Nancy Dahlinger, assistant professor and director of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program, accompanied six Newman University students to the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) Day on the Hill in Topeka.… Continue reading Occupational therapy students spend a day in the capital
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Space Law 101 presentation to be held on campus
Elsbeth Magilton of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Speakers Bureau will give a presentation titled, “Space Law 101,” at 7 p.m. March 28 in the Bishop Gerber Science Center, room 105. The event is… Continue reading Space Law 101 presentation to be held on campus
Newman senior Ariana Esparza is headed to the Disney College Internship Program
Senior Ariana Esparza’s world just got a little more magical.
Newman University publications showcase student and professional work
Coelacanth (see-la-canth) and archaeopteryx (ark-ee-op-tricks) are words not often used in the everyday vocabulary. In fact, the latter of the two is extinct and the former is nearly extinct. A… Continue reading Newman University publications showcase student and professional work
Newman alumna honored with papal knighthood for intellectual disability advocacy
Catherine (Curry) Mardon, 2007 Newman graduate, advocates for those with mental illnesses and disability, and young adults suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. Mardon said her time at Newman was positive… Continue reading Newman alumna honored with papal knighthood for intellectual disability advocacy
Potential Jets visit campus for the weekend
During Newman University’s recent annual Accepted Student Day, students accepted to Newman had the opportunity to speak to faculty and students, tour campus and get a glimpse into how they… Continue reading Potential Jets visit campus for the weekend
Student Kedzie Hopkins forms unique relationship with host family in Guatemala
Last summer, sophomore Kedzie Hopkins embarked on the Newman Guatemala Study and Serve trip with Assistant Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager and a group of students. She returned with much… Continue reading Student Kedzie Hopkins forms unique relationship with host family in Guatemala
Max Frazier, Ph.D., celebrates education through two significant events
Interim Director of the School of Education and Associate Professor Max Frazier was invited to two significant events in the month of February — the Jardine Film Festival and the Kansas… Continue reading Max Frazier, Ph.D., celebrates education through two significant events
Homily celebrates Newman namesake
Below is the Cardinal Newman Mass homily as delivered by Father John Fogliasso, university chaplain, Feb. 21, 2018. Welcome to the annual Cardinal Newman Mass. It is great to see… Continue reading Homily celebrates Newman namesake
Christian philosopher James K.A. Smith to speak on ‘Resident Aliens: The City of God in a Secular Age’
Christian philosopher and speaker James K.A. Smith will be at Newman University from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 23 and 24, in the Jabara Flexible Theater located in the… Continue reading Christian philosopher James K.A. Smith to speak on ‘Resident Aliens: The City of God in a Secular Age’
Alumna Sarah Balderas makes big impact in immigration law
At Newman University, students are prepared to transform society. Since Sarah Balderas graduated from Newman in 2015, she has been making her way through Washburn Law School, many internships and… Continue reading Alumna Sarah Balderas makes big impact in immigration law
Guadalupe Clinic partnership beneficial for all
Newman University students have been volunteering at the Guadalupe Clinic for many years. Nursing students play a big role in patient care at the clinic and Spanish speaking students play… Continue reading Guadalupe Clinic partnership beneficial for all
Dynamic student Claire Setter gets the most out of her college experience
“I was more of a quiet folk in high school. I was involved in a couple things like music, but the idea of having any leadership role was kind of… Continue reading Dynamic student Claire Setter gets the most out of her college experience
Newman community remembers Suzanne V.L. Berg, Ph.D.
On Tuesday morning, the Newman community received the news that Assistant Professor of Communication Suzanne V.L. Berg, Ph.D., had died unexpectedly.
A day of tradition and tea
High tea is a cherished tradition that has become a part of the year that Newman University staff, student, and faculty look forward to each year. It has been a… Continue reading A day of tradition and tea
Holocaust Awareness Night
The International Student Association (ISA) hosted a Holocaust Awareness Night event Jan. 25 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. Professor Larry Justice presented on the book, “Until We Meet Again: A… Continue reading Holocaust Awareness Night
High tea returns for Cardinal Newman week
During Cardinal Newman Week, Newman University will present its annual high tea with two separate events Tuesday, Feb. 20. The first event, a high tea, will take place from 2-4… Continue reading High tea returns for Cardinal Newman week
Lab Coat Ceremony recognizes students for their accomplishments
Newman University held its first-ever Lab Coat Ceremony on Jan. 18 with help from a grant provided by Volunteer Kansas.
