Nursing students surprised with scholarships from veterans

Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo and Brandon Welch accept a scholarship check from veteran Fred Howard on behalf of the 40&8 Military Honor Society.

Newman nursing students Lindsay Espinosa-Pablo and Brandon Welch received far more than just a glazed donut during Jet Friday on April 5.

Sisters’ spaghetti brings students together

Students gather at The Landing for a Spaghetti Supper hosted by the ASC sisters at Newman University.

The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) sisters know the way into the hearts of Newman students, and it’s through spaghetti.

Kansas Food Bank benefits from Newman service day

Several Newman University community members participated in the Kansas Food Bank service day April 17.

On April 17, several students, faculty and staff traveled to the Kansas Food Bank to participate in a Newman service day.

Legacy Awards Banquet honors the stewards of Newman’s future

Kristopher Gupilan's family at the Newman Legacy Awards

More than 130 supporters and friends of Newman University gathered the evening of April 16 to celebrate the Legacy Awards Banquet.

Med school bound: Nicole Romero’s Newman journey

Nicole Romero standing in front of Bishop Gerber.

Nicole Romero, a 2023 graduate of Newman University, was recently accepted into the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Academic Awards highlight accolades of Newman students

Vice President of Academic Affairs Alden Stout presents student Alexandria Carter with the Robbi and Larry Heck Outstanding Social Science Student Award.

Newman University students were recognized for their exceptional academics and leadership during the annual Academic Awards Convocation April 10.

Five Newman students celebrate Latina Day at Kansas State Capitol

Newman students and members of the Topeka community surround Governor Laura Kelly at the State Capitol Building.

A group of five students from Newman University celebrated Latina Day at the Kansas State Capitol on March 6.

Newman University to celebrate Earth Week 2024

Students, staff and faculty attend an outdoor "Green Mass" on campus during Earth Week 2023.

Newman University is excited to host its third annual Earth Week from Monday, April 15 – Friday, April 19 culminating on Earth Day April 22.

Newman receives $1.2 million for southwest Kansas partnerships

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran talks with GCCC President Ryan Ruda and Jessica Bird while Alden Stout discusses Newman's SW Kansas partnership with a reporter.

Newman University has been awarded a $1.2 million grant to help fund the launch of its Higher Education Access for Western Kansas Initiative.

Awards ceremony takes on new name: Newman Legacy Banquet

Every spring, Newman University celebrates the contributions of alumni and donors with a ceremony known as the Legacy Awards.

Putting the ‘new’ in the Newman website

Visitors to the new NewmanU.Edu website can expect improved performance in security and accessibility — all with a polished new look.

Students present ‘Out of the Box Play Festival’ April 4-6

Members of the community have three opportunities to see one-act plays at the Out of the Box Play Festival April 4-6 at Newman University.

Podcast: The value of social work

Yelando Johnson, program director of Newman’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program and the division chair of social work and associate professor

Two leaders within social work at Newman University discussed the value of the field on a recent podcast episode of The Newman Bond.

7th time’s the charm: Cultural Extravaganza continues tradition

Dancers in perform in front of the stage at the Multicultural Leadership Organization's Cultural Extravaganza.

Every spring, the Cultural Extravaganza — the biggest student-led event at Newman University — comes to life for Wichita to enjoy.

Holy Week Reflections

These reflections are based on the Mass readings for Holy Week and are provided by Newman University community members.

Week 5: Lent 2024 Reflections

Read Lenten reflections based on the Mass readings for the fifth week, provided by Newman University community members.

A lively homecoming night connects Newman community

The student body gathers in the stands to celebrate Newman University homecoming night with the newly crowned king and queen.

A leap year homecoming night at Newman brought roaring student crowds, alumni from the ages and student-athletes together to celebrate the end of Heritage Month.

88 students awarded first-year Newman scholarships

Senior Associate Director of Admissions Georgia Drewes addresses students and families on Scholarship Interview Days at Newman University.

Newman University recently offered 88 of its top scholarships to participants of this year’s Scholarship Interview Days competition.

