Newman University

MIAA at the K - Newman Jets alumni, staff and friends are in the house!! Let’s go ROYALS!

A Newman alumnus and former student athlete, Samuel Hersh returns to his roots in Wichita to champion the university’s fundraising initiatives, with a particular focus on athletics!

Read Sam's story here: https://bit.ly/3z7Gb44

When nontraditional student Tanya (Triana) Woods ‘23 lost her job as a result of a mass layoff in the aircraft industry, she decided to turn her situation into a positive life change. She returned to college to explore a new career.

After earning her degree in interdisciplinary studies from Newman, Woods loves her job and, as an added bonus, is now paid several thousands of dollars more. 💰

Congratulations, Tanya!

Tanya Woods’ life turnaround at Newman: https://news.newmanu.edu/tanya-woods/

Have you heard? Newman University announced the establishment of a task force to lead a significant fundraising initiative for athletics and student-athletes. ⚽🥎⚾

This effort will modernize outdoor athletic facilities with new artificial turf and advanced lighting systems for the baseball, soccer and softball venues.

The initiative, titled “Continuing Maria’s Mission: The Next 90 Years Begin With A Champion Like You,” aligns with the university’s long-term vision of fostering an environment where athletes excel both on the field and in academics.

Meet the Athletics task force and discover how YOU can make a difference for Newman students: https://bit.ly/3zKIkTD

National speaker Dr. Luana Marques is presenting this morning for the Clinical Teaching Institute and Kansas Nurse Educator Conference at Newman University!

Dr. Marques, a renowned mental health expert, spent two decades as professor and researcher at Harvard Medical School. She is the author of "Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power."

One December 2023 graduate takes the phrase “lifelong learner” to heart.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Siegel earned his elementary education degree from Newman University at the ripe age of 72. He even walked the stage to receive his diploma during the commencement ceremony on May 10 in Wichita, Kansas.

Read his story here: https://bit.ly/3RvPL76

Kelly Lotsu-Morgan has been selected as one of five incoming Newman University students to earn the St. John Henry Newman Scholarship. This scholarship is Newman University’s most competitive and prestigious award, providing recipients with full tuition renewable for four years.

“I love the fact that Newman is a diverse university. There’s a great sense of community,” he said. “I know that not only am I going to get edified academically but I am also going to get edified on a spiritual level.”

Congratulations, Kelly! Story: https://bit.ly/4bnm7IB

"Newman University will be hosting a virtual information session TOMORROW! Thursday, July 18th, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. This will be for both the Newman Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs.

If you are interested, please register utilizing the application link below.
https://bit.ly/4cBASZt

Alumna Marilyn Roberts ‘03, ‘07, won the 2024 Msgr. Leon A. McNeill Achievement Award.

This award honors graduates who have achieved outstanding success in their personal lives and careers. They have enriched the church spiritually, made contributions to society and demonstrated concern for others. The award is named for the first president of Sacred Heart Junior College, now Newman University.

Read Marilyn's story here: https://bit.ly/3VqUc4w

“Debbie has dedicated her time, talent and education to more than 1,500 nurses across Kansas and the United States."

Strickert's retirement was celebrated at the Spring Nurse Pinning Ceremony. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4e1KP3x

Every Newman University student has a unique journey to look back on once they graduate.

For Newman graduates Marco Ibarra, McKinzie Weaver and Carlos Bellosta, Newman athletics gave them invaluable life and leadership experiences that will support them in their future careers. ⚽

Find the full story 📰 More than a sport: Newman student-athletes reflect at graduation: https://bit.ly/3L8HOS0

The process of moving the Marian Grotto has officially begun! 🙏 The sculpture of Mary was removed first for an artist to begin the restoration process. Next steps will involve deconstructing the grotto area by hand before moving it near the De Mattias Fine Arts Building.

Thank you to Cornell Construction Company for helping with this project! Learn more about the Sacred Heart Hall revitalization task force: https://bit.ly/3W850VB

Why would Marie Antoinette and a magician be spotted on the Newman University campus, you ask? For the National Reacting Game Development Conference, of course! 🎭

Reacting to the Past consists of active learning role-playing games designed for higher education. Using the roles and historical context they are given, participants must make decisions, problem-solve, collaborate and debate on important issues.

“We’re not acting and we’re not reading from a script, so remembering what that experience is like is essential to using the games in the classroom so that I can identify better with my students,” said Michaele Ferguson, Ph.D., (aka "Antoinette") associate professor of political science at the University of Colorado in Boulder in Colorado.

“Get to know yourself, your worldview and what your natural strengths and weaknesses are before entering the field.” - Newman alumna Jaimie Fager ’14 shares non-medical life advice to our medical students. Check out the story here: https://bit.ly/4bIyuz8

Newman University will be hosting a virtual information session on Thursday, July 18th, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

This will be for both the Newman Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs.

If you are interested, please register utilizing the application link below.
https://bit.ly/4cBASZt

Many graduates take advantage of their connections at Newman University to help land on the path to the job of their dreams.

After graduating with his finance degree from Newman University, Grant Sacket ‘21 was left at a crossroads.

“I had been turned down for several internship roles before ever getting an interview despite my academic performance,” Sacket explained.

Now, he's the senior financial analyst in the shareholder support space — a job that allows him to learn and grow every day.

Continue reading Sacket's story and advice to graduates in the workforce: https://bit.ly/3S0D7NF

Growing up, one of the things Newman University graduate Melody Mertes ‘24 remembers most was hearing her parents say how valuable a college education was.

Mertes’ father earned his GI Bill from 24 years of military service and passed the college education benefit to Mertes and her two brothers.

“I loved knowing that I would get to go off to this magical, wonderful place called college, earn a degree and be exactly like my mom,” Mertes said.

However, in filling out her own FAFSA application, Mertes discovered an interesting fact about her mom’s education path.

Because her mom worked as a project manager for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and later a senior project manager for the Federal Reserve Bank, Mertes had assumed her mother earned these jobs because of a college education.

“When I went to fill out the FAFSA my junior or senior year of high school, I made the discovery that my mom had indeed never graduated from college, and instead she earned her master’s certificate in project management and worked her way up the corporate ladder,” Mertes said. “I was even more amazed.”

Continue reading Melody's story: https://news.newmanu.edu/melody-mertes/

God has the power to reconstruct our lives in a way that we could never expect — through hardship, heartbreak, and healing.

Matthew Ralls ‘14 believes divine intervention brought him back to Newman University for the 2024 summer Spanish immersion program.

“It’s something that only God could have constructed — to come full circle back here at Newman and to work with Profesora (Sonja) Bontrager and Sister Dani Brought, ASC, again,” he said. “It’s really just a miracle.”

Read on to hear seminarian Matthew Ralls' profound, faith-filled story as he pursues a vocational calling of the priesthood: https://bit.ly/3RYvreQ

Congratulations to Newman alumnus and now Adorers of the Blood of Christ archivist, Dakota!

Meet Dakota Heard, with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. Dakota will be taking on the role as Archivist for the U.S. Region later this month!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭?
Working to preserve the history of all the great work the Sisters do is what I am looking forward to the most.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫?
Nothing yet, but I imagine relocating an entire collection in the next few months will be a new and challenging endeavor.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟?
I have been in 10 musical productions throughout my life (11 if Christmas plays in elementary school count).

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭?
Nothing that comes to mind at the moment, but I'm eager to hear what my colleagues have to say!

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭?
Always be open to new opportunities and looking at things in a new light. Also get involved with your local history and/or library community. The connections you make there will be invaluable starting your career and enriching it later.

McKinzie Weaver, a marketing and management major, proudly wore her red athletics stole as she walked across the commencement stage May 10.

“A stole cannot fully explain the Newman University journey I have had over these past four years,” she said.

Choosing to attend Newman University was one of the first life-changing decisions Weaver ever made.

“I don’t regret that decision at all,” she said. “It set the foundation for my growth that has turned into success, and I’m thankful I stayed here all four years.”

Continue reading: https://news.newmanu.edu/student-athletes-graduation/

Emma Lintecum of Raymore, Missouri, is the most recent recipient of the St. John Henry Newman Scholarship. The prestigious scholarship is awarded to five incoming Newman University students and includes a full tuition package renewable for four years.

“The experience and opportunities I will get here at Newman will be like nowhere else, and I would not want to be anywhere but here,” she said. “I believe that Newman is going to give me all of the opportunities to succeed academically, athletically and spiritually.”

Congratulations, Emma, and welcome to the Jet family! ✈️

Continue reading: https://news.newmanu.edu/emma-lintecum/

With the challenges many high schoolers are experiencing due to the FAFSA delay, Newman University Admissions is equipped to help.

Newman will continue accepting applications for fall 2024 until the drop/add deadline of Aug. 23, 2024 (the first Friday after classes begin).

Discover how Newman is supporting students through FAFSA delays: https://news.newmanu.edu/fafsa-delays/

In a testament to Newman University’s commitment to preserving its storied history while embracing the future, a task force has been formed to head the revitalization of the iconic Sacred Heart Hall.

The century-old building, a symbol of unity and learning where many alumni have made cherished memories over the decades, stands as the heart and soul of the university’s campus.

The task force has issued a call to the entire Newman University community — alumni, students, faculty and friends — to rally behind this significant endeavor. Through collective support, the rejuvenated Sacred Heart Hall will offer commuter and residential students vibrant spaces to connect, learn and inscribe their own stories into the annals of the university’s vibrant history.

We are counting on your support! Learn more or get involved: https://bit.ly/3W850VB

Every incoming freshman class has a select amount of exceptional students who receive the St. Newman Scholarship, a full ride to Newman University.

Desiray Cuellar is one of five students out of 47 interviewed in the class of 2028 to receive the scholarship. When Cuellar received the message, she was excited.

“I didn’t know how to react,” Cuellar said. “There were so many great applicants, I thought ‘who would pick me?'”

Find out why in the Newman Today news story: https://bit.ly/3xIUGes

A brief paws 🐾 for your feed: Campus will be closed July 4 and 5, but will re-open Monday, July 8. We wish you and yours a safe and happy Fourth of July!

After five years as the campus chaplain, Father Adam Grelinger ‘11 celebrated his last day at Newman University on June 21.

Assistant Director of Campus Ministry and Honors Program Emily Simon ‘16 worked closely with Grelinger during his days as chaplain, and will always be grateful for the shared experiences.

“We’ve made such a good team and that has been really helpful in doing ministry work,” Simon said. “I really think all the success we’ve had in building the office as a community space where students feel comfortable is all Father Adam. He’s done such a good job and had such an impact on campus.”

See Father Adam's impact//bit.ly/4bwpUmG

Courage. Patriotism. Sacrifice.

Foundational ideals we treasure as we celebrate our nation's Independence this week.

Conspicuous values we recognize in our Medal of Honor Recipients.

Heroic virtues on ingrained in the life of Father Kapaun.

This fall, join us at Newman University in Wichita for a discussion of these essential characteristics with General Patrick Brady, one of only 62 Medal of Honor Recipients still alive.

Learn more and register: https://frkapaun.org/symposium/

Catholic Diocese of Wichita