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… Continue reading Newman University Western Kansas Center helping tackle teacher shortage
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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… Continue reading Upcoming National Nurses Week celebrates students, faculty and staff
Spring 2016 Newman University Magazine published
The Spring 2016 issue of the Newman University Magazine has hit doorsteps of homes across the country. The online edition is also available at mag.newmanu.edu. Below are a few of… Continue reading Spring 2016 Newman University Magazine published
Facing Forward campaign raises $1.56 million in recent gifts, Newman makes plans for June groundbreaking
Facing Forward Update Summary: Facing Forward – A Campaign for Newman University continues to move ever closer to its goal. Since the campaign was publicly announced on Feb. 6, the… Continue reading Facing Forward campaign raises $1.56 million in recent gifts, Newman makes plans for June groundbreaking
Newman University receives $1 million ‘challenge’ grant from the Mabee Foundation
Newman University has been issued a $1 million challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., to support Facing Forward, a capital campaign to renovate existing… Continue reading Newman University receives $1 million ‘challenge’ grant from the Mabee Foundation
Newman University names Brett Andrews dean of new business school
Newman University officials announced that Brett K. Andrews, MBA, Ph.D., has been named dean of the university’s new School of Business effective May 1, 2016. In August 2015 Newman revealed… Continue reading Newman University names Brett Andrews dean of new business school
Newman University announces tuition changes for 2016-17
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… Continue reading Newman University announces tuition changes for 2016-17
Cardinal Newman Banquet celebrates outstanding alumni
On Saturday, Feb. 27, Newman University presented awards and honors to six outstanding alumni.
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… Continue reading Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’
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… Continue reading Alumna shares Newman University compelling story
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… Continue reading Newman University announces $30 million Facing Forward campaign
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.… Continue reading Newman University ranks ‘Top College’ for ethnic diversity in Kansas
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… Continue reading Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet honors special Newman alums
Students ‘transform society’ on Winter Service Trip
Newman University student Wesley Williams joined Campus Ministry on a Winter Service Trip to Santa Fe, N.M., where a group of 19 students with Father John Fogliasso and Campus Ministry… Continue reading Students ‘transform society’ on Winter Service Trip
Fugate Enterprises gifts $2 million to Newman University
Fugate Enterprises has made a $2 million gift to Newman University to support its science, nursing, and allied health professions programs and students.
President Carrocci pens Op-Ed on higher education
Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. recently wrote an Op-Ed on the value of higher education and, specifically, a liberal arts education. An edited version of the piece was published… Continue reading President Carrocci pens Op-Ed on higher education
Three Newman University Alumni named ‘Best Docs’
Congratulations to three Newman University alumni, Bart Grelinger, Larry Hund and Patrick George Wolf who were placed on the Best Doctors in America List for 2015. The list is an… Continue reading Three Newman University Alumni named ‘Best Docs’
Wallace Foundation grants $1 million for Newman University science and health programs
Newman University has received a $1,000,000 grant from The Dwane L. and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation to support the university’s science and health science programs. “Newman is truly grateful… Continue reading Wallace Foundation grants $1 million for Newman University science and health programs
Keep calm & get into med school
Whether you’re about to start high school or have recently graduated college, you’ve probably heard how important it is to plan ahead, especially if you’re looking to tack “M.D.” behind… Continue reading Keep calm & get into med school
Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community
The Newman University nursing program recently had 24 of 25 graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt, with one student retaking the exam and passing… Continue reading Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community
High school students visit Newman Health Professions Day to learn about opportunities
The Newman University Admission department teamed up with Nursing and Allied Health faculty to hold a Newman Health Professions Day on Oct. 10. This day was intended to give current… Continue reading High school students visit Newman Health Professions Day to learn about opportunities
Newman English Professor Susan Crane-Laracuente receives Faculty of Distinction award
Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D. is one of 17 college faculty members in Kansas to receive a Faculty of Distinction award from the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). She… Continue reading Newman English Professor Susan Crane-Laracuente receives Faculty of Distinction award
Newman University hosts Health Professions Day
Newman University is recognized around the state of Kansas and across the nation for producing highly qualified graduates from its nursing and allied health programs. Prospective students interested in entering the medical field… Continue reading Newman University hosts Health Professions Day
Felipe Trigos visits Newman as part of History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series
Newman University alumnus Felipe Trigos ’09 returned to Newman University for a visit on Sept. 3 as a featured speaker in the History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series. A history major… Continue reading Felipe Trigos visits Newman as part of History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series
Newman Criminal Justice helps real superheroes
So you want to fight crime, but brightly colored spandex costumes and unnecessary exposure to radioactive spiders aren’t really your thing? No worries. At Newman University, we know superheroes are… Continue reading Newman Criminal Justice helps real superheroes
Reflections of a Newman University alum: Francisco “Pancho” Fields
At Newman University, our top priority is the student experience. During their time at Newman our students will engage in exciting and intellectually challenging academic experiences. They will develop close… Continue reading Reflections of a Newman University alum: Francisco “Pancho” Fields
Pastoral ministry program in Oklahoma celebrates 30 year anniversary
Aug. 8, 2015 was a special day for many in the Oklahoma City area, as members of the Newman University pastoral ministry program celebrated the 30th anniversary of the program’s… Continue reading Pastoral ministry program in Oklahoma celebrates 30 year anniversary
NSP: Newman Studies Program
The Newman Studies Program (NSP) is our unique and nationally recognized academic core curriculum designed to prepare Newman graduates for success in the job market and beyond. NSP is designed… Continue reading NSP: Newman Studies Program
Keep Calm and Get Into Med School
Whether you’re about to start high school or have recently graduated college, you’ve probably heard how important it is to plan ahead, especially if you’re looking to tack “M.D.” behind… Continue reading Keep Calm and Get Into Med School
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… Continue reading Newman University Dean of Students Levi Esses selected for national board
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… Continue reading Newman University receives $250K gift from Star Lumber Foundation for science and health programs
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 —… Continue reading Theology Student Meets Pope Francis
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… Continue reading Newman University to offer MBA with Nonprofit Management focus
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… Continue reading Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Newman University to hold Spring 2015 graduation activities May 15-16
Newman University will stage a number of events May 15 and 16 to celebrate 2015 graduation. Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony A Nurses’ Pinning ceremony will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m.,… Continue reading Newman University to hold Spring 2015 graduation activities May 15-16
Newman salutes nursing faculty, staff, students during National Nurses Week
Newman University officials offer a proud salute to nursing program faculty, staff and students during National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12.
Newman University Western Kansas Center helping address education challenges
An internet search for the term “teacher shortage” brings tens of thousands of results. Over the past six months hundreds of articles have been published regarding states and communities challenged… Continue reading Newman University Western Kansas Center helping address education challenges
Alumni Board seeks nominations for 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Alumni Board of Directors Nominations Committee is seeking nominations for our 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Nominees must be graduates of the academy, junior college or college/university at least five years… Continue reading Alumni Board seeks nominations for 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Newman Studies Program change provides more flexibility for students
The Newman University faculty approved a change to the Newman Studies Program (NSP) March 27, 2015 that will allow students to take capstone courses once they have achieved sophomore status.… Continue reading Newman Studies Program change provides more flexibility for students
Calling all Newman education professionals
Are you a Newman education graduate who is currently teaching ? Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Cundiff and the Newman Education Department would like to get updates about your professional… Continue reading Calling all Newman education professionals