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’

Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community

The Newman University nursing program recently had 24 of 25 graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt, with one student retaking the exam and passing… Continue reading Newman nursing students say small class size is key to success, community

High school students visit Newman Health Professions Day to learn about opportunities

The Newman University Admission department teamed up with Nursing and Allied Health faculty to hold a Newman Health Professions Day on Oct. 10. This day was intended to give current… Continue reading High school students visit Newman Health Professions Day to learn about opportunities

Visit advances new collaboration, expanded opportunities for Newman University students on the horizon

In the not-too-distant future, Newman University students could be taking some coursework to complete their major in the United Kingdom. That possibility along with plenty of “intercontinental bonding” took place… Continue reading Visit advances new collaboration, expanded opportunities for Newman University students on the horizon

Newman University students, staff, faculty welcome Pope Francis visit to America

Courtesy photo

Although his plans include visiting only three cities, plenty of students, staff and faculty at Newman University say they are affected – and excited – about the visit to the… Continue reading Newman University students, staff, faculty welcome Pope Francis visit to America

NU nursing students volunteer for health screenings at Kansas State Fair

Darrin Capps, Arianna Holland , Rikkie Hemmert and Jane Weilert helping with health screenings at Kansas State Fair Sept. 13th

On Sunday, Sept. 13, Newman University nursing students visited the 2015 Kansas State Fair to provide an important community service. Every year for the past four years, third-semester nursing students enrolled in the… Continue reading NU nursing students volunteer for health screenings at Kansas State Fair