Newman University will dedicate three new additions to campus on Friday, April 20. The ceremony to dedicate the Heimerman Plaza, Gerber Family Commons and Bishop Gerber Sculpture will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Heimerman Plaza, located where the Heimerman Science Center once stood. A reception with light refreshments will follow at 5 p.m. The ceremony and… Continue reading The dedication of three new campus structures
A lifelong goal to help others has become reality
Alumna Serina Hertel has been driven to use her talents to help others from a young age.
Conference of the Kansas Association of Historians to feature four Newman student presentations
Four Newman history students will make a special appearance at the conference of the Kansas Association of Historians from April 6 to 7 at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. Anthony Hamersky, Dakota Heard, Courtney Klaus and David Reed were all chosen to present their papers at the conference. Klaus is a sophomore working toward… Continue reading Conference of the Kansas Association of Historians to feature four Newman student presentations
Five student-directed spring plays include world premiere by Newman alumna
The Newman University theater department has five student-directed plays lined up for this spring. Each play was chosen by the student directing. The plays will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, and Friday, April 6, in the Jabara Theatre located inside De Mattias Fine Arts Center. The lineup will be the same on… Continue reading Five student-directed spring plays include world premiere by Newman alumna
A spring break spent on pilgrimage to Rome
Graduate students in the theology program recently returned from a pilgrimage to Rome.
New residence life team assembled
Five brand new resident assistants (RAs) have been hired for the 2018-19 academic year. The residence life team is excited about the new additions and eager for two veterans to return for another year. The 2018-19 RAs are Courtney Klaus, Katie Sullivan, Thor Balavage, Jonathan Coufal, Madison McCollum and Imkeleen Meyer. When searching for new… Continue reading New residence life team assembled
Newman promoted through LEARN
Being a college student is difficult. Keeping classes, sports, friendships, sleep schedules and other activities maintained is no easy task. This becomes an even more daunting task when you are a nontraditional adult student. Returning to college after previously earning a degree, completing some college or having never attended can be overwhelming. It might seem difficult… Continue reading Newman promoted through LEARN
Newman professor leads panel discussion at technology summit
The Information and Communication Technology Summit is an annual gathering held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with the purpose of sharing ideas, research and projects. This year’s event included a showcase of technology either being used or researched in the academic field, presentations, workshops and panel discussions. Laura Scholl, Newman University assistant professor of… Continue reading Newman professor leads panel discussion at technology summit
Salvage yard next door to become new property for Newman
The salvage yard next door to Fugate residence hall is finally in the process of becoming the property of Newman University. The university has held an interest in purchasing Koon’s Salvage Yard for some time now. Vice President for Finance and Administration Jennifer Gantz has been trying to contact the owners since she started at Newman… Continue reading Salvage yard next door to become new property for Newman
Sexual Assault Awareness Month on campus
Sexual Assault Awareness Month will be observed across campus during the first full week of April. Teal ribbons will be hung around campus on April 3 to help spread awareness and kick off the week of activities and events. The theme for this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month is “Embrace Your Voice,” according to the… Continue reading Sexual Assault Awareness Month on campus
Newman Alumni Weekend is April 20-21
The Newman University alumni relations office is gearing up for the annual Newman Alumni Weekend April 20-21. The weekend kicks off with a celebration dedication of the new Heimerman Plaza, along with the newly placed Bishop Gerber sculpture and the Gerber Family Commons from 4:30-5 p.m. Friday, April 20. Directly following the dedication, a reception… Continue reading Newman Alumni Weekend is April 20-21
Marjorie ‘Marge’ Chance changed the course of Newman University
Marjorie “Marge” Chance died March 15 at the age of 93. She was the epitome of a civic leader and will be missed greatly in the Newman University community as well as the Wichita community. Marge made a mark so great on Wichita that she was recruited to be a part of the Newman University board… Continue reading Marjorie ‘Marge’ Chance changed the course of Newman University
Newman offers research skills in a newly designed course
Newman University will offer a brand new research course beginning fall 2018. College Research Literacy is an online, 1-credit hour introductory class all about research.
2017 fall semester Dean’s List announced
Newman University officials have released the 2017 fall semester Dean’s List. A total of 489 students have met the qualifications to be recognized on the Dean’s List, validating a semester of hard work and dedication. Students who have completed 12 credit hours and have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher qualify for… Continue reading 2017 fall semester Dean’s List announced
‘March Madness’ comes to Newman
March is when the weather warms up, flowers begin to bloom and summer is right around the corner. It is also the time when the 68 team bracket that is March Madness begins. This year, Newman got a taste of the madness. The Fugate Gymnasium is NCAA qualified, which allows tournament teams to practice at… Continue reading ‘March Madness’ comes to Newman
Wichita Sports Hall of Fame inducts two from Newman
Director of Athletics Victor “Vic” Trilli and Volunteer Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach Mike Pelfrey will each be inducted into the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.
