Sister JoAnn Mark leaves NU for UN-affiliated international organization

JoAnn Mark, ASC, Ed.D. is leaving Newman University March 20 to become the executive director of Partnership for Global Justice, an international non-government organization (NGO) with special consultative status to the United Nations. The Newman community will honor her with a reception Thursday, March 12 in the Heritage Room.

Newman named 25th in ‘Top 30 Great Small Colleges for a Counseling Degree’

Newman University was listed by Best Psychology Degrees in its March 2015 article about “30 Great Small Colleges for a Counseling Degree (Bachelor’s).” Newman was part of the list that included schools located from Florida to Alaska. The author tabbed Newman as 25th in the nation.

Newman Fund Spring Phonathon raises nearly $10,000 for student scholarships

To date, the Newman Fund Spring Phonathon has raised close to $10,000 to support student scholarships. The Phonathon, which began Feb. 22 and wrapped up on March 5, raised more than $9,500 in the 12 days it ran. As with previous Phonathons, Manager of Newman Fund Blain Crouch expects donations to continue arriving in the coming days and… Continue reading Newman Fund Spring Phonathon raises nearly $10,000 for student scholarships

Preparation underway for upcoming Rush of Fools Christian Concert

With just over two weeks left before the event, Newman is finalizing all preparations for the Rush of Fools Christian Concert on March 27. One addition to the event is the introduction of three different food trucks that will be stationed on the plaza. Funky Monkey Munchies, Let’m Eat Brats and B.S. Sandwich Press will… Continue reading Preparation underway for upcoming Rush of Fools Christian Concert

Newman Campus Activities Board hosts Stuff A Bear and Share event March 11

On March 11 the Campus Activities Board will host a Stuff A Bear and Share event in the Student Center inside the Dugan Library and Campus Center. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Monetary donations will be accepted; the donations will go to Camp Quality, a week-long outdoor summer camp for children… Continue reading Newman Campus Activities Board hosts Stuff A Bear and Share event March 11

Luke Spehar concert brings students together

Catholic musical artist Luke Spehar entertained Newman students along with students from other area colleges and high schools in a two-hour concert at St. John’s Chapel Wednesday March 4. An audience estimated at 120 attended the final event of the 2015 Heritage Month.

NU: Heartland Conference’s hottest team comes up just short

Even though it did not end the way Jet supporters had hoped, it was a season to remember. The Newman University Men’s Basketball Team battled to the very end, but came up a few points short in overtime in its final game of the regular season at St. Edward’s. The loss kept the Jets from… Continue reading NU: Heartland Conference’s hottest team comes up just short

Looking back at Newman’s first Heritage Month

Heritage Month 2015

Newman University’s first Heritage Month came to a close the evening of March 4, with Mass and a Christian concert by Luke Spehar. Heritage Month is the month-long series of events that celebrated Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman, the heritage of Newman University’s founders, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, and the university’s Catholic… Continue reading Looking back at Newman’s first Heritage Month

Midterms are coming; effective tips for better studying

With midterms around the corner, Bo Bonner, director of Newman University’s Academic Resource Center, has compiled a few key tricks and tips to make studying for midterm exams less painful, and more productive. “I’m going to try to dispel any idea of a magic fix or theory, and just talk about some basic things, that… Continue reading Midterms are coming; effective tips for better studying

Newman University Theatre Department presents William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ March 5-8

The Newman University Theatre Department will present William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” for three evening performances and one matinee. The show will be performed at 8 p.m. March 5, 6 and 7, and at 2 p.m. on March 8. All performances will be in Performance Hall, inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus.

Annual Awards Banquet wraps up Cardinal Newman Week

Newman Board of Trustees Chair Linda Davison and President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. present the Cardinal Newman Medal and Proclamation to Monsignor Robert Hemberger.

A successful and tradition-filled Cardinal Newman Week drew to a close with the Cardinal Newman Banquet and Awards Ceremony last Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.