Alumna Emily Simon hired as Dugan Library associate
Alumna Emily Simon ’16 didn’t seem to get quite enough of Newman in her four years as an undergraduate student. Now, she is pursuing her master’s degree and is the… Continue reading Alumna Emily Simon hired as Dugan Library associate
2017 Year in Review
Newman University has experienced many new beginnings and celebrated numerous achievements with staff, faculty, students and alumni. Take a look back at our Year in Review with the most popular stories from… Continue reading 2017 Year in Review
Grant helps Newman create mentorship program for students
Volunteer Kansas has awarded Newman University a $5,000 grant to launch a brand new science and math mentorship program. This funding will also help facilitate Newman’s first White Coat Ceremony Jan. 18, 2018. The… Continue reading Grant helps Newman create mentorship program for students
Distinguished nursing honor rewards passion for helping others
Senior Anna Burton has had an exciting end to her final semester at Newman. Not only will she graduate in December, she was recently recognized with two major honors —… Continue reading Distinguished nursing honor rewards passion for helping others
Honor Society of Nursing inducts 12 Newman students
Nursing students from Newman University and surrounding colleges were inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing on Nov. 5. Twelve Newman University students were among the… Continue reading Honor Society of Nursing inducts 12 Newman students
Scholars Day allows seniors to present final projects
Scholars Day is the opportunity for students nearing graduation to show the value of the courses they’ve taken to earn their degree.
Thriving in the communication field
When Newman alumna Ellen Healy graduated in May 2016, she was looking forward to making the switch from intern to full-time employee at the company she was working for. A… Continue reading Thriving in the communication field
Decades of dreaming led 75-year-old to Newman
Mary Short began her college journey just like many others, but one thing sets her apart — Short is in her 70s.
Focused on “Dying Well” — A Newman Studies Program
Rabindranath Tagore once said, “Let life be as beautiful as summer flowers and death as beautiful as autumn leaves.” Associate Professor of Nursing and Geriatric nurse Amy Siple has a… Continue reading Focused on “Dying Well” — A Newman Studies Program
Finals week: tips and resources for reducing stress, attaining success
Finals week can be hectic without proper preparation. Being proactive is key to ensuring less stress and more success. The first step must be to find a quiet place devoid… Continue reading Finals week: tips and resources for reducing stress, attaining success
Nursing student recognized for incredible dedication to grandmother
Nursing student Tara Greiving was awarded the 2017 Duane Smith Caregiver Award on Nov. 2 at the Alzheimer’s Association conference.
Where will you go? Travel abroad at Newman
The whole world is out there waiting for you to make your mark. At Newman University we are able to provide students with study abroad experiences, service trip opportunities or… Continue reading Where will you go? Travel abroad at Newman
Freshmen hold ‘alternative market’ as fall service project
Newman freshmen in Professor of History Kelly McFall’s Traditions and Transitions (T&T) class chose to hold an “alternative market” as their fall service project. McFall said that several of his… Continue reading Freshmen hold ‘alternative market’ as fall service project
Blankets bring comfort to victims of sexual assault
Each semester, the nursing students at Newman University volunteer an hour of their time to make blankets for victims of sexual assault. The tradition began a few years ago when… Continue reading Blankets bring comfort to victims of sexual assault
Student Irwin Torres receives ‘Teachers of Promise’ award
To many, Irwin Torres may seem like an average elementary education student on his way to graduation. But his story is anything but ordinary. Torres is currently finishing his last… Continue reading Student Irwin Torres receives ‘Teachers of Promise’ award
High school students visit Newman for ‘Preview Day’
High school students were recently invited to visit the Newman campus to give them a feel for what a future at the university might be like. The Newman University admissions… Continue reading High school students visit Newman for ‘Preview Day’
Sophisticated science at Newman — Part 2
The multimillion-dollar building has been built and students and faculty alike are thrilled with the opportunities that the Bishop Gerber Science Center provides. The devices and tools in the science… Continue reading Sophisticated science at Newman — Part 2
Making a mindful city
A quiet revolution is in the works. When life feels like a blur, turn to mindful living practices to ground yourself, take a breath and slow down. The first of… Continue reading Making a mindful city
Max Frazier, Ph.D., to present at Research and Refreshment
Associate Professor of the School of Education Max Frazier, Ph.D., who is also currently serving as interim director of the School of Education, will present at the faculty-sponsored Research and… Continue reading Max Frazier, Ph.D., to present at Research and Refreshment
How to become a registered nurse
Becoming a registered nurse (RN) is a rewarding career path if you are interested in helping others. High earnings, job security and opportunities for advancement also make a nursing career… Continue reading How to become a registered nurse
Cool campus gigs
For some students, finding a job with a schedule that is flexible around their study time can be difficult. But Newman University offers plenty of job opportunities that allow students… Continue reading Cool campus gigs
Newman Early Childhood Education Program partners with USD 259
The Early Childhood Education Program at Newman University is discovering new opportunities after building a recent partnership with Wichita public schools. In October, Assistant Professors of Education Sandy Bequette, Ed.D.,… Continue reading Newman Early Childhood Education Program partners with USD 259