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Students travel to Memphis, spend spring break in service

During their service week, students made a drainage path to help water drain from the produce wash station to ponds on the farm.

A group of 14 Newman University students spent their spring break serving others during a mission trip to Memphis, Tennessee, from March 15-19.

Videos: British accents and High Tea highlights

Student Dannicka McGrath and associate professor and director of theater Mark Mannette shared their best British accents during Newman's High Tea.

Newman University recently hosted its annual High Tea, where students, faculty and staff gave their best on-the-spot British accents.

New director leads Newman financial aid team

Evans, director of financial aid at Newman University

Taking on a new job can feel like stepping into the unknown, but for Sharisse Evans, it was trust in God’s plan that led her to become Newman’s new director… Continue reading New director leads Newman financial aid team

Three faculty awarded for ‘remarkable contributions to Newman’

(From left to right) Professors Tomoko Bell, John 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.