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Newman University embraces innovative partnership to address teacher shortage

Presidents from Newman University, Friends University, Southwestern College, Butler Community College and Cowley College come together to announce "Educate the State", a new partnership to benefit students and help address Kansas teacher shortage

Newman University has joined forces with several other institutions on an innovative solution, the “Educate the State” program.

Friends and Newman have $293 million impact on local economy

Two private educational institutions in Wichita are making a substantial economic impact on the local economy according to a recent economic impact study commissioned by the Kansas Independent Colleges Association… Continue reading Friends and Newman have $293 million impact on local economy

Newman Student Government Association collecting items for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

As part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Newman University Student Government Association, in partnership with Wichita State University and Friends University, will be collecting items for The Exploited and… Continue reading Newman Student Government Association collecting items for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies to host lecture on peace April 2

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will host a presentation by Akiiki Daisy Kabargarama on April 2 on her new book Peace Begins with Me: Simple Lessons… Continue reading Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies to host lecture on peace April 2

Spots still available for ‘Strengthening Families Summit’ June 8 – 9

Gov. Sam Brownback to speak June 8 A limited number of registration spots are still available for The Kansas Strengthening Families Summit, a two-day event presented by Newman University, other… Continue reading Spots still available for ‘Strengthening Families Summit’ June 8 – 9

Newman University joins with other schools, agencies to present ‘Strengthening Families Summit’ June 8- 9

Newman University is joining forces with other educational institutions, community leaders and public and private agencies to present a two-day event designed to help Kansas families.

Newman University celebrates Kansas Private College Week April 17 – 23

Newman University is among 18 Kansas institutions that will celebrate Kansas Private College Week, April 17 – 23. The week was recently declared by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, who called… Continue reading Newman University celebrates Kansas Private College Week April 17 – 23

Guest speaker D. Kay Johnson will address sustainability issues Dec. 3

A Newman University sustainability committee will host an address to the Newman community by D. Kay Johnson, CHMM, MSES, manager of the Office of Environmental Initiatives for the City of… Continue reading Guest speaker D. Kay Johnson will address sustainability issues Dec. 3

Newman University and Friends University team up for Career Fair and workshops

Newman University and Friends University are co-sponsoring this year’s Career Fair 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. The fair this year will be held from at McKay Gymnasium, Casado Campus Center, at… Continue reading Newman University and Friends University team up for Career Fair and workshops

Newman University Student Cass McCullough Looks Forward to a Career of Service, Medicine

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold When Cassandra (Cass) McCullough came to Newman University as a freshman in 2004, she knew exactly what she wanted: To grow in… Continue reading Newman University Student Cass McCullough Looks Forward to a Career of Service, Medicine