A new website and hashtag for Newman University launched on Saturday, Feb. 6 to support and promote its Facing Forward campaign: NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward. Social media is playing a large role in helping boost the campaign to reach its goal of $30 million. Whether on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, Newman University is asking supporters and donors to… Continue reading NewmanFF.com and #NUFacingForward promote campaign for Bishop Gerber Science Center
Bishop Gerber honored at Facing Forward announcement event
Newman University honored the Most Rev. Eugene J. Gerber, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Wichita, at its ‘Facing Forward‘ announcement event Saturday, Feb. 6.
Update: Reading of Bryan Dietrich’s poem now on BBC web site
The reading of a poem by Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. is now available on the web site for the BBC Radio 4 program “Something Understood.” The show was broadcast nationally in the UK on Sunday, Feb. 7. The 30 minute episode will be available on the show’s web site through the end of February.… Continue reading Update: Reading of Bryan Dietrich’s poem now on BBC web site
Newman University announces $30 million Facing Forward campaign
Newman University officials have announced a public fundraising campaign to upgrade existing health science education facilities and to build a new science education center to be named the Bishop Gerber Science Center, honoring The Most Rev. Eugene J. Gerber, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Wichita. The campaign, called Facing Forward – A Campaign for… Continue reading Newman University announces $30 million Facing Forward campaign
Artist discusses ‘Interpersonal’ work in Steckline Gallery
Artist Gregory Folken opened his exhibit “Interpersonal” in the Newman University Steckline Gallery on Jan. 29 and explained his work more in depth at the“Art for Lunch” talk on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Folken, a printmaker, explained that his work is extremely self-reflective and that he uses a technique called “mindfulness meditation” to create his monotype… Continue reading Artist discusses ‘Interpersonal’ work in Steckline Gallery
New programs sponsored by SGA for students
The Newman University Student Government Association is sponsoring a couple of new programs on campus to highlight student involvement and leadership. The ‘Jet of the Month’ program will recognize an outstanding student who exemplifies the Newman University mission. Students will be rewarded with a gift card. SGA will also highlight an outstanding club to reward… Continue reading New programs sponsored by SGA for students
Homecoming Week runs Feb. 21-27, features new voting process
Newman University is gearing up for an eventful February. The university’s annual tradition of Heritage Month continues with many engaging events planned to help the community celebrate, and Student Life is no exception. Student Life will contribute to the festivities with a fun and exciting Winter Homecoming for students. The official Homecoming week is Feb. 21-27,… Continue reading Homecoming Week runs Feb. 21-27, features new voting process
ASC hosts Mardi Gras for Newman University faculty and staff
Every year, Newman University faculty and staff enjoy a special get-together with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, the sponsoring order of the university. This year, the sisters and the Faculty Community Relations Committee agreed to have a Mardi Gras party. At 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, faculty, staff and the sisters of the ASC will… Continue reading ASC hosts Mardi Gras for Newman University faculty and staff
Spring LEAD Series kicks off with Terri Houston
The 2016 spring semester LEAD Series will kick off with Terri Houston, diversity expert from the Center for Leadership Development, Inc. Houston will speak at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided by the Campus Activities Board. The event is free. Houston, who will be speaking specifically about… Continue reading Spring LEAD Series kicks off with Terri Houston
Sports medicine helps injured Jets get back to playing condition
Newman University Athletics compete at the NCAA Division II level, which requires talented coaches, disciplined athletes and a driven athletic department. However, there is one aspect of collegiate athletics that tends to get overlooked: sports medicine. The Jets have two physical trainers from Via Christi Health on staff: Terra Macklin and Cam Clark. Also, Kelsey Riefenhauser,… Continue reading Sports medicine helps injured Jets get back to playing condition
Heritage Month begins with Mass for St. Maria De Mattias
Heritage Month began today, Feb. 4, with Mass celebrating the feast day of St. Maria De Mattias, the foundress of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), the founders and sponsoring order of Newman University.
