Newman University honors athletic excellence at 2025 Jetspys

Newman University celebrated student-athlete achievements at the 2025 Jetspys awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding performances.

The Vantage takes home awards: They mean much more.

(From left to right) Victor Dixon and Matthew Fowler stand at a table with stories from The Vantage student newspaper.

The Vantage student newspaper staff members took home the contest’s most coveted prize at the Kansas Collegiate Media Conference.

Biology professor probes question of life beyond Earth with NASA

The answer to the age-old question, “is there life on other planets?” now involves one of Newman’s biology professors.

Jets bowling: A season of pins, strikes and near-misses

As pins fell and scores soared, Newman University’s men’s and women’s bowling teams showcased their prowess on the lanes during their 2023-24 season.

Amaya Perez: a ‘bright, shining’ student-athlete

Perez teaching a HIIT class

Amaya Perez, a sophomore student-athlete who leads classes at Fit Body Boot Camp in her free time, juggles a lot in her day-to-day.

Alumnus Evgeniy Kim ranked nationally in pickleball

For Newman University alumnus Evgeniy Kim ‘15, ‘17, pickleball is kind of a big dill.

‘Spilling the tea’ on St. John Henry Newman during High Tea

The Umbarger family sits at a table during the St. John Henry Newman High Tea event in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.

In this episode of The Newman Bond podcast, two staff members “spill the tea” on St. John Henry Newman’s life and legacy.

Turn Rejection into Success: The Ultimate Med School Reapplicant Guidebook Review

Key Points Turn Rejection into Success: The Ultimate Reapplicant Guidebook Review Why This Guidebook is a Game-Changer Reapplying to medical school can be intimidating, but with the right guidance, it… Continue reading Turn Rejection into Success: The Ultimate Med School Reapplicant Guidebook Review

Serving and learning in Guatemala

Katie Stewart (back row, second from the left) with fellow participants of the 2023 Guatemala Study and Serve program.

Student Katie Stewart shares her experience throughout the Guatemala Study and Serve Program.

New Heritage Room display features 90 years of Newman

Heritage Room Display - 90 Year celebration

There’s now a tangible collection of archives photos, artifacts and more on display for students, faculty, staff and alumni to celebrate Newman’s 90 years.

Newman professor Brittany Stahnke publishes book ‘The Doubting Disease’

Brittany Stahnke, Newman professor of social work, is adding to the conversation about OCD with her published book, “The Doubting Disease.”

Newman to host Arts & Literature March 3-4

Themed “Queens & Things: Art & Gender,” the Arts & Literature Festival is scheduled for Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4 with a variety of events that appeal to any age.

Social Work Month in March celebrates everyday heroes

Throughout March, the Newman University social work departments are recognizing the ever-growing profession and its contributions to society.

Student Jayson Palacios’ path back to Newman

Student Jayson Palacios attended Newman for a brief period in 2011, but life circumstances brought him back in 2021 to finish what he started.

Newman University names Brett Andrews dean of new business school

Newman University officials announced that Brett K. Andrews, MBA, Ph.D., has been named dean of the university’s new School of Business effective May 1, 2016. In August 2015 Newman revealed… Continue reading Newman University names Brett Andrews dean of new business school

Newman University announces tuition changes for 2016-17

The Newman University Board of Trustees has approved a 6 percent tuition increase for the 2016-2017 school year. Tuition rates will remain the same for the Advanced Standing program. With… Continue reading Newman University announces tuition changes for 2016-17

Newman men rally for first postseason win since 2005

A big second half lifted the Newman men’s basketball team to its first-ever postseason victory as members of the Heartland Conference, beating second-seeded Lubbock Christian 81-79 in the league quarterfinals March 4 at the… Continue reading Newman men rally for first postseason win since 2005

Jets fight for win at Heartland Conference Tournament

The men's basketball team defeated University of Texas Permian Basin at the 2016 Winter Homecoming Game.

Newman University basketball hit the road Wednesday, March 2, and headed to Tulsa, to compete in the 2016 Heartland Conference Tournament. The men’s basketball team, 16-12 on the season and 9-11… Continue reading Jets fight for win at Heartland Conference Tournament

Cardinal Newman Banquet celebrates outstanding alumni

Father Tom Welk emceed the Cardinal Newman Banquet.

