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$200k raised for student scholarships at 2025 Party on the Plaza

Guests wear their best at the 2025 Party on the Plaza: Roaring 20's fundraiser at Newman University.

During the 2025 Party on the Plaza, supporters raised money for student financial aid that makes a Newman education possible.

Newman in the know: your back-to-school checklist

Students gather around a registration table at Newman University.

Whether you’re a first-year student, a returner, living on-campus in the residence halls or commuting each day, here are some tips and tid-bits to know for all things back-to-school.

Several first-year students are family of Newman professors

(From left to right) Jocelyn and Kristi Edwards on move-in day at Newman University.

Many students say Newman University feels like a family, and for some, it’s not just a feeling — it’s a reality.

Newman hosts national reacting game development conference

Ferguson (left) dressed as Marie Antoinette for “The Diamond Necklace Affair” game during the Reacting Game Development Conference at Newman University.

Faculty members from across the US traveled to Newman University for the Reacting to the Past Game Development Conference July 11-13.

New role, familiar face: director of teaching and learning

Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., is the director of teaching and learning at Newman University.

Teaching has been a lifelong passion for Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., and the former English professor is thrilled to support students and faculty as the new director of teaching and learning at Newman University.

Cheers to 2023: A year in review

As we look back on 2023, we are filled with gratitude for the ongoing generosity and support of our Newman University community.

MCLO offers delicious dishes at international luncheon Oct. 24

In collaboration with the Runway Learning Center, the Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) is hosting its annual international bruncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Dugan-Gorges… Continue reading MCLO offers delicious dishes at international luncheon Oct. 24

Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip

The team of 25 with Robert Martin, M.D., top left, who just returned from a medical mission trip in Jamaica.

Students Megan Hemel and McKenna Seiler traveled to Jamaica Feb. 8 for a medical mission trip with 23 other volunteers, including physicians, nurses, a physical therapist and those in training to join… Continue reading Students, alum return from Jamaica medical mission trip

Houston starts diversity conversation during LEAD Series

Terri Houston, diversity expert from the Center for Leadership Development, Inc., spoke on the Newman University campus Wednesday, Feb. 11, as part of the 2015-16 LEAD Series. “The LEAD Series is… Continue reading Houston starts diversity conversation during LEAD Series

Two Newman University students receive Forty & Eight nursing scholarships

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

Preparation, research, passion guide students’ Scholars Day project

Scholar's Day 2015

Students Ashley Hare, Rikkie Hemmert, Alyssa Keimig and Angela Walker began preparing for Scholars Day at the beginning of the semester. “We started talking about it the first week of school in… Continue reading Preparation, research, passion guide students’ Scholars Day project

Students relax before finals with ‘Breakfast and Bingo’

Mabee Dining Center was full for Breakfast and Bingo Sunday night.

On the eve of finals, the Campus Activities Board hosted approximately 225 Newman University students for Breakfast and Bingo Sunday, Dec. 6. “Breakfast and Bingo is a signature Campus Activities Board… Continue reading Students relax before finals with ‘Breakfast and Bingo’