Sister Charlotte Rohrbach talks about Heritage Month
As the Newman University 2016 spring semester moves forward, we come to one of its annual traditions: Heritage Month. Heritage Month is a month-long celebration with guest speakers and special events presented by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Campus Ministry, the university and student organizations to honor the rich Catholic heritage of Newman University. Learn more about… Continue reading Sister Charlotte Rohrbach talks about Heritage Month
Newman University ranks ‘Top College’ for ethnic diversity in Kansas
College-bound students seeking a diverse student body now have reason to put Newman University at the top of their list. According to a campus ethnic diversity study completed by U.S. News and World Report, Newman University is the top college for ethnic diversity in Kansas, and is ranked 23 out of 133 institutions in the… Continue reading Newman University ranks ‘Top College’ for ethnic diversity in Kansas
Admissions counselors deliver ‘Senior Survival Kits’ to area high schools
This spring, the admissions counselors at Newman University wanted to try something new. They noticed they had accepted more students by Fall 2015 than they had accepted the year prior. This was an exciting development for the team so they wanted to capitalize on the opportunity. Over the course of several months, they developed a… Continue reading Admissions counselors deliver ‘Senior Survival Kits’ to area high schools
Heartland Conference Tournament to take best eight teams
The Heartland Conference basketball tournament received a bit of a makeover this year. The tournament, March 4-6, will be expanded from four teams to eight and will be held at an off-campus, neutral location for the first time in Heartland Conference history. Prior to the change, the Heartland Conference was the only conference in the… Continue reading Heartland Conference Tournament to take best eight teams
Sophomore lands internship at the Wichita Eagle
Sophomore Delaney Hiegert came to Newman University as an undecided major, a recipient of the Cardinal Newman Scholarship. Over the course of her freshman year, Hiegert found many things: new friends, clubs and a place on the softball team. However, one student organization that began as a hobby turned into a career path. Hiegert joined… Continue reading Sophomore lands internship at the Wichita Eagle
March for Life trip a success, despite Winter Storm ‘Jonas’
Newman University students and staff members from Campus Ministry and Alumni Relations met with the unexpected, when Winter Storm Jonas hit the area on its trip to the March for Life at Washington D.C., extending the trip by two days.
New women’s soccer coach joins Jets
The new women’s soccer head coach at Newman University is Aaron Avila, former men and women’s head coach at Barton Community College. Athletic Director Vic Trilli announced the selection of Avila Jan. 21. Avila, who has been coaching for 10 years, will be coaching at the NCAA Division II level for the first time in… Continue reading New women’s soccer coach joins Jets
Theology program introduces partnership, new courses
In the spring 2016 semester, The Newman University graduate program in Theology will begin a new partnership with the Office of Faith Formation for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. According to Joshua Papsdorf, Ph.D., associate professor of theology, four new courses in catechetics are being created, open to students enrolled in the program and those seeking instruction… Continue reading Theology program introduces partnership, new courses
Former Newman basketball player from Europe now coaching women’s team
A little over a decade ago, Elhad Emerllahu came to America from worn-torn Kosovo. At the time he was 9 years old with little knowledge of the American culture, English language, and even basketball. Elhad recently received his undergraduate degree from Newman University while playing and being a student assistant coach for the men’s basketball team. Now,… Continue reading Former Newman basketball player from Europe now coaching women’s team
Newman University education student earns Horizon Award for teaching
Newman University student Jed Heath recently received the Horizon Award from the Kansas Department of Education. Each year the Department bestows the Horizon Award to 32 teachers across the state of Kansas. It is given to first year teachers who have exhibited admirable teaching skills as educators. Heath teaches seventh grade biology at Derby (Kan.) North Middle School. He received an… Continue reading Newman University education student earns Horizon Award for teaching
Good show! Bryan Dietrich poem to be featured on the BBC
Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. was recently contacted about using his poem “Gotham Wanes” on the BBC Radio 4 program “Something Understood.” The show, which explores spiritual and religious themes through poetry, prose and music, wants to use the poem on an upcoming episode about the Lamed vav Zaddikim, a Jewish legend that 36… Continue reading Good show! Bryan Dietrich poem to be featured on the BBC
Students return from study abroad with ASC in India
Newman University senior Brandi Boese and junior Diana Stanley have returned from a six-week study abroad with the Bangalore chapter of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in India.
Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, recounts experience as professor and advisor
Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, returned to Newman University in the spring of 2013 after a 10-year absence, but her role as a professor and an advisor go back to 1979.
