The Student Government Association (SGA) at Newman University has already begun setting goals, strategizing and planning for the new academic year. The 2018-19 SGA executive committee consists of President Marisa-Nicole Zayat, Vice President Thao Nguyen, Secretary Adrienne Esposito and Treasurer Kyle Mazza. SGA will try something new this year by meeting weekly instead of every… Continue reading Newman SGA excited for a new year
Free tutoring services are back and available for all students
Classes are officially back in full swing — and so are the tutoring services to help students succeed. Newman University offers its students free peer tutoring in most subjects, including upper-level chemistry, upper-level biology, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, theology, history, philosophy, physic business courses, economics, information technology and nursing. Case Bell, director of Academic Resource… Continue reading Free tutoring services are back and available for all students
T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Cheryl Golden, Ph.D., professor of history and director of international studies at Newman University, connected with the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita for one of her Traditions and Transitions (T&T) class service projects. Golden’s class signed up for various shifts Sept. 6 at the museum’s Homeschool Family Day event. The day’s theme was “travel the… Continue reading T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Party on the Plaza brings Tuscany to Newman campus
Party on the Plaza: A Night in Tuscany is only weeks away. This year’s event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, following a 5 p.m. Mass in St. John’s Chapel at Newman University. The annual fundraiser, once known as Party on the Ponderosa, has evolved throughout the years. The party eventually moved to Founder’s… Continue reading Party on the Plaza brings Tuscany to Newman campus
Back to school outfits – thrift style!!!
College fashion doesn’t have to be expensive. Watch the Newman 360Five crew show you how thrift store shopping can be fun, fashionable, and easy on your wallet.
Sister Kevin tells story of stained glass in Chapel of New Covenant
“The decade of the 1990s will be remembered in our community for many things,” said 1998 Provincial Charlotte Rohrbach. “One thing will be the complete renovation of our Province Center and, in particular, our worship space.” The Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) rededicated their chapel June 21, 1998. Sister Mary… Continue reading Sister Kevin tells story of stained glass in Chapel of New Covenant
Newest Jets experience ‘Jet Days’ orientation
Nearly 200 new students and their families filtered into De Mattias Fine Arts Center to begin orientation on Aug. 24.
Newman welcomes students back to campus
The student life department at Newman University hosted its annual Welcome Back Bash for the whole Newman community. Students were treated to free food trucks, rock climbing, games and activities. Staff and faculty were also welcome to join in on the celebration and purchase their lunch from the food trucks as well. The new academic… Continue reading Newman welcomes students back to campus
Parents take on freshmen move-in day
The Newman University campus was buzzing once again as students arrived on Aug. 23 for a day of settling in and getting acquainted. The 2018-19 freshman class moved into Carrocci Hall, bringing with them feelings of nervousness, excitement and anticipation. But there was another group of people there that day — the parents. Parents spend… Continue reading Parents take on freshmen move-in day
Making a difference in Liberia
Sister Therese Wetta arrived in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, on April 25 to re-open the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) mission, which closed more than 25 years ago. Wetta and Sister Zita Resch are living in the house that the ASC originally lived in during their time in the ’80s. After the… Continue reading Making a difference in Liberia
ASC sisters help refugees with asylum mission
The Newman University founding order, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), has opened their arms to asylum-seekers, providing them with care and hospitality at the ASC Wichita Center. The ASC strives to find opportunities in which they can enhance their mission and at the end of June, Sister JoAnn Mark received a call… Continue reading ASC sisters help refugees with asylum mission
New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
Steckline Gallery at Newman University has a new director. Shannon Johnston has taken on the daily tasks of the gallery, replacing the previous director, Mary Werner. Werner, who will retire from Newman at the end of the 2018-19 academic year, has been the gallery’s director for more than 12 years. Newman Provost Kimberly Long, Ph.D.… Continue reading New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
‘Art for Lunch’ at Steckline Gallery a fun tradition
“Art for Lunch” is a tradition for Newman University’s Steckline Gallery. The event is held the Tuesday after every Final Friday show and provides the community with a chance to listen to the Final Friday artist talk about their work. “The intention is to make art more relatable,” said Shannon Johnston, director of Steckline Gallery.… Continue reading ‘Art for Lunch’ at Steckline Gallery a fun tradition
Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Renovations were last made to St. John’s Chapel at Newman University in 1994, and now — more than 20 years later — it is time for a revamp. Located at the heart of Sacred Heart Hall, the chapel is home to daily Mass, confessions, services and other special events throughout the year. When Father John… Continue reading Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Newman 360Five: Rainy Days
We love the rain — but it sure makes it tough to walk from class to class! The Newman 360Five crew provides tips on getting around campus on the rainiest of days in this helpful and hilarious episode. Check out more videos on our Newman 360Five YouTube channel — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Steckline Gallery presents “36days” by Paul Flippen
For its first show of the 2018-19 season, the Steckline Gallery at Newman University will present “36days” featuring art by Paul Flippen.