On Saturday, Feb. 27, Newman University presented awards and honors to six outstanding alumni.

Confident Newman baseball team off to fast start

With a nine-game winning streak, a video highlight (of second baseman Jacob Hamerle making a sliding catch into a wall) that has gone “national” and a ton of confidence on the… Continue reading Confident Newman baseball team off to fast start

Newman offers flexible, affordable adult student re-entry program

Newman University offers a wide range of options for students regardless of education level or age. The Newman adult re-entry program allows non-traditional students to continue their education without the financial… Continue reading Newman offers flexible, affordable adult student re-entry program

Celebrating our namesake with Cardinal Newman Week

Newman University celebrated its namesake John Henry Cardinal Newman’s 215th birthday Sunday, Feb. 21, with a special Mass and after-Mass get-together as part of Heritage Month. John Henry Newman was… Continue reading Celebrating our namesake with Cardinal Newman Week

Newman 360Five episode features student activities

Newman 360Five is here with some ties to fun student activities! In this episode, we take a look at “From the Streets to the Stage,” a presentation by motivational speaker… Continue reading Newman 360Five episode features student activities

Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts

Newman University has announced three anonymous gifts which provide a major segment of funds raised thus far for a capital campaign to upgrade existing health science facilities and to build the… Continue reading Newman University announces $8.2M in anonymous gifts

Record number turn out for first 2016 Accepted Student Day

The first of two scheduled Newman University Accepted Student Days brought a record number of potential students and their family members to campus Saturday, Feb. 20. Attendance was up 40… Continue reading Record number turn out for first 2016 Accepted Student Day

Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path

Joseph Galichia, M.D., president and founder of Galichia Medical Group, is known throughout Wichita as a pioneer in the field of interventional cardiology. What many people don’t know however, is… Continue reading Newman Sonography Program has ties to Galichia, sets student on new path

Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’

In a teaching career spanning more than four decades, Professor Emeritus of Biology Surendra Singh, Ph.D., has worked with colleagues to establish the highly respected Department of Biology at Newman… Continue reading Dr. Surendra Singh named Ingram’s ‘Icon of Education’

‘Career Services 101’ seeks to improve attendance

Since late January, Newman University students have had the opportunity to attend workshops in a series titled Career Skills 101. The series is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills to… Continue reading ‘Career Services 101’ seeks to improve attendance

Newman University welcomes Case Bell

Case Bell joined Newman University to fill the open position of director of the Academic Resource Center and Title IX/ADA coordinator. Bell, who started at the beginning of February, took… Continue reading Newman University welcomes Case Bell

Newman University Facing Forward Campaign event draws rave reviews and excitement

Eugene J. Gerber, Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, addresses the crowd after the building name is unveiled.

More than 260 people gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus Saturday, Feb. 6 for what was billed as a “transformational” event. The evening did not disappoint,… Continue reading Newman University Facing Forward Campaign event draws rave reviews and excitement

Newman University ranks ‘Top College’ for ethnic diversity in Kansas

College-bound students seeking a diverse student body now have reason to put Newman University at the top of their list. According to a campus ethnic diversity study completed by U.S.… Continue reading Newman University ranks ‘Top College’ for ethnic diversity in Kansas

Career Skills 101 to help Newman University students reach career goals

“Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish for more wisdom.” – Jim Rohn,… Continue reading Career Skills 101 to help Newman University students reach career goals

The Newman University annual invitational wrestling tournament traditionally attracts some of the top collegiate programs from the region. This year the Jets made their best showing in the history of… Continue reading Newman wrestlers excel, honor Reece Wright-Conklin

Newman University nursing students Emily Spexarth of Colwich, Kan., and Clarissa Stuhlsatz of Garden Plain, Kan., each received a $500 scholarship to help cover the costs of their studies from… Continue reading Two Newman University students receive Forty & Eight nursing scholarships

Newman University honors Fall 2015 nursing degree candidates

Newman University recognized 26 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the Fall 2015 Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held Dec. 11 on the Newman campus.

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