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… Continue reading Navigator class proves popular among students
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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… Continue reading Heather Linscheid ’96 named Citizen of the Year
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… Continue reading Meet the 2020-2021 resident assistants
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… Continue reading First-time students arrive on campus
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… Continue reading Student Support Services prepares for fall semester
Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony
Mass of the Holy Spirit & Matriculation Ceremony It is a tradition at Newman University to pray for the incoming freshman class at the Mass of the Holy Spirit at… Continue reading Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony
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… Continue reading 2020 Ford Mustang raffle to raise funds for student scholarships
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… Continue reading Education and experiences lead to a fulfilling career for alumnus
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… Continue reading 2020 Jet Open boasts great weather and high turnout
Teresa Hall Bartels aids presidential transition
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… 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… Continue reading Newman professor gives briefing at local museum
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… Continue reading Alumna becomes director of Urban League of Kansas
Faith, service and liberal arts: Newman’s next president looks to the future
Newman University recently announced Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., as its 12th president. The former president of Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Kentucky will begin her duties as Newman University… Continue reading Faith, service and liberal arts: Newman’s next president looks to the future
MCLO raises hundreds for WHO’s Solidarity Response Fund
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Wichita along with the rest of the world, the Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) knew they had to do something to help. MCLO got creative in… Continue reading MCLO raises hundreds for WHO’s Solidarity Response Fund
Jet Open returns for another day of giving and golfing
Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator Maureen Rohleder explains what attendees have to look forward to for this year’s Jet Open.
Newman Alumni Rodney Tafoya continues to rewrite baseball history
Written by Sports Information Director Collin Loutensock and Graduate Assistant Alex Mead Rodney Tafoya, who graduated from Newman in 1989, continues to dominate on the diamond. At the age of… Continue reading Newman Alumni Rodney Tafoya continues to rewrite baseball history
Kathleen S. Jagger named 12th president of Newman University
Student teachers adapt to school closures during pandemic
When all schools in Kansas shut down in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, education majors at Newman University were dealt a double blow. Not only did they have… Continue reading Student teachers adapt to school closures during pandemic
Faculty letter-writing campaign delivers touch of community to prospective students
In a time of isolation, faculty members are looking to letters to deliver that personal touch of community to prospective students.
MBA students win national title in Business Strategy Game
Two Newman University Master of Business Administration (MBA) students won their industry category for a national title in the Business Strategy Game (BSG). Marshall Philips and Bryan Woods of the… Continue reading MBA students win national title in Business Strategy Game
Residence Life has a new interim director
Newman University has named Turner Middendorf interim residence life director for the 2020-21 academic year. Previously the residence life graduate assistant, Middendorf officially began his new role May 13 when… Continue reading Residence Life has a new interim director
Newman University celebrates 2020 spring graduates
Newman University holds first-ever virtual commencement
Like many universities around the country, Newman University had to make a difficult decision regarding its annual spring 2020 commencement ceremony. Due to the gathering restrictions as a result of… Continue reading Newman University holds first-ever virtual commencement
OTA professor makes spring semester one to remember
Melissa Smith, Newman University occupational therapy assistant instructor, made the spring 2020 semester one to remember for her students. During a surreal time with a sudden shift to online learning… Continue reading OTA professor makes spring semester one to remember
Like mother, like daughter: graduating together for a second time
Mother and daughter graduates Denise and Alyssa Cooley celebrated their graduation day together — for the second time. Even though they weren’t able to participate in a traditional commencement ceremony… Continue reading Like mother, like daughter: graduating together for a second time
Art professor gets creative with spring assignments
Salvador Dali once said, “Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing.” And isn’t imitation the best form of flattery? Shannon Johnston, Newman University professor of art and… Continue reading Art professor gets creative with spring assignments
Students recognized for academic and student life achievements
Two alumnae run for Sedgwick County Commission seat
The Sedgwick County Commissioner elections are quickly approaching and two Newman alumnae are running to represent District 2 that includes part of Wichita and the southcentral section of the county.… Continue reading Two alumnae run for Sedgwick County Commission seat
Registration day goes virtual
In this new, temporary virtual world everyone is adjusting to, Newman University had to get creative with its traditional registration day event. Each year, in mid-April, staff and faculty host… Continue reading Registration day goes virtual
Former Newman provost retires from presidency
Drew Bogner, former Newman University provost, is retiring from his 20-year role as president of Molloy College in Rockville Center, New York, June 30, 2020. Bogner held many titles at… Continue reading Former Newman provost retires from presidency
Partnership with USD 259 results in food deliveries for those in need
Though the campus is quiet, Newman University’s mission to serve the community lives on.
Nine online learning tips for college students
Because of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, universities around the country have moved their spring semester in-person classes to an online format. For many, this transition can be a struggle when… Continue reading Nine online learning tips for college students
Newman Admissions continues giving tours by virtual visits
In order to continue providing tours during quarantine, Newman Admissions is turning to online tours, allowing prospective students to explore the campus from home.
A passion for helping the less fortunate
Sierra Fair has always felt a need to help others and she decided to obtain her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree to help her do just that. Fair graduated… Continue reading A passion for helping the less fortunate
Newman University plans virtual spring commencement
Newman University announced its 2020 spring commencement ceremony will not take place as originally scheduled. Instead, the university will hold an online commencement ceremony, which will post May 8, 2020,… Continue reading Newman University plans virtual spring commencement
