Newman University faculty mingled with high school teachers during an annual banquet on Oct. 18 to say thank you for their collaboration and hard work as part of the university’s… Continue reading Thanking educating partners in the community
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Pizza and politics: Town hall meeting 2017
The 2017 town hall meeting commenced at noon Oct. 18. The meeting began with pizza and ended with students saying “it went well.” The meeting was held as an opportunity… Continue reading Pizza and politics: Town hall meeting 2017
Service is our middle name — Pope Francis Build 2017
At Newman University, service work is inherent.
The Five Martyrs of Charity: Celebrated and remembered
Sisters of The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) hosted special commemoration ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the Five Martyrs of Charity at each of their three… Continue reading The Five Martyrs of Charity: Celebrated and remembered
Consequential construction — Bishop Gerber Science Center
Tom Dondlinger, president of Dondlinger Construction, has spent many hours of his life on the Newman University campus, the longest time being when he was a student from 1968-1972. Most… Continue reading Consequential construction — Bishop Gerber Science Center
All Faiths Prayer Service takes place Oct. 11
No matter what your religious background, faith life or current practices may be, you are invited to join Newman University in a special All Faiths Prayer Service. This special event… Continue reading All Faiths Prayer Service takes place Oct. 11
It was a great night for a Party on the Plaza
Every year at Newman University, friends and supporters gather with open hearts on Founders Plaza for a night of great food and fun. The annual Party on the Plaza took… Continue reading It was a great night for a Party on the Plaza
Dedication ceremony celebrates the future
Newman University hosted an eagerly awaited dedication ceremony of the new Bishop Gerber Science Center on Sept. 21.
Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Newman University is kicking off its 2017-2018 theater season with the four-person play “The Glass Menagerie.” “The Glass Menagerie” will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 13 and 14,… Continue reading Newman theater department to present four-person play ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Mission Talk series begins with the first chapter in Newman history
Director of Mission Effectiveness Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC, is once again leading the traditional Mission Talk series at Newman University. This year, Rohrbach will focus on separate chapters of time based… Continue reading Mission Talk series begins with the first chapter in Newman history
Jessica Bird selected as Higher Education Administrator for KSDE Accreditation Advisory Council
Jessica Bird, the assistant dean for nontraditional outreach programs at Newman, has been selected to fill the higher education administrator position on the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Accreditation… Continue reading Jessica Bird selected as Higher Education Administrator for KSDE Accreditation Advisory Council
Bulletproof resources to kickstart academic success
The academic year has begun and you’ve bought planners, folders and books. You’ve taken notes and are attending all of your classes so far. But what else can you do… Continue reading Bulletproof resources to kickstart academic success
Newman to host Outdoor Adoration at Marian Grotto
Newman Campus Ministry is hosting an outdoor adoration for the community to attend. The event will take place 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Marian Grotto located near the… Continue reading Newman to host Outdoor Adoration at Marian Grotto
Annual Matriculation Mass celebrates incoming students
One of the largest classes in Newman history was welcomed to the university on Thursday, Aug. 31, in St. John’s Chapel during the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation… Continue reading Annual Matriculation Mass celebrates incoming students
Bishop Gerber Science Center open for learning
The Bishop Gerber Science Center is officially open for business. Students, faculty and staff are expressing their excitement for the new state-of-the-art science building, which is complete with brand new… Continue reading Bishop Gerber Science Center open for learning
Newman University will remain a gun-free campus
As of July 1, 2017, it became legal for guns to be present on college campuses in Kansas. Newman University has never allowed guns on campus and as a private… Continue reading Newman University will remain a gun-free campus
Jet Days 2017 welcomes students to a new year
It’s a time full of emotion for students returning to and beginning their collegiate journey at Newman University.
Freshmen get settled in for the new year
It’s that time of year again when students are moving back onto campus and getting settled in for a brand new academic year. Freshman move-in traditionally kicks off a whole… Continue reading Freshmen get settled in for the new year
Faculty moves into new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Faculty and staff are in the final stages of moving into the new Bishop Gerber Science Center, which will open when fall classes begin on Aug. 28. Movers began the… Continue reading Faculty moves into new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Success at the 33rd annual Jet Open
The 33rd annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open golf tournament was once again a success, thanks to the help of staff, volunteers, golfers and sponsors. The two-day event started with… Continue reading Success at the 33rd annual Jet Open
Newman adopts local school for ‘Read to Succeed’ program
The United Way’s affinity group known as Women United created a program that helps children make that transition, and Newman University has adopted a local school to help in that initiative.
