2024 Emmy Award winner Matt Riedl ’15 was recently featured on an episode of “The Newman Bond,” the official podcast of Newman University.
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First-year international golfers ready to make their mark at Newman
Newman Head Golf Coach Lon Flippo is thrilled to welcome five first-year players from around the world to his athletic roster.
Students supporting students: Meet your peer tutors and career coaches
The Student Success Center is thrilled to feature nine student peer tutors, three career coaches and a marketing intern this fall.
Newman University celebrates 91 years
In honor of Newman University’s 91st birthday, the ASC sisters delivered ice cream treats via golf cart to students, staff and faculty.
Service in the blood: Student interns with Vagabond Missions
This summer, Newman University student Melissa Arguijo was an intern missionary with Vagabond Missions in Wichita.
The new director of food services’ recipe for Newman’s dining experience
Students and parents enjoy the buffet line in the Mabee Dining Center at Newman University.
Alumna Sister Julian Marie Swantek ’24 professes final vows
The summer of 2024 was an eventful one for Sister Julian Marie Swantek, who not only graduated from Newman, but also took her perpetual vows.
Family-friendly event kicks off Newman La Cadena series
Newman University is kicking off a year of celebrating Hispanic culture with its new La Cadena series.
Newman receives $1 million gift for its Sacred Heart Hall revitalization initiative
Newman received a $1 million gift from the Adorers of the Blood of Christ to support its ongoing capital initiative for Sacred Heart Hall.
Newman faculty and staff appointments announced for 2024-25
Newman University has made the following appointments of new faculty and staff for the 2024-25 school year.
Bishop Kemme celebrates Mass of Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony for first-year students
First-year students, Newman faculty and staff celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony on August 29 in Saint John’s Chapel.
The core four: Campus Activities Board’s (CAB) student leadership team
Get to know the 2024-25 student executive leadership team on the Campus Activities Board’s (CAB) at Newman University.
Alumna Victoria Magwire bakes her way into a new side business
When third grade teacher Victoria Magwire isn’t feeding young minds, she spends a good batch of time in the kitchen baking.
Ready for a roaring time: Reserve tickets for Roaring 20’s Party on the Plaza
Excitement is building as the date for Wichita’s Party on the Plaza fundraiser, themed around the Roaring 20’s, draws near.
Excitement captured: sentiments of a new semester at Newman
Fall classes are underway, students have returned and the energy of a new semester can be felt from every area of the Newman campus.
Newman’s director of nursing brings goals to growing program
Newman Director of Nursing Ashton Clarkson ‘09 has always had an interest in helping others in the nursing profession.
Get to know your Newman student success staff
With a vibrant team behind it, the Student Success Center staff is ready to serve students in every chapter of their college journeys.
Miss Kansas Alexis Smith featured on ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast
Royalty graced “The Newman Bond” podcast when Newman nursing alumna and 2024 Miss Kansas Alexis Smith ’23 was featured July 16.
Several seminarians spent summer in faithful service
Several Newman University seminarians, students and alumni spent their 2024 summers in faithful service to the Lord.
A lifelong impact: Father Tom Welk wins 2024 St. Newman Medal
Rev. Thomas A. Welk, C.PP.S. is the 2024 St. Newman Medal winner and gave the commencement address to the class of 2024.
Newman’s newest class calls campus home on move-in day
With backpacks and boxes in tow, a mix of first-year students, transfers and family members filled Carrocci Hall during move-in day August 16.
ASC sisters celebrate their 50-year Jubilees as Adorers
Sister Barbara Smith, ASC, and Sister Diana Rawlings, ASC, celebrated their 50th Jubilees as Adorers of the Blood of Christ in July 2024.
Johnston family gives generous estate gift to Newman University
Inspired by Newman’s mission, Marianne and Jerry Johnston left a transformative estate gift to Newman University for nearly $255,000.
Overcoming oceans: Sophia Kassita’s Newman nursing journey
For Newman University graduate Sophia Kassita ‘24, attending Newman University’s nursing school was a transatlantic journey.
St. Newman full-tuition scholarship goes to Jenna Ju
Jenna Ju has been selected as one of five incoming Newman University freshmen to receive the St. John Henry Newman Scholarship.
Alumnus Tad Druart publishes children’s book
Newman University alumnus Tad Druart ’87 recently published a children’s book co-written with his granddaughter, Eleanor.
Amanda Stanley presented with the 2024 Spirit of Acuto alumni award
Amanda Stanley ‘08 is the recipient of the 2024 Spirit of Acuto Award.
God’s grace brings university chaplain back home
Father Ed Herzog, Newman’s new chaplain, may be a new face to some, but he is certainly no stranger to Newman University.
Grace Hertel of Oregon awarded St. Newman full-tuition scholarship
Grace Hertel of Forest Grove, Oregon, was one of five students awarded the full-tuition St. Newman Scholarship from Newman University.
Tanya Woods’ life turnaround at Newman
Tanya Woods ’23 returned to college for a life turnaround at Newman University and scored a higher paying job as a result.
Director of Music Deanne Zogleman reprises role in ‘Hello, Dolly’
Newman Director of Music Deanne Zogleman will reprise the role of “Dolly” in “Hello, Dolly” alongside Newman alumni July 18-21.
Alumnus Matt Riedl wins Emmy for Catholic video ‘Portraits of the Call’
Less than 10 years after graduating from Newman University, alumnus Matt Riedl ’15 recently won an Emmy Award for his video storytelling.
Karen Flanigan receives St. Maria De Mattias Alumni Award
Karen Flanigan ’64, ’85 is the 2024 recipient of the Saint Maria De Mattias Alumni Award from Newman University.
Professor Straub hits 50th interview with media as local expert
Larry Straub, DBA, was recently interviewed by local media for the 50th time for being an expert in business and economics.
Newman hosts national reacting game development conference
Faculty members from across the US traveled to Newman University for the Reacting to the Past Game Development Conference July 11-13.
Newman University launches task force to spearhead athletic facility upgrades
Newman University announced a new task force to lead a significant fundraising initiative to modernizing its outdoor athletic facilities.
Newman connection helps graduate Grant Sacket land job
Alumnus Grant Sacket ’21 used his Newman connections to score a job at Koch Industries in Wichita.
‘A miracle’ leads seminarian Matthew Ralls back to Newman
Matthew Ralls ‘14 believes divine intervention brought him back to Newman University for the 2024 summer Spanish immersion program.
First-generation graduate Melody Mertes inspired by parents to earn degree
First-generation graduate Melody Mertes ’24 was inspired by her parents to earn her college degree from Newman University.
Culture and service attracts St. Newman Scholar
Desiray Cuellar is one of five students out of 47 interviewed in the class of 2028 to receive the St. Newman Scholarship.