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Newman bowling coach graduates alongside his student-athletes

Coach Billy Murphy received his college diploma from President Kathleen Jagger during Newman University commencement day.

Newman Bowling Coach Billy Murphy earned his college degree alongside his graduating student-athletes on commencement day May 10. 

Grace Hertel of Oregon awarded St. Newman full-tuition scholarship

Grace Hertel is one of five St. Newman full-tuition scholars of 2024. (Courtesy photo)

Grace Hertel of Forest Grove, Oregon, was one of five students awarded the full-tuition St. Newman Scholarship from Newman University.

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.

Newman employee Tiffany Webster earns 2 degrees in 5 years

(From left to right) Jill Fort (associate vice president of academic affairs), Tiffany Webster (outreach student success coordinator), Jessica Bird (dean of the School of Education and Social Work) and Alden Stout (vice president of academic affairs).

Newman University graduate Tiffany Webster ‘23, she took her boss’s words to heart when encouraged to earn her master’s degree.

Newman alumnus Samuel Hersh takes helm as senior development officer for athletics

Newman student-athlete alumnus Samuel Hersh returns to campus as its new senior development officer for Athletics

Newman University recently hired Samuel Hersh as its new senior development officer for Athletics within the Institutional Advancement office.

Nursing professor retires after 30+ years at Newman

Strickert receives flowers from the graduating Newman University class of 2024.

Associate Professor of Nursing Debbie Strickert retired on a high note with more than 30 years as a Newman University faculty member.

A perfect time for a proposal: Newman grads find love

Suffield kneels down during his proposal to Umbarger in St. John's Chapel following the Baccalaureate Mass May 9.

For two recent Newman University graduates, St. John’s Chapel will always play a special role in their college love story.

Making the most of the ‘little while’: Wisdom from Newman’s 2024 Baccalaureate Mass

Newman University’s 2024 Baccalaureate Mass provided inspirational reminders about making a positive impact during our time on Earth.

Legacy Awards Banquet honors the stewards of Newman’s future

The Gupilan family at the Newman Legacy Awards

More than 130 supporters and friends of Newman University gathered the evening of April 16 to celebrate the Legacy Awards Banquet.

‘Yes, go to Newman’: Jami Turnquist’s student experience

Jami Turnquist stands in front of the Newman University sign on campus.

After taking pre-dental courses at Newman University, student Jami Turnquist was accepted into dental school in Kansas City.

Jet’s dream takes flight with acceptance to KansasCOM

Asher Khokhar stands in front of the wooden DNA strand in the Bishop Gerber Science Center at Newman University.

Newman University student Asher Khokhar was recently accepted into a program at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Respiratory care program ‘best decision’ for student Bryson Gilchrist

Newman student Bryson Gilchrist demonstrates hands-on respiratory care techniques learned in the classroom.

For Bryson Gilchrist, transferring to Newman University and starting the respiratory care program was the “best decision I could have made.”

A hub for support: Newman’s Student Success Center

Two students interact over coffee at Sacred Grounds Coffee & Café in the Student Success Center.

Newman University’s newest campus renovation transformed an old space in Dugan into a bright, collaborative hub home to countless student resources.

A February filled with Heritage Month events

Each year Newman University students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrate the university’s founders and Catholic traditions during Heritage Month.