By Amy Geiszler-Jones For the past 15 years, retiree Larry Hanafin has been helping the lights shine bright for one of the Wichita area’s most popular holiday displays. Now the volunteers and staff of The Arc of Sedgwick County want to shine the light on Hanafin’s efforts as a volunteer for the nonprofit organization that… Continue reading Everyday Hero: Larry Hanafin – Bringing light to a cause
Heritage Month — history and tradition
Rich history and timeless tradition are important traits of Newman University. The two come together throughout Heritage Month, celebrated each year in February. The celebration honors the university’s namesake, John Henry Cardinal Newman, and its founders, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). Events scheduled throughout the month will honor the university’s history and mission.… Continue reading Heritage Month — history and tradition
Intramural Sports coming back to life at Newman
Director of Student Activities Morgan Calvert — with the help of student employees Quincy Barnard and Vincent Couto — is working on bringing fun competitions back to the Newman University community through a revamped intramural sports program. Calvert explained that the program offers “a way for students to get involved and actively engages them in a… Continue reading Intramural Sports coming back to life at Newman
Holocaust Awareness Night
The International Student Association (ISA) hosted a Holocaust Awareness Night event Jan. 25 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. Professor Larry Justice presented on the book, “Until We Meet Again: A True Story of Love and Survival in the Holocaust.” Justice’s childhood friend Michael Korenblit wrote the book about his parents’ experience in concentration camps during… Continue reading Holocaust Awareness Night
Wrestling team making a name for themselves
The Newman wrestling team has had great success on the mat this season — but it’s not over yet. The team recently turned out four champions and two runner-ups at the 9th Annual Kansas Cup hosted at Newman University. The team as a whole scored 153 points and all 10 wrestlers placed in the top five… Continue reading Wrestling team making a name for themselves
Father Tatro returns to Newman for Gerber Institute ‘Lunch and Learn’
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies welcomes Father Joe Tatro as he presents, “Catholic Anthropology and The Application to Therapeutic Practice.”
High tea returns for Cardinal Newman week
During Cardinal Newman Week, Newman University will present its annual high tea with two separate events Tuesday, Feb. 20. The first event, a high tea, will take place from 2-4 p.m., and the second, an evening tea, from 5:30-7 p.m. Both events will take place in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. This is a public event… Continue reading High tea returns for Cardinal Newman week
Angela McCoy volunteers as chaperone on March for Life pilgrimage
On Jan. 19, roughly 100,000 people from around the United States gathered for the 45th March for Life event in Washington, D.C. Among these individuals was Angela McCoy, administrative assistant in Academic Affairs at Newman. According to its website, the March for Life is “a demonstration that stands against the greatest human rights violation of… Continue reading Angela McCoy volunteers as chaperone on March for Life pilgrimage
Newman alumna makes playwriting waves
Newman alumna Chelsea “C.L.” Smet is no stranger to being honored for her work as a playwright. In 2015, Smet was a senior working on her theatre performance major at Newman University when she had won a Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival national award for playwriting. She graduated from Newman that same year and… Continue reading Newman alumna makes playwriting waves
Completion of Heimerman Plaza adds touching tribute and fresh atmosphere
Heimerman Plaza, the area where the Heimerman science building once stood, is now complete with a walking path in the shape of the original building, benches and a memorial wall that will also double as an outdoor classroom with a small sitting area. A few repairs, such as a crack in one section of the… Continue reading Completion of Heimerman Plaza adds touching tribute and fresh atmosphere
Newman University’s favorite furry friends
“Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” — George Eliot Every person who owns a pet knows how special they are. The Newman University campus has plenty of furry friends around. Many live on campus with their humans who are staff members at the university. Daisy Director of… Continue reading Newman University’s favorite furry friends
Lab Coat Ceremony recognizes students for their accomplishments
Newman University held its first-ever Lab Coat Ceremony on Jan. 18 with help from a grant provided by Volunteer Kansas.
Business professor presents to downtown audience
Assistant Professor of Strategic Intelligence Scott McIntosh presented a lecture titled “Russia’s Interests from Antiquity to the 19th Century” at the Museum of World Treasures on Jan. 18. The museum hosts “Coffee With a Curator” every third Thursday of the month. The event features a 50-minute presentation and a continental breakfast for those who attend. McIntosh’s… Continue reading Business professor presents to downtown audience
Podcast allows history professor to reach global audience
Professor of History Kelly McFall, Ph.D., has been a familiar face on the Newman campus for nearly 13 years.
