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The Steckline Gallery at Newman University invites you to experience something truly special: a rare collection of hand-...
09/30/2026

The Steckline Gallery at Newman University invites you to experience something truly special: a rare collection of hand-embroidered tapestries from Wichita's sister city, Kaifeng, China. 🧵🎨

The exhibit opens with an Art for Lunch event at noon Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Steckline Gallery with a pizza lunch for Newman students, featuring Professor of Education Huachuan Wen, followed by a First Friday reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. Both events are free and open to the public.

The gallery is located inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center, 3100 McCormick, and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., or by appointment throughout October.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4AFegnl

While senior Lydia Andreo was a member of the Newman cheer and dance team during her freshman year, her focus has shifte...
09/28/2026

While senior Lydia Andreo was a member of the Newman cheer and dance team during her freshman year, her focus has shifted to the rigors of the nursing program and her work in the field. She currently serves as a nurse intern in the trauma surgical intensive care unit at Ascension Via Christi, which has only solidified her interest in critical care.

“My experiences in healthcare have really drawn me toward environments where nurses have to think critically and care for very complex patients,” she said.

Looking ahead, Andreo is considering pursuing a path as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Fellow Marsha’s Angels recipient and Newman alumna Alexia Gonzalez ‘20 also serves as encouragement for Andreo, as Gonzalez recently graduated from Fairfield University with her CRNA degree.

“Knowing that someone from Newman has taken that path definitely makes those possibilities feel more attainable,” Andreo said.

Regardless of the specific unit, Andreo’s primary goal remains centered on the patient experience. Her biggest goal is to be the kind of nurse who makes patients feel seen and cared for.

“Nursing is about so much more than completing tasks,” Andreo said. “I want my patients and their families to know that they have someone advocating for them and treating them with compassion, especially when they are going through something very difficult.”

We have all the confidence in the world that Lydia will make a wonderful nurse! 👩‍⚕️

Find her full story: https://news.newmanu.edu/lydia-andreo/

Madeleine Walter, a nursing major from Bellevue, Nebraska, also sees her future career as a dual calling. A graduate of ...
09/27/2026

Madeleine Walter, a nursing major from Bellevue, Nebraska, also sees her future career as a dual calling. A graduate of Bellevue East High School, Walter hopes to combine her medical training with her faith.

“Not only will I be helping people physically, but I can feed their souls the word of God, thus making a difference in their lives,” Walter said in her application essay. “After hearing about how much of Newman is rooted in faith and developing deep relationships not just with classmates and professors but with God, it is clear to me that an atmosphere of love and acceptance is what I have to look forward to.”

Walter hopes to develop long-lasting relationships with her peers, learn more about ministry and get involved in service trips and projects.

“I know Newman will empower me to be brave, giving me the tools I need to prosper in the world and ‘transform society’ while continuing to grow,” she added.

Welcome to Newman, Madeleine!

Get to know more St. Newman Scholars: https://news.newmanu.edu/2026-st-newman-scholars/

Vanessa Renteria Beltran of Commerce City, Colorado, graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with her associate...
09/25/2026

Vanessa Renteria Beltran of Commerce City, Colorado, graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with her associate degree in May 2026 and chose Newman to complete her journey to teaching.

“Newman University is the nurturing soil where I see myself flourishing … to grow into the person I aspire to be — someone who not only accomplishes personal success, but also makes a meaningful contribution in the lives of others,” Renteria Beltran wrote in her application essay.

From seminars to interactive learning environments, Renteria Beltran plans to broaden her understanding of the world and engage in discussions that will translate to educating her students from a place of servant leadership.

“I want to find the independence, space and security to grow in fulfilling ways — intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and overall as a purposeful individual,” she said.

Welcome to Newman, Vanessa!

Get to know more St. Newman Scholars: https://news.newmanu.edu/2026-st-newman-scholars/

“I have been blessed to contribute to Party on the Plaza in this way because this is something that I truly love to do,”...
09/25/2026

“I have been blessed to contribute to Party on the Plaza in this way because this is something that I truly love to do,” Newman employee Kyrstin Gable said. “I love to see an idea come to fruition; I love to do decor for an event or decorate a space. However, this has been more fulfilling because I know that the effort is for something more important. If my effort increases enjoyment and engagement of guests at this fundraiser, then it’s been worth it.”

Her handcrafted creations for Party on the Plaza include 19 intricate horse head silhouettes, 17 horseshoe centerpieces, 15 wh***ey barrel vases, moss balls, topiaries and a barrel fountain.

While the vases and moss balls assembled more quickly, the centerpiece production alone demanded the bulk of Gable’s time.

“I’ve spent over 400 hours on centerpiece assembly alone, not including shopping or planning,” Gable said. “Other elements have taken less time. I’m not sure how long I will have spent when it’s all said and done, but I’m not focused on that. I just want everything to come together for the fundraiser.”

Thank you, Kyrstin, for your incredible behind-the-scenes work!

