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Banded by thousands of Newman graduates, Alumni Relations is active in the continued success and spiritual wellness of all alumni.

Following Thursday's Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony, guests gathered in prayer as the Most Rev. Bish...
09/07/2026

Following Thursday's Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation Ceremony, guests gathered in prayer as the Most Rev. Bishop Carl A. Kemme of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita gave a blessing over the new Marian Grotto.

Located outside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center, the grotto space was built by Dondlinger Construction, led by Newman alumnus Raymond Dondlinger ‘05. Local artist Mary Frances Skinner restored the Virgin Mary from its damaged state in preparation of the move into the new space.

Thank you to all who joined us! We encourage our alumni and supporters to stop by, see the beautiful work in person, and enjoy a prayerful moment on campus. 🕊️

Additionally, alumni and supporters have the opportunity to leave a permanent dedication to the space. About 1,100 engraved bricks, which will become part of Mary’s Walkway leading up to the grotto, will be available for purchase as part of a fundraising campaign. (Stay tuned for more information!)

St. Maria De Mattias, Pray for Us!
St. John Henry Newman, Pray for Us!

09/06/2026

This is what the end of Welcome Back Week looks like at Newman. ✈️

The Color Run has become one of those traditions that defines the Newman experience. Thank you to Newman Student Affairs for organizing such a memorable event!

See the full photo gallery below:
https://bit.ly/4xyWtwf

Meet Megan Chambers — Newman University's new Dean of Students. 🌟With more than a decade of experience in student affair...
09/04/2026

Meet Megan Chambers — Newman University's new Dean of Students. 🌟

With more than a decade of experience in student affairs and a deep commitment to student belonging, Megan is exactly the kind of person you hope is looking out for your student. She believes that supporting students means recognizing they don't stop being people when they walk into a classroom — and she wants every Jet to feel seen, supported, and at home.

"My biggest goal as dean of students is to create an environment where every student can find a sense of belonging at Newman."

We couldn't agree more. Welcome, Megan!

Read her full story: https://news.newmanu.edu/megan-chambers/

Art alert! 🖼️Steckline Gallery's first exhibit of the 2026-2027 academic year, “Love, A Sister City,” with Professor Hua...
09/04/2026

Art alert! 🖼️

Steckline Gallery's first exhibit of the 2026-2027 academic year, “Love, A Sister City,” with Professor Huachuan Wen opens this Friday, Sept. 4, 5-7 PM!

An Art for Lunch will be rescheduled for next week due to the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Matriculation ceremony.

Campus may be closed this Labor Day, but we still want to celebrate YOUR career journey!Let us know in the comments:👨‍🚒 ...
09/02/2026

Campus may be closed this Labor Day, but we still want to celebrate YOUR career journey!

Let us know in the comments:
👨‍🚒 What job or career are you currently working in?
✈️ What career are you working toward?
📸 **Share a photo** from your workplace, journey, or wherever your goals are taking you!

We'd love to hear your story. Once a Jet, always a Jet!

📸: Lawton Simons '26, a Newman nursing grad now at Children's Mercy Kansas City — one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals — on his way to fulfilling his dream of becoming a flight nurse.

Newman alumni, join us in celebrating one of our own!Rodney Tafoya is preparing to release his second book, Inside the C...
08/14/2026

Newman alumni, join us in celebrating one of our own!

Rodney Tafoya is preparing to release his second book, Inside the Core: The Passion Lives On. His story reflects a lifelong love for baseball, incredible determination, and the courage to keep pursuing meaningful goals.

Congratulations, Rodney. Your fellow Newman alumni are proud to cheer you on!

Learn More: https://bit.ly/3SsyMq5

Fellow Jets, meet one of our own! Sister Janet Rowley '64, '69 was honored this spring with the Beata Netemeyer Service ...
08/12/2026

Fellow Jets, meet one of our own! Sister Janet Rowley '64, '69 was honored this spring with the Beata Netemeyer Service Award — and her story is a reminder of what a Newman education can inspire. Over six decades of service as an ASC sister, teacher, hospital chaplain, and community advocate, Sister Janet has lived out the mission that began right here on our campus. She even lives on campus today, welcoming current Newman students into her home throughout the year.

"The ordinary life can be extraordinary." — Sister Janet Rowley '64, '69

Find the story: https://bit.ly/4wSocHT

To our Newman alumni family — we lost a true friend of our university. Rosalie (Schmidt) Goebel passed away July 14, 202...
07/24/2026

To our Newman alumni family — we lost a true friend of our university. Rosalie (Schmidt) Goebel passed away July 14, 2026, at 88 years old. Her life was one of extraordinary faith and quiet, steadfast generosity.

If you walked the halls of Ryan Library, played on the fields at McCarthy Baseball Field, or benefited from a Goebel scholarship — you've been touched by Rosalie and Bob's love for Newman. Their family's support stretches back nearly half a century, and in 2016, Newman was proud to honor them both with the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa.

"She believed deeply in serving others and quietly dedicated countless hours to helping those in need."

We pray for the repose of Rosalie's soul, and we hold her husband Bob, daughter Gretchen, grandchildren Robert and Mathilda, and all who grieve her in our prayers.

Rosary will be 7:00 pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2026; Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. Learn more//downingandlahey.com/obits/rosalie-schmidt-goebel/

Think back to the professor who challenged you to think bigger, work harder or believe in yourself.For many Jets, that p...
06/24/2026

Think back to the professor who challenged you to think bigger, work harder or believe in yourself.

For many Jets, that person was someone like Dr. Larry Heck, Dr. Surendra Singh, Sister Tarcisia Roths or another Newman educator who invested in students far beyond the classroom.

A gift to the Newman Fund in their honor is a meaningful way to celebrate their lasting impact.

Give today: https://newmanu.edu/giving

Every Newman graduate can name a professor who made an impact.Maybe it was a challenging class, a conversation after lec...
06/23/2026

Every Newman graduate can name a professor who made an impact.

Maybe it was a challenging class, a conversation after lecture, a recommendation, a word of encouragement or someone who believed in you before you believed in yourself.

Faculty members like Dr. Larry Heck, Dr. Surendra Singh, Sister Margaret Knoeber, Sister Tarcisia Roths and countless others helped shape generations of Jets.

This year, consider honoring the professor who helped shape your future with a gift to the Newman Fund.

Donate in their honor: https://newmanu.edu/giving

Tell us in the comments: Which Newman professor made the biggest impact on your life?

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