During the weekend of June 10-12, alumni and the Newman University community are invited to the All-Alumni Reunion, a weekend filled with special events including what will be a monumental time in the history of Newman University – the groundbreaking for the Bishop Gerber Science Center.
Newman University to hold Spring 2016 graduation activities May 13-14
Newman University will stage a number of events May 13 and 14 to celebrate Fall 2015, Spring 2016, and Summer 2016 Graduates. Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony – Friday, May 13, 4 p.m. A Nurses’ Pinning ceremony will take place at 4 p.m., Friday, May 13 in Performance Hall, inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the… Continue reading Newman University to hold Spring 2016 graduation activities May 13-14
Freshman finds passion in missionary work
Freshman and pre-med major Linnea Ristow will travel to Uganda this summer to work for “Empower a Child,” a non-profit ministry organization that helps impoverished families in Uganda and Kenya rebuild their communities and empower their youth. Ristow says she has found a passion in missionary work and is excited to take the first steps… Continue reading Freshman finds passion in missionary work
Food, fun and prizes: CAB hosts Breakfast and Bingo
Newman University Campus Activities Board (CAB) put on its annual Breakfast and Bingo again this year and many students walked away with prizes. CAB is a student life, student-facilitated organization that hosts events on campus all year long. Breakfast and Bingo is held biannually at the end of both fall and spring semesters. This semester, prizes… Continue reading Food, fun and prizes: CAB hosts Breakfast and Bingo
Wichita Mayor Longwell supports the Newman Fund, pays for goat insurance
On Tuesday morning, May 10, a rare visitor showed up at Wichita City Hall – complete with four legs and a tail. As is turns out, Mayor Jeff Longwell hadn’t paid for goat insurance yet. Newman University began raising money in early April for the Newman Fund with a unique and comical fundraiser boasting the “non-ownership”… Continue reading Wichita Mayor Longwell supports the Newman Fund, pays for goat insurance
Gates Scholarship recipient pursuing his dreams at Newman University
Wichita North High School senior Rogelio Martinez was one of the recipients of the Gates Scholarship, and is looking forward to attending Newman University on his journey to become a neurosurgeon. The Gates Millennium Scholarship, established in 1999 and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, isn’t an easy one to win. Martinez was one… Continue reading Gates Scholarship recipient pursuing his dreams at Newman University
Banquet honors Hispanic and Native American Scholar program students
Newman University honored 29 Wichita high school students at a banquet and ceremony May 4 for the students’ successful participation in two scholar programs, which are designed to help students learn more about and consider careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. In the process, the students also gained an hour of… Continue reading Banquet honors Hispanic and Native American Scholar program students
Construction on Eck Hall has begun
This week marked the beginning of a new addition on the Newman University campus. Soon, there will be a walkway that leads from Eck Hall to the new Bishop Gerber Science Center, all as a result of Facing Forward – A Campaign for Newman University. But first, renovations must be done to Eck, and construction has begun. Campus… Continue reading Construction on Eck Hall has begun
Kimberly Long named Newman University provost, V.P. for Academic Affairs
Newman University officials announced that Kimberly C. McDowall Long, Ph.D., will be the new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2016.
Students present academic work at Newman Scholars Day
More than 100 students took part in Newman Scholars Day, which took place from 9 a.m. to noon, May 6 in Eck Hall and the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus. It was an opportunity for students to show what they have learned during their academic careers. Scholars Day presentations are a… Continue reading Students present academic work at Newman Scholars Day
Newman Theatre Club holds its first Maria’s Awards ceremony
On May 6, 2016, the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center served as the setting for the Newman Theatre Club’s first ever, end-of-the-year celebration, which featured the presentation of “Maria’s Awards,” the new theatre awards named after Adorer of the Blood of Christ foundress St. Maria De Mattias. Students and faculty took a reflective look back on the 2015-2016 theatre season… Continue reading Newman Theatre Club holds its first Maria’s Awards ceremony
Newman360Five bids a tasty adieu!
Hey Newman360Five fans! Justin Ralph here, one of the regular correspondents and head editor of Newman360Five, and I would like to thank you all personally for watching and supporting this little web series! Originally the series started back in 2011 with a Newman Alum, Adam Grelinger, and continued with the leadership of 2012 Alum, Raymond Apollo Williams.… Continue reading Newman360Five bids a tasty adieu!