Living room in Sacred Heart gets a makeover
This year’s Student Government Association (SGA) decided that the living room space in the basement of Sacred Heart was overdue for a makeover.
Patty Brooks retires after 21 years at Newman
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Maureen Rohleder attends Women’s Athletic Summit in Dallas
Associate Athletic Director Maureen “Mo” Rohleder recently planned and attended the first-ever Women’s Athletic Summit of the Heartland Conference SWA (Senior Woman Administrator), which took place in Dallas on June… Continue reading Maureen Rohleder attends Women’s Athletic Summit in Dallas
Campus greenhouse to be built by fall semester
There is one more addition to the Newman campus that students can look forward to this fall — a campus greenhouse. Mike Rodee, a booster of the Newman Athletics Department,… Continue reading Campus greenhouse to be built by fall semester
Newman community says ‘goodbye’ to Heimerman Science Center
Friday, June 16 was not just another day on the Newman University campus.
Newman University is now tobacco free
After several months of votes, meetings and other preparation, Newman University has officially become a tobacco free campus as of July 1, 2017. The idea for the change was conceived… Continue reading Newman University is now tobacco free
Linda Sabala: Celebrating 27 years with Newman University
A former Staff Excellence Award winner and proud alumna of Newman — Linda Sabala — has been with the university for 27 years this August and will be retiring at… Continue reading Linda Sabala: Celebrating 27 years with Newman University
Newman student lands summer internship at the Wichita Eagle
Above: Delaney Hiegert (center) poses with Wichita Eagle columnist and The Vantage advisor Denise Neil (left), and Wichita Eagle columnist and Newman alumnus Matt Riedl (right). Delaney Hiegert, Newman senior and… Continue reading Newman student lands summer internship at the Wichita Eagle
Celebrating Newman Archives in spirit of ‘International Archives Day’ June 9
In celebration of International Archives Day on June 9, recent Newman graduate Diana Stanley and sophomore Anthony Hamersky give an inside look into history that is worth acknowledging, along with… Continue reading Celebrating Newman Archives in spirit of ‘International Archives Day’ June 9
Newman collection drive helps the homeless
Newman University Director of Security Morris “Mo” Floyd noticed something during his normal rounds in the spring of 2016 as students were moving out of the residence halls — the trash bins… Continue reading Newman collection drive helps the homeless
Upcoming Registration Day allows incoming students to get acquainted
The second of four Registration Days is set to take place on Friday, June 2. Incoming freshmen and transfer students will be lining up to learn about what their academic… Continue reading Upcoming Registration Day allows incoming students to get acquainted
Newman to host five different summer camps on campus
Newman University is the happy host of five different camps, from wrestling to science to theatre, for students of all ages this summer. ENVISION CAMP: The Level Up Middle School Assistive Technology… Continue reading Newman to host five different summer camps on campus
Jennifer Gantz gives inside scoop on new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Although specifics of the new building’s design are being kept on the down low, it is no secret that students, faculty and staff at Newman have much to look forward to… Continue reading Jennifer Gantz gives inside scoop on new Bishop Gerber Science Center
Annual Silent Auction raises money for Starkey
On Friday, April 21, the Newman University Staff Assembly hosted the 2017 Silent Auction. Proceeds from the auction were shared between the Newman University Helping Hands Fund and Starkey — a local,… Continue reading Annual Silent Auction raises money for Starkey
Baccalaureate Mass 2017: Inspirational messages
The Spring 2017 Baccalaureate Mass took place at 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, in The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Wichita. The Mass drew students, parents and friends… Continue reading Baccalaureate Mass 2017: Inspirational messages
Janie Ward and Clint Stucky retire from Newman
Two Newman faculty members are retiring after lengthy service at the university. A special retirement reception was held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, to honor Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Radiologic… Continue reading Janie Ward and Clint Stucky retire from Newman
Two Newman University sports figures inducted into Wichita Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2017
The Wichita Sports Hall of Fame inducted two Newman University staff members into the Class of 2017 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Hillside Christian Church. One was… Continue reading Two Newman University sports figures inducted into Wichita Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2017
Student-athletes attend third annual Jetspys Awards Banquet
On Sunday, April 30, Newman student-athletes and the entire Newman Athletic Department gathered to celebrate the third annual Jetspys event in the Dugan-Gorges Conference center.
‘Quiet Hero’ brought Coffee with a Cop to Wichita
By Amy Geiszler-Jones Editor’s Note: Newman University is a co-sponsor of the Difference Makers for Wichita Awards program that was launched in October 2016 to celebrate the contributions and positive influences… Continue reading ‘Quiet Hero’ brought Coffee with a Cop to Wichita