The university announced Thursday morning that Joanna Pryor, current associate athletic director and NCAA compliance coordinator, will be Newman’s new athletic director after Vic Trilli retires this summer.

Newman could be the first university in Kansas to approve a policy allowing students to bring cats and dogs with them to live on campus, Director of Residence Life Scott Mudloff said.

Newman University is set to host its first SHEro Awards Reception on March 19 during Newman’s Women’s Appreciation Week.

Fresh off their wins on Saturday, the men’s and women’s basketball teams are entering the final stretch of their seasons with the Heartland Conference Tournament this weekend.