Friends, family and co-workers celebrate Shirley Rueb
After more than 50 years at Newman university, first as a student and then as an employee, Shirley Rueb, registrar, retired. But the Newman community couldn’t let Rueb go without celebrating and reminiscing. More than 100 guests gathered on Aug. 12 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center for a ceremony during which Rueb was presented with… Continue reading Friends, family and co-workers celebrate Shirley Rueb
Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Amy Siple, associate professor of nursing, has been appointed by Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer to serve as a member of the Alzheimer’s disease Plan Working Group for the state. “Alzheimer’s and related dementias are getting ready to hit our nation like a tsunami due to the aging of our population,” said Siple, associate professor of nursing… Continue reading Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Freshmen move in for their first year at Newman
Freshman move-in day at Newman University kicked off at 8 a.m. Aug. 23 with a little help from Residence Life, First Year Experience (FYE) members, Campus Ministry, the women’s basketball team and the Newman cheer and dance team. Chick-fil-A made an appearance and served iced coffee, tea and Chick-n-Minis — their famous bite-sized breakfast. The… Continue reading Freshmen move in for their first year at Newman
From alumni to employee
Many students say Newman University is a place that became their home during their college journey and describes their fellow students, staff and faculty as a family they didn’t expect to find. It’s no wonder more than thirty employees across campus are alumni of the university. J.V. Johnston J.V. Johnston, vice president (VP) for university… Continue reading From alumni to employee
Student Ashleigh Taylor receives Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Ashleigh Taylor is entering her senior year as a recipient of the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) 2018 Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is meant to recognize students who value their education at a private college. Only one student is selected from each of the 19 independent universities in Kansas to be the recipient of the… Continue reading Student Ashleigh Taylor receives Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Newman University empowers graduates to transform society, and Traditions and Transitions (T&T) is just one of the many programs helping students do so from the very start of their college career. T&T is a freshman seminar designed to improve students’ academic success and help in their social transition to college life. In 1998, David Shubert,… Continue reading Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Promoting Newman in Colorado Springs
Scott McIntosh, assistant professor of strategic intelligence, and Nikki Zdrojewski, graduate and adult admissions director, recently took a trip to Colorado Springs to spread the message of Newman University, largely focusing on military personnel. Zdrojewski visited the Newman University outreach campus in Colorado Springs to act as a liaison, coordinating campus objectives between the Wichita… Continue reading Promoting Newman in Colorado Springs
34th annual Jet Open success
Newman University athletics recently hosted the 34th annual Laurie Bell Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. The fundraiser began with its traditional kickoff party, which was held Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Crestview Country Club. Donors, supporters and golfers gathered for a silent and live auction while enjoying cocktails and appetizers. The big ticket item of the… Continue reading 34th annual Jet Open success
Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister
Newman student Jenny Sellaro recently took her vows to join the congregation of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), in Wichita, Kansas. According to its website, the ASC is a vowed religious community of Roman Catholic women founded in 1834 as a teaching order by St. Maria De Mattias, in the small town… Continue reading Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister
Registrar Shirley Rueb retires after 52 years at Newman University
Shirley Rueb is set to retire after more than 50 years at Newman. Rueb started at Newman as a student and then became an employee — and has received many accolades for her hard work and dedication to the university. She received the De Mattias Alumni Award in 1993 and the Cardinal Newman Medal in 2004,… Continue reading Registrar Shirley Rueb retires after 52 years at Newman University
Student’s Newman search comes full circle
Amanda Crawford first considered Newman for her higher education as a junior in high school. And then, as they say, life happened. Now, after more than 18 years after first considering Newman, she is experiencing what it’s like to be a Jet. She and her husband, Matt, discovered they were going to have their first… Continue reading Student’s Newman search comes full circle
Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship awarded to alumna
Lakshmi Kambampati recently achieved a lifelong dream: She was awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching for 2017-18. The prestigious scholarship allowed Kambampati to teach mathematics at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in India for two semesters. She said, “(It was a) once in a lifetime thing and it was absolutely awesome. It was… Continue reading Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship awarded to alumna