Triathlon coaches hired, preparing program
Jeff Lovgren and Heidi Coble have joined the Jets as coaches for the Newman University new triathlon program, which is set to start in the fall of this year. The decision to start a triathlon program began with the President’s Cabinet. University officials also received interest from the campus community, the city of Wichita and individuals who compete… Continue reading Triathlon coaches hired, preparing program
Career Skills 101 to help Newman University students reach career goals
“Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish for more wisdom.” – Jim Rohn, world renowned personal development expert Landing that ideal position in the career of their choice is the goal of most students getting ready to graduate.… Continue reading Career Skills 101 to help Newman University students reach career goals
Newman students join in February medical service trip to Jamaica
Newman University seniors Megan Hemel and McKenna Seiler will travel to Jamaica in February to assist Newman alumnus Dr. Robert Martin during a medical service trip. Hemel and Seiler will assist at Martin’s clinic in various ways, including assisting in taking patients’ vitals. Hemel said Martin takes trips similar to this throughout the year with other professionals.… Continue reading Newman students join in February medical service trip to Jamaica
Newman University announces Fall 2015 graduates
Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the fall 2015 semester. The graduates may walk in cap and gown in the Commencement ceremony in May 2016 if they choose. The graduates and their respective degrees and majors are listed by hometown here: Newman University Fall… Continue reading Newman University announces Fall 2015 graduates
Sean Forrest comes to Newman University
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University welcomes speaker and singer Sean Forrest for a presentation of his powerful witness. Forrest speaks on campus at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the Performance Hall in De Mattias Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. In “From Hero to Zero,”… Continue reading Sean Forrest comes to Newman University
Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet honors special Newman alums
Many of the students that once walked the halls of Newman University have made positive transformations in local and global societies. They understand Newman University’s mission and they continue to support the mission in their professional and personal lives. Some of those have gone beyond what Newman University could ever ask of them.
Read all about it! Newman News website gets a facelift
Unless this is your first time on the Newman University News website, you might have guessed things are a bit different around here. On Friday, Jan. 15 Newman not only released a revamped design, but also changed the name of the news site to “Newman Today.”
Tarcisia Roths, ASC, to receive humanitarian award
The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita has announced that Tarcisia Roths, ASC, is the 2016 Sweet Humanitarian of the Year award recipient for her devotion to the community and to the education of others. The award was created by Wichita physician and world-renowned HIV/AIDS expert Donna Sweet to honor those who have contributed to… Continue reading Tarcisia Roths, ASC, to receive humanitarian award
Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
Feb. 4, 2016, marks the first day of many events scheduled through March 3 to celebrate the heritage of our founders the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, our namesake John Henry Cardinal Newman, and our Catholic tradition. View the official Heritage Month web page here. The schedule of events for Heritage Months follows. Make plans now… Continue reading Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
MSED assistant professor pens first book
One of Newman University’s newest faculty members has published his first book. Assistant Professor of Graduate Education Angelo J. Letizia, Ph.D., authored Performance Based Funding in Higher Education, The State of Truth in the Information Age. “The book began as an idea when I was doing my dissertation, but my dissertation ultimately went in a different direction.… Continue reading MSED assistant professor pens first book
Former baseball coach joins Wichita Wingnuts
Former baseball coach and Newman University legend Paul Sanagorski will join the Wichita Wingnuts as their third hitting coach since the team launched in 2008. Sanagorski came to Newman University in 1978 and developed the baseball program. He coached at the university for the next 23 seasons until leaving to work as a hitting coach in the minor leagues. His… Continue reading Former baseball coach joins Wichita Wingnuts
Director of Residence Life featured in NASPA
Director of Residence Life Lucas Mullin was recently featured in a publication by NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education as the Kansas Membership Coordinator for the organization. In his role, Mullin works to educate college professionals about the importance of community, networking and building relationships between colleges and higher education communities across the… Continue reading Director of Residence Life featured in NASPA
Newman University students named to Dean’s List
Newman University officials have announced the students on the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2015. To qualify for this achievement, a student must complete 12 credit hours and have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Click here to see students named to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List, by hometown >>
Newman University ranked No. 10 for online nursing program
Newman University was recently ranked tenth in the nation for its online nursing program by Affordable Colleges Online, adding another recognition to the university’s already touted nursing programs. “We made sure to highlight schools across the nation that are leading in academic excellence for online nursing,” said Dan Schuessler, CEO and founder of Affordable Colleges Online.… Continue reading Newman University ranked No. 10 for online nursing program
Newman University puts 148 on Heartland Academic Honor Roll
Newman University earns its eighth Heartland Conference GPA title with 148 student-athletes being named to the conference honor roll – more than 50 percent of the student-athletes enrolled during the Fall 2015 semester. Read the complete list of honored students at newmanjets.com >>
A surprise under the old carpet in St. John’s Chapel
Star Lumber entered St. John’s Chapel on Newman University campus this week to install new carpet. The new carpet is thanks, in part, to a donation from the Student Government Association, which SGA President Brandon Gollhofer is excited about. The rest of the project is paid by St. John’s Chapel funds. The installment began Monday, Jan. 11. While… Continue reading A surprise under the old carpet in St. John’s Chapel