The Newman University Board of Trustees has approved a 6 percent tuition increase for the 2016-2017 school year. Tuition rates will remain the same for the Advanced Standing program. With the exception of a parking increase of $15 per semester, there will not be any rate increase in student fees. A 6 percent increase in… Continue reading Newman University announces tuition changes for 2016-17
‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
The Newman University Theatre Department closed its main season last weekend with the Sunday, March 6, showing of “A Man for All Seasons,” by Robert Bolt. This production was special to cast and crew as it used theatre as a way to connect to Newman University’s Catholic heritage and proved successful, touching the hearts of performers,… Continue reading ‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs leaving NU for Evansville
Michael Austin, Ph.D., provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, has accepted an offer to become the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Ind., starting July 1, 2016. Austin came to Newman in June 2008, and has played a major role in a number of developments at the… Continue reading Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs leaving NU for Evansville
Newman men rally for first postseason win since 2005
A big second half lifted the Newman men’s basketball team to its first-ever postseason victory as members of the Heartland Conference, beating second-seeded Lubbock Christian 81-79 in the league quarterfinals March 4 at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center.
Jets fight for win at Heartland Conference Tournament
Newman University basketball hit the road Wednesday, March 2, and headed to Tulsa, to compete in the 2016 Heartland Conference Tournament. The men’s basketball team, 16-12 on the season and 9-11 in conference, took on No. 2 seed Lubbock Christian University and won 81-79. In the two season games against LCU, the Jets lost 66-73 and won 84-76.… Continue reading Jets fight for win at Heartland Conference Tournament
Sisters, student discuss India and ASCs during Mission Talk
The fourth Newman University Mission Talk of the 2015-16 academic year concerned “India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged.” Professor of Business Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, one of several speakers who have travelled to India, said, “India is so vast, and its culture is so vast, that what we can do today in this time is very… Continue reading Sisters, student discuss India and ASCs during Mission Talk
Great Western Dining caters great meals
The past week has been busy around campus with Cardinal Newman Week and Homecoming. Most people give their attention to, but not what goes into the preparation of, the food. At the many events held on campus throughout the year, Great Western Dining plays a major role as the university’s caterer and dining service provider. Cardinal Newman… Continue reading Great Western Dining caters great meals
Cardinal Newman Banquet celebrates outstanding alumni
On Saturday, Feb. 27, Newman University presented awards and honors to six outstanding alumni.
David Reed speaks on his role in ‘A Man For All Seasons’
The Newman University Theatre Department presents Robert Bolt’s “A Man for All Seasons“ for its spring theatrical production. The play is directed by Mark Mannette, Newman director of theatre. The show debuts on March 3 at 8 p.m. “A Man for All Seasons“ tells the story of Sir Thomas Moore who was friends with King Henry… Continue reading David Reed speaks on his role in ‘A Man For All Seasons’
2016 Homecoming Week a success
With the arrival of March and the beginning of Spring just around the corner, Newman University’s Winter Homecoming is officially over. The weeks leading up to Homecoming Week in early February were sprinkled with events sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Heritage Month celebrations and, of course, the voting process for the Homecoming King and… Continue reading 2016 Homecoming Week a success
Confident Newman baseball team off to fast start
With a nine-game winning streak, a video highlight (of second baseman Jacob Hamerle making a sliding catch into a wall) that has gone “national” and a ton of confidence on the diamond, the start of the 2016 baseball season could not be going any better for the Newman Jets. After sweeping visiting Southwest Minnesota State Feb.… Continue reading Confident Newman baseball team off to fast start
Newman offers flexible, affordable adult student re-entry program
Newman University offers a wide range of options for students regardless of education level or age. The Newman adult re-entry program allows non-traditional students to continue their education without the financial stress. “Our adult re-entry option allows adult students looking to start or continue their college education the opportunity to do so at an affordable per-credit… Continue reading Newman offers flexible, affordable adult student re-entry program
‘India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged’ focus of next Mission Talk
Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, will present a Mission Talk: “India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged,” from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 in the Roths Alumni Center in the Dugan Library and Campus Center. The presentation is the fourth in the 2015-16 season and is sponsored by Newman University. The event is free and open to… Continue reading ‘India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged’ focus of next Mission Talk
Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip
Students Megan Hemel and McKenna Seiler traveled to Jamaica Feb. 8 for a medical mission trip with 23 other volunteers, including physicians, nurses, a physical therapist and those in training to join the medical field, led by Robert Martin, M.D. ’83, a Newman University alum currently practicing medicine in West Plains, Mo. The group stayed in Cornwall and… Continue reading Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip
Celebrating our namesake with Cardinal Newman Week
