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Abderrahman “Abdu” Khamsi (right) moved to Wichita from El Paso, Texas, to complete the Newman Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program. He said his nursing background inspired him to pursue nurse anesthesia and expand his ability to care for patients.

“I felt like it was a good match for me,” Khamsi said. “I get to expand on my critical thinking skills and the interventions I can do for my patients. With this degree, I can have a bigger impact on my patients’ care. I also don’t have to work overtime … and can spend more time with my family.”

Khamsi credited the close-knit support system within Newman’s program for his success.

“Newman has been great. The staff, very supportive,” he said. “With the small class size, you develop very close relationships with your peers, professors and staff. It just makes you feel that you’re appreciated and you’re supported.”

Congrats, Abdu!

Read the full DNAP story: https://news.newmanu.edu/18-dnap-graduates/

Newman University’s 2026 Ablah Award winners, Travia and Thomas, recently joined Mary Dake of Jabara Ventures for lunch at YaYa’s Bistro.

"Travia and Thomas are each so deserving of the Ablah Award and they will not only represent the award to the highest level, they represent Newman to the highest level as well. I enjoyed having an opportunity to learn more about them and their many accomplishments," Dake said.

Congrats again to our wonderful winners and all students who were nominated for the prestigious awards!