2020-2021 resident assistants
Newman students living in residence halls have access to a built-in support system through their resident assistants (RAs). A designated number of RAs live in each residence hall to help guide students through their year. RAs take on a multitude of responsibilities including taking care of any housing issues, hosting fun activities for residents, aiding… Continue reading Meet the 2020-2021 resident assistants
Newman alumnus returns as new head women’s soccer coach
Newman University Athletics has chosen alumnus Jay Holmes ‘89 as the new head women’s soccer coach effective Aug. 20. He returns to Newman with a long history in the sport, both as a well-known player within the Greater Wichita Athletic League and a highly successful and well-respected coach. He attended Wichita West High School, where… Continue reading Newman alumnus returns as new head women’s soccer coach
President Jagger outlines vision for Newman future; addresses staff and faculty
First-time students arrive on campus
First-time student move-in day took place Thursday, Aug. 20 at Carrocci Hall on the Newman University campus. Newman athletic teams always pitch in to help the newest Jets move into their room quickly and efficiently. This year, the resident assistants and the men’s and women’s basketball teams lent a hand. This year’s move-in consisted of… Continue reading First-time students arrive on campus
Fall athletics competitions postponed until Jan. 1
The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) has announced the postponement of all fall sports until at least Jan. 1, 2021. Newman University Director of Athletics Joanna Pryor said teams are allowed to practice but no competitions may take place until after the first of the year. “Our teams can scrimmage with each other, but we… Continue reading Fall athletics competitions postponed until Jan. 1
2020 brings new procedures for returning to campus
Student Support Services prepares for fall semester
Melody Head, director of Career Services at Newman University, is working on a plan to provide the best possible support to students during the fall semester as the community continues to navigate the COVID pandemic. Career Services is a department of the Student Support Services, which includes the Runway Learning Center, and provides counseling, tutoring,… Continue reading Student Support Services prepares for fall semester
Tracy McGarey retires after dedicated service to the university
Tracy McGarey reminisces on her time at Newman, and expresses her thankfulness for the opportunities she found while working for the university.
Newman participates in Community-partnered book club
Joseph Shepard, director of multicultural engagement and campus life, is leading a community-partnered book club sponsored by Wichita nonprofit Storytime Village for the month of August. Newman University is one of three groups that have formed individual book clubs. The Wichita State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion and local organization Progency have also formed… Continue reading Newman participates in Community-partnered book club
Diversity and equity included in first-time student course
Director of Multicultural Engagement and Campus Life Joseph Shepard will speak to incoming students about diversity and inclusion in their Traditions and Transitions (T&T) program. T&T is a freshman seminar designed to improve students’ academic success and help in their social transition to college life. “Infusing diversity, equity and inclusion into the Transition and Traditions… Continue reading Diversity and equity included in first-time student course
Newman student works in TX COVID unit, strengthens faith and prayer life
Amy Aguirre will be working toward her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia through Newman University’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program beginning fall 2020. She said she looks forward to starting the program and becoming part of the Newman community. In the meantime, she took on a different type of learning experience by signing… Continue reading Newman student works in TX COVID unit, strengthens faith and prayer life
Four ‘generations’ of presidents connect
Above photo (left to right): Sister Tarcisia Roths, ASC, Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D. and Teresa Hall Bartels. Newman University recently named its 12th president, Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., who officially began her role July 1, 2020. Jagger has been spending many hours meeting with individual departments and teams throughout Newman in… Continue reading Four ‘generations’ of presidents connect
Newman Athletics prepares for fall season changes
2020 Ford Mustang raffle to raise funds for student scholarships
Rusty Eck Ford has donated a 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Coupe to Newman University, which will be used in an effort to raise much-needed funding for student scholarships. The new vehicle is valued at $30,355. The need for scholarships among college students is greater than ever. According to the most recent U.S. Department of Education… Continue reading 2020 Ford Mustang raffle to raise funds for student scholarships
Bailey McGuffey ’17 reflects on her Newman experience
Newman alumna Bailey McGuffey ‘17 is on her way to fulfill her dream as a physician assistant after recently successfully completing the PA program at Christian Brothers University (CBU) in Memphis. She came to Newman for her Bachelor of Science because of its small campus size and pre-professional reputation. Newman has a 95-98% acceptance rate… Continue reading Bailey McGuffey ’17 reflects on her Newman experience
Education and experiences lead to a fulfilling career for alumnus
Since graduating from Newman University (then Kansas Newman College) in 1981 and from Iowa State University in 1987, Jim Macias has had a successful 30-year career working for Shell Oil Co. For the past three years, Macias has been located in Shanghai, helping to grow both the Shell team and business there. His time with… Continue reading Education and experiences lead to a fulfilling career for alumnus
Thor Balavage ’20 new football coach for Southeast High
Alumnus Thor Balavage reflects on his time at Newman and discusses his future career path.
