Project HOPE puts Newman at forefront of community research

As Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Kristi Barton Edwards reflects on Project Hope — a multi-year, data-driven effort to address issues of violent crime and homelessness within Wichita’s urban center… Continue reading Project HOPE puts Newman at forefront of community research

Kansas Court of Appeals judges meet with students to offer insight and advice

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Kansas District Court of Appeals judges recently visited campus April 17 to speak to a group of students. Professor of Sociology and Assistant Undergraduate Dean Larry Heck, Ph.D., arranged for the… Continue reading Kansas Court of Appeals judges meet with students to offer insight and advice

‘Table Talks’ gives criminal justice majors opportunity to discuss careers with alumni

Career Services partnered with the criminal justice program to host “Table Talks,” an event during which criminal justice majors could ask questions of alumni who have the same degree and… Continue reading ‘Table Talks’ gives criminal justice majors opportunity to discuss careers with alumni

Newman University student receives Hispanic Rising Star Award

Newman University junior Yanely Rocha, a criminal justice and pre-law major, recently was awarded the Hispanic Rising Star Award from the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Only 10 individuals receive… Continue reading Newman University student receives Hispanic Rising Star Award

Newman University honors fall 2009 graduates

The Newman University Fall 2009 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. A total of 183 students graduated, including 28… Continue reading Newman University honors fall 2009 graduates