‘Yes, go to Newman’: Jami Turnquist’s student experience

Jami Turnquist stands in front of the Newman University sign on campus.

After taking pre-dental courses at Newman University, student Jami Turnquist was accepted into dental school in Kansas City.

Newman hosts International Women’s Day event March 8

Dr. Michelle Vann, Wendy Glick and Teresa Lovelady

Newman University will host “Strong Women Boldly Building Dreams” March 8 at 9 am in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.

On display in March: ‘Looking In: Photographs from the Kansas Border’

A photograph from the Kansas border, captured by artist Cary Conover.

Steckline Gallery will present “Looking In: Photographs from the Kansas Border” by artist Cary Conover starting March 1 at Newman University.

Chemistry students present research on arsenic detection in well water

Students present at the ACS conference

Five Newman students and recent graduates recently presented on arsenic detection in well water at the American Chemical Society conference.

Two Newman alumni pass competitive veterinary licensure exam

(From left to right) Hanah Huber and Kenneth Santiago are Newman University graduates and soon-to-be graduates of the Kansas State University veterinary program.

Four-legged friends are in good hands thanks to two soon-to-be veterinarians and graduates of Newman University, Hanah Huber and Kenneth Santiago.

Three winners recognized at Martin Luther King Jr. Award Ceremony

Yelando Johnson rises to accept her award at the MLK Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony Feb. 8.

Newman University celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by recognizing the leadership efforts of three campus community members.

Student’s research strives to help those with epilepsy

Student Shelby Bussman (right) conducts research in a class at Newman University.

Newman University student Shelby Bussman is transforming her personal struggles with epilepsy into proactive research.

Jet’s dream takes flight with acceptance to KansasCOM

Asher Khokhar stands in front of the wooden DNA strand in the Bishop Gerber Science Center at Newman University.

Newman University student Asher Khokhar was recently accepted into a program at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Father Adam Grelinger shares homily honoring St. Maria De Mattias

St. Maria De Mattias sculpture in St. John's Chapel.

On February 1, Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger celebrated Mass for the Newman community in honor of St. Maria De Mattias’ feast day.

Podcast dives into Archives during Heritage Month

Stanley holds up a Newman pennant displaying the original Jet Bird logo design by Blackbear Bosin.

In the spirit of Heritage Month, alumna Diana Stanley ’17 sat down with Laura Hartley, director of annual giving, to explore some artifacts from Newman Archives on a recent episode of The Newman Bond podcast.

Newman Giving Day brings contests, matching funds and more Feb. 28

For 24 hours on February 28, Newman University Jets will come together and give back to the area of campus that matters most to them.

Podcast: Significance of Ash Wednesday

In this episode of The Newman Bond, Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger and Emily Simon take a deep dive into the significance of Ash Wednesday.

Live production ‘Treasure Island’ at Newman March 1-3

Students of Newman University will conquer the stage in "Treasure Island" March 1-3.

Newman University presents “Treasure Island” Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 in the De Mattias Performance Hall on campus.

Students attend honors conference in Chicago

AJ, Isabel, Kelly with Chicago as their background

Newman honors students AJ Sweitzer and Isabel Porres share their experiences at the National Collegiate Honors Conference (NCHC) in Chicago.

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.

Respiratory care program ‘best decision’ for student Bryson Gilchrist

Newman student Bryson Gilchrist demonstrates hands-on respiratory care techniques learned in the classroom.

For Bryson Gilchrist, transferring to Newman University and starting the respiratory care program was the “best decision I could have made.”

A hub for support: Newman’s Student Success Center

Two students interact over coffee at Sacred Grounds Coffee & Café in the Student Success Center.

Newman University’s newest campus renovation transformed an old space in Dugan into a bright, collaborative hub home to countless student resources.

Newman crew travels 440 miles for Catholic SEEK conference

(From left to right) Father Mike Schmitz and Newman University student Steven Brown.

More than 20,000 college students, priests, religious brothers and sisters and campus ministers attended the 2024 SEEK conference in Saint Louis January 1-5.