Three faculty awarded for ‘remarkable contributions to Newman’

(From left to right) Bell, Brungardt and McCoy with their faculty excellence awards

Three Newman University faculty members were recognized for their excellence in teaching, advising, scholarships and service during the inaugural Faculty Excellence Awards.

Newman’s spring STEM program free to high schoolers

Newman professor Tomoko Bell teaches high school students of NSEP in the Bishop Gerber Science Center.

The Newman STEM Exploration Program is back for another exciting semester and is free to participants who apply and are accepted. 

Turning grief into purpose: Lucy Mwangi is a future physician

(From left to right) Mwangi's mother, brother, Mwangi and father attend her graduation from Newman University in 2023.

Newman graduate Lucy Mwangi ’23 aspires to become the best physician she can be and carries her mother’s memory with her every day.

Artist features data from motherhood in Steckline Gallery exhibition Nov. 1

Johnston's artwork in her "Qualities and Quantities" exhibition.

Steckline Gallery presents “Qualities and Quantities” by Shannon Johnston during a First Friday exhibition November 1 at Newman University.

Newman student actors double-dip in back-to-back play, musical

(From left to right) "Murder on the Menu" actors Steven Brown, Emily Pachta, McGrath, Cubias, Jones and Abi Oberley.

Three of the dinner-theater stars of Newman University’s “Murder on the Menu” are also actors in the “Between the Lines” musical.

Newman University leads student Juan Cordova to beginning of dream career

(From left to right) Cordova, Juan Carlos senior, Jacquelien Torres (Cordova's mom), Nohelia (Cordova's youngest sister), Nicol Cordova (oldest sister), Eduardo Benites (brother-in-law) and in the front row is Maria Eduarda Benites (niece).

Juan Cordova is in his senior year, a star soccer player and most recently, a floor manager at YaYa’s Euro Bistro in Wichita. 

Stewardship shows during 2024 Party on the Plaza

Tables full of supporters fill Founders Plaza at Newman University for the annual Party on the Plaza fundraiser.

Party on the Plaza: Roaring 20’s, took place Saturday, September 28 with a grand total of $173,400 raised for student financial aid.

Deacon Sean Dodd feels ‘truly cared for’ as nontraditional Newman student

Deacon Sean Dodd (center, left) and family members after his ordination in March 2024.

For Newman University student Deacon Sean Dodd, the adult and professional studies program was the ideal solution for finishing his degree.

Ready for a roaring time: Reserve tickets for Roaring 20’s Party on the Plaza

Two bidders excitedly raise their hands during the live auction portion of the Party on the Plaza fundraiser.

Excitement is building as the date for Wichita’s Party on the Plaza fundraiser, themed around the Roaring 20’s, draws near.

Student Life crew featured on ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast

(From left to right) Dean of Students Andi (red shirt), Director of Residence Life Lecki, Director of Multicultural Engagement and Campus Life Reynoso and Director of Student Activities Schoenecker-Prilliman.

Newman University’s strong Student Life team helps students de-stress, build relationships and rise to campus leadership opportunities.

Miss Kansas Alexis Smith featured on ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast

Miss Kansas Alexis Smith holds her puppet, Aliyah, as she demonstrates her ventriloquism talent.

Royalty graced “The Newman Bond” podcast when Newman nursing alumna and 2024 Miss Kansas Alexis Smith ’23 was featured July 16.

Several seminarians spent summer in faithful service

Koby Nguyen spent much of him time behind bars this summer, bringing the Word to prisoners. He said the experience changed the way he views God’s love and mercy. (Advance photo)

Several Newman University seminarians, students and alumni spent their 2024 summers in faithful service to the Lord.

ASC sisters celebrate their 50-year Jubilees as Adorers

Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ raise their hands as they read a prayer in unison.

Sister Barbara Smith, ASC, and Sister Diana Rawlings, ASC, celebrated their 50th Jubilees as Adorers of the Blood of Christ in July 2024.

Overcoming oceans: Sophia Kassita’s Newman nursing journey

Sophia Kassita wears her scrubs, gloves and stethoscope in a Newman nursing classroom. Photo courtesy of JCBPix Photography.

For Newman University graduate Sophia Kassita ‘24, attending Newman University’s nursing school was a transatlantic journey. 

Newman bowling coach graduates alongside his student-athletes

Coach Billy Murphy received his college diploma from President Kathleen Jagger during Newman University commencement day.

Newman Bowling Coach Billy Murphy earned his college degree alongside his graduating student-athletes on commencement day May 10. 

Grace Hertel of Oregon awarded St. Newman full-tuition scholarship

Grace Hertel is one of five St. Newman full-tuition scholars of 2024. (Courtesy photo)

Grace Hertel of Forest Grove, Oregon, was one of five students awarded the full-tuition St. Newman Scholarship from Newman University.