History

Newman hosts national reacting game development conference

Ferguson (left) dressed as Marie Antoinette for “The Diamond Necklace Affair” game during the Reacting Game Development Conference at Newman University.

Faculty members from across the US traveled to Newman University for the Reacting to the Past Game Development Conference July 11-13.

Father Adam Grelinger shares homily honoring St. Maria De Mattias

St. Maria De Mattias sculpture in St. John's Chapel.

On February 1, Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger celebrated Mass for the Newman community in honor of St. Maria De Mattias’ feast day.

Podcast dives into Archives during Heritage Month

Stanley holds up a Newman pennant displaying the original Jet Bird logo design by Blackbear Bosin.

In the spirit of Heritage Month, alumna Diana Stanley ’17 sat down with Laura Hartley, director of annual giving, to explore some artifacts from Newman Archives on a recent episode of The Newman Bond podcast.

Conference of the Kansas Association of Historians to feature four Newman student presentations

Four Newman history students will make a special appearance at the conference of the Kansas Association of Historians from April 6 to 7 at Fort Hays State University in Hays,… Continue reading Conference of the Kansas Association of Historians to feature four Newman student presentations

Kelly McFall joins Reacting to the Past Consortium Board

Courtesy: Barnard College

Newman University Professor of History and Chair of the Division of Humanities Kelly McFall is now a member of the Reacting to the Past Consortium Board. The board oversees all… Continue reading Kelly McFall joins Reacting to the Past Consortium Board

History Department hosts speaker Erin Weber, author of ‘Lennon vs. McCartney’

The Newman University History Department presents Erin Weber, author of “Lennon vs. McCartney: How Beatles History was Written and Re-Written,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.… Continue reading History Department hosts speaker Erin Weber, author of ‘Lennon vs. McCartney’

Junior heads to national championships, makes Newman tennis history

Junior Eduardo Dos Santos is making Newman tennis history, after winning the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s South Central Regional Championship on Sept. 27. Dos Santos will represent the South-Central Region as… Continue reading Junior heads to national championships, makes Newman tennis history

Felipe Trigos visits Newman as part of History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series

Newman University alumnus Felipe Trigos ’09 returned to Newman University for a visit on Sept. 3 as a featured speaker in the History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series. A history major… Continue reading Felipe Trigos visits Newman as part of History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series

Newman University presents Holocaust expert Michael Berkowitz for History Speaker Series Sept. 18

Newman University will present Professor Michael Berkowitz from University College London as the first speaker in the 2014-15 History Speaker Series. Berkowitz will speak at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18… Continue reading Newman University presents Holocaust expert Michael Berkowitz for History Speaker Series Sept. 18

Spring History Speaker

Brian Turner “The Romans Always Win? War Losses in Ancient Rome”  More details to follow.

African-Americans Portraits Displayed for Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, former Newman student, Jennifer Robinson, will display three pieces of original artwork during the Final Friday show, beginning tomorrow in the Steckline Gallery from… Continue reading African-Americans Portraits Displayed for Black History Month

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 2011 Academic Honors and Awards Convocation, held April 20 on the Newman campus.

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.

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

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

Kansas Newman alum named vice president of Enrollment Management at Webster University

Paul B. Carney ’72, who received his B.A. in History at Kansas Newman College, has been named vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Webster University, St. Louis,… Continue reading Kansas Newman alum named vice president of Enrollment Management at Webster University