ASC sister to reopen mission in Liberia
Sister Therese Wetta said she received “a call from God” many years ago to reopen the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) mission in Liberia, West Africa. After years of it weighing on her heart, the time has finally come for her to fulfill the calling. Wetta will move to Grand Cress, Liberia on… Continue reading ASC sister to reopen mission in Liberia
Newman sonography program welcomes new director, Brooke Ward
Brooke Ward is the new Director of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Newman University. Ward, who is also a Newman alumna, began her career at the university in 2016. She said she loves being a part of the foundation that students at Newman create in their desire to be a sonographer. Ward holds an Associate of Science… Continue reading Newman sonography program welcomes new director, Brooke Ward
Newman alumni relations prepares for annual alumni weekend
Alumni Weekend will be held earlier this year beginning April 20. All Newman University alumni will receive invitations in their physical mailbox as well as an email in the coming month. Some noteworthy changes are coming to the fun-filled weekend this year. Among activities that include a beer tasting, NED Talks, a spring fling, a baseball… Continue reading Newman alumni relations prepares for annual alumni weekend
Students travel to Denver for annual service trip
While many students enjoyed their last moments of winter break at home and faculty members returned to campus for the spring semester, Newman University Chaplain Father John Fogliasso accompanied a group of seven students to brave the frigid air of Denver for the annual campus ministry winter service trip. The focus of the service trip… Continue reading Students travel to Denver for annual service trip
Big changes to the Jet Open Golf Tournament
The annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament is seeing a big change this year. Previously held in recent years at Rolling Hills Country Club, the tournament will now be held at Crestview Country Club in east Wichita. Maureen Rohleder, associate athletic director, said, “We were pursued by Crestview Country Club to look at their… Continue reading Big changes to the Jet Open Golf Tournament
Alumna Emily Simon hired as Dugan Library associate
Alumna Emily Simon ’16 didn’t seem to get quite enough of Newman in her four years as an undergraduate student. Now, she is pursuing her master’s degree and is the new associate in the Dugan Library — teaming up alongside faculty members Jeanette Parker, reference and instruction librarian, and Steve Hamersky, director of library services.… Continue reading Alumna Emily Simon hired as Dugan Library associate
Art professor enjoys ‘family reunion’ at City Arts
Associate Professor of Art Mary Werner was invited to display two of her paintings at City Arts’ 20th-anniversary exhibit, “20×20.” The show opened Jan. 5 and features 20 well-known local artists who had to meet a specific set of requirements to be invited to this particular show. When City Arts opened in 1998, it held… Continue reading Art professor enjoys ‘family reunion’ at City Arts
Professional basketball player holds strong ties to Newman
Former Newman basketball player Gavin Thurman has been playing professional basketball since 2016 and is looking forward to continuing for many years to come. He attended Wichita Southeast High School for his freshman through junior years and then moved over to Heights where he graduated in 2012. Thurman then signed with Missouri State to play… Continue reading Professional basketball player holds strong ties to Newman
Tour the new radiologic technology classroom and lab
The Facing Forward campaign made a huge impact on the Newman University campus. It provided the funding to build the state-of-the-art Bishop Gerber Science Center and most recently, the campaign helped to renovate parts of Eck Hall, constructing labs for programs such as nursing, respiratory care and radiologic technology. The radiologic technology program has been… Continue reading Tour the new radiologic technology classroom and lab
Newman bowlers are going strong mid-season
The men’s and women’s bowling teams at Newman University have been playing hard during the first half of their season.
Social Work Salary with Masters on the Rise
Now is a great time to get a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) because the salary of social workers with an MSW is on the rise. In addition, a master’s degree makes you a stronger job applicant and opens your career path to many new opportunities. Recent statistics show that salaries for Social Workers with… Continue reading Social Work Salary with Masters on the Rise
2017 Year in Review
Newman University has experienced many new beginnings and celebrated numerous achievements with staff, faculty, students and alumni. Take a look back at our Year in Review with the most popular stories from student stories, athletics, alumni and more.