Noel Torres first Newman Jet to become NCAA national champion
Senior Noel Torres is the first Newman student to become a national champion in the NCAA Division II. Torres won the 184-pound national championship at the 2018 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa during the second weekend of March. According to the official Newman Jets website, “The redshirt senior countered a takedown… Continue reading Noel Torres first Newman Jet to become NCAA national champion
Don Meyer uses abstraction in upcoming Steckline Gallery show, “Microclimate”
The upcoming show, “Microclimate,” by Don Meyer will be on display in the Steckline Gallery from March 30 to April 20. The exhibit will open with a Final Friday showing beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. March 30. An Art for Lunch event will be held at noon Tuesday, April 3. A native… Continue reading Don Meyer uses abstraction in upcoming Steckline Gallery show, “Microclimate”
‘Solidarity Through Song’ — annual prayer breakfast is music to the ears
A tasty breakfast and an uplifting prayer service full of song might just be the best way to start the morning. The annual prayer breakfast at Newman University was held March 15 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The breakfast, sponsored by the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies, is organized by a committee of staff, faculty and… Continue reading ‘Solidarity Through Song’ — annual prayer breakfast is music to the ears
Occupational therapy students spend a day in the capital
Nancy Dahlinger, assistant professor and director of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program, accompanied six Newman University students to the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) Day on the Hill in Topeka. The event was held Feb. 21. Students are given the option to go every year to learn about how government can impact their career field. More than… Continue reading Occupational therapy students spend a day in the capital
Newman awards highest scholarship to five high school seniors
Five high school seniors were recently named Cardinal Newman Scholarship recipients — Newman University’s highest and most exclusive financial award — for the 2018-19 academic year. These five students were among 26 candidates who were invited to campus on March 2 for in-person interviews with a selection committee. The interview is the last step of… Continue reading Newman awards highest scholarship to five high school seniors
Alumna Karen Lemon: Vicar of faith
The Rev. Karen Lemon, an alumna of Newman University, received an unexpected calling from the Holy Spirit 24 years ago. Alone in her home church, All Saints Episcopal Church in Pratt, Kansas, Lemon was discerning the Holy Spirit calling her to do something she had never contemplated, ordained ministry. “I had always been active in and out of the church,… Continue reading Alumna Karen Lemon: Vicar of faith
Space Law 101 presentation to be held on campus
Elsbeth Magilton of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Speakers Bureau will give a presentation titled, “Space Law 101,” at 7 p.m. March 28 in the Bishop Gerber Science Center, room 105. The event is free and open to the public. Magilton is a professor of law and the director of space, cyber and telecommunications law programs at the University… Continue reading Space Law 101 presentation to be held on campus
Where in the world is NU?
Where are you headed to this spring break? Will you be walking along the streets of Paris or visiting the “big apple”? What about getting a stellar tan in Cancun, or hanging out on the beaches of Texas? Maybe you’re just a busy bee working double shifts at your job to earn extra money while you… Continue reading Where in the world is NU?
Newman senior Ariana Esparza is headed to the Disney College Internship Program
Senior Ariana Esparza’s world just got a little more magical.
