Painting for St. John’s Chapel pays homage to Father Kapaun
Spring 2009 | Section: University NewsA new painting of a man who is revered by many in the Wichita and Newman communities will soon be completed and installed in St. John’s Chapel.
A new painting of a man who is revered by many in the Wichita and Newman communities will soon be completed and installed in St. John’s Chapel.
Michael Bayer and B. Lee Cooper will receive honorary Doctorate degrees at the Spring 2009 Commencement.
Newman University is responding to the needs of the community during the economic downturn by offering several special programs and events.
Assistant Professor of Education Ted Anders, Ph.D. recently helped the university “Go Green” by initiating the donation and installation of a lighting system in a teacher education classroom on the school’s main campus.
When Mark Potter chose to return to his alma mater and revive a men’s basketball program that had been dormant 11 years, he knew it would be a challenge.
Joanna Pryor was recently named head volleyball coach at Newman University.
More than 200 fans and patrons of Newman University athletics gathered Jan. 31 to honor standout volleyball player Diana (Ford) Crook ’85 and the district and area championship 1983 men’s baseball team as the Class of 2009 inductees into the Newman Athletics Hall of Fame.
The Jets' cross country teams featured several All-Conference runners, two wrestlers earned pre-season national rankings, and both Jets bowling teams achieved top 10 national rankings.
Colleen Gillen A’66, ’70, left, and Thomasine Stoecklein, ASC A’42, ’47 received Newman University’s highest honor, the Cardinal Newman Medal, at the Cardinal Newman Banquet and Awards Ceremony Feb. 21.
Each year, Newman University faculty members publish and present a variety of literary and scholarly works. Here is a list of recent achievements.