The first ever Newman University medical technology alumni gathering was held in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center June 13. Director of Development for Sciences and Health Sciences Therese Wetta, ASC, welcomed the group to the luncheon and thanked them for attending. “Following lunch that included some lively conversation about professional and personal happenings in… Continue reading Newman University medical technology alumni gather June 13
Meet the Newman University incoming freshman class
On June 5, students of the incoming freshman class came to the Newman University campus for registration and orientation. The event provided an opportunity for Newman staff to sit down with a few individuals from the Class of 2019 and get to know a little about them. Emily Sarnacki, Luis Jimenez, Nick Wynn, Heath Gray… Continue reading Meet the Newman University incoming freshman class
Newman University honors 2015 graduates
The Newman University Spring 2015 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Century II Convention Hall. The Commencement ceremony included an address by Newman University Associate Professor of History Kelly McFall, Ph.D. McFall received the 2013 Newman University Teaching Excellence Award, an annual recognition to a full-time faculty member… Continue reading Newman University honors 2015 graduates
Newman University students named to Spring 2015 Deans List
Newman University officials have announced the students on the Dean’s List for the spring 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 Dean’s List by state and hometown.
Newman student Justin Ralph takes on new identity to emcee Gymnastics Championships
This past week, the YMCA held its National Gymnastics Championships for youth at the Century ll Convention Hall in downtown Wichita. The championships were held in the format of an Olympic event. In addition to competing in various gymnastics competitions, participants heard from many different guest speakers and were visited by athletics mascots from around… Continue reading Newman student Justin Ralph takes on new identity to emcee Gymnastics Championships
Newman launches redesigned website
On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, Newman University launched its new website. The website has been in production for 10 months and was built from scratch. The project was undertaken to improve the appearance and operation of the Newman site, and to make it adaptable to many different devices, whether they be cell phone, tablet or… Continue reading Newman launches redesigned website
Newman campus closes for Independence Day
Newman University will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe holiday and celebrate with help from the Newman University Chorale. Happy 4th!
Newman student Wesley Williams lands the job of his dreams
Newman senior and theatre major Wesley Williams received the opportunity to be one of Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ (R-KS 02) three interns for the summer – an opportunity he’s dreamed of for years. Williams said he will assist the rest of the congressional staff by giving tours, making copies, directing constituent concerns to the proper place,… Continue reading Newman student Wesley Williams lands the job of his dreams
Grant funds Newman project to increase teachers’ knowledge of math, science
The Kansas State Department of Education has awarded Newman University a $123,000 grant to fund its newest educational outreach program: the Teacher Inquiry into Math, Engineering, and Science Practices (TIMES*P). The TIMES*P project is a three-year collaborative professional development program designed to expand 3rd through 5th grade educators’ knowledge in math and science. Participants come… Continue reading Grant funds Newman project to increase teachers’ knowledge of math, science
Investigative science program concludes
The 26th Newman University Investigative Summer Science Program concluded on June 26. The 2015 ISSP included 25 students from 16 different high schools. The completion of the ISSP left students with a Newman University on-campus experience, two hours of college credit, a certification of completion from ISSP Director Associate Professor of Biology Stacy Jones, Ph.D.,… Continue reading Investigative science program concludes
Newman University Dean of Students Levi Esses selected for national board
Newman University Dean of Students Levi Esses has been elected vice chair for communications of the Commission for Admissions, Orientation, and First-Year Experience (AOFYE). The Commission advises the American College Personnel Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., at the National Center for Higher Education. Esses has served on the AOFYE directorate for two years prior to… Continue reading Newman University Dean of Students Levi Esses selected for national board
Meg Trumpp named ‘Health Care Hero’
Newman University Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care and Director of the Respiratory Care Program Meg Trumpp, M.Ed. has been selected as one of the Wichita Business Journal‘s 2015 Health Care Heroes. The Journal selects health care professionals from the Wichita area each year to be honored for their service and accomplishments. Trump was selected in the Educators… Continue reading Meg Trumpp named ‘Health Care Hero’
Newman University receives $250K gift from Star Lumber Foundation for science and health programs
