Newman University (Kansas)

Newman University
Former names
Sacred Heart College (1933–1973)
Kansas Newman College (1973–1998)
MottoCaritas Christi urget nos (Latin)
Motto in English
The charity of Christ urges us
TypePrivate university
Established1933; 91 years ago (1933)
FounderAdorers of the Blood of Christ
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Adorers of the Blood of Christ)
PresidentKathleen S. Jagger[1]
ProvostKimberly Long
DeanLori Steiner
Academic staff
207
Students3,736
Undergraduates2,796
Postgraduates940
Location, ,
U.S.

37°40′20″N 97°22′42″W / 37.67222°N 97.37833°W / 37.67222; -97.37833
CampusUrban
61 acres (250,000 m2)
ColorsNavy and red[2]
   
NicknameJets
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIThe MIAA
MascotJohnny Jet
Websitenewmanu.edu

Newman University is a private Roman Catholic university in Wichita, Kansas. It is named for John Henry Newman and was founded by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in 1933.

  1. ^ "Kathleen S. Jagger named 12th president of Newman University". Newman Today (Press release). June 17, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Newman University Athletics Brand Guide (PDF). September 2, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2022.