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Nika Sykes

From a military upbringing to Newman: The Sykes’ sisters’ journey

(From left to right) Nika and Dylan Sykes in the Campus Ministry office at Newman.
(From left to right) Nika and Dylan Sykes in the Campus Ministry office at Newman.

Sisters Dylan and Nika Sykes navigated a military upbringing across five countries before finding a sense of home at Newman University.

Published February 27, 2025
Categorized as Academics, Faith, News, Service, Staff & Faculty, Student Life Tagged Campus Ministry, Dylan Sykes, military, Newman University, Nika Sykes, student
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