Newman University has received a $250,000 gift from The Goebel Family Star Lumber Charitable Foundation to support the university’s science and health care profession educational programs. “The Goebel family and Star Lumber have a long history of support for Newman University, and this latest generous gift will have major impact for our students,” said Newman… Continue reading Newman University receives $250K gift from Star Lumber Foundation for science and health programs
Faculty and staff promotions, assignments announced
Newman University employees will see some new co-workers and colleagues around campus in the coming months, along with many familiar folks who are taking on new roles. Newman officials have announced the following job changes, promotions, new titles and new hires for the coming academic year: Megan Rucker, B.S. is the new Director of Radiological… Continue reading Faculty and staff promotions, assignments announced
Young students learn about basketball, life at Mark Potter Day Camp
On Monday June 15, 2015, Newman Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Potter held the first day of his annual Mark Potter Day Camp. Children from Wichita and surrounding areas came to Fugate Gymnasium at Newman University to learn the fundamentals of basketball from Coach Potter, staff, and players. The camp caters to children and teaches the… Continue reading Young students learn about basketball, life at Mark Potter Day Camp
Blog gives ‘A Closer Look’ into Newman student life
Newman University is excited to announce its new blog on Tumblr. “A Closer Look” is a media-driven student life blog designed to give students an idea of what it’s like to be a Newman student both on and off campus. The blog will not only zero in on student-life events, but also the lives of… Continue reading Blog gives ‘A Closer Look’ into Newman student life
Music Theatre for Young People camp now at NU; performances set for June 18, 19
Camps for sports, science, music and more continue this summer on the Newman University campus. This week, Newman is hosting the local organization Music Theatre for Young People, or MTYP, for the second youth summer camp of their summer season. MTYP as an organization exists, as Executive Director of MTYP Kim Gee Vines put it,… Continue reading Music Theatre for Young People camp now at NU; performances set for June 18, 19
Newman welcomes transfer students with ‘Transfer Orientation’
On June 12, Newman University hosted Transfer Orientation for students that have decided to transfer from their current schools to Newman. Orientation was held in the Alumni Center inside the Dugan Library on the Newman campus, where staff provided lunch and students listened to guest speakers and joined in on various activities throughout the day.… Continue reading Newman welcomes transfer students with ‘Transfer Orientation’
Newman University theology trip highlighted by visit with Pope Francis
Associate Professor of Theology and Coordinator of the Graduate Theology Program Father Joe Gile recently took a group of Newman University theology graduate students to Rome for an annual program trip. During their time in Rome two from the group met His Holiness Pope Francis. Angie (Holoubek) Albright is a May 2015 graduate from Newman with a… Continue reading Newman University theology trip highlighted by visit with Pope Francis
International media covers Newman University athletics
Newman University athletics is getting some international exposure. Jets sports are receiving some “love” from media outlets located around the world, as a current coach and a former player have appeared recently on television in Canada and Kosovo, respectively. Over the years, Newman has expanded its reach beyond the borders of the United States. More and more foreign student-athletes… Continue reading International media covers Newman University athletics
Bowman chosen to participate in leadership academy
Newman University Associate Director of Admissions, Quinn Bowman, has been selected to participate in the 2015-16 Midwestern cohort of the College Board’s Enrollment Leadership Academy (ELA). Bowman was nominated for the selective program by Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Kristen English, who participated in the program in the past. ELA is a yearlong professional development program… Continue reading Bowman chosen to participate in leadership academy
Newman Summer Science Program now in its 26th year
The Newman University Investigative Summer Science Program (ISSP) is in full scientific swing. The ISSP program is now in its 26th year and continues to give young scientific minds a feel for college-level research and classes. This year 23 students are enrolled and participating. The students come from all over the globe, including some from… Continue reading Newman Summer Science Program now in its 26th year
N.U. Magazine highlights
As many of you may know, the Spring 2015 Newman University Magazine was published in May. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read it yet or if you missed out on the hard copy, you can read all the articles online at mag.newmanu.edu. You can also read the magazine on issue.com. If you would like to… Continue reading N.U. Magazine highlights
Theology Student Meets Pope Francis
On the most recent MA/MTS program Rome trip, MTS student Angela Albright had a memorable experience as presented in the Catholic Advance. Newman grad gets newlywed gift — Angie Albright and her husband, Brent, met Pope Francis at the end of his Wednesday audience, May 20, at the Vatican. Angie recently graduated from… Continue reading Theology Student Meets Pope Francis
Fr. Gile on KSN
No you were not mistaken; that was your favorite priest/theology professor on your screen. Fr. Gile was recently interviewed on KSN in conjunction with the AD: The Bible Continues mini-series.