Bonnie Setzkorn retires after 31 years at Newman
Bonnie Setzkorn began working at Newman as a typist in 1989. As she prepared to retire from the university in 2020, she was scanning and digitizing files, some of which she had typed. Setzkorn has been a part of the registrar’s office for more than 30 years and retired in June 2020. She began her… Continue reading Bonnie Setzkorn retires after 31 years at Newman
Donors help student realize dream of higher education
TaTy’Terria “TaTy” Gary is more than thankful for her Newman University education and the donors who have made her educational journey possible. Attending college had been a dream for Gary since she was 12 years old, and like 99% of Newman students, Gary relies on scholarships to make that dream come true. She also works two… Continue reading Donors help student realize dream of higher education
2020 Jet Open boasts great weather and high turnout
Newman University Athletics hosted its 36th annual Laurie Bell Memorial Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 3. Planning for the Jet Open this year proved to be challenging, as does planning for any large event in 2020, but Associate Athletic Director for External Operations Zane Ehling said the planning committee was prepared for COVID-19 interference. The… Continue reading 2020 Jet Open boasts great weather and high turnout
Teresa Hall Bartels aids presidential transition
Newman alumni connect, assist in arranging life-changing surgery
Above photo from left to right: Sr. Therese Wetta ’64, ASC, Dr. Brad Dart ’97, Francis Sio, Augustine Sio When God wants something done, He sure knows how to make it happen. The following is a story of many individuals who through connections and God’s work found a way to bring an 11-year-old boy from… Continue reading Newman alumni connect, assist in arranging life-changing surgery
Newman prepares for in-person fall semester
Newman University has announced a plan for a return to in-person classes for the fall 2020 semester. The initiative, “Together We Soar — Return to Campus,” is a flexible plan detailing calendar changes, safety measures and directives for the Newman community. Newman University President Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., said she is looking forward to students… Continue reading Newman prepares for in-person fall semester
Alumna set to coach college-level basketball
Recent alumna Michaela Mack ‘20 has been hired as assistant women’s basketball coach at Crowder College in Neosha, Missouri. While she prepares for this next step in her athletic career, she reflects on her fond memories of Newman. “My time at Newman was a very enjoyable experience,” said Mack. “I created numerous relationships with not… Continue reading Alumna set to coach college-level basketball
Annual Party on the Plaza fundraiser postponed
Party on the Plaza: Return to the Renassaince (POP) is one of Newman University’s largest annual fundraising events. Organized to connect students and donors to each other and to the university, the event focuses on raising money specifically for student scholarships. The event is typically held on Founders Plaza in early fall welcoming more than… Continue reading Annual Party on the Plaza fundraiser postponed
Newman professor gives briefing at local museum
Newman University Assistant Professor of Strategic Intelligence Scott McIntosh is a retired military analyst and foreign area officer. He speaks at many functions within the community on topics from business to warfare. Most recently, he spoke at the Museum of World Treasure’s Coffee with the Curator Thursday, July 16. The museum has been holding Coffee… Continue reading Newman professor gives briefing at local museum
Newman community proud to be part of Wichita’s 150-year history
The city of Wichita turns 150 years old on July 21. The milestone birthday comes with a great deal of celebrating throughout the city. Visit Wichita created a list of 150 ways to celebrate Wichita’s sesquicentennial safely. Established in 1933, Newman University has been a part of Wichita’s history for 87 years. Staff, faculty, students… Continue reading Newman community proud to be part of Wichita’s 150-year history
Alumna becomes director of Urban League of Kansas
Angela Perez ’18 was appointed executive director of The Urban League of Kansas (ULK) in May 2020. Perez received her Master of Education in organizational leadership from Newman University and has been working in nonprofit for more than 10 years. “I’ve always wanted to help people, in whatever capacity that may be,” she said. “I… Continue reading Alumna becomes director of Urban League of Kansas
Newman offers graduate certificate in data analytics
Newman University is now offering a graduate certificate in data analytics. The program offers a unique opportunity for professionals to acquire high-demand knowledge and skills within the span of a single calendar year. The School of Business saw a great need for a valuable short-term program to help professionals advance in their careers. Data analytics… Continue reading Newman offers graduate certificate in data analytics
Student engages fully in Newman Catholic heritage
Newman University’s Catholic heritage is the foundation of a Newman University education, and one that student Marie O’Neal holds dear. Marie, who is majoring in international studies and minoring in Spanish and math, is an energetic and mission-driven student with aspirations to make the world a better place. She will graduate in May 2021. During… Continue reading Student engages fully in Newman Catholic heritage