Newman University Men’s Society is newest addition to university clubs
This last year, the roster of clubs at Newman University got a little bigger. Among some of these new student clubs and organizations was the addition of the Newman University Men’s Society. The Newman University Men’s Society was founded by freshmen students Brandon Steiner, Luis Jimenez and Kyle Mazza. The advisors of the Men’s Society… Continue reading Newman University Men’s Society is newest addition to university clubs
Residence hall to be renamed for Newman University President Noreen Carrocci
On Thursday, May 12, the Newman University student residence hall recently known as New Hall became Carrocci Hall in honor of current Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. The renaming came at the request of the late Bill Allen and his wife Pucci, who made a significant contribution to the university last year. The rededication took place… Continue reading Residence hall to be renamed for Newman University President Noreen Carrocci
Newman University senior athlete is also a successful entrepreneur
Newman senior and tennis player Arianna Raga has more to her title than student-athlete. She is also the owner of Brickhouse Grill, a restaurant in Bethany, Kan., that recently reopened. Raga, along with her brother Manuel Raga, purchased and reopened Brickhouse Grill on April 7 after it had closed under previous management. Raga, who is from… Continue reading Newman University senior athlete is also a successful entrepreneur
360Five ponders “NU as a Food”
Newman360Five Season One is almost over! And what better way to close out their triumphant return to campus than by bringing back another old Newman video dubbed the “NU as a Food” video. This old video asked students and faculty the question, “If Newman University was a food what would it be and why?” We… Continue reading 360Five ponders “NU as a Food”
Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students
Six Newman University alumni who are now medical professionals joined forces on Monday, May 2 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center to host a gathering for medical students on campus. The alumni – Brad Dart, orthopedics surgery; Bart Grelinger, neurology; Susan Giovanni, family medicine; Jerry Gaston, general surgery; Margaret Detmer, general dentistry; and Mitzi Bales, family medicine,… Continue reading Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students
Silent Auction helps provide shelter for displaced youth
On Friday, April 15 the Newman University Staff Assembly hosted the 2016 Silent Auction. The auction was held in connection with the Shut Out Human Trafficking Week events, and a portion of the proceeds are given to the Wichita Children’s Home – an organization that provides many services for children at risk in regard to human trafficking. The… Continue reading Silent Auction helps provide shelter for displaced youth
Spring Scholars Day set for May 6
The Newman University bi-annual Scholars Day will take place for degree-seeking students beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, May 6, for a jam-packed day of more than 100 presentations in the course of just three hours. This is the final requirement for a student’s graduation and is part of the Newman Studies Program curriculum, which was implemented several years ago. Scholars Day is an… Continue reading Spring Scholars Day set for May 6
Second annual Jetspy Awards celebrate Newman University athletics
Every student-athlete at Newman University, along with the entire Athletic Department, celebrated the second annual Jetspy awards Monday, May 2 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The Jetspy awards banquet, a play on ESPN’s Espy awards, is an annual event put on by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. After its start last year, the event gained… Continue reading Second annual Jetspy Awards celebrate Newman University athletics
Kemper Foundation awards $250,000 to Newman University Facing Forward campaign for renovated and new science facilities
The William T. Kemper Foundation – Commerce Bank, Trustee, of Kansas City, Mo., has awarded a $250,000 grant to Newman University in support of the upcoming Bishop Gerber Science Center and upgrades to existing health sciences and nursing education facilities on the Newman campus. “We are extremely grateful to the Kemper Foundation for this substantial… Continue reading Kemper Foundation awards $250,000 to Newman University Facing Forward campaign for renovated and new science facilities
Meet new School of Business Dean Brett Andrews
Newman University will have its new business school dean on campus and on the job next week. Brett K. Andrews, MBA, Ph.D. was named to the position last month and is excited to begin his role as leader of Newman’s Business Department. To help students, alumni, faculty and staff get to know him, Andrews agreed… Continue reading Meet new School of Business Dean Brett Andrews
Megan Rucker elected to position with national radiologic technologist association
Director of Radiological Technologies at Newman University, Megan Rucker, has recently been elected to be an alternate delegate for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ education chapter. Rucker has a Master of Science degree in Education-Organizational Leadership. With seven years of experience in radiological technology, Rucker was a prime candidate for the role she will… Continue reading Megan Rucker elected to position with national radiologic technologist association
Cardinal Newman Scholars recognized for accomplishment
Newman University awarded its competitive Cardinal Newman Scholarship to nine successful high school seniors out of the 36 applicants. The individuals were selected by a scholarship committee composed of Newman faculty and staff. Applicants must have at least a 3.85 cumulative high school GPA and a 29 composite ACT score to apply. The Cardinal Newman Scholarship… Continue reading Cardinal Newman Scholars recognized for accomplishment
Newman University Western Kansas Center helping tackle teacher shortage
There is a growing concern about an unsettling teacher shortage trend throughout the state. At the March Kansas Board of Education meeting, Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson announced a Blue Ribbon Task Force would be created to look at the issue. During a job fair last fall in Emporia, 102 districts were represented but… Continue reading Newman University Western Kansas Center helping tackle teacher shortage
Goat Insurance fundraiser deadline is fast approaching