Newman University publications showcase student and professional work
Coelacanth (see-la-canth) and archaeopteryx (ark-ee-op-tricks) are words not often used in the everyday vocabulary. In fact, the latter of the two is extinct and the former is nearly extinct. A coelacanth is a 400 million-year-old prehistoric fish that still lives in the Indian Ocean today. Archaeopteryx derives from the ancient Greek (archaīos) meaning “ancient,” and… Continue reading Newman University publications showcase student and professional work
Newman alumna honored with papal knighthood for intellectual disability advocacy
Catherine (Curry) Mardon, 2007 Newman graduate, advocates for those with mental illnesses and disability, and young adults suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. Mardon said her time at Newman was positive and “the professors were top notch, and really instilled in me a hunger for social justice.” After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry,… Continue reading Newman alumna honored with papal knighthood for intellectual disability advocacy
R.J. Allen named Heartland Coach of the Year
The game of basketball is nothing new for Head Men’s Basketball Coach R.J. Allen. For six years, Allen held the position of assistant men’s basketball coach at Newman. The 2017-18 season is Allen’s first as head coach. This year has proven great challenges and great successes for Allen and his team. One of the greatest… Continue reading R.J. Allen named Heartland Coach of the Year
Potential Jets visit campus for the weekend
During Newman University’s recent annual Accepted Student Day, students accepted to Newman had the opportunity to speak to faculty and students, tour campus and get a glimpse into how they might fit in at the university. A total of 60 accepted students and their families attended the special day Saturday, March 3, but the festivities… Continue reading Potential Jets visit campus for the weekend
Future students participate in scholarship and nursing program interviews
Newman University welcomed 34 high school seniors who have been accepted for the 2018-19 academic year who are applying for either the Cardinal Newman Scholarship or the nursing direct admittance program. Both opportunities are available to students who show a high level of academic success along with demonstrating a love for community service. The day… Continue reading Future students participate in scholarship and nursing program interviews
Student Kedzie Hopkins forms unique relationship with host family in Guatemala
Last summer, sophomore Kedzie Hopkins embarked on the Newman Guatemala Study and Serve trip with Assistant Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager and a group of students. She returned with much more than just a story to tell. Bontrager said, “I believe that all members of the Guatemala Study and Serve program open their hearts to… Continue reading Student Kedzie Hopkins forms unique relationship with host family in Guatemala
Sloppy Joe Improv — it takes hard work to be this funny
As the old saying goes, “The more you laugh, the longer you live.” Well, thanks to the Newman University Sloppy Joe Improv group, life can be extended by several years. Based on the popular improv television show, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” the Sloppy Joes play improv games and act out short skits that make their… Continue reading Sloppy Joe Improv — it takes hard work to be this funny
Gerber Institute hosts ‘Lunch and Learn’ featuring Guadalupe Clinic nursing director
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies “Lunch and Learn” series brings the Newman students, faculty, staff and community together for the sake of learning and good fellowship with one another. The March presentation, “May Your Work be Offered as a Prayer,” features Jane McGuire, director of nursing at the Guadalupe Clinic. The Lunch and Learn… Continue reading Gerber Institute hosts ‘Lunch and Learn’ featuring Guadalupe Clinic nursing director
Bishop Gerber sculpture arrives at Newman University
A forklift containing a nearly 400-pound sculpture was seen driving across the Newman University campus on the afternoon of Feb. 26. The much-anticipated sculpture was that of Bishop Emeritus Eugene J. Gerber, the namesake of the university’s newest building, the Bishop Gerber Science Center. When talk of the sculpture began more than a year ago,… Continue reading Bishop Gerber sculpture arrives at Newman University
Newman University Theatre Department presents ‘The Dog in the Manger’
The Newman University Theatre Department is preparing for their next big production — Lope de Vega’s “The Dog in the Manger” (El Perro del Hortelano). The performances will take place at 8 p.m. March 1-3 and 2 p.m. March 4 in the De Mattias Performance Hall. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department presents ‘The Dog in the Manger’
Heartland Conference honors first-year head coach
R.J. Allen came to Newman as the assistant men’s basketball coach in 2011. When he was named the new head men’s basketball coach in April 2017, he had one thing on his mind — continuing the great work former Coach Mark Potter had been doing. “One of the things I want to make sure we… Continue reading Heartland Conference honors first-year head coach
Newman alumna featured by Catholic Diocese of Dodge City
Newman alumna Jamie Harrington was featured in an advertisement in the Southwest Kansas Catholic magazine during Catholic Schools Week. The magazine is published by the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. Tim Wenzl, communications liaison at the Diocese said, “We highlight a Catholic educator who received their degree from Newman’s Western Center during Catholic Schools Week.”… Continue reading Newman alumna featured by Catholic Diocese of Dodge City
Community members are celebrated for ‘Making a Difference’
The second annual Difference Makers of Wichita Awards Banquet was held Feb. 24, 2018 at Newman University.
Archie Macias – Cardinal Newman Medal Recipient – 2018
The Cardinal Newman Medal is considered the university’s highest honor. The 2018 awardee is alumnus and long-time friend, Archie Macias.
Newman University Honored by Phi Theta Kappa
Newman University will soon be accepted on Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll list for 2018. According to Phi Theta Kappa’s website, the list recognizes baccalaureate degree-granting institutions who “honor excellence and success in community college transfer pathway development.” Phi Theta Kappa itself is an honor society for two-year institutions, like community and junior colleges,… Continue reading Newman University Honored by Phi Theta Kappa