Newman University has released its 2024 fall Dean’s List with a total of 453 undergraduate students recognized for academic achievements.
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Three faculty awarded for ‘remarkable contributions to Newman’
Three Newman University faculty members were recognized for their excellence in teaching, advising, scholarships and service during the inaugural Faculty Excellence Awards.
Newman shares third week of Advent reflections
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 1-24.
Celebrating fall 2024 respiratory care, nursing graduates
Nearly 400 guests packed the DeMattias Performance Hall for the fall 2024 nursing and respiratory care pinning ceremony on December 6 at Newman University.
Casey Long receives Kansas Teacher of Promise Award
On a cool September day, Casey Long ‘24 was working in her third-grade classroom when she felt her watch buzz with a notification. “I looked at my para with wide… Continue reading Casey Long receives Kansas Teacher of Promise Award
Second week of Advent reflections released
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent in December.
Newman Fund proves critical to university’s mission as higher education landscape evolves
The Newman Fund has become an essential ingredient in Newman University’s recipe for success, according to university leadership.
A typo led Kelly Lotsu-Morgan to Newman University
In February 2024, first-year international student Kelly Lotsu-Morgan received news that changed the trajectory of his life.
Weekly Advent reflections begin
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 1-24.
What social work students drew from impactful conference
Last month, 9 Newman members traveled to Kansas City for the largest gathering of social work educators and practitioners in the US.
Newman sophomore sells his first house
Less than two years after earning his real estate license, Newman sophomore Nathaniel Flanigan sold his first house.
‘Take up space’: Student lessons from ¡Adelante! conference
Eight Newman community members began attended the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) annual conference in November.
Jet Resource Hub offers necessities for any Newman student in need
This article originally appeared in The Vantage student newspaper, published Oct. 24, 2024. Written by Ana Zeikidze, staff writer The Jet Resource Hub in room 123 of McNeill Hall is a… Continue reading Jet Resource Hub offers necessities for any Newman student in need
Newman’s top tennis player almost chose a different sport
There was a day when top men’s tennis player and Newman University senior Ali Mounir might have chosen to pursue soccer instead of tennis.
Newman National Alumni Board welcomes new members
The Newman University National Alumni Board welcomed and introduces eight new members for the 2024-25 academic year.
New mental health service Uwill offers more benefits
Newman University now offers Uwill, an online therapy program that is free for all students and supports mental health 24/7.
Nursing student starts her own embroidery business
Along with being an artist, an athlete, a student and future nurse, Newman junior Lucy Cheatum is an entrepreneur of her embroidery business.
Ellise McGowan scores role as varsity softball coach in Nevada
As head varsity coach for the softball team at Carson High School, Ellise McGowan ’17 gets to tap into the sport she loves most.
Several first-year students are family of Newman professors
Many students say Newman University feels like a family, and for some, it’s not just a feeling — it’s a reality.
From seminary to streets: How faith guides alumnus in advocating for the homeless
Alumnus Cole Schneiders presented “Preferential option for the poor” at Newman University before students, faculty and community members.
Campus celebrates lives of loved ones during Día de los Muertos
Community members of Newman University celebrated Día de los Muertos on November 6, a collaborative event spearheaded by HALO at Newman.
Newman’s spring STEM program free to high schoolers
The Newman STEM Exploration Program is back for another exciting semester and is free to participants who apply and are accepted.
Student highlight video: Meet Colby Schreiner
Junior Colby Schreiner, a nursing major at Newman University, shares fun facts, his love for Newman and the mentors he’s found along the way.
Turning grief into purpose: Lucy Mwangi is a future physician
Newman graduate Lucy Mwangi ’23 aspires to become the best physician she can be and carries her mother’s memory with her every day.
Experience as primary caretaker leads graduate to career in medicine
For 2023 Newman biology graduate Kamren Hall, his path to becoming a physician has been a winding one.
A link in a chain: Newman HSI initiatives connect students
Read on for an overview of upcoming and past Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) events built to support Newman students.
Artist features data from motherhood in Steckline Gallery exhibition Nov. 1
Steckline Gallery presents “Qualities and Quantities” by Shannon Johnston during a First Friday exhibition November 1 at Newman University.
‘Between the Lines’ musical offers enchanting entertainment Nov. 1-9
The Newman theater and music departments proudly present the new musical “Between the Lines” Nov. 1-9 at Newman University.
Newman student actors double-dip in back-to-back play, musical
Three of the dinner-theater stars of Newman University’s “Murder on the Menu” are also actors in the “Between the Lines” musical.
Newman professor Yelando Johnson presents in panel at Harvard
Newman professor Yelando Johnson, LMSW, MBA, was part of a women’s leadership panel discussion on October 8 at Harvard University.
Newman University leads student Juan Cordova to beginning of dream career
Juan Cordova is in his senior year, a star soccer player and most recently, a floor manager at YaYa’s Euro Bistro in Wichita.
Alumna Angelica Selvas dedicates degree to daughters
Angelica Selvas graduated with her elementary education degree from Newman University in 2023 and dedicated the feat to her daughters.
Newman student is finalist for 2024 Crystal Apple Honor Award
Newman master’s student Emily Arellano ’20, ’22 was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Crystal Apple Honor Award.
Newman presents dinner theater show ‘Murder on the Menu’
Newman University will present the dinner theater play “Murder on the Menu” October 18, 19, 25 and 26 in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center.
Newman community helps fight hunger
In September, the Newman University alumni association sponsored twenty volunteers at the Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack in Wichita.
Southwest Kansas education grads use Newman degrees to make difference
Two Newman University alumnae make a positive difference on the daily as leaders of Unified School District 381 in Spearville, Kansas.
Intramurals back with an enthusiastic team behind them
Students of Newman are challenged to step outside comfort zones and push past mental barriers, as intramural sports are back.
From online Newman student to executive director: Karem Gallo ’24
When Karem Gallo crossed the stage at Newman University’s commencement in May 2024, she wasn’t just celebrating her graduation. She was celebrating a decade-long journey filled with resilience, ambition and… Continue reading From online Newman student to executive director: Karem Gallo ’24
Newman nursing graduate Allena Kates ready to make a difference
For nursing grad Allena Kates ’24, transferring to Newman was a life-changer that helped her become a compassionate health care professional.
Introducing Newman’s 2024-25 Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is an elected body of students that advocates for student interests within and beyond Newman University. Committed to transparency, SGA supports diverse student ideas and… Continue reading Introducing Newman’s 2024-25 Student Government Association