Alumnus Andrew Nguyen ‘23 returned to Newman University in fall 2024, this time as a seminarian pursuing the call to priesthood.
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2025 Lenten series reflections: Week two
Lent is a liturgical season in the Christian calendar that asks us to be more attentive to our relationship with Jesus. We are invited to pray more, to fast and… Continue reading 2025 Lenten series reflections: Week two
Video: Sunday Mass moves up for Super Bowl
Super Bowl viewers no longer need to worry about missing Sunday Mass at Newman University.
Podcast: Campus chaplain featured on ‘The Newman Bond’
Newman University’s campus chaplain, the Rev. Ed Herzog ’11, was featured in an episode of “The Newman Bond” podcast.
Alumnus Matt Riedl wins Emmy for Catholic video ‘Portraits of the Call’
Less than 10 years after graduating from Newman University, alumnus Matt Riedl ’15 recently won an Emmy Award for his video storytelling.
‘A miracle’ leads seminarian Matthew Ralls back to Newman
Matthew Ralls ‘14 believes divine intervention brought him back to Newman University for the 2024 summer Spanish immersion program.
Father Adam Grelinger completes last days as Newman chaplain
After five years as the campus chaplain, Father Adam Grelinger ‘11 celebrated his last day at Newman University on June 21.
Newman names new dean for the School of Catholic Studies
Newman University’s School of Catholic Studies recently scored a new dean with a familiar face: Joshua Papsdorf.
Campus reflects on sacredness of creation during Earth Day
Earth Day wasn’t just another Monday at Newman University — it was a day to recognize the sacredness of Earth, created by God.
Week 5: Lent 2024 Reflections
Read Lenten reflections based on the Mass readings for the fifth week, provided by Newman University community members.
Week 4: 2024 Lenten reflections
Newman community members share reflections based on the Mass readings for the fourth week of Lent.
Lent 2024 – Week 3 reflections
As we near the midway portion of our Lenten journey, Newman University community members share their reflections on the Mass readings for each of day of Lent.
Week 2 of Lenten Reflections 2024
To help inspire us during the Church’s grace-filled season of Lent, read Newman University community members’ reflections.
Newman crew travels 440 miles for Catholic SEEK conference
More than 20,000 college students, priests, religious brothers and sisters and campus ministers attended the 2024 SEEK conference in Saint Louis January 1-5.
Week 2: Newman Advent reflections
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 3-24.
Get to know the first-year seminarians at Newman
Eleven seminarians from the House of Formation enrolled at Newman University this fall.
Lauren Fontarum joins Catholic Diocese in trip to Holy Land
Newman University Director of Student Activities Lauren Fontarum returned from a weeklong pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Dec. 8. She was one of more than 100 people from the Catholic Diocese… Continue reading Lauren Fontarum joins Catholic Diocese in trip to Holy Land
Newman Faculty and Alumni at the Catholic Culture Conference
This weekend, April 22-23, 2016, the Spiritual Life Center is hosting their second annual Catholic Culture Conference here in Wichita. Along with keynote speaker, Anthony Esolen, our own Dr. Matthew Umbarger… Continue reading Newman Faculty and Alumni at the Catholic Culture Conference
‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
The Newman University Theatre Department closed its main season last weekend with the Sunday, March 6, showing of “A Man for All Seasons,” by Robert Bolt. This production was special to… Continue reading ‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
NU counselors attend National Catholic Youth Conference
Two Newman University admission counselors, Georgia Drewes ’10, ’13 and Peter Paul Abella ’13, attended the 2015 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, Ind. The NCYC is a powerful,… Continue reading NU counselors attend National Catholic Youth Conference
Newman, Catholic Charities team up for Christmas appeal
Newman University graphic design students collaborated this year to continue the university’s relationship with Catholic Charities and the creation of its Christmas appeal. This is the fifth year Newman has… Continue reading Newman, Catholic Charities team up for Christmas appeal
Sarah Kroger: Catholic singer connects with NU students
Last week, the Newman University Campus Ministry Office hosted Sarah Kroger to continue the annual tradition of holding a concert in St. John’s Chapel. Kroger is a popular Catholic singer/songwriter from… Continue reading Sarah Kroger: Catholic singer connects with NU students
Pope Francis signed photo to be auctioned at Party on the Plaza
While there are many great live and silent auction items at this year’s Party on the Plaza scholarship fundraiser event, one auction item in particular deserves special attention. Newman University… Continue reading Pope Francis signed photo to be auctioned at Party on the Plaza
Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University
Newman University will create a new School of Business that focuses not only on knowledge and expertise in business, but also ethics, entrepreneurship and socially conscious practices in business. The… Continue reading Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University
Bishop Gerber visits campus, talks about important role Newman University plays
The Most Rev. Eugene J. Gerber, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Wichita, recently visited the Newman University campus. During his stop, he took time to speak about the important… Continue reading Bishop Gerber visits campus, talks about important role Newman University plays
Newman Summer Symposium focuses on Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Newman Studies Program
In early August, Newman University will host the 2015 fifth-annual Summer Symposium for Newman faculty. The themes for this year’s symposium are the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT) and the Newman… Continue reading Newman Summer Symposium focuses on Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Newman Studies Program
Benefits of attending a Catholic College
You’ve decided to go to college, continue your education, and achieve what 70 percent of the U.S. population could only dream of, getting a degree. Attending a college is more… Continue reading Benefits of attending a Catholic College
Newman student’s design selected for Catholic Charities Christmas Appeal
Newman University senior Graphic Design student Gloria Esparza had her designs selected for this year’s Catholic Charities annual Christmas Appeal. Esparza’s designs and name, along with Newman’s name and logo,… Continue reading Newman student’s design selected for Catholic Charities Christmas Appeal
Talk on “Catholic Vision of History” by MA in Theology Alum
Jackie Arnold, an alumna of the MA in Theology program, will be presenting a talk on “Reviving a Catholic Vision of History” on Saturday, June 21st, at the Spiritual Life… Continue reading Talk on “Catholic Vision of History” by MA in Theology Alum
Newman University receives generous gift from Adorers of the Blood of Christ
Newman University officials announced that the university has received a $2.5 million gift from the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), the founding and sponsoring order of the university.… Continue reading Newman University receives generous gift from Adorers of the Blood of Christ
Feb. 12 Mission Talk will focus on Rev. Leon McNeill, Catholic Rural Life
Newman University will hold the third in a series of four Mission Talks about Rev. Leon A. McNeill, the first president of Sacred Heart Junior College, now Newman University, The… Continue reading Feb. 12 Mission Talk will focus on Rev. Leon McNeill, Catholic Rural Life
Nov. 20 Mission Talk: McNeill was a tireless worker for Sacred Heart Junior College
The institution we know today as Newman University owes a good part of its existence to the tireless efforts of its first president, Monsignor Leon A. McNeill. McNeill and his… Continue reading Nov. 20 Mission Talk: McNeill was a tireless worker for Sacred Heart Junior College
Newman University honors spring 2012 graduates
The Newman University Spring 2012 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. Read the story and see photos… Continue reading Newman University honors spring 2012 graduates