Newman University celebrated its namesake John Henry Cardinal Newman’s 215th birthday Sunday, Feb. 21, with a special Mass and after-Mass get-together as part of Heritage Month. John Henry Newman was born Feb. 21, 1801, in London, England. Newman did not grow up in the Roman Catholic Church; instead, he came from the Church of England where… Continue reading Celebrating our namesake with Cardinal Newman Week
Newman 360Five episode features student activities
Newman 360Five is here with some ties to fun student activities! In this episode, we take a look at “From the Streets to the Stage,” a presentation by motivational speaker Monti Washington. After that we learn about a Newman University tradition known as High Tea with 2016 graduating senior Mark Carlson! Finally, we get to know who the… Continue reading Newman 360Five episode features student activities
Spring ’16 sports preview at Newman University
The end of basketball season is quickly approaching, and the Newman University Jets’ baseball, softball, tennis and golf teams are warming up for spring. Baseball The Jets baseball team, which is off to a 6-2 start, was picked to finish seventh out of 10 schools in the preseason Heartland Conference poll. However, the hot start the… Continue reading Spring ’16 sports preview at Newman University
Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea
Students, staff and faculty gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on Tuesday, Feb. 23, to celebrate a long-standing and well-known tradition at Newman University – “High Tea.” “This is one of my favorite events at Newman University,” said student John Denny. High Tea delicacies such as British Flapjacks, Strawberry Trifles and Cheese Tarts are properly handmade and elegantly plated… Continue reading Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea
24-Hour Theatre Project proves the old adage true
In theatre, the old saying goes, “The show must go on!” — even if the play was written only four hours before rehearsals began, and even if the actors and director have only just met, and even if they only had around 11 hours to find costumes, do the stage blocking and memorize lines before… Continue reading 24-Hour Theatre Project proves the old adage true
Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts
Newman University has announced three anonymous gifts which provide a major segment of funds raised thus far for a capital campaign to upgrade existing health science facilities and to build the Bishop Gerber Science Center.
Record number turn out for first 2016 Accepted Student Day
The first of two scheduled Newman University Accepted Student Days brought a record number of potential students and their family members to campus Saturday, Feb. 20. Attendance was up 40 percent from the same gathering last year. The event drew current students from 35 high schools and six states. The Admissions Department staff coordinates and… Continue reading Record number turn out for first 2016 Accepted Student Day
Guatemala Study and Serve program is focus of Mission Talk
As part of Heritage Month, Sonja Bontrager, associate professor of Spanish at Newman University, presented a Mission Talk on “The ASC’s Mission and the Guatemala Study and Serve” Wednesday, Feb. 17. She and 11 other students and faculty spent five weeks in Guatemala as part of the study abroad program last summer. Bontrager first took students for… Continue reading Guatemala Study and Serve program is focus of Mission Talk
JoAnn Mark, ASC, to speak on campus as part of Heritage Month
JoAnn Mark, ASC, Ed.D., will return to Newman University Wednesday, Feb. 24 to present “The UN & 2030 Sustainable Development Goals” at 3:30 p.m. in Eck Hall 125. In May of last year, Mark left Newman University to become the Director of the Partnership for Global Justice in New York City, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) with… Continue reading JoAnn Mark, ASC, to speak on campus as part of Heritage Month
Houston starts diversity conversation during LEAD Series
Terri Houston, diversity expert from the Center for Leadership Development, Inc., spoke on the Newman University campus Wednesday, Feb. 11, as part of the 2015-16 LEAD Series. “The LEAD Series is a lecture series focused on ‘Learning,’ ‘Engagement,’ ‘Achievement’ and ‘Development,’” said Director of Student Activities Lauren Fontarum (formerly Susong). “The first year, we did very… Continue reading Houston starts diversity conversation during LEAD Series
Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project
Three years ago Associate Professor and Director of Theatre Mark Mannette conceived the idea to form a project that would help bring joy to the Circle of Friends, a group of special needs students in Wichita schools. Mannette explained “The idea is to do something special for these students.” Newman students John Denny, Kati Bush, Justin… Continue reading Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project
Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international
Newman University journalism student and softball player Delaney Hiegert recently completed an internship with the Wichita Eagle. An article she wrote about “social pets” was recently picked up by the Associated Press, which means it could be reprinted or republished in newspapers around the world — and, for this article, it was. “Social media goes to… Continue reading Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international
2016 Winter Homecoming Court announced
Newman University is gearing up for the 2016 Winter Homecoming basketball games. Many organizations on campus are planning events and other activities to help celebrate the week. In keeping with tradition, the Student Life Department is planning to crown another King and Queen. This year things were done differently for the initial nomination process. All seniors… Continue reading 2016 Winter Homecoming Court announced
Monti Washington inspires students at Newman University