Newman University Theatre presents ‘Hamlet’ March 5-8

The Newman University Theatre Department will present “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare for three evening performances and one matinee. The show will be performed at 8 p.m. March 5, 6 and 7, and at 2 p.m. on Mar. 8. Tickets will be $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and faculty/staff, $5 for non-Newman students and free for Newman… Continue reading Newman University Theatre presents ‘Hamlet’ March 5-8

Touring musician Spehar to help close Heritage Month on a joyous note

National touring singer/songwriter Luke Spehar will help bring the first Heritage Month to a close with a free concert, March 4, 2015 at 8 p.m. The concert will be held in St. John’s Chapel in Sacred Heart Hall. Spehar will also provide the music for Mass following the concert. Spehar is currently traveling the upper… Continue reading Touring musician Spehar to help close Heritage Month on a joyous note

Final Friday Feb. 27 at Newman University Steckline Gallery features ‘Travels in Cuba’ photography exhibit

The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Travels in Cuba” by Larry Schwarm and students as the sixth show of its 2014-2015 season. This exhibit of photography is one of only five art exhibits the Wichita Eagle described as “Must-See” for the 2014-15 season. It will begin with a Final Friday reception from 5 to… Continue reading Final Friday Feb. 27 at Newman University Steckline Gallery features ‘Travels in Cuba’ photography exhibit

HealthPulse Lecture: Jeanie Harris on “Children with ADHD: The Battle within the Mind” on March 10

Jeanie Harris, APRN, MSN, PNP-C, will present the March 10 HealthPulse Lecture. The lecture is open to the public and will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10, on the Newman University Campus, 3100 McCormick, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. Harris is a new member of the nursing faculty at Newman University… Continue reading HealthPulse Lecture: Jeanie Harris on “Children with ADHD: The Battle within the Mind” on March 10

Newman University’s Master of Social Work Program earns re-accreditation

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Newman has been successfully re-accredited for an additional eight years. “This has been a rather long and difficult process, so all of us Social Work faculty are extremely glad that our work paid off,” said Interim Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work Gloria Hegge, Ph.D. Hegge thanked… Continue reading Newman University’s Master of Social Work Program earns re-accreditation

Newman’s ‘Fr. Fog’ featured in Our Sunday Visitor magazine

Father John Fogliasso is featured in the Feb. 22, 2015 issue of Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly.  The national online and print publication included the story on Fr. Fog in its edition focusing on campus chaplains. The article mentioned the three roles he fills at Newman: Chaplain, Director of Campus Ministry and Assistant Professor of Theology.… Continue reading Newman’s ‘Fr. Fog’ featured in Our Sunday Visitor magazine

Newman FAFSA priority deadline is March 1

Newman University encourages all students who have not filled out the FAFSA to do so as soon as possible as time is running out for need-based state funding. Newman’s priority consideration deadline is Sunday, March 1. Following March 1 some need-based state funding may be more limited. Students who file by March 1 will be among the… Continue reading Newman FAFSA priority deadline is March 1

Gina Marx featured speaker at 2015 Wichita Women’s Fair

Newman University’s Gina Marx, Ed.D. will be on stage as a featured speaker for the 2015 Wichita Women’s Fair at 3 p.m., Feb. 20 at Century II. Marx, director of Newman’s School of Education Graduate Program, will present a business workshop on the opening day of the Fair. Her talk is entitled “The New Intentional… Continue reading Gina Marx featured speaker at 2015 Wichita Women’s Fair

Gregorian Chant Workshop a success

Cardinal Newman Week got off to a harmonious start this past weekend when 54 music enthusiasts attended the Gregorian Chant Workshop, sponsored by the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies. The workshop was led by former Wichitan and chant expert James Jordan, Music Editor at Paraclete Press in Brewster, Mass. Following the workshop on Feb. 14… Continue reading Gregorian Chant Workshop a success

Hispanic and Native American Scholars Program

Eighteen high school students have started weekly classes as part of the 2015 Newman Hispanic Scholars Program (NHSP). Four additional students are involved in the 2015 Native American Scholar Program (NNASP). The programs focus on helping at-risk student populations that nationally experience higher secondary education dropout rates, compared to other racial or ethnic groups. The… Continue reading Hispanic and Native American Scholars Program

