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A captivating commencement speech from Father Tom Welk

Father Tom Welk gives his commencement address to Newman University graduates on May 10.

Father Tom Welk gifted the graduating class of Newman University with valuable advice during his 2024 commencement address May 10.

ASC sister graduates with master’s in social work

Sister Bo Hui Kang at Newman University's spring commencement ceremony

Sister Bo Hui Kang, ASC, of South Korea recently graduated with her master’s in social work from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.

Making the most of the ‘little while’: Wisdom from Newman’s 2024 Baccalaureate Mass

Newman University’s 2024 Baccalaureate Mass provided inspirational reminders about making a positive impact during our time on Earth.

Once students, now nurses: 2024 pinning ceremony

Newman University nursing class of 2024

Seventeen Newman graduates received their ceremonial nursing pins Thursday, May 9, marking the transition from student to professional nurse.

The Vantage takes home awards: They mean much more.

(From left to right) Victor Dixon and Matthew Fowler stand at a table with stories from The Vantage student newspaper.

The Vantage student newspaper staff members took home the contest’s most coveted prize at the Kansas Collegiate Media Conference.

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.

Legacy Awards Banquet honors the stewards of Newman’s future

The Gupilan 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.