On May 6, Newman University Advancement Staff will be ending their monthlong fundraiser and giving away a goat. You heard that right. His name is Freddie, and if you don’t want to bring this little guy home, you need Goat Insurance. For a minimum donation of only $10, you will be guaranteeing your non-ownership of… Continue reading Goat Insurance fundraiser deadline is fast approaching
Campus Ministry Royals outing
Campus Ministry sponsored its second trip to a Royals game on Sunday, April 24. “After a great outing last semester, Campus Ministry decided to organize another trip to Kauffman Stadium for students this semester,” said Administrative Assistant Monica Borger. The group left at 8 a.m. for the 1:15 p.m. game against the Orioles, which the… Continue reading Campus Ministry Royals outing
Newman University women’s bowling team closes season at Nationals
Newman University women’s bowling team recently ended its season with its 11th straight appearance at the national tournament. The squad completed 24 baker games and collected 4,892 pins to earn an eighth seed going into match competition on April 21. The Lady Jets lost a close match to the ninth seed McKendree Bearcats and fell… Continue reading Newman University women’s bowling team closes season at Nationals
Alumni Last Call party for graduates
For the past six years the Alumni Association Board of Directors, along with the Student Government Association and now the Student Alumni Board, has hosted the “Last Call for Graduates” which is an event for graduating seniors. The party has become a tradition that many graduating seniors look forward to and this year the celebration… Continue reading Alumni Last Call party for graduates
Newman University historians speak at conference
The Kansas Association of Historians held their 2016 Conference at Baker University in Baldwin City, KS this past weekend and Newman University was well represented at the conference with three speakers presenting. Professor of History Cheryl Golden was pleased to be part of this annual event. “I like to say we had three generations of… Continue reading Newman University historians speak at conference
Book buy-back is almost here
With the impending end of the semester, campus is peaking with activity. From finals, end of the year celebrations and other end of year activities all looming over the entirety of the Newman community, there is one thing we must not forget: book buy-backs. Every semester during finals week as students finish with their textbooks, the… Continue reading Book buy-back is almost here
Newman University honors student achievements at Academic Awards Convocation
Newman University honored student scholars and leaders for their outstanding academic achievements and accomplishments at the 2016 Academic Honors and Awards Convocation, held April 21 on the Newman campus.
Registration Day welcomes new Jets
Newman University welcomed 52 eager incoming students on Friday, April 22 at the first of four registration days to be held during the summer. The planned registration days give new students the opportunity to meet staff, finalize housing and financial aid, talk to advisors, register for classes and much more. The day began with a welcome reception and check-in, while… Continue reading Registration Day welcomes new Jets
360Five highlights student-athletes’ abilities
Newman 360Five has been busy this past week highlighting the talents and abilities of our student-athletes. Recently, 360Five finished a full video feature of Daniel Nwosu Jr.’s poetry. Nwosu is a basketball player at Newman University. When he is off the court, he enjoys spoken word poetry. Watch the “Re: Education of Love” video by… Continue reading 360Five highlights student-athletes’ abilities
Newman University women bowlers competing in nationals at Northrock Lanes
The Newman University Women’s Bowling Team is hoping “home cooking” will help them make a successful run during the Intercollegiate Team Championships April 21-23 at Wichita’s Northrock Lanes. This is the 11th time the Jets have qualified for the national tournament in the program’s 13-year history. Newman is rolling for its first team title. You can watch the… Continue reading Newman University women bowlers competing in nationals at Northrock Lanes
‘Joyful Jets’ attend Scholarship Luncheon
Close to 120 donors, guests and students came together in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus Monday, April 18 for the 2016 Scholarship Luncheon. The annual event is designed to give scholarship recipients and their respective scholarship donors an opportunity to meet, enjoy lunch and get to know each other. The event… Continue reading ‘Joyful Jets’ attend Scholarship Luncheon
Library to host ‘Triumph Over Procrastination’ event April 24
The Dugan Library will collaborate with Newman University faculty, support services staff and student tutors next week to offer academic assistance to students for one night in one place. “Triumph Over Procrastination” will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 24 in the Dugan Library. Refreshments will be available at the event. According… Continue reading Library to host ‘Triumph Over Procrastination’ event April 24
Newman University Music Department presents ‘Dancing Through Life’
The spring 2016 musical offering from the Newman University Music Department, “Dancing Through Life,” is a show within a show about the spring show at Newman. The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. April 28 through 30, in the Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus. The event will showcase music… Continue reading Newman University Music Department presents ‘Dancing Through Life’
‘Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness Week’ comes to a close, impacts students
Newman University was selected to participate in “Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness Week” April 11 through April 16 with a series of events to raise awareness and educate the public about the worldwide epidemic. The week is sponsored by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) and the United States Fund for UNICEF –… Continue reading ‘Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness Week’ comes to a close, impacts students
Upcoming National Nurses Week celebrates students, faculty and staff
Friday, May 6 officially marks the beginning of National Nurses Week. This weeklong celebration ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is celebrated as the founder of modern nursing. The American Nurses Association supports and encourages the annual celebration that highlights the commitment and contributions of professionals as well as the time and care they provide.… Continue reading Upcoming National Nurses Week celebrates students, faculty and staff