High Tea highlights third week of 2026 Heritage Month

St. John Henry Newman left a lasting mark on England during his lifetime (1801–1890), and his legacy continues today at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. One of the university’s most… Continue reading High Tea highlights third week of 2026 Heritage Month

Newman University launches diagnostic medical sonography degree in Southwest Kansas

A three-way partnership between Newman University, Garden City Community College and CommonSpirit Health is bringing a critical new healthcare degree to rural Kansas Newman University was established in 1933 to… Continue reading Newman University launches diagnostic medical sonography degree in Southwest Kansas

ASC Service Award Scholar turns service into connection

If Gabriel Trevino sends you an email, you’ll find an inspiring quote from Maya Angelou at the end of his message: “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”… Continue reading ASC Service Award Scholar turns service into connection

Your weekly athletics recap: Feb. 12-18

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Read this weekly review of Newman University Athletics to ensure you don’t miss the biggest news, scores, updates and more.

Newman men’s bowling team push one step closer to the national championships

Newman Men’s Bowling team

Newman Men’s Bowling team take home SWIBC trophy

Newman University and Garden City Community College expand the future of healthcare in Southwest Kansas with diagnostic medical sonography degree

From leB: Alden Stout, Vice President Academic Affairs Newman University, Dr. Ryan Ruda, President Garden City Community College and Jason Justus, President of St. Catherine Hospital – Garden City, St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City, and Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.

With the new bachelor’s degree program, students can complete a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program for as little as $750 a year. February 18, 2026 (Garden City, KS) — Newman University… Continue reading Newman University and Garden City Community College expand the future of healthcare in Southwest Kansas with diagnostic medical sonography degree

Newman scholar brings saint’s legacy to campus

Dr. Bud Marr shares about St. Newman during "Lunch & Learn" talk Feb. 12, 2026 in Dugan Gorges Conference Center

When the Catholic Church proclaimed St. John Henry Newman its 38th Doctor of the Church on All Saints Day 2025, few people were better positioned to explain why it mattered… Continue reading Newman scholar brings saint’s legacy to campus

Alumna Melissa Castle named director of human resources after 10 years at Newman

After starting her career at Newman as a staff accountant in the business office, Melissa Castle is now Director of Human Resources — a role she never planned on.

How faith and family led Kiah Nesbitt to nursing

Growing up, Kiah Nesbitt ’24 had the privilege of spending a lot of time with her grandmother, who played a major role in her life. During winter and summer breaks,… Continue reading How faith and family led Kiah Nesbitt to nursing

St. Maria De Mattias feast day reflection

Feast of St. Maria De Mattias Mass The Rev. Ed Herzog, alumnus and chaplain of Newman University, celebrated Mass for the Newman community in honor of St. Maria De Mattias’ feast… Continue reading St. Maria De Mattias feast day reflection

Newman honors 28 science students in the 2026 Lab Coat Ceremony

The 2026 Lab Coat Ceremony winners (8 not pictured)

Newman held its seventh annual Lab Coat Ceremony on Jan. 22, honoring junior and senior-level science students for their academic achievement.

Project HOPE puts Newman at forefront of community research

As Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Kristi Barton Edwards reflects on Project Hope — a multi-year, data-driven effort to address issues of violent crime and homelessness within Wichita’s urban center… Continue reading Project HOPE puts Newman at forefront of community research

Georgia Drewes ‘12 named Newman’s director of admissions

Georgia and Chris Drewes and their children

Alumna Georgia Drewes stepped into the role of director of admissions after more than 12 years working at Newman.

Newman alumnus Easton Herring lands DI role as player development director

Easton Herring announcement photo at Texas A&M Softball

Newman University alumni Easton Herring lands role at Texas A&M Softball

Heritage Month features St. Newman speaker

Each year Newman University students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrate the university’s founders and Catholic traditions during Heritage Month. Newman will host a series of events from Feb. 1 through… Continue reading Heritage Month features St. Newman speaker

Steckline Gallery presents “Day for Night” for February exhibition

The Steckline Gallery will present “Day for Night,” a photography study by Daniel Murphy comprising of photographs shot during the day to create the illusion of night, during a First… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents “Day for Night” for February exhibition

Newman honors employees for years of service

Newman University held its annual Spring Institute on January 13, 2026, an event designed to celebrate, communicate and honor the Newman community. The morning session featured updates on academics, enrollment,… Continue reading Newman honors employees for years of service

Newman alumnus J.D. Campbell honored with lifetime achievement award in collegiate athletics

When Jonathan David “J.D.” Campbell graduated from Kansas Newman College in 1986, he could not have imagined the path that lay ahead. Nearly four decades later, the Las Vegas native… Continue reading Newman alumnus J.D. Campbell honored with lifetime achievement award in collegiate athletics

Newman celebrates first graduating cohort of DBA program

Newman's first DBA cohort: Jonathan Madsen, David Lechleitner, Judy Bell, Melissa Kent, Terri Rice, Derrek Schartz, (Angela McCoy - not pictured)

This past May, the first cohort of Newman’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program proudly graduated with their doctorates. Following the commencement ceremony, Vice President of Academic Affairs Alden Stout… Continue reading Newman celebrates first graduating cohort of DBA program

Newman University celebrates December 2025 graduates

Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the 2025 fall semester. The university is proud to welcome these… Continue reading Newman University celebrates December 2025 graduates

Newman University announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Newman University has released its 2025 fall Dean’s List. A total of 468 undergraduate students achieved the qualifications required: completing at least 12 credit hours and achieving a grade point average of… Continue reading Newman University announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Stop choosing between the farm and the future

Key Takeaways The divide between traditional farming and technology isn’t just unnecessary—it’s holding back the next generation of agricultural innovation. Today’s most successful farmers aren’t choosing between time-honored practices and… Continue reading Stop choosing between the farm and the future

Save $25,000+ by cutting one year off your bachelor’s degree

Key Takeaways The College Cost Crisis: Why Students Need Faster Paths to Degrees The numbers tell a sobering story: the average cost of college tuition and fees has skyrocketed by… Continue reading Save $25,000+ by cutting one year off your bachelor’s degree

Show your kids that dreams don’t have expiration dates

Key Takeaways That moment you decided to put your education on hold wasn’t the end of your academic story—it was just an extended intermission. Whether it was five years ago… Continue reading Show your kids that dreams don’t have expiration dates

Finish the degree you started (without starting over)

Key Takeaways That unfinished degree doesn’t have to remain unfinished forever. Whether you left college due to financial constraints, family responsibilities, or because the timing wasn’t right, your previous academic… Continue reading Finish the degree you started (without starting over)

Kansas dyslexia teacher shortage solutions & training options

Article At-A-Glance Dyslexia affects one in five students in Kansas classrooms, yet schools across the state struggle to find properly trained educators who can provide the specialized instruction these students… Continue reading Kansas dyslexia teacher shortage solutions & training options

Newman University to launch track and field programs in 2026

Newman University will add men’s and women’s track and field programs beginning competition in fall 2026, the school’s athletics department announced Friday. The addition marks the first new sports programs… Continue reading Newman University to launch track and field programs in 2026