75th anniversary of Fr. Kapaun’s ordination at Newman University
Newman University holds a distinctive connection with the man who may someday be numbered among the saints of the Catholic Church. Father Emil Kapaun was ordained a priest in St. John’s Chapel at Newman University on June 9, 1940. Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of Father Kapaun’s ordination. The chapel is located on the second floor of Sacred Heart… Continue reading 75th anniversary of Fr. Kapaun’s ordination at Newman University
Spring 2015 Newman University Magazine hits doorsteps
More than 13,000 copies of the Spring 2015 Newman University Magazine were delivered to homes of alumni, donors and friends of the university in May. The magazine can also be read online at mag.newmanu.edu. Among the many great stories in the magazine, here are a few highlights: Alumna finds inspiration, purpose at ASC Ministries in Tanzania From the beginning,… Continue reading Spring 2015 Newman University Magazine hits doorsteps
How to survive the June 6 Wichita Gladiator Dash
More than 1,250 people have signed up for this year’s Wichita Gladiator Dash. The event will begin at 11 a.m., June 6 at Sedgwick County Park. Although the turnout is already massive, slots are still open for the 6th wave, which will begin at 2:30 p.m. Registration will be available online through June 5, or in person at… Continue reading How to survive the June 6 Wichita Gladiator Dash
Professor leads students across continent with ‘Europe by Rail’
Every other year, Associate Professor of History Kelly McFall, Ph.D. leads a group of students in a trip across Europe called “Europe by Rail.” With the trip almost over, participants are already expressing the transformative experience. A total of eight students chose to go on the trip this year and have already visited Vienna, Krakow,… Continue reading Professor leads students across continent with ‘Europe by Rail’
Newman University shortstop named Academic All-American
Newman University senior shortstop Jarrod Flax was named to the 2015 Capital One Academic All-America Division II Baseball team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Wednesday, June. Flax was selected to the third team as an infielder. It’s the first time Flax has been selected as a Capital One… Continue reading Newman University shortstop named Academic All-American
Newman University, KUSM-Wichita present June 16 HealthPulse lecture on ‘Mindful Living’
Newman University Associate Professor of Social Work Michael Duxler, Ph.D. and Professor of Communication and Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies Audrey Hane, Ph.D. will present “Mindful Living: Stopping the Distraction Epidemic” as the June presentation in the 2014-15 HealthPulse Lecture Series. The lecture is open to the public and will take place from 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading Newman University, KUSM-Wichita present June 16 HealthPulse lecture on ‘Mindful Living’
Newman University to offer MBA with Nonprofit Management focus
Newman University is launching a new graduate-level program designed to help employees in nonprofit organizations become more effective at managing their institutions, serving their clients and achieving their mission. The program, a Master of Business Administration with a Nonprofit Management concentration, will begin offering classes specifically for the nonprofit track in January 2016, although students… Continue reading Newman University to offer MBA with Nonprofit Management focus
Student performers get a taste of Newman University living
This summer, Newman University will host a number of camps and programs on campus. One of those programs is the Broadway Academy of Performers, also known as BAP. This camp proves to be a great opportunity for future performers, who through the camp are getting a taste of campus life, Newman University, and what it… Continue reading Student performers get a taste of Newman University living
NU alum Kelsey Sponsel blogs on health care internship in India
Newman University 2014 graduate Kelsey Sponsel is blogging during a summer health care internship in India. Sponsel is now in the occupational therapy graduate program at the University of Kansas. She and other OT students are in India to observe and help in clinics and hospitals in the country. The blog includes Sponsel’s observations and comments… Continue reading NU alum Kelsey Sponsel blogs on health care internship in India
Newman University Theatre Department sees first graduate
On May 16, Newman University awarded degrees to more than 400 candidates for bachelors, associates and masters degrees – including its first four-year bachelor of arts in theatre graduate, Rusty Carbaugh. “I am extremely proud to be the first theatre major and that is a thing I think I’ll probably tell people for the rest… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department sees first graduate
2015 Spring Graduates reflect on their Newman experience
On May 16, Newman University awarded degrees to 22 candidates for associate’s degrees, 184 candidates for bachelor’s degrees, and 210 candidates for master’s degrees during its Commencement Ceremony. In this video graduates from the class of 2015 reflect on some of their favorite aspects of Newman University.
Newman University honors spring 2015 graduates at ceremonies, commencement
Newman University staged a number of ceremonies and special events May 15 and 16 to celebrate Spring 2015 graduation. This year, two of the major events were moved to new venues to ensure adequate seating for graduates’ family members and friends who wanted to attend. The Baccalaureate Mass, which has traditionally been celebrated in St.… Continue reading Newman University honors spring 2015 graduates at ceremonies, commencement
Newman University M.S.Ed. hooding ceremony gives extra recognition for graduates
More than 70 May 2015 and August 2015 graduates of the Newman University Master of Science in Education program were recognized May 15. Honorees and their families and friends packed the Dugan Gorges Conference Center for a hooding and pinning ceremony and reception. Director of Graduate Education School of Education Gina Marx, Ed.D. hosted the event. Faculty and… Continue reading Newman University M.S.Ed. hooding ceremony gives extra recognition for graduates
Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
With the adjustment from two graduation events each year to one single event in the spring, Newman University made some changes to this year’s graduation event locations. Due to the anticipated large number of graduates attending this year’s Baccalaureate ceremony, the event was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Wichita. Previously,… Continue reading Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Newman University announces customized license plates
Newman University has announced the introduction of the first NU license plates! Newman alums, faculty, staff, students and any other NU fans are encouraged to sign up and be among the first owners of these custom license plates. The State of Kansas requires 500 registrants to begin production of the license plates. To sign up for a plate… Continue reading Newman University announces customized license plates