Grant helps Newman create mentorship program for students
Volunteer Kansas has awarded Newman University a $5,000 grant to launch a brand new science and math mentorship program. This funding will also help facilitate Newman’s first White Coat Ceremony Jan. 18, 2018. The mentorship program, which will be initiated during the spring 2018 semester, will consist of current junior and senior students mentoring younger or newer students in science… Continue reading Grant helps Newman create mentorship program for students
Distinguished nursing honor rewards passion for helping others
Senior Anna Burton has had an exciting end to her final semester at Newman. Not only will she graduate in December, she was recently recognized with two major honors — one in the world of sports and the other for her passion and drive to help others. Burton is a nursing major who also loves… Continue reading Distinguished nursing honor rewards passion for helping others
Tremendous achievements in the classroom and on the court
Anna Burton has had many academic and athletic accomplishments during her time at Newman University. She excelled in nursing school and performed at a high level throughout her volleyball career. This year, she received First-Team CoSIDA Academic All-America status. Burton will graduate with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) this month and recently received… Continue reading Tremendous achievements in the classroom and on the court
Pinning ceremony recognizes fall 2017 nursing candidates
Newman University recognized 23 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during the fall 2017 Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
School of Education prepares students for spring internships
Faculty in the Newman School of Education program are hard at work placing students in internships for the spring semester. Sandy Bequette, early childhood unified and elementary coordinator, said the program places student teachers in the community every fall and spring semester. Students complete three semesters of content courses and practicums before reaching the semester during which… Continue reading School of Education prepares students for spring internships
Honor Society of Nursing inducts 12 Newman students
Nursing students from Newman University and surrounding colleges were inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing on Nov. 5. Twelve Newman University students were among the 50 students inducted at the ceremony. The Epsilon Gamma Chapter-At-Large encompasses nursing students from Newman University, Bethel College, Southwestern College, Tabor College and Wichita State University.… Continue reading Honor Society of Nursing inducts 12 Newman students
Making a strong impression at National Catholic Youth Conference
The Newman University admissions team works hard to make strong connections with potential Newman students within the community and outside its closer boundaries. Director of Undergraduate Admissions Kristen English and Assistant Director of Admissions Georgia Drewes continued that work while representing the university at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) Nov. 16-18 in Indianapolis. According… Continue reading Making a strong impression at National Catholic Youth Conference
Staff member travels back in time
Debbie Edens, senior administrative assistant to provost, and her husband, Randy, share a fun and creative hobby as historic reenactors. “My husband has more than 35 years under his belt and I have almost 20,” Debbie said. “Both of us began doing this through volunteerism and employment at Old Cowtown Museum here in Wichita. We were… Continue reading Staff member travels back in time
De-stressing with ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
Newman University students gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center for some delicious breakfast food, games and prizes as a way to kick back and relax before finals week. The semiannual “Breakfast and Bingo,” which is free to students and is hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), took place from 8-11 p.m. Dec. 10, with… Continue reading De-stressing with ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
Newman community prepares for Christmas break
Trees and decorations are popping up everywhere at Newman University! Students, staff and faculty are looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break to spend valuable time with friends and loved ones. University offices will be closed beginning Thursday, Dec. 21, and will re-open Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Spring semester classes will begin Tuesday, Jan. 16. Merry Christmas!… Continue reading Newman community prepares for Christmas break
Scholars Day allows seniors to present final projects
Scholars Day is the opportunity for students nearing graduation to show the value of the courses they’ve taken to earn their degree.
Online MBA program going strong
The Newman University School of Business is looking forward to its next class of students entering the online MBA program while celebrating its recent and successful implementation. The first Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Business Administration (MSW/MBA) cohort began in March 2017 and offers MSW students the opportunity to pursue an MBA either… Continue reading Online MBA program going strong
Newman alumnus nominated for 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year
Newman alumnus Kris Moore has been nominated for the 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year award. Moore works at Dodge City High School as a residential carpentry instructor. He has been highly successful in the classroom and focuses strongly on student engagement. He strives to help his students see they are a part of something… Continue reading Newman alumnus nominated for 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year
Global relief starts in community by the motivation of two Newman students
This past summer, Annie Dang and Linnea Ristow traveled to New York City for an internship with the Partnership for Global Justice, headed by Sister JoAnn Mark, ASC, Ed.D. During their time, they learned about the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals. Dang and Ristow each chose a goal to apply global relief to their… Continue reading Global relief starts in community by the motivation of two Newman students