Motivational speaker Monti Washington came to Newman University Monday, Feb. 15. After the event, many students commented on how they were inspired by Washington’s powerful words. The 2011 Arizona Performing Artist of the Year, Washington travels around the United States spreading the word of his patented “TRU Motivation” and his “Montivation.” Washington shares his story about being brought up on… Continue reading Monti Washington inspires students at Newman University
Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path
Joseph Galichia, M.D., president and founder of Galichia Medical Group, is known throughout Wichita as a pioneer in the field of interventional cardiology. What many people don’t know however, is that Galichia also had a big role in establishing the Newman University sonography program. “We found that in our community there was no training program in… Continue reading Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path
Reed chosen as MIAA Wrestler of the Year
Newman University junior Dustin Reed was chosen as the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s Wrestler of the Year during the MIAA Tournament Feb. 14. Reed, who won the 125-pound title, is on a 19-match winning streak. He is currently 25-1 on the season. “I was shocked when I won this award. I knew I had a good… Continue reading Reed chosen as MIAA Wrestler of the Year
Newman University Theatre Department to present ‘A Man for All Seasons’ March 3 – 6
The Newman University Theatre Department will present for its spring theatrical production “A Man for All Seasons” at 8 p.m. March 3-5 and at 2 p.m. March 6. All shows are in the Performance Hall, inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 seniors and military,… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department to present ‘A Man for All Seasons’ March 3 – 6
Final Friday Feb. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Sacred Fibers’ by Susan De Wit Fiber Group
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Sacred Fibers: fibers expressed as holy, venerated, or spiritual” by the Susan De Wit Fiber Group as the sixth show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of fiber art, which begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, will be on… Continue reading Final Friday Feb. 26 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Sacred Fibers’ by Susan De Wit Fiber Group
24-Hour Theatre Project a ‘high-adrenaline theatrical experience’
Newman University will host the 24-Hour Theatre Project Feb. 19-20 as part of its Heritage Month celebration. According to Mark Mannette, associate professor of theatre and director of the Theatre Department, “The 24-Hour Theatre Project is a high-adrenaline theatrical experience with all the creativity and problem-solving skills of a normal six-week process packed into 24… Continue reading 24-Hour Theatre Project a ‘high-adrenaline theatrical experience’
Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’
In a teaching career spanning more than four decades, Professor Emeritus of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D., has worked with colleagues to establish the highly respected Department of Biology at Newman University. This year, Singh has been selected to be one of Ingram’s Magazine’s “Icons of Education” — a yearly award from the Kansas City business magazine. This honor… Continue reading Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’
‘Career Services 101’ seeks to improve attendance
Since late January, Newman University students have had the opportunity to attend workshops in a series titled Career Skills 101. The series is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills to market themselves successfully to potential employers after graduation. Director of Career Services and Cooperative Education Melody Head organized the workshops and leads each session personally. However,… Continue reading ‘Career Services 101’ seeks to improve attendance
Newman University welcomes Case Bell
Case Bell joined Newman University to fill the open position of director of the Academic Resource Center and Title IX/ADA coordinator. Bell, who started at the beginning of February, took the place of former Director Bo Bonner, who left in January. Bell came to Newman University from the City of Wichita, where he held a… Continue reading Newman University welcomes Case Bell
Newman University Facing Forward Campaign event draws rave reviews and excitement
More than 260 people gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus Saturday, Feb. 6 for what was billed as a “transformational” event. The evening did not disappoint, as the program honored a beloved spiritual leader and longtime university friend and unveiled plans for new and updated campus facilities and the Facing Forward campaign.… Continue reading Newman University Facing Forward Campaign event draws rave reviews and excitement
Building Newman University’s bright future in science and health sciences
Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Chemistry David Shubert, Ph.D. believes that, in the future, Newman University can double the number of students in science and health sciences with improved facilities and increased faculty staffing. But the announcement that the university will construct the Bishop Gerber Science Center and make renovations to… Continue reading Building Newman University’s bright future in science and health sciences
Wichita Eagle features Bishop Gerber Science Center
The Wichita Eagle featured the Newman University Facing Forward campaign and the Bishop Gerber Science Center in its Sunday, Feb. 7 edition. Newman alum and Wichita Eagle reporter Matt Riedl ’15 wrote the story and took photos during the event the previous Saturday where university officials announced the campaign. Read the full story on Kansas.com >> Riedl is… Continue reading Wichita Eagle features Bishop Gerber Science Center
Alumna shares Newman University compelling story
Newman alumna Melissa Grelinger ’82 shared her memories as a student at Kansas Newman College, now Newman University, at the Facing Forward announcement event Saturday, Feb. 6. Grelinger, who with her husband Bart Grelinger, M.D. ’83 serves as a Facing Forward campaign co-chair, encouraged event attendees to give to the Newman University Bishop Gerber Science Center to provide… Continue reading Alumna shares Newman University compelling story