Cardinal Newman Week closes with banquet

A successful and tradition filled Cardinal Newman Week draws to a close with the Cardinal Newman Award banquet Saturday Feb. 21 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. Highlighting the night will be Reverend Monsignor Robert Hemberger receiving the Cardinal Newman Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Newman Board of Trustees. The banquet will also honor… Continue reading Cardinal Newman Week closes with banquet

Co-author of Father Kapaun book to sign copies at Newman

As a part of Heritage Month, Newman University will welcome journalist and author Roy Wenzl to campus for a lecture and book signing at 7 p.m., Feb. 26, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center, inside the Dugan Library on the Newman University campus. The event is free and open to the public. Wenzl, along with Travis… Continue reading Co-author of Father Kapaun book to sign copies at Newman

Newman University March 4 ‘Mission Talk’ will focus on Monsignor Leon McNeill the priest

Newman University will present “Monsignor Leon McNeill, the Priest,” as the third of four lectures in the 2014-15 series of “Mission Talks.” The event will take place from noon to 1 p.m., March 4 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center, inside the Dugan Library and Campus Center on the Newman campus. The event is… Continue reading Newman University March 4 ‘Mission Talk’ will focus on Monsignor Leon McNeill the priest

Ethics of Vaccines Discussion

Dr. Joshua Papsdorf of the Theology Department will be speaking on Feb. 27th at noon at the Spiritual Life Center on the ethical issues surrounding vaccines. The talk will be part of the “Brown Baggin’ It with Jesus” with Lenten Series. For more information, please visit the Spiritual Life Center online calendar.

Newman University announces new program to train educators for district positions

Newman University is now accepting applications for the first cohort of its new District Leadership Licensure Program. The program is being offered for the first time Fall 2015. The master’s degree level curriculum received approval by the Kansas Board of Education in January. Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Education John Burke, Ph.D. researched and… Continue reading Newman University announces new program to train educators for district positions

National study: Newman students rate their educational experience, satisfaction high compared to similar schools

First-year and senior students at Newman University rate their educational experience and overall satisfaction higher than students at similar institutions, and say they would choose the school again if they were starting over. Those are just a few of the findings in the recently released 2014 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

Professor Brian Turner to speak on Roman conflict at Newman University March 5

As part of the 2014-2015 History Speaker Series at Newman, Newman University’s History Department will present Assistant Professor of Ancient Mediterranean World at Portland State University Brian Turner, Ph.D. Turner will deliver the lecture, which is entitled “The Romans Always Win?” His lecture will address the Roman military and their war losses and casualties of… Continue reading Professor Brian Turner to speak on Roman conflict at Newman University March 5

Lent is focus of Feb. 18 Cardinal Newman Lecture

As part of Cardinal Newman Week, the annual week-long celebration of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman, Newman University will present local author and speaker Stephanie A. Mann. Mann will deliver the Cardinal Newman Lecture, which is entitled “Blessed John Henry Newman on Lent: Affliction and Love.”

Newman University Celebrates Kansas Private College Week

Governor Sam Brownback proclaimed the week of Feb. 9-15 as “Kansas Private College Week.” Newman University is one of 18 private colleges in Kansas which comprise the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). According to the proclamation signed by Gov. Brownback, Kansas private colleges make up 20 percent of all bachelor’s degrees and 23 percent of all… Continue reading Newman University Celebrates Kansas Private College Week

Spiritual Life Center Lenten Series by Theology Alum

Dr. David Wall, an alum of the MTS program, will be presenting each Thursday in Lent on “Seven Sinners in Search of a Savior.” The talks will focus on Jesus’ encounters with various sinners as recounted in the Gospel of John. The talks begin at 7:00pm with the first scheduled for Feb. 19th. The program… Continue reading Spiritual Life Center Lenten Series by Theology Alum