Johnston family gives generous estate gift to Newman University
Fall 2024 | Section: AdvancementJ.V. Johnston ’82 will always remember his late parents, Marianne and Jerry Johnston, for their spirit of service and generosity to others.
J.V. Johnston ’82 will always remember his late parents, Marianne and Jerry Johnston, for their spirit of service and generosity to others.
Newman alumna Christy Thomas, a Master of Social Work graduate, is executive director and founder of Girls on the Run Heart of Kansas.
When the Weir family lost their matriarch, they shared her legacy by establishing a scholarship at Newman University in her honor.
Several generous gifts help Newman University continue to provide an impactful experience for its students and community members.
Newman has launched a series of fundraising initiatives to sustain institutional growth and support students, alumni and the community.
When donors give to Newman — where 99% of students receive financial aid — they witness their generosity’s effects firsthand.
Newman donors, alumni, faculty, staff and current students gathered to celebrate the first five years of the Bishop Gerber Science Center.
Even without a Bat-Signal or capes, many Newman University supporters answered the call to “Be A Hero” during the fourth annual Giving Day.
Currently, Newman University has not one, not two but four connections to the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Even while juggling school and sports, Newman’s student-athletes find time to make a positive impact on the Wichita community.