Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea

Students, staff and faculty gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on Tuesday, Feb. 23, to celebrate a  long-standing and well-known tradition at Newman University – “High Tea.” “This is one of my favorite… Continue reading Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea

Newman English Professor Susan Crane-Laracuente receives Faculty of Distinction award

Assistant Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente received the 2015 Teaching Excellence 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

Wichita high school students learn more about college, science through Newman University Hispanic Scholar Program

Nineteen Wichita area high school students got a taste of college life – and two hours of college credit – by successfully completing the 2013 Newman University Hispanic Scholar Program.… Continue reading Wichita high school students learn more about college, science through Newman University Hispanic Scholar Program

Today’s Visitors

NU welcomes to campus a big group today! Welcome Nicole Fears, Southeast Missouri State University transfer, Florissant, Mo., nursing; Athalee Pat, Sunrise Christian Academy senior, Peck, Kan., English; MacKenzie Stramel, Sterling College transfer, Hutchinson, Kan., sonography; Lauren Baker, Kapaun Mt.… Continue reading Today’s Visitors

Newman University hosts Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Lecture Series

Newman University will host University of Notre Dame professor Stephan Fallon, Ph.D. as he presents “Beyond Notre Dame’s Walls: Reading Great Books with the Homeless,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.… Continue reading Newman University hosts Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Lecture Series

Professor Stephan Fallon will present ‘Reading Great Books with the Homeless’ Oct. 14

University of Notre Dame Humanities and English Professor Stephan Fallon, Ph.D., will present “Beyond Notre Dame’s Walls: Reading Great Books with the Homeless,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 in… Continue reading Professor Stephan Fallon will present ‘Reading Great Books with the Homeless’ Oct. 14

Notre Dame professor presents ‘Reading Great Books with the Homeless’ on Oct. 14

Humanities and English Professor Stephan Fallon, Ph.D., will present “Beyond Notre Dame’s Walls: Reading Great Books with the Homeless,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center… Continue reading Notre Dame professor presents ‘Reading Great Books with the Homeless’ on Oct. 14

Newman University will award honorary degrees to Herm Bachrodt, Betty Adams, ASC

Newman University officials have announced that former employees Herm Bachrodt and Betty Adams, ASC will be awarded Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degrees during the Spring 2010 Commencement ceremony,… Continue reading Newman University will award honorary degrees to Herm Bachrodt, Betty Adams, ASC

Newman University honors student achievements at Academic Awards Convocation

Newman University honored student scholars and leaders for their outstanding academic achievements and accomplishments at the 2010 Academic Honors and Awards Convocation, held April 22 on the Newman campus.

Lit Fest begins Saturday, April 10

The Newman University 11th annual Literary Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11, in the Jabara Flexible Theatre inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on… Continue reading Lit Fest begins Saturday, April 10

Shakespearean scholar Bente Videbaek speaks March 10 presented by the History Speaker Series

The Newman University History Speaker Series will present Shakespeare scholar Bente Videbaek, Ph.D. at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on campus. The topic of… Continue reading Shakespearean scholar Bente Videbaek speaks March 10 presented by the History Speaker Series

Newman University mourns passing of longtime professor, scholar Madeleine Kisner, ASC

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University alumnae, longtime professor of English and respected scholar of John Henry Cardinal Newman and his works Madeleine Kisner, ASC passed away at 12:30 a.m. Friday,… Continue reading Newman University mourns passing of longtime professor, scholar Madeleine Kisner, ASC

Newman University Presents Reading by Acclaimed Poet Red Hawk on Nov. 12

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University Department of English will present nationally renowned poet Red Hawk reading from his works, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12 in the Jabara Flexible… Continue reading Newman University Presents Reading by Acclaimed Poet Red Hawk on Nov. 12

Newman Prepares For Its 75th Anniversary

Sept. 12, 2008 is the 75th Anniversary of Newman University, so this coming school year, make sure you are a part of the celebration!

Newman Welcomes Michael Austin As Provost, V.P. For Academic Affairs

Michael Austin, Ph.D. will assume the duties of Newman University provost and vice president for Academic Affairs beginning Monday, June 2. Austin was selected for the position in December 2008… Continue reading Newman Welcomes Michael Austin As Provost, V.P. For Academic Affairs