Upcoming ‘Jet Days’ welcomes new students to campus
The 2018-19 academic year is only weeks away, and the staff and faculty at Newman University are in full preparation mode. Each year, the staff in the Newman Student Life department plans a two-day orientation known as Jet Days. In past years, the new freshmen living on campus move in on day one of Jet… Continue reading Upcoming ‘Jet Days’ welcomes new students to campus
Student spends semester in England at Newman University
With similarities in namesake, mission and academic rigor, Newman University in Wichita works closely with Newman University in Birmingham, England, to create and maintain study abroad opportunities for students between both institutions. Senior Linnea Ristow studied at Newman University Birmingham during the 2018 spring semester and highly recommends the experience to others. Ristow originally considered studying… Continue reading Student spends semester in England at Newman University
Newman recognizes Sister Fran Schumer for efforts in campus community
Sister Frances “Fran” Schumer has not only fulfilled the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) mission through her ministry but also in many other ways throughout the Newman community. The U.S. ASC order, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus, are ecclesial women, living in community, witnessing God’s love in mission to empower others, foster oneness, celebrate… Continue reading Newman recognizes Sister Fran Schumer for efforts in campus community
Making a smooth transfer to Newman University
Transfer students make up approximately 46 percent of the Newman University undergraduate population students as of fall 2017. Creating a positive experience for those students is the main goal of Morgan Gilbert and Monica Heasty, members of the transfer admissions team. A transfer student is any new student who is not classified as an… Continue reading Making a smooth transfer to Newman University
Wearing multiple hats — dad, cop, deacon and student
“Student” is just one of many hats Fernando “Freddy” Hernandez wears.
Newman student called to priesthood
Father Nicholaus “Nic” Jurgensmeyer attended Newman University for two years — years, he said, which were life-changing. He said the initial draw to Newman was sport and religion. “Newman had the two big things I was looking for; a men’s soccer team and they are a Catholic university.” What Jurgensmeyer didn’t expect was the connection he… Continue reading Newman student called to priesthood
Alumna Jenn Bowman promoted at HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division
After serving as the director of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division Transfer Center, alumna Jenn Bowman has been promoted to vice president of patient experience. Bowman has been a part of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division in Houston for two years and enjoys working for an organization that truly lives its mission and… Continue reading Alumna Jenn Bowman promoted at HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division
Newman security team prepares for students’ return to campus
Newman University Director of Security Morris “Mo” Floyd has a new team of officers. As of July 1, 2018, Newman has a two-year contract with Smart Security Inc. “They are a veteran-based company that comes in with experience, training and technology,” said Floyd. “They went through some transitions about five years ago and have improved… Continue reading Newman security team prepares for students’ return to campus
Alumnus premieres feature film at Newman
After six years in the making, Newman alumnus Andrew Regoli ’17 premiered his first feature film, “Tuition Hike,” July 14 in the De Mattias Performance Hall at Newman University. Living in a small apartment, two roommates, Steve (Caleb Howell ’18) and Jake (Paul “P.J.” Johnson), realize they must put an end to being broke and… Continue reading Alumnus premieres feature film at Newman
Newman students experience ‘Reacting to the Past’ in New York City
Newman students Leanne Vastbinder and Courtney Klaus recently traveled to New York City to participate in the Reacting to the Past Eighteenth Annual Faculty Institute held at Barnard College. Reacting to the Past is a concept of learning in the form of games, which are set in a historical context during which the students are assigned roles… Continue reading Newman students experience ‘Reacting to the Past’ in New York City
JoAnn Mark, ASC, returns to Newman
JoAnn Mark, ASC, Ed.D., returned to Newman University in April. She returns after serving as the executive director for the Partnership for Global Justice (PGJ), an international nongovernment organization with special consultative status to the United Nations. PGJ is headquartered in New York. Mark, who is now the institutional research assistant at Newman, has a long… Continue reading JoAnn Mark, ASC, returns to Newman
Lightning sparks career for Newman alumnus
Newman alumnus Billy Martin has been talking about lightning for years now, most recently presenting a webinar that focused on achieving FAA certification of aircraft fuel tanks and lightning protection. The webinar was one of many presentations and discussions he’s given on the subject — and he doesn’t plan on ending that anytime soon. “I… Continue reading Lightning sparks career for Newman alumnus