Learn more about the creative process behind Party on the Plaza: A Day at the Races on Saturday, Sept. 26: https://bit.ly/4rnAzts

Newman opens one-year path to criminal justice degree for Kansas community college graduates 👮Kansas community college g...
09/23/2026

Newman opens one-year path to criminal justice degree for Kansas community college graduates 👮

Kansas community college graduates can now finish a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at Newman University in as few as 12 months under a new agreement between Newman and the Kansas Association of Community Colleges (KACC)

The pathway covers graduates of the association’s 19 community colleges and three technical colleges. It’s built for two groups that often stall out halfway to a bachelor’s degree: community college graduates who don’t want to start over, and working public-safety professionals who already know the job but haven’t finished their degree. Every eligible student also receives a $20,000 Newman scholarship.

“A lot of people in Kansas law enforcement are two or three semesters from a bachelor’s degree and don’t know it,” said Alden Stout, vice president for academic affairs at Newman University. “They’ve been trained at the academy, they’ve served in the military, they’ve earned certifications, and none of it has ever been counted. This agreement counts it. Then it gets them to the finish line in about a year without asking them to leave the job or the community they serve.”

Continue reading: https://news.newmanu.edu/one-year-criminal-justice-degree/

Newman University’s Sloppy Joe Improv team is gearing up for one of its most ambitious seasons yet — and they want guest...
09/22/2026

Newman University’s Sloppy Joe Improv team is gearing up for one of its most ambitious seasons yet — and they want guests there for all of it.

The improv comedy group has eight performances to enjoy during the 2026–27 academic year, with shows ranging from family-friendly sets to late-night After Dark performances, a homecoming weekend appearance and a senior send-off to close out the year.

All shows are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Locations are subject to change.

The 2026–27 Sloppy Joe Improv schedule is as follows:
✈️ Friday, Sept. 25 — 7 p.m., Jabara Flexible Theatre
✈️ Saturday, Oct. 10 — Homecoming Weekend, Founder’s Plaza (following the 1 p.m. volleyball game, weather permitting)
✈️ Monday, Oct. 19 — 10 p.m., Jabara Flexible Theatre (After Dark show rated R for ages 18+)
✈️ Friday, Nov. 13 — 10 p.m., Jabara Flexible Theatre (After Dark show rated R for ages 18+)
✈️ Friday, Feb. 12 — 10 p.m., Jabara Flexible Theatre (After Dark show rated R for ages 18+)
✈️ Friday, March 26 — 7 p.m., Jabara Flexible Theatre
✈️ Friday, April 16 — 7 p.m., Jabara Flexible Theatre
✈️ Friday, May 7 — 10 p.m., senior sendoff show on Founder’s Plaza, weather permitting (After Dark show rated R for ages 18+)

Find the full story: https://bit.ly/4hxbs42

Senior Nathaniel Flanagan spent his summer mapping out one of the world’s most famous urban green spaces.Flanagan, a bus...
09/21/2026

Senior Nathaniel Flanagan spent his summer mapping out one of the world’s most famous urban green spaces.

Flanagan, a business management major with a minor in data analytics, landed an internship with New York City’s Department of Parks and Recreation. From June to July, he worked inside The Arsenal building as a data analyst for the Business Development and Special Events Team.

“It was so cool because it was basically like a castle in Central Park,” Flanagan said.

The internship required Flanagan to utilize ArcGIS, a geospatial data tool, to map various sections of the park. His work helped the department visualize licensed premises for vendors and potential lessees.

Another project — Flanagan’s favorite — involved the famous Wollman Rink. The ice rink converts into a city pickleball hub during the summer months, and Flanagan tracked its weekly court usage.

“I think the court utilization for Wollman Rink was the coolest,” Flanagan said. “I’m most proud of the fact that I was able to give data to the people at New York City Parks who needed it. It wasn’t just an internship where you’re grabbing people coffee; I was doing data that was actually used for the city.”

Congrats, Nathaniel!

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4z4jV51

Have you seen the Fugate Gymnasium revamp? 👀Associate Athletic Director for Advancement and Operations Zach Brake, who w...
09/21/2026

Have you seen the Fugate Gymnasium revamp? 👀

Associate Athletic Director for Advancement and Operations Zach Brake, who worked alongside former Sports Information Director Daphne Williams on the court’s branding and design, said the project was focused on creating a modern look while incorporating Newman’s current athletic brand.

“The overall vision was to modernize the gym,” Brake said. “The best way for us to do that was by ensuring the current athletics brand was the focal point.”

The new design features updated typography, the primary Newman athletics logo at center court, refreshed basketball and volleyball markings, a painted basketball key and an updated MIAA logo. Newman’s navy blue, red, light blue and white color palette is featured throughout the court.

Navy blue is used for the basketball lines, key and sidelines, while red outlines the Newman wordmark along the baseline. The center court logo incorporates the primary athletics logo along with Newman’s tertiary light blue. Volleyball lines, the Newman text and basketball charge arc are white.

Brake said the design process involved nearly a dozen different court concepts before the final version was selected.

“From typography to logo and color, every detail was an intentional choice to promote the university that our department is so proud to represent in competition,” Brake said.

Continue reading: https://bit.ly/4hewQK4

First few weeks of college? Check. ✅ Learning the Jet sign? Also check. ✈️Meet the Class of 2030. Who did it best? 🤙
09/20/2026

First few weeks of college? Check. ✅ Learning the Jet sign? Also check. ✈️

Meet the Class of 2030. Who did it best? 🤙

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