Psychology Professor Charles Merrifield retires after 31 years at Newman

Read through the curriculum vitae of Professor of Psychology Charles Merrifield, Ph.D. and a few patterns start to emerge. From his doctoral dissertation to his many professional presentations to his… Continue reading Psychology Professor Charles Merrifield retires after 31 years at Newman

Newman University awards $1.5 million in scholarships to 16 high school students

Newman University has awarded a total of $1,522,560 in the university’s top scholarship program to 16 high school students who will begin their studies at Newman in the Fall 2014… Continue reading Newman University awards $1.5 million in scholarships to 16 high school students

Affirmations of the University – Vantage student newspaper staff garner 22 Kansas Collegiate Media awards

Staff members of The Vantage, the weekly student newspaper of Newman University, received a school record 22 individual awards at the Kansas Collegiate Media Spring Conference in Wichita April 13… Continue reading Affirmations of the University – Vantage student newspaper staff garner 22 Kansas Collegiate Media awards

Affirmations of the University – Newman sophomore Chase Blasi receives national civic award

Newman University sophomore student Chase Blasi has been selected to receive a national civic involvement award sponsored by Campus Compact. The award honors student leaders committed to creating lasting change… Continue reading Affirmations of the University – Newman sophomore Chase Blasi receives national civic award

Newman to host workshop for Professional Development Lunch and Learn Series April 17

On April 17, Newman will host the first of three workshops for the Professional Development Lunch and Learn Series. The workshop is entitled “Active Listening – Techniques for Enhancing Workplace Relationships.”… Continue reading Newman to host workshop for Professional Development Lunch and Learn Series April 17

Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates achieve 100% licensure pass rate for 2013 calendar year

Graduates of the Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant program achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy for the 2013 calendar year. Fifteen… Continue reading Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates achieve 100% licensure pass rate for 2013 calendar year

Newman University art professor’s work selected for 45th Annual Smoky Hill Art Competition

Newman University Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design Pamela Pancake, M.F.A. has had two of her works selected for the Hays Arts Council 45th Annual Smoky Hill Arts Exhibition.… Continue reading Newman University art professor’s work selected for 45th Annual Smoky Hill Art Competition

Newman University Professor Bryan Dietrich co-edits comic book superhero poetry anthology Drawn to Marvel

Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. is co-editor of the poetry anthology Drawn To Marvel: Poetry From the Comic Books, which will be released March 1 at the… Continue reading Newman University Professor Bryan Dietrich co-edits comic book superhero poetry anthology Drawn to Marvel

Newman University School of Education recommended for reaccreditation

The Newman University School of Education has been recommended for reaccreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), following a rigorous review process that included two and… Continue reading Newman University School of Education recommended for reaccreditation

Newman University art students team with Inter-Faith Ministries for Final Friday Feb. 28

A photography project by graphic design students at Newman University will be featured at the Final Friday exhibition from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Inter-Faith Ministries C.A.F.E.… Continue reading Newman University art students team with Inter-Faith Ministries for Final Friday Feb. 28

Newman University theatre student advances to national playwriting competition

Newman University theatre student C.L. Smet received a green light to advance to a national competition from judges at the Region V conference of the Kennedy Center American College Theater… Continue reading Newman University theatre student advances to national playwriting competition

Feb. 12 Mission Talk will focus on Rev. Leon McNeill, Catholic Rural Life

Newman University will hold the third in a series of four Mission Talks about Rev. Leon A. McNeill, the first president of Sacred Heart Junior College, now Newman University,  The… Continue reading Feb. 12 Mission Talk will focus on Rev. Leon McNeill, Catholic Rural Life

Affirmations of the university – Newman Board member becomes president at The Gateway for Cancer Research

Newman University Board of Trustees member and past Sacred Heart College student Teresa Hall Bartels was recently named president at The Gateway for Cancer Research. Bartels is featured in an… Continue reading Affirmations of the university – Newman Board member becomes